OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Details

OSSSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme & Details

The Odisha Sub‑Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the complete syllabus and exam pattern for the OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 written examination. This article summarises the official notification, outlines the subject‑wise syllabus, and provides practical steps to download the syllabus.

Short Information

The OSSSC Nursing Officer recruitment is conducted by the Odisha Sub‑Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) under the Health and Family Welfare Department. The total number of vacancies is Check Official Notification. The written exam consists of 100 multiple‑choice questions, carries 100 marks, is offline (OMR‑based), and lasts 2 hours with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Exam Pattern

The exam is divided into four sections. The distribution of questions and marks is shown below:

• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
• Duration: 2 hours (no sectional time limit)

Subject‑wise Syllabus

1. Nursing Theory (60 Marks)

The theory section follows the Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum for GNM and B.Sc. Nursing. Key topics include:

• Anatomy and Physiology: Human body structure, organ systems, functions.
• Fundamentals of Nursing: Basic care principles, patient assessment, nursing process.
• Medical‑Surgical Nursing: Management of common medical and surgical conditions.
• Community Health Nursing: Public health, disease prevention, health promotion.
• Midwifery & Gynaecology: Antenatal, intranatal, postnatal care; female reproductive health.
• Pediatric Nursing: Child health, growth & development, common childhood illnesses.
• Mental Health Nursing: Psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication.
• Pharmacology: Drug classifications, dosage calculations, routes, interactions.
• Microbiology: Pathogens, sterilisation, disinfection, infection‑causing organisms.
• Nutrition: Principles, therapeutic diets, deficiency diseases.
• Psychology: Human behaviour, mental processes, patient psychology.
• Sociology: Social determinants of health, family & community dynamics.
• Personal & Environmental Hygiene: Patient hygiene, sanitation, waste management.
• Infection Control: Standard precautions, isolation protocols, HAIs.
• First Aid: Emergency procedures, wound management, basic resuscitation.

2. Practical Skills (25 Marks)

Scenario‑based questions assess the ability to apply theory in clinical settings. Important topics are:

• Patient Care Procedures: Bathing, positioning, oral hygiene, catheter care.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure.
• CPR & Emergency Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques.
• Injection Administration: IM, IV, SC, intradermal techniques.
• Biomedical Waste Management: Segregation, colour‑coded bins, disposal per BMWM Rules.
• Infection Prevention & Control: Hand hygiene, PPE use, aseptic technique.
• Nursing Foundations: Bed making, patient positioning, environment maintenance.
• Clinical Procedures: NG tube insertion, catheterisation, IV line maintenance.
• Bedside Care: Care of unconscious patients, pressure ulcer prevention, comfort care.
• Dressing & Wound Care: Assessment, sterile dressing techniques, dressing types.
• Patient Safety Measures: Fall prevention, correct identification, medication safety.

3. Arithmetic (10 Marks)

Set at Class‑10 (HSC) level. Topics to master:

• Number System, Decimal & Fractions, Simplification
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average
• Profit & Loss, Simple Interest
• Time & Work, Time & Distance

4. English (5 Marks)

Also at Class‑10 level. Core areas:

• Tenses, Articles & Prepositions
• Sentence Correction, Synonyms & Antonyms
• Vocabulary, Grammar Rules
• Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech

How to Download Syllabus

1. Open a web browser and visit the official OSSC website: http://osssc.gov.in.
2. Locate the “Recruitment” or “Notifications” section on the homepage.
3. Search for the “OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026” advertisement.
4. Click on the syllabus link (usually provided as a PDF).
5. Save the PDF to your device for offline study.
   If the syllabus link is not visible, refer to the official notification or contact the OSSC helpdesk for assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the total marks and duration of the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam 2026?
A: The exam is a 100‑mark, OMR‑based paper conducted offline, with a 2‑hour duration. All 100 questions are MCQs, each carrying 1 mark.

Q2. Is there negative marking in the OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 exam?
A: Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions receive zero marks and incur no penalty.

Q3. What syllabus standard is followed for the nursing sections?
A: The syllabus is based on the Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum for Diploma in GNM and B.Sc. Nursing courses.

Q4. How many questions are dedicated to nursing subjects?
A: 85 questions (60 from Theory + 25 from Practical Skills) are drawn from nursing subjects, accounting for 85 % of the total marks.

Q5. Which sections are non‑nursing and what is their level of difficulty?
A: The non‑nursing sections are Arithmetic (10 questions, 10 marks) and English (5 questions, 5 marks), both set at the Class‑10 / HSC level.