The GIMS Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 helps candidates understand what they need to study for the recruitment exam. Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida conducts a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment of nursing staff. The exam covers nursing subjects along with basic sciences, community health, English and other related areas.
Knowing the syllabus in advance can help you decide which topics need more time and plan your preparation accordingly. The exam includes both theoretical nursing knowledge and questions based on practical clinical situations.
The CBT consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The paper is divided into three sections.
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GIMS Staff Nurse Syllabus Overview |
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Major Areas |
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Section A |
60 |
Clinical Nursing, Nursing Foundations, Pharmacology, Pathology |
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Section B |
25 |
Applied Sciences, Nutrition, Research, Geriatric Nursing |
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Section C |
15 |
Basic Sciences, English, Community Health, Ethics, Informatics |
Candidates should refer to the official notification and syllabus PDF before starting their preparation. Keeping a copy of the syllabus can also make it easier to track completed topics and plan revision.
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The syllabus is divided into three sections. Here is a subject-wise breakdown of the topics included in each section.
Section A has the highest number of questions. It mainly covers core nursing subjects and clinical knowledge.
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Subject |
Important Topics |
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Mental Health Nursing |
Psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication, psychopharmacology |
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Fundamentals of Nursing & Nursing Foundations I & II |
Patient care, vital signs, nursing process, safety, documentation |
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First Aid, ACLS and BCLS |
CPR, emergency care, life support and triage |
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Applied Microbiology & Infection Control |
Sterilisation, disinfection, hospital-acquired infections, biomedical waste |
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Child Health Nursing |
Newborn care, growth and development, paediatric disorders, IMNCI |
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Nursing Management and Leadership |
Ward management, leadership, staff and resource management |
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Applied Sociology |
Society, culture, family and social factors affecting health |
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Medical & Surgical Nursing |
Systemic disorders, perioperative care, oncology and critical care |
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Pharmacology I & II |
Drug classifications, dosage, side effects and adverse reactions |
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Pathology I & II |
Cell injury, inflammation, clinical pathology and diagnostic tests |
Section B includes applied science subjects along with research and specialised areas of nursing.
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Subject |
Important Topics |
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Applied Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry |
Organ systems, body functions, metabolism and enzymes |
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Nutrition & Dietetics |
Balanced diet, therapeutic diets, nutrients and deficiency diseases |
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Applied Psychology |
Behaviour, personality, learning, stress and coping |
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Forensic Nursing |
Legal aspects of nursing, injury records and evidence collection |
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Standard Treatment Protocols |
National health programmes and disease control guidelines |
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Nursing Research & Statistics |
Research methods, sampling, data analysis and averages |
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Geriatric Nursing |
Ageing, elderly care and management of chronic conditions |
Section C covers basic healthcare knowledge, communication and other areas related to nursing practice.
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Subject |
Important Topics |
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Basic Sciences |
Basic scientific concepts related to healthcare |
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Communicative English |
Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension |
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Community Health Nursing |
Primary healthcare, epidemiology, immunisation and sanitation |
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Environmental Hygiene |
Water purification, pollution and waste disposal |
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Professionalism & Bioethics |
Professional conduct, ethics and legal responsibilities |
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Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology |
Electronic health records and hospital information systems |
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
Antenatal care, labour, postpartum care and high-risk pregnancy |
A good preparation plan should cover the complete syllabus while leaving enough time for revision and practice. You can follow these steps:
Start with Section A: It has the highest number of questions, so give these subjects enough study time.
Revise nursing basics: Regularly revise important concepts from Nursing Foundations, Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pharmacology.
Practise clinical questions: Try questions based on patient care and practical nursing situations.
Revise important facts: Keep revising drug classifications, normal values, emergency care and treatment protocols.
Take mock tests: Practise full-length tests to improve your speed and get used to the exam pattern.
Analyse mistakes: After every mock test, check your incorrect answers and revise those topics.
Keep time for revision: Do not leave the complete syllabus for the final days. Revise important topics regularly.
The GIMS Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 covers important nursing subjects along with applied sciences, community health, English and other healthcare topics. Candidates should first understand the exam pattern and then plan their preparation around the key subjects. Regular revision, practice questions and mock tests can help you prepare better for the CBT.