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Key Facts: DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam

200 MCQs

One Tier Technical CBT has 200 one-mark MCQs in 2 hours (100 Section A + 100 nursing Section B)

DSSSB examination scheme annexure (dsssb.delhi.gov.in)

0.25 negative marking

One-fourth of a mark is deducted for each wrong MCQ answer in One Tier Technical exams

DSSSB examination scheme annexure

40/35/30% Section B

For Technical One Tier posts, minimum qualifying marks apply to Section B: 40% General/EWS, 35% OBC (Delhi), 30% SC/ST/PwBD

DSSSB Advt. No. 04/2024 examination scheme notes

Rs. 100 fee

Application fee Rs. 100; women and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are exempt per Advt. No. 04/2024

DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2024

RN&RM required

Candidates must be registered as Nurse and Nurse-Midwife (RN&RM) with a recognised nursing council

DSSSB Advertisement No. 04/2024 (Post Code 02/24)

100

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DSSSB Nursing Officer (e.g. Advt. 04/2024 Post 02/24) is a 2-hour One Tier Technical CBT: 200 MCQs, 200 marks (Section A 100 + Section B nursing 100), +1/−0.25 marking. Section B minimums are 40%/35%/30% (UR/OBC/SC-ST-PwBD); merit uses combined A+B. Fee Rs. 100 with women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM exemptions. Age not exceeding 30 years. This free bank has 100 practice MCQs. Confirm live details on dsssb.delhi.gov.in.

Sample DSSSB Nursing Officer Practice Questions

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1Under the National Health Mission (NHM), which two earlier missions were merged?
A.National Rural Health Mission and National Urban Health Mission
B.Ayushman Bharat and PM-JAY
C.RSBY and ESIC
D.Jan Aushadhi and PMSSY
Explanation: NHM subsumes NRHM and NUHM as the umbrella framework for primary healthcare in rural and urban India.
2Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to improve public health?
A.Article 21
B.Article 47
C.Article 32
D.Article 51A
Explanation: Article 47 (DPSP) directs the State to regard improving public health and nutrition as primary duties.
3DSSSB functions under which government?
A.Government of India
B.Government of Haryana
C.Government of NCT of Delhi
D.UPSC
Explanation: DSSSB is the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board under the GNCTD for recruiting Group B and C posts.
4Mission Indradhanush strengthens immunisation under which programme?
A.NACP
B.NTCP
C.NPCDCS
D.Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)
Explanation: Indradhanush boosts routine immunisation coverage for UIP antigens in children and pregnant women.
5NFHS is technically led by which institute?
A.IIPS Mumbai
B.ICMR
C.AIIMS Delhi
D.WHO
Explanation: The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) is the nodal technical agency for NFHS under MoHFW.
6Ayushman Bharat comprises which two components?
A.Jan Aushadhi and e-Sanjeevani
B.HWCs and PM-JAY
C.NRHM and NUHM
D.RBSK and JSY
Explanation: Health and Wellness Centres strengthen primary care; PM-JAY provides hospitalisation cover.
7Which river flows through Delhi (NCT)?
A.Ganga
B.Sutlej
C.Yamuna
D.Narmada
Explanation: The Yamuna flows through the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
8JSY incentivises institutional delivery to reduce:
A.Hospital-acquired infection rates only
B.Vaccine-preventable adult morbidity only
C.Non-communicable disease prevalence only
D.Maternal and neonatal mortality
Explanation: Janani Suraksha Yojana promotes safe institutional childbirth to lower maternal and neonatal deaths.
9Indian Nursing Council was set up under:
A.INC Act, 1947
B.MCI Act, 1956
C.NMC Act, 2019
D.Nurses Act, 1934
Explanation: The Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 established INC for uniform nursing education standards.
10DSSSB Nursing Officers are mainly recruited for:
A.Central government nursing colleges only
B.Delhi government health services
C.Armed Forces Medical Services cadre only
D.Private corporate hospitals exclusively
Explanation: DSSSB fills nursing posts in GNCTD hospitals and Delhi government health departments.

About the DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment Examination selects Nursing Officers for Delhi government hospitals and health facilities under the Health & Family Welfare Department. The current One Tier Technical CBT combines a 100-mark general aptitude and language Section A with a 100-mark nursing-subject Section B. This free practice bank offers 100 MCQs spanning Section A skills and GNM/B.Sc.-level nursing topics drawn from DSSSB indicative syllabi — fundamentals, medical-surgical, community health, paediatric, OBG, mental health, pharmacology, anatomy, microbiology and nursing management.

Assessment

One Tier Technical (I-T-T) computer-based MCQ examination for recent Nursing Officer recruitments: Section A — General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi and English (20 marks each; 100 questions, 100 marks); Section B — objective nursing-subject questions (100 questions, 100 marks). Total 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. Negative marking 0.25 for each wrong answer. Selection is by written test followed by document verification.

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes) for One Tier Technical Nursing Officer sittings used in recent cycles (e.g. Advt. No. 04/2024, Post Code 02/24).

Passing Score

For One Tier Technical posts (e.g. Nursing Officer 02/24), mandatory minimums apply to Section B only: General/EWS 40%, OBC (Delhi) 35%, SC/ST/PwBD 30%; Ex-Servicemen 5% relaxation in category subject to minimum 30%. No Section A minimum; combined A+B marks decide merit after document verification.

