WBHRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern

The WBHRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2025 is designed to test the academic knowledge of nursing students, practical understanding of patient care, and general awareness. As per the notification, the selection will mainly be based on academic marks, experience, and interview. However, the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) reserves the right to conduct a Written Exam / Computer Based Test (CBT) if needed.
Below is the detailed syllabus and exam pattern:
WBHRB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2025
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- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR) / Online (CBT) – if conducted.
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Total Marks: 100 (expected).
- Duration: 90–120 minutes.
- Sections Covered:
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- Nursing Subjects
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Reasoning & Aptitude
- Bengali/Nepali Language Test
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📌 Final merit will be prepared based on academic marks + experience + interview. Written exam marks will be included only if WBHRB decides to conduct it.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2025 (Detailed Subject-Wise)
1. Nursing Foundation
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- Fundamentals of Nursing
- First Aid & Emergency Care
- Personal Hygiene
- Nursing Process & Nursing Diagnosis
- Communication & Nurse-Patient Relationship
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2. Medical-Surgical Nursing
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- Nursing Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases
- Respiratory System Disorders
- Digestive System Disorders
- Renal and Urinary System Diseases
- Musculoskeletal System Disorders
- Nervous System Disorders
- Oncology Nursing
- Burns, Wounds & Infection Control
3. Community Health Nursing
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- Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases
- Family Welfare and Health Education
- Environmental Sanitation & Waste Disposal
- Nutrition and Health Programs in India
- Maternal and Child Health Programs
4. Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing
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- Anatomy & Physiology of Female Reproductive System
- Antenatal, Intranatal, and Postnatal Care
- High-risk Pregnancy & Complications
- Family Planning Methods
- Neonatal Nursing
5. Pediatric Nursing
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- Growth and Development of Children
- Common Childhood Illnesses
- Immunization & Nutrition in Children
- Pediatric Emergencies
- Congenital Anomalies

6. Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
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- Introduction to Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
- Common Psychiatric Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia)
- Psychiatric Emergencies
- Role of Nurse in Mental Health Care
- Community Psychiatry
7. Pharmacology for Nurses
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- General Pharmacology Principles
- Dosage Calculation & Administration of Drugs
- Adverse Effects of Drugs
- Drugs Acting on Various Systems (CNS, CVS, Endocrine, etc.)
8. Anatomy & Physiology
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- Structure & Function of Human Body
- Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Renal, Nervous & Endocrine Systems
9. Microbiology & Pathology
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- Microorganisms & Disease
- Sterilization & Disinfection
- Immunity & Vaccination
- Laboratory Diagnosis of Common Diseases
10. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
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- Indian History, Geography, Polity
- Current Events related to Health & Medicine
- Government Schemes (Ayushman Bharat, NHM, WB Health Programs)
11. Reasoning & Aptitude
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- Logical Reasoning
- Numerical Ability (Basic Maths, Percentages, Ratio, Simple Interest, etc.)
- Data Interpretation
- Analytical Ability
12. Language Test – Bengali/Nepali
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- Dictation Test (during Interview)
- Basic Grammar & Comprehension
- Reading & Writing Skills
WBHRB Staff Nurse Interview Process
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- Interview Marks: 15
- Language Dictation: Essential (Bengali/Nepali). Candidates failing this will not qualify.
- Questions on nursing skills, patient care, emergency response, and West Bengal health schemes may be asked.
Quick Note
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- If WBHRB does not conduct a CBT/Written Exam, selection will be purely based on academic performance, experience, and interview.
- If CBT is conducted, the above syllabus will be followed for exam preparation.
With this syllabus breakdown, candidates can focus on Nursing Core Subjects while keeping an eye on General Awareness & Bengali/Nepali language skills
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