The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released a fresh notification for the recruitment of 312 Assistant Staff Nurse posts (Post Code 26044), under the Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh. The written test is the only screening stage before Document Verification, covering Nursing subjects along with General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, and General English & Hindi of Matric standard.
Important Note: Whether negative marking applies to this specific 312-post cycle (Post Code 26044) is not confirmed in the notification content reviewed. A previous Assistant Staff Nurse cycle (Post Code 25026) referenced a 0.25 mark deduction per wrong answer, but this has not been separately confirmed for the current cycle – verify against the official Advt PDF once fully available.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy) |
| Post Code | 26044 |
| Number of Vacancies | 312 |
| Department | Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh |
| Selection Stages | Computer Based Test (CBT)/Written Screening Test, followed by Document Verification |
| Total Questions | 120 (Objective type/MCQ) |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | Not confirmed for this cycle – see note above |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Application Window | 30 July 2026 to 29 August 2026 |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Selection Process 2026
No interview stage for this post.
- Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT)/Written Screening Test: A 120-mark objective-type test covering the essential nursing qualification syllabus, plus General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, and General English & Hindi (Matric standard).
- Stage 2 – Document Verification (DV): Candidates who qualify are called to verify original educational certificates, category certificates, Himachali Bonafide proof, and HPNRC registration.
Final merit is based on the written test; DV is qualifying only and carries no separate marks.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject Area | Approx. Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing subjects (up to essential qualification level – GNM/B.Sc Nursing) | – | – |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Everyday Science | – | – |
| Logical Reasoning | – | – |
| Social Science | – | – |
| General English & General Hindi (Matric standard) | – | – |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Note: Test-prep sources tracking the previous cycle reported an approximate split of 85 Nursing questions and 35 General Knowledge & Aptitude questions. This is not stated in the official notification for the current cycle – treat it as indicative only, from the earlier cycle. Marking Scheme: 1 mark per correct answer; negative marking not confirmed.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 – Subject-Wise Breakup
1. Nursing Subjects (Essential Qualification Level)
The notification states this section covers topics “up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification” (GNM or B.Sc Nursing), without listing topic-wise weightage. Based on the standard GNM/B.Sc Nursing curriculum HPRCA nursing exams have drawn from in earlier cycles, expect questions from:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology (sterilization methods, disinfectants/antiseptics, culture media, staining techniques)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Obstetrical and Gynaecological Nursing (Midwifery)
- Paediatric Nursing (Child Health Nursing)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- First Aid and Emergency Nursing
This list reflects common GNM/B.Sc Nursing subject areas, not an official weightage table – cross-check against your own coursework and the official Advt PDF.
2. General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Everyday Science
GK of Himachal Pradesh (history, geography, culture, government schemes), national/international current affairs, Everyday Science (basic physics, chemistry, biology).
3. Logical Reasoning
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, series, coding-decoding, basic numerical and analytical ability.
4. Social Science
History, civics, geography, and economics topics of Matric standard.
5. General English & General Hindi (Matric Standard)
Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension, basic translation and sentence correction (Hindi and English).
No topic-wise weightage or frequency breakdown is provided in the official notification. This section will be updated once HPRCA releases a separate detailed syllabus PDF for Post Code 26044.
How to Prepare for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Exam 2026
- Start with your nursing coursework – revise your own course notes and standard nursing textbooks first, since the technical section is drawn from the GNM/B.Sc Nursing syllabus.
- Build a subject-wise timetable – with no confirmed weightage yet, split study time roughly in proportion to the number of subjects rather than betting heavily on one section.
- Practice previous year question papers – solve HPRCA’s earlier Assistant Staff Nurse and similar nursing-exam papers to get used to question difficulty and framing.
- Take timed mock tests – with 120 questions in 90 minutes, both speed and accuracy matter.
- Cover Himachal Pradesh GK separately – this state-specific section won’t be fully covered by generic national GK material.
- Revise microbiology and infection-control topics closely – these have appeared with notable frequency in past HPRCA nursing question sets.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official HPRCA Website | Click Here |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026?
✅ It covers Nursing subjects up to the essential qualification level (GNM/B.Sc Nursing), along with General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, and General English & Hindi (Matric standard).
Q2. What is the exam pattern for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?
✅ 120 objective-type questions carrying 120 marks, in 1 hour 30 minutes.
Q3. How many questions are asked in the exam?
✅ 120 questions, carrying 120 marks total.
Q4. Is there negative marking?
✅ Not confirmed for the current 312-post cycle. A previous cycle referenced a 0.25 mark deduction, but candidates should verify against the official notification for this specific cycle.
Q5. What is the selection process for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse?
✅ Computer Based Test (written screening test), followed by Document Verification for candidates who qualify.
Q6. Where can I check the official notification?
✅ On the official HPRCA website, hprca.hp.gov.in.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled based on the official recruitment notification issued by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) for Post Code 26044. Since not all exam pattern details (such as negative marking and section-wise question count) are confirmed in the notification reviewed, candidates are advised to verify all details directly on the official website, hprca.hp.gov.in, before beginning their preparation.