Exam Fee

Rs. 100 application fee (Advt. No. 04/2024); women and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are exempt unless Ex-Servicemen already hold a civil post after availing reservation benefits. Pay via SBI e-pay as stated in the advertisement. Confirm on the live notice. (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB))

DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam Content Outline

10%

General Awareness

Polity, geography, economy, everyday science, current events and institutions (Section A).

10%

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

Series, coding, analogies, classification, ranking and direction sense (Section A).

10%

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

Percentages, interest, averages, HCF/LCM, time-work and time-distance (Section A).

10%

Hindi Language & Comprehension

Paronyms, antonyms, spelling, muhavare and basic grammar (Section A).

10%

English Language & Comprehension

Vocabulary, grammar, voice, one-word substitution and usage (Section A).

5%

Fundamentals of Nursing

Vital signs, infection control, nursing process, hygiene and patient safety (Section B).

12%

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, renal, endocrine, neuro and perioperative nursing (Section B).

5%

Community Health Nursing

Immunisation, national programmes, epidemiology and vital statistics (Section B).

5%

Paediatric Nursing

Growth milestones, IMNCI, neonatal care and childhood disorders (Section B).

5%

Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing

Antenatal/intranatal/postnatal care, labour stages and obstetric emergencies (Section B).

4%

Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication and psychotropic drugs (Section B).

4%

Pharmacology

Drug classes, adverse effects, antidotes and medication safety (Section B).

4%

Anatomy & Physiology

Body systems structure and function underpinning clinical decisions (Section B).

3%

Microbiology & Nutrition

Sterilisation, infection control and therapeutic diets (Section B).

3%

Nursing Management & Ethics

Leadership, hospital organisation, ethics and legal responsibilities (Section B).

How to Pass the DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: For One Tier Technical posts (e.g. Nursing Officer 02/24), mandatory minimums apply to Section B only: General/EWS 40%, OBC (Delhi) 35%, SC/ST/PwBD 30%; Ex-Servicemen 5% relaxation in category subject to minimum 30%. No Section A minimum; combined A+B marks decide merit after document verification.
  • Assessment: One Tier Technical (I-T-T) computer-based MCQ examination for recent Nursing Officer recruitments: Section A — General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi and English (20 marks each; 100 questions, 100 marks); Section B — objective nursing-subject questions (100 questions, 100 marks). Total 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. Negative marking 0.25 for each wrong answer. Selection is by written test followed by document verification.
  • Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes) for One Tier Technical Nursing Officer sittings used in recent cycles (e.g. Advt. No. 04/2024, Post Code 02/24).
  • Exam fee: Rs. 100 application fee (Advt. No. 04/2024); women and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are exempt unless Ex-Servicemen already hold a civil post after availing reservation benefits. Pay via SBI e-pay as stated in the advertisement. Confirm on the live notice.

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DSSSB Nursing Officer Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat Section B as half the marks: nursing subjects carry 100 of 200 marks, so prioritise medical-surgical, community health, OBG and paediatric nursing before polishing language sections.
2Practise under a 2-hour clock with 0.25 negative marking in mind — skip doubtful items rather than guess when you cannot eliminate at least two options.
3Master the Universal Immunization Programme schedule, national health programmes and vital statistics; community health questions recur across Delhi nursing recruitment papers.
4Drill drug doses, antidotes and the rights of medication administration, because pharmacology and case-based safety questions reward exact clinical knowledge.
5Revise Hindi and English grammar alongside nursing — Section A language papers are often underestimated but together carry 40 marks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DSSSB Nursing Officer exam pattern?

Recent Nursing Officer advertisements (e.g. Advt. No. 04/2024, Post Code 02/24) use One Tier Technical CBT: 200 MCQs in 2 hours for 200 marks. Section A has 100 one-mark questions on GA, reasoning, numerical ability, Hindi and English (20 marks each). Section B has 100 one-mark nursing-subject questions (100 marks). Negative marking is 0.25 for each wrong answer.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for DSSSB Nursing Officer?

In the One Tier Technical scheme used for Nursing Officer, mandatory minimums apply to Section B (nursing) only: General/EWS 40%, OBC (Delhi) 35%, SC/ST/PwBD 30%. Ex-Servicemen receive 5% relaxation in their category subject to a minimum of 30%. There is no Section A minimum; combined Section A+B marks decide merit. Final appointment still depends on vacancies and document verification.

Who is eligible to apply for DSSSB Nursing Officer?

Per Advt. No. 04/2024 Post Code 02/24: B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing with RN or RN&RM registration, or GNM with RN/RN&RM registration plus one year experience in a hospital of at least 50 beds. Delhi Nursing Council registration is required at appointment. Age: not exceeding 30 years (with notified relaxations).

How many questions are in this free practice set?

This bank has 100 multiple-choice questions weighted to the One Tier blueprint (about half Section A skills and half nursing Section B topics by mark share), with explanations for every option.

Is there negative marking in the DSSSB Nursing Officer exam?

Yes. Under the DSSSB One Tier Technical scheme, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong MCQ answer. Each correct answer earns one mark, so accuracy matters — especially in the 100-mark nursing Section B.

Are these official DSSSB Nursing Officer questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on the DSSSB Nursing Officer syllabus and One Tier CBT style. Always check the official DSSSB advertisement on dsssb.delhi.gov.in for the current pattern, syllabus and dates.