GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026, Check Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Candidates preparing for the Junior Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 conducted by Government Medical College, Handwara should thoroughly understand the syllabus and exam pattern to plan their preparation effectively. The recruitment is being conducted for 108 vacancies under Academic Arrangement Basis. Candidates who have applied must check the complete GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 and exam structure provided below.

GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse is structured according to the Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) program and spans four academic years. It includes theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and patient care practices essential for nursing professionals.

GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 – 1st Year

The first year of the GNM-based syllabus focuses on building a strong foundation in human biology, basic nursing care, and community health. It helps candidates understand the structure and functioning of the human body along with essential nursing principles required in clinical practice.

Anatomy and Physiology (Marks 10)

Unit-I: Introduction to anatomical terms

Unit-II: Organization of body cells, tissues, organs, systems, membranes, and glands

Unit-III: Skeletal system

Unit-IV: Muscular system

Unit-V: Cardio-vascular system

Unit-VI: Respiratory system

Unit-VII: Digestive system

Unit-VIII: Excretory system

Unit-IX: Nervous system

Unit-X: Endocrine system

Unit-XI: Sense organs

Unit-XII: Reproductive system

Community Health Nursing – I (Marks 10)

Unit-I: Introduction to community Health and community Health Nursing

Unit-II: Community health nursing process

Unit-III: Health Assessment

Unit-IV: Principles of Epidemiology and Epidemiological methods

Unit-V: Family Health Nursing care

Unit-VI: Family health care settings

Unit-VII: Referral systems

Unit-VIII: Records and Reports

Unit-IX: Minor Ailments

Fundamentals of Nursing (Marks 25)

Unit-I: Introduction to Nursing

Unit-II: Nursing care of the patient / Client

• Bed and Bed Making
• Maintenance of therapeutic environment: Temperature, Light, noise and humidity; Psycho Social Environment
• Nursing Process and Nursing Care Plan
• Discharging a patient

Unit-III: Basic Nursing Care and Needs of the patient

• Nutritional, Elimination, and Safety needs
• Activity and Exercises
• Physical Comforts
• Moving, shifting and Lifting of patient

Unit-IV: Assessment of patient / Client (Physical and Physiological)

Unit-V: Therapeutic Nursing Care and Procedures

• Asepsis Care and Sterilization
• Care of Respiratory, Gastro Intestinal, Genito Urinary systems, and Skin/Mucous Membranes

Unit-VI: Basic Needs and Care in Special conditions (Dying patient)

Unit-VII: Introduction to Pharmacology

Nutrition (Marks 05)

Unit-I: Introduction

Unit-II: Classification of food

GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 – 2nd Year

The second year emphasizes disease management, surgical care, and specialized nursing practices for different patient groups.

Medical Surgical Nursing – I

Unit-I: Introduction (Marks 10)

Unit-II: Nursing Assessment

Unit-III: Patho Physiological Mechanism of Disease

Unit-IV: Altered Immune Response

Unit-V: Clinical Pharmacology

Unit-VI: Nurse’s role in Management of Fluids, Electrolyte and Acid Based Balance

Unit-VII: Management of patients in pain

Unit-VIII: Operation Theater Technique (Physical Environment, Preparation of equipment)

Unit-IX: Management of patient undergoing surgery (Intra-operative and Post-operative)

Unit-X: Nursing management of patient with impaired respiratory function

Unit-XI: Nursing Management of Patients with Digestive and Gastro-Intestinal Disorders

Unit-XII: Nursing Management of Patients with Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders

Unit-XIII: Nursing Management of patients with renal and urinary disorders

Unit-XIV: Nursing Management of patient with Neurological disorders

Unit-XV: Nursing Management of patients with disorders of connective tissue collagen disorders

Unit-XVI: Nursing Management of the Elderly

Unit-XVII: Emergency Management

Paediatric Nursing (Marks 10)

Unit-I: Introduction

Unit-II: The Newborn

Unit-III: The Healthy Child (Infant, Toddler, Pre-Schooler, School ager, Adolescent)

Unit-IV: The Sick Child

Unit-V: Behavioral Disorders and common Health Problems during Childhood

Unit-VI: Children with congenital Defects / Malformations

Unit-VII: Children with various disorders and diseases

Unit-VIII: Welfare of Children

Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (Marks 10)

Unit-I: Introduction

Unit-II: History of Psychiatry

Unit-III: Mental Health Assessment

Unit-IV: Community Mental Health

Unit-V: Psychiatric Nursing Management

Unit-VI: Mental disorders and Nursing Interventions (Functional Mental Disorders)

Unit-VII: Bio-Psychosocial Therapies (Psychopharmacology, Somatic therapy)

Unit-VIII: Forensic Psychiatry / Legal Aspects

Unit-IX: Psychiatric Emergencies and Crisis Intervention

GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 – 3rd Year

The third year advances clinical knowledge and introduces specialized areas of nursing and public health systems.

Medical Surgical Nursing – 2

Unit-1: Oncology nursing (Marks 10)

Unit-2: Nursing Management of patients with diseases of male genito-urinary tract

Unit-3: Nursing management of patients with disorders of breast

Unit-4: Nursing management of patients with diseases of integumentary system

Unit-5: Nursing management of patients with ophthalmic disorders (including cornea retrieval)

Unit-6: Nursing management of patients with disorders of ear, nose, and throat

Unit-7: Nursing management of patients with cardio vascular, circulatory and haematological disorders

Unit-8: Nursing management of patient with communicable diseases

Unit-9: Nursing Management of patients with sexually transmitted diseases

Unit-10: Nursing Management of patients with Musculo-skeletal Disorders

Unit-11: Emergency and disaster Nursing

Community Health Nursing – 2

Unit-I: Health system in India (Organizational set-up) (Marks 10)

Unit-II: Health care services in India

Unit-III: Health Planning in India

Unit-IV: Specialized community Health Services and nurse’s role

Unit-V: Nurse’s Role in National Health Programmes

Unit-VI: Demography and family welfare

Unit-VII: Health Team and role of personnel

Unit-VIII: Vital Health Statistics

GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 – 4th Year

The final year focuses on maternal and child health, preparing candidates for real-world clinical responsibilities.

Midwifery (Marks 20)

Unit-I: Introduction

Unit-II: Reproductive system

Unit-III: Embryology and foetal development

Unit-IV: Nursing Management of Pregnant Women

Unit-V: Nursing Management of women in Labour (1st, 2nd, 3rd stages and Home Delivery)

Unit-VI: Nursing Management of Baby at birth

Unit-VII: Nursing management of Mother during puerperium

Unit-VIII: Complications of pregnancy and its management

Unit-IX: High Risk pregnancy and its management (Osteomalacia, STD, AIDS)

Unit-X: High Risk Labour and its management

Unit-XI: Complications of Puerperium and its management

Unit-XII: Obstetric operations

Unit-XIII: Drugs used in obstetrics

Unit-XIV: Ethical and legal aspects related to Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing

Clinical Experience is also included in the final year.

GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026

Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates manage time and focus on scoring areas effectively.