The syllabus and exam pattern for the Nursing Officer recruitment test have been made public by KGMU, Lucknow. A total of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of one mark will be asked in various areas of the exam. Additionally, there will be the option of negative marking, which carries a value of ⅓.
The King George’s Medical University in Lucknow has not yet confirmed the exam format; it could be administered via computer-based testing or OMR sheets, and it would last two hours. Hindi and English will be the languages of instruction.There will be 60 multiple-choice questions in all, with 10 from each of the following categories: general knowledge, general English, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. By waiting until the very end, you can view the curriculum for each section.
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Nursing Officer Recruitment – Subjects and Descriptions
Nursing
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nursing | Basic nursing procedures, patient care techniques, and hygiene practices. |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | Conditions, treatment, and nursing care for medical and surgical patients. |
| Community Health Nursing | Public health systems, community-based care, health education, and immunization. |
| Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing | Prenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care, along with women’s reproductive health. |
| Pediatric Nursing | Nursing care for infants and children, common pediatric disorders. |
| Psychiatric Nursing | Mental health concepts, care of patients with psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication. |
| Pharmacology | Drug classifications, administration, side effects, and dosage calculations. |
| Nutrition | Nutritional needs, balanced diet planning, therapeutic diets. |
| Anatomy and Physiology | Structure and function of human body systems. |
| Microbiology | Microorganisms, infection control, sterilization, and disinfection. |
| Biochemistry | Basic biochemical processes relevant to human health. |
| Environmental Hygiene | Sanitation, waste disposal, and maintaining a healthy environment. |
| Nursing Management | Leadership, planning, staffing, documentation, and supervision in nursing. |
| Computers in Nursing | Basics of computer use, data entry, health informatics, and record-keeping. |
General Knowledge
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs | Recent national and international events. |
| Indian History | Major historical events, movements, and freedom struggle. |
| Indian Polity | Constitution, governance structure, and political system. |
| Geography | Physical features of India, states and capitals, environment. |
| Economics | Basic concepts of Indian economy, budgeting, and economic policies. |
| Science and Technology | General awareness of scientific developments and innovations. |
General English
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Grammar | Parts of speech, tenses, subject-verb agreement, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech. |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutions. |
| Comprehension | Reading passages and answering related questions. |
| Sentence Correction | Identifying and correcting grammatical errors. |
| Idioms and Phrases | Common English expressions and their meanings. |
Reasoning
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Analogies | Recognizing similar relationships between word pairs. |
| Series | Completing number or letter sequences logically. |
| Coding-Decoding | Deciphering coded patterns and messages. |
| Blood Relations | Solving family-related logical problems. |
| Syllogisms | Drawing conclusions from given statements. |
| Puzzles | Seating arrangements, floor puzzles, and classification. |
| Direction Sense | Determining direction and movement-based logic. |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Image patterns, mirror images, and visual puzzles. |
Quantitative Aptitude
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Percentages, profit and loss, averages, simple and compound interest. |
| Number Systems | Whole numbers, decimals, fractions. |
| Algebra | Simple equations and algebraic expressions. |
| Geometry | Lines, angles, triangles, circles, and mensuration. |
| Trigonometry | Basic trigonometric identities and applications. |
| Data Interpretation | Analyzing information from graphs, charts, and tables. |
| Simplification | Solving arithmetic problems efficiently. |
| Time and Work | Efficiency, work completion time. |
| Speed, Distance, and Time | Problems related to travel and motion. |
Candidates who are going to participate in the KGMU Nursing Officer Recruitment Test 2025 may download the notification brochure from the official website of the KGMU, Lucknow at kgmu.org to check all details.