OSSC Staff Nurse (General) Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Updated 2026
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Max Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|
| Written Exam | Technical Paper | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour | 1/4 |
The written examination is divided into specific sections that focus on technical nursing and foundational subjects. The distribution for the 100 questions is as follows:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| General English | 20 | 20 |
| Odia Language | 20 | 20 |
| General Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note: The total maximum marks for the exam are 200. The medium of instruction for all sections, excluding General English, is provided in both English and Odia.
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