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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
Free original practice questions in this bank
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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?
2Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to improve public health?
3DSSSB functions under which government?
4Mission Indradhanush strengthens immunisation under which programme?
5NFHS is technically led by which institute?
6Ayushman Bharat comprises which two components?
7Which river flows through Delhi (NCT)?
8JSY incentivises institutional delivery to reduce:
9Indian Nursing Council was set up under:
10DSSSB Nursing Officers are mainly recruited for:
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
General Awareness
Polity, geography, economy, everyday science, current events and institutions (Section A).
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
Series, coding, analogies, classification, ranking and direction sense (Section A).
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
Percentages, interest, averages, HCF/LCM, time-work and time-distance (Section A).
Hindi Language & Comprehension
Paronyms, antonyms, spelling, muhavare and basic grammar (Section A).
English Language & Comprehension
Vocabulary, grammar, voice, one-word substitution and usage (Section A).
Fundamentals of Nursing
Vital signs, infection control, nursing process, hygiene and patient safety (Section B).
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, renal, endocrine, neuro and perioperative nursing (Section B).
Community Health Nursing
Immunisation, national programmes, epidemiology and vital statistics (Section B).
Paediatric Nursing
Growth milestones, IMNCI, neonatal care and childhood disorders (Section B).
Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing
Antenatal/intranatal/postnatal care, labour stages and obstetric emergencies (Section B).
Mental Health Nursing
Psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication and psychotropic drugs (Section B).
Pharmacology
Drug classes, adverse effects, antidotes and medication safety (Section B).
Anatomy & Physiology
Body systems structure and function underpinning clinical decisions (Section B).
Microbiology & Nutrition
Sterilisation, infection control and therapeutic diets (Section B).
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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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.