WBHRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 - Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics & Marking Scheme
Published: 21 Jul 2026 · Updated: 21 Jul 2026
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
| Organization | West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) |
| Post | Staff Nurse, Grade II |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 180 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
WBHRB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 80 | 80 |
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness and Aptitude Test | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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 Website | Click 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.