The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) may conduct a preliminary written examination as part of its selection process for the post of Staff Nurse, Grade II. Candidates preparing for the upcoming recruitment can check the detailed WBHRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern here. The syllabus covers subject-wise topics for Nursing, General English, and General Awareness & Aptitude, helping candidates build a focused preparation strategy.
Exam Highlights
| Organization | WBHRB |
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| Post Name | Staff Nurse, Grade II |
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| Exam Mode | Online |
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| Total Questions | 100 |
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| Total Marks | 100 |
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Marking Scheme & Rules
| Total Duration | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
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| Question Type | Objective Type (MCQs) |
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| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
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| Note | The written exam is conducted if a large number of applications are received. Otherwise, selection is based on academic merit and interview. |
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WBHRB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026
| Section / Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
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| Nursing | 80 | 80 | 180 Minutes (Combined) |
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness & Aptitude Test | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
WBHRB Staff Nurse Detailed Syllabus 2026
| 1. 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, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry. |
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| 2. General English (10 Marks) | Fill in the Blanks, Joining Sentences, Vocabulary, Sentence Improvement, Idioms and Phrases, Antonyms & Synonyms, Error Correction, Passage/Para Completion, Basic Grammar, Sentence Completion, Prepositions, Active/Passive Voice, Substitutions, Sentence Arrangement. |
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| 3. General Awareness (Part of 10 Marks) | Indian History, Parliament and Civics, Rivers/Lakes/Seas, Sports Updates, Tourism, Artists/Authors & Books, National & International News, Countries & Capitals, Current Affairs, General Science, Famous Days & Dates, Inventions, Environmental Issues. |
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| 4. General Aptitude Test (Part of 10 Marks) | 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/Cube Root, Simplification, Chain Rule, Volume and Surface Area. |
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Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
