The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially announced a massive recruitment drive to fill 4,002 Nursing Officer vacancies. This initiative covers a wide range of roles, including Staff Nurses, Surgeons, Senior Residents, Nursing Attendants, and various Paramedical Staff. For aspiring healthcare professionals, understanding the recruitment landscape is the first step toward securing a position in this highly competitive exam.
DSSSB Recruitment Overview 2026
The selection process is strictly merit-based, conducted via a computer-based test (CBT) followed by document verification. Candidates must refer to the official website, www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in, for real-time updates.
| Organization | Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Posts | Nursing Staff, Surgeons, Senior Residents, Staff Nurses, Nursing Attendants, Paramedical Staff. |
| Vacancies | 4002 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Total No. of Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Selection Process | Written Test and Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
Detailed Exam Pattern
The DSSSB nursing exam is structured into two distinct sections. Candidates must manage their time effectively as the entire paper consists of 200 questions to be completed in just 120 minutes. Note that every wrong answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks.
| Sections | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 1 Hour |
| Section A | Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 1 Hour |
| Section A | Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | 1 Hour |
| Section A | Hindi Language | 20 | 20 | 1 Hour |
| Section A | English Language | 20 | 20 | 1 Hour |
| Section B | Nursing Subject | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| Total | Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Comprehensive Syllabus Breakdown
The curriculum is divided into General Aptitude (Section A) and Professional Nursing Subjects (Section B). Candidates should focus on the following core areas:
General Awareness Topics
- Indian Constitution
- Economy
- Literature
- General Science
- Biology
- Tourism
- Heritage
- Geography
- History
- Important Dates
- Books and Authors
- Rivers and Lakes
- Civics
- Current Affairs
- Indian Polity
- Environmental Issues
General Intelligence & Reasoning Topics
- Equality
- Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
- Visual Memory
- Discriminatory Skills
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Observation
- Relationship Concepts
- Verbal Classification
Professional Nursing Subjects
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Nursing Management
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Community Health Nursing
- Drug Store Management
- Health Education
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
- Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Toxicology
- Biochemistry
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Computers in Nursing
Next Steps for Candidates
Once you have reviewed the syllabus, focus on securing your study materials aligned with GNM/B.Sc Nursing standards. Stay tuned to the official DSSSB portal for the release of admit cards, which typically occurs a few weeks before the examination date. Ensure your travel arrangements are planned well in advance of the test center date.
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