The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) Staff Nurse CBT pattern and full syllabus, as per the official notification, are given below. The recent cycle CBT was held on 31 December 2025 and 01 to 03 January 2026 — this post is reference material for the next cycle. The CBT has 50 questions for 100 marks (2 marks each, -0.5 negative) in 1 hour. The CBT is scaled to 85 marks and the interview carries 15, making a total of 100. The recent cycle had 5,018 vacancies.
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Important Dates
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Exam Pattern
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Syllabus — Topics for BSc Nursing
| Topic |
| Applied Physiology |
| Microbiology |
| Infection Control |
| Nutrition |
| Biochemistry |
| Nursing Foundation |
| Adult Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing |
| Community Health Nursing |
| Pharmacology |
| Midwifery / Obstetric Nursing |
| Management and Research |
Syllabus — Topics for GNM
| Topic |
| Anatomy and Physiology |
| Microbiology |
| Nutrition |
| First Aid |
| Nursing Foundation |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing |
| Child Health, Mental Health and Community Health Nursing |
| Midwifery and Gynaecology |
| Nursing Education, Research and Administration |
How to Check — How to Check the Syllabus
- Open hrb.wb.gov.in.
- Choose the official notification for the Staff Nurse recruitment.
- Match your preparation with the CBT pattern and syllabus in it.
- Check the next cycle dates and eligibility in the same notification.
Important Links
| WBHRB Official Website | hrb.wb.gov.in |
This is a private information portal (not a government website).
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions and marks are there in the WBHRB Staff Nurse CBT?
The CBT has 50 questions for 100 marks (2 marks each). There is -0.5 negative marking per wrong answer and the duration is 1 hour.
How is the final merit prepared?
The CBT is scaled to 85 marks and the interview carries 15 marks, making a total of 100 marks.
When was the recent cycle CBT held?
The recent cycle CBT was held on 31 December 2025 and 01 to 03 January 2026. This post is reference material for the next cycle.
How many vacancies were there in the recent cycle?
There were 5,018 vacancies in the recent cycle. Check the official notification for the next cycle vacancies.
Is the syllabus different for BSc and GNM?
Yes. BSc and GNM have different topics — see the full topic lists above.
