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OSSSC Staff Nurse / Nursing Officer Recruitment Exam

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Core Nursing SyllabusYou are here

Master the GNM/B.Sc. Nursing curriculum covering anatomy, medical-surgical, OBG, and pediatric nursing which comprises 60% of the exam.

60
hours
2

Clinical and Practical Skills

Review clinical protocols, infection control, bio-medical waste segregation, and CPR which represents 25% of the exam.

25
hours
3

HSC Arithmetic and English

Practice high-school level arithmetic and basic English grammar concepts to secure the remaining 15% of the marks.

15
hours
4

Mock Tests and Timing Practice

Take 2-hour full-length mock exams to adapt to the negative marking scheme (-0.25 per wrong answer) and improve time management.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
110 hours
That's about 11 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the OSSSC Staff Nurse Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
21 to 38 years (relaxation applies for reserved categories)
Education
Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an INC-approved institution.
Additional Requirements
  • •Registration with the Odisha Nurses and Midwives Council (ONMC) is mandatory at the time of application.
  • •Candidate must have registered their name in any Employment Exchange in the state of Odisha.
  • •Ability to speak, read, and write Odia language is mandatory.

OSSSC Staff Nurse Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-8 weeks typical

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

OSSSC

In-Person Only

Retake Policy

Subject to next recruitment notification cycle.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee₹500
Total Estimated Cost₹500
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OSSSC Staff Nurse Exam Details

OSSSC Staff Nurse / Nursing Officer Recruitment Exam

Administered by OSSSC

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35% (30% for SC/ST/PwD)
Passing Score
100
Questions
2
Hours
₹500
Exam Fee
Study time: 80-120 hours
Prerequisites: GNM diploma or B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institution, registration with Odisha Nursing Council, and registration in employment exchange of the district.
Valid for: Lifetime (recruitment specific)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official OSSSC content outline

Nursing Subjects60%

Indian Nursing Council syllabus including anatomy, physiology, foundation of nursing, pediatric, OBG, psychiatric, community health nursing.

Practical Skills25%

Practical clinical nursing procedures, emergency management, CPR, airway care, and nursing skills.

Arithmetic10%

HSC standard mathematics including averages, percentages, ratio-proportion, simple/compound interest, algebra, LCM/HCF.

English5%

HSC standard English grammar including subject-verb agreement, prepositions, direct/indirect speech, active/passive voice.

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