Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025 Notification details like eligibility, Exam pattern, Syllabus, How to Apply Online, and more updates are discussed in this article clearly.
The Health Department, Bihar, Patna has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Staff Nurse posts. Interested candidates can apply through the official website btsc.bihar.gov.in between April 25, 2025 and May 23, 2025.
The Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025 notification has been officially released by the Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), opening doors for thousands of aspiring nursing professionals. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 11,389 Staff Nurse positions across various healthcare institutions under the Bihar Health Department. Candidates with a diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or a B.Sc. in Nursing are eligible to apply, provided they are also registered with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council.
With a robust selection process involving a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and weightage for relevant work experience, the Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025 offers a golden opportunity for qualified healthcare workers to secure a government job in the nursing sector. The recruitment not only promises a stable pay scale under Level-7 (₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4600) but also includes allowances as per state norms. This comprehensive article provides detailed information about eligibility criteria, category-wise vacancies, application procedure, syllabus, exam pattern, and important dates to help candidates prepare effectively and apply with confidence.
Last Date & Exam Date
| Online Registration starts from | 25th April 2025 |
| Online Registration ends on | 23rd May 2025 |
| Exam Date | Will be Announced soon |
Vacancy Details of Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025
| Recruitment Authority | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Job position | Staff Nurse |
| Openings | 11389 |
| Official website for recruitment | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
| UR | 3134 |
| EWS | 784 |
| SC | 2853 |
| ST | 121 |
| EBC | 3117 |
| BC | 933 |
| BC (female) | 447 |
| Total | 11389 |
Eligibility for Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025
Age
| As on 1st August 2024 applicants must have minimum 21 years of age. | |
| Category | Maximum Age |
| Unreserved (Male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 40 years |
| BC/EBC (Male/Female) | 40 years |
| SC/ST (Male/Female) | 42 years |
Education Qualification
| Firstly, they should have a diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from an institute recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. |
| Alternatively, they must possess a B.Sc. (Nursing) degree. |
| Moreover, it is mandatory for candidates to be registered with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council. |
Salary
| The salary for the Staff Nurse post is in the pay scale of ₹9300 to ₹34800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4600, as per Pay Level-7. |
| Along with the basic pay, selected candidates will also receive additional allowances as per Bihar government norms. |
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will happen in two stages:
| 1.Written Competitive Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT) |
| 2.Document Verification |
Written Exam Pattern
| Test Component | Marks |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 75 Marks |
| Work Experience (from a government hospital/health institution) | 25 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
How Marks Are Allotted?
- Candidates can earn up to 25 additional marks based on their relevant work experience. For every year of experience, 5 marks will be awarded. A maximum of 25 marks can be given for up to 5 years of experience.
- The CBT will have 100 objective-type questions (multiple choice).
- The paper will be available in both Hindi and English.
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there will be negative marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Final merit will be based on the combined score of the CBT marks and the experience marks.
Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Syllabus 2025
| Subject | Topics |
| Basic Sciences | 1. Anatomical and Biochemical structures explaining physiological functions of the human body. 2. Micro-organisms of clinical importance. 3. Disinfection and Sterilization for disease prevention. 4. Handling specimens for diagnostic tests. 5. Weights and measures; dosage and solution preparation. 6. Reading and interpreting prescriptions; drug care. 7. Drugs acting on different systems of the body. 8. Toxic symptoms related to common drugs and poisons. |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | 1. Importance of various nutrients in health maintenance. 2. Planning diets for different age groups and physiological conditions. 3. Nutritional deficiencies and their management. 4. Therapeutic diets for disease conditions. |
| Psychology, Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing | 1. Normal behavior and deviations among various age groups. 2. Principles of psychology in health and disease. 3. Interpreting behavior of self and others. 4. Recognizing deviations in behavior and providing guidance. 5. Dynamics of patient behavior and nursing care. 6. Communication and interpersonal relations. 7. Therapies in psychiatry and the role of nurses in psychiatric nursing. |
