Official advertisement released by the Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB) for the 2026 Nursing Officer recruitment.
This notification (Advertisement No. 448) announces direct recruitment for 196 Nursing Officer vacancies under the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Uttarakhand.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: June 12, 2026
• Application Last Date: July 2, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: July 2, 2026 (by 5:00 PM via Net Banking/Card/UPI)
• Application Correction Window: July 4, 2026, to July 7, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)

Vacancy Posts

The board is filling a total of 196 posts divided among diploma and degree holders for both male and female candidates.

Post Name	Post Code	Total Vacancies
Nursing Officer (Female) – Diploma	801	126
Nursing Officer (Female) – Degree	802	31
Nursing Officer (Male) – Diploma	803	31
Nursing Officer (Male) – Degree	804	8
Note: Vacancies are further distributed across various reservation categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Unreserved) with horizontal reservations applied for ex-servicemen, dependents of freedom fighters, and orphans.

Salary & Post Details

• Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Pay Level 7)
• Nature of Post: Non-gazetted with a contributory pension scheme.

Educational Qualifications

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Degree/Diploma: Possess a B.Sc. (Hons) in Nursing, a regular B.Sc. Nursing degree, a Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree, OR a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) / Psychiatry from a university or institute recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
2. Registration: Must hold a valid registration certificate from the Uttarakhand State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council as of the application date.

Based on the 2026 notification from the Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB), candidates will now be selected through a Written Examination followed by Document Verification.
Here is the complete breakdown of the exam pattern and syllabus.

Exam Pattern Overview

• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based) Objective Type (MCQs)
• Language: Hindi and English
• Negative Marking: ¼ (0.25) marks deducted for every incorrect answer
• Qualifying Marks: 45% for General/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST candidates.

Detailed Syllabus

The written examination consists of two parts:

Part 1: Core Nursing Subject (100 Marks)

The questions in this section will be strictly based on either your Diploma (GNM) or Degree (B.Sc. Nursing) curriculum, depending on the post you applied for.

• Fundamentals of Nursing / Nursing Foundation: Nursing procedures, ethics, infection control, first aid, and patient safety.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing: (Highest weightage) Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal, and gastrointestinal disorders, along with pharmacology basics.
• Community Health Nursing: National health programs, epidemiology, demography, and the role of nurses in community health.
• Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics): Growth and development, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, and immunization schedules.
• Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing: Antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care, complications during pregnancy, and newborn care.
• Mental Health Nursing: Psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication, and psychotropic drugs.
• Degree-Specific Additions: Nursing administration, nursing education, and nursing research/statistics.

Part 2: Non-Nursing Subjects (100 Marks)

This section tests language proficiency, regional awareness, and basic aptitude.

• General Hindi (20 Marks): Grammar (noun, pronoun, adjective, verb), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms, proverbs), word structure, spelling, gender, singular/plural, and reading comprehension.
• General Knowledge (40 Marks):
• Uttarakhand-Specific: State geography, history, economy, culture, tourism, and statistical data.
• National/International: Current affairs, sports competitions, books & authors, and environment.
• General Studies (40 Marks): Basic science, social issues, mathematical ability, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, series, patterns, and logic.
  Uttarakhand Nursing Officer 2026 Syllabus and Eligibility Breakdown
  This breakdown explains the specific chapters, marking scheme, and minimum qualifying criteria needed for the two-part question paper.

Tentative Date of Exam ▶️ November-December 2026

Official Notification Click Here

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