WBHRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics & Marking Scheme

Published: 21 Jul 2026 · Updated: 21 Jul 2026

Short Information: The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) conducts a written exam for the post of Staff Nurse, Grade II as part of its selection process, along with academic merit, experience, and interview. The written test, when held, covers Nursing, General English, and General Awareness & Aptitude in 100 objective-type questions worth 100 marks over 180 minutes. This page lists the exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise topics to help candidates plan their preparation.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on academic merit and experience, or a written exam (conducted when application volume is high)
  • Personal Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Fitness Test

WBHRB Staff Nurse Exam 2026 - Quick Overview

OrganizationWest Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB)
PostStaff Nurse, Grade II
Mode of ExamOnline
Number of Questions100
Total Marks100
Duration180 Minutes
Marking Scheme1 mark for each correct answer

WBHRB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026

SectionNumber of QuestionsMarks
Nursing8080
General English1010
General Awareness and Aptitude Test1010
Total100100

Total duration for all sections combined is 180 minutes. The written exam is objective type, conducted online, with 1 mark for each correct answer; no negative marking is mentioned in the source.

Staff Nursing (80 Marks)

  • Nursing Management
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Health Education & Community Pharmacy
  • Biochemistry
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Microbiology
  • Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Environmental Hygiene
  • Drug Store Management
  • Computers in Nursing
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing
  • Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Basic Information of the Nursing Subject
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

General English (10 Marks)

  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Joining Sentences
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Antonyms & Synonyms
  • Error Correction and Spotting Errors
  • Passage and Para Completion
  • Basic English Grammar
  • Sentence Completion
  • Prepositions
  • Active Voice and Passive Voice
  • Substitutions
  • Sentence Arrangement

General Awareness (Part of the 10-Mark Section)

  • Indian History
  • Indian Parliament and Civics
  • Indian Rivers, Lakes, and Seas
  • Latest Sports Updates
  • Indian Tourism and Famous Places
  • Indian Artists and Famous Authors & Books
  • National and International News Updates
  • Countries and Capitals
  • Indian Current Affairs and Politics
  • General Science
  • Famous Days and Dates
  • Inventions and Discoveries
  • Indian Environmental Issues
  • Latest General Knowledge

General Aptitude Test (Part of the 10-Mark Section)

  • Height and Distance
  • Simple Interest
  • Races and Games
  • Time and Distance
  • H.C.F and L.C.M
  • Stocks and Shares
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Time and Work
  • Problems on Ages
  • Partnership
  • Probability
  • Number System
  • Square Root and Cube Root
  • Simplification
  • Chain Rule
  • Volume and Surface Area

Important Instructions for WBHRB Staff Nurse Exam

  • The Nursing section carries the highest weightage at 80 of 100 marks, so it should get the largest share of preparation time.
  • A written exam may not always be conducted, as it depends on the number of applications received; keep academic and experience documents updated and ready regardless.
  • Refer only to the official WBHRB notification for the final, binding syllabus, exam pattern, and dates.
  • Carry the required admit card and valid ID proof on exam day once dates are announced.

Important Links

Official Notification (Staff Nurse, Grade-II)Click Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

Important Questions

Q. What is the official website of West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB)?

Ans. The official website link is provided in the Important Links section above.

Disclaimer: SarkariPitara is not an official government website. The information above is aggregated from the official notification for quick reference. Candidates must read the official notification carefully and verify all details from the official website before applying.