| Fundamental Nursing | 1. Nursing as a profession, its scope, etiquettes, and ethics. 2. First aid treatments. 3. Creating a safe environment for the patient. 4. Basic nursing procedures with scientific principles. 5. Observations and records. 6. Administering prescribed medications and treatments. 7. Maintaining patient records and nursing care documentation. |
| Community Health Nursing | 1. Personal, environmental, social, and cultural health factors. 2. Methods to control the spread of diseases. 3. Health education needs and evaluation. 4. Using audio-visual aids in health education. 5. Social disorganization and pathology. 6. Skills in medico-social work. 7. Health care principles for mothers and children in communities. 8. Identifying and managing deviations in mothers and children. 9. Educating the community on family planning methods. 10. Skills in community diagnosis and delivery of nursing services. |
| Medical & Surgical Nursing | 1. Causes, pathophysiology, symptoms, treatment, and prophylaxis of common medical and surgical conditions. 2. Providing patient-centered care for common medical and surgical conditions. 3. Preparing the operation theatre and assisting in surgery. 4. Identifying common operation theatre equipment. 5. Anesthesia effects, dangers, and care for anesthetized patients. 6. Providing first aid in emergencies using resuscitation equipment. 7. Care for critically ill patients. 8. Providing first aid in disasters, emergencies, and accidents. 9. Organizing casualty emergency services. 10. Understanding infectious diseases, their transmission, and barrier nursing. |
| Pediatric Nursing | 1. Growth, development, nutritional, and psychological needs of children. 2. Basic principles of pediatric nursing. 3. Nursing management for neonates and children with disorders. 4. Recognizing emergencies in neonates and children; taking first aid actions. 5. Managing normal newborns and low birth weight babies. 6. Preventive pediatric nursing practices in hospitals and communities. |
| Obstetrical Nursing | 1. Anatomy & Physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium. 2. Antenatal care for mothers. 3. Episiotomy and suturing first and second-degree tears. 4. Domiciliary services for mothers and children. 5. Managing common obstetrical emergencies. 6. Family welfare advice. |
| Principles of Administration and Supervision, Education and Trends in Nursing | 1. Principles of administration in health services. 2. Organizational patterns for nursing in hospitals and public health. 3. Improving staff efficiency through effective human relations. 4. Principles of supervision and developing supervisory skills. 5. Trends in Nursing and nursing education in India and abroad. 6. Nursing as a profession, rights, responsibilities, and professional adjustments. 7. Methods of teaching in nursing. |
Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Apply Online 2025
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General, BC, EBC (Male), and candidates from other states (both Male and Female) | ₹ 600 |
| SC, ST, and Female candidates from Bihar State (Permanent Residents) | ₹ 150 |
| Physically Disabled (PWD) Candidates | ₹ 150 |
| Candidates from outside Bihar (both Male and Female) | ₹ 600 |
Documents Required for Upload
| 1. A recent passport-size color photograph (not older than six months). |
| 2. Signature clearly done on a white paper with black ink. |
| 3. A Left thumb impression for biometric verification during written exam. |
| 4. 10th Class Certificate (Required as proof of age). |
| 5. General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Marksheet |
| 6. Registration Certificate from Bihar Nursing Council |
| 7. State Domicile Certificate |
| 8. If a candidate belongs to SC/ST/PWD they must upload valid proof (like a caste certificate or disability certificate) at the time of application. |
How to Apply for Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025
| 1. Firstly, Visit the official website btsc.bihar.gov.in or follow the link given below as Online Application form. |
| 2. Register yourself with your details. Then Verify your email and mobile number by generating the OTP. |
| 3. Login with your Application number and password. |
| 4. Now Enter personal, communication and qualification details. |
| 5. Upload the required documents and pay the fee online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. |
| 6. Check on the Declarations, preview and submit the online application form. |
| 6. Finally, Save or Print the Application form for further reference. |
Important links of Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025
| Read Full Details | PDF Notification |
| Register Online | Online Application Form |
| Official Website | btsc.bihar.gov.in |
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FAQs for Bihar BTSC Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025
The last date to apply online is 23rd May 2025.
A total of 11,389 vacancies are available.
The minimum age is 21 years as on 1st August 2024.
Candidates must have a GNM diploma or B.Sc. Nursing and be registered with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council.
Selection is based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Document Verification.
The salary is ₹9300–34800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4600 (Pay Level-7).
Is there any negative marking in the written exam?
Up to 25 marks can be awarded for government hospital experience.
The syllabus includes Nursing Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics, Psychology, Nutrition, and more.
The application fee is ₹600.
You can apply online through Official website btsc.bihar.gov.in.
Yes, the CBT will be conducted in both Hindi and English.
The CBT carries 75 marks.
Yes, female candidates from Unreserved and OBC categories have higher upper age limits.
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