The Mizoram PSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 is an important guide for candidates preparing for the Nursing Officer and Staff Nurse recruitment examination conducted by the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC). Candidates should carefully understand the latest syllabus and exam pattern to prepare effectively for the examination. Knowing the subject-wise topics, marking scheme, and paper structure helps aspirants create a focused preparation strategy.
Mizoram PSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026
The Mizoram PSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 includes subjects such as General English, General Knowledge, Nursing Foundations, Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health Nursing, and Bio Sciences. The examination will be conducted in multiple papers consisting of conventional and objective-type questions. Candidates can check the important highlights related to the Mizoram PSC Nursing Officer Exam 2026 below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 12 of 2026-2027 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer & Staff Nurse |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare / Home (Prisons) |
| Total Vacancies | 42 |
| Exam Mode | Written Examination + Interview |
| Question Type | Conventional & MCQ |
| Total Written Marks | 600 |
| Interview Marks | 75 |
| Total Marks | 675 |
| Negative Marking | One-third (1/3) marks deducted |
| Exam Duration | Varies Paper-wise |
| Language of Paper | English |
Mizoram PSC Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The Mizoram PSC Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026 helps candidates understand the structure of the examination, subject distribution, and marking scheme. Understanding the pattern beforehand allows aspirants to organize their preparation in a better way.
The written examination consists of four papers followed by a personal interview. The exam includes both descriptive and objective-type questions. Candidates can check the detailed exam pattern below.
- One-third (1/3) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Selecting more than one option for a question will also be treated as an incorrect answer.
- No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided to persons with benchmark disabilities.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | General English (Conventional Type & MCQ) | 100 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | General Knowledge | 100 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper-III | Technical Subject | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper-IV | Technical Subject | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Interview | Personal Interview | 75 Marks | — |
| Total | — | 675 Marks | — |
Mizoram PSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 Subject-Wise
The Mizoram PSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 is divided into General English, General Knowledge & Reasoning, and Technical Nursing Subjects. Candidates should prepare all topics thoroughly to score well in the examination.
Paper-I: General English (100 Marks)
The General English paper includes both conventional writing and objective-type grammar questions. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus below.
Conventional Type (40 Marks)
The following table contains the descriptive section topics of the General English paper.
| Topics | Marks |
| Précis Writing | 10 Marks |
| Letter Writing | 10 Marks |
| Comprehension of given passages | 10 Marks |
| Essay | 10 Marks |
MCQ Type (60 Marks)
The table below explains the objective-type topics included in the English section.
| Topics | Marks |
| Grammar: Part of Speech | 20 Marks |
| Correct usage and Vocabularies | 20 Marks |
| Formation of Sentences | 20 Marks |
Paper-II: General Knowledge & Reasoning (100 Marks)
The General Knowledge & Reasoning section tests candidates on current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, environment, science, and Mizo culture. The detailed topics included in this section are given below.
| Topics | Marks |
| Current Events: State, national, and international importance | 12 Marks |
| History: History of India and the Indian National Movement | 12 Marks |
| Geography: Indian and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic) | 12 Marks |
| Polity & Governance: Constitution, Political System, Public Policy, Duties & Rights Issues | 12 Marks |
| Economy & Society: Economic and Social Development, Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusive Economics, Demographics, and Social Sector initiatives | 12 Marks |
| Environment: General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate | 12 Marks |
| General Science: Topics covering the State of Mizoram wherever applicable | 12 Marks |
| Culture: General awareness of Mizo culture, its heritage, and society | 16 Marks |
Paper-III: Technical Subject (200 Marks)
Paper-III evaluates candidates on core nursing subjects including Nursing Foundations, Medical Surgical Nursing, and Bio Sciences.
1. Nursing Foundations Including First Aid (80 Marks)
This section focuses on nursing concepts, patient care, infection control, pharmacology, and emergency care procedures. The detailed syllabus for Nursing Foundations Including First Aid is given below.
| Topics | Details |
| Introduction to Nursing (8 marks) | Concept, history in India, professional qualities, ethics, health care agencies, holistic approaches, and concepts of health and disease |
| Nursing Care of the Patient (10 marks) | Patient environment, hospital adjustment, admission/discharge procedures, communication, and the nursing process |
| Basic Needs (12 marks) | Physical (comfort, sleep, body mechanics), hygienic, elimination, nutritional, psychological, and spiritual needs, including care of dying patients |
| Assessment (8 marks) | Physical and physiological assessment, vital signs, and psychological observation |
| Infection Control (10 marks) | Chain of infection, asepsis, handwashing, isolation, personal protective equipment, and bio-medical waste management |
| Therapeutic Nursing Care (8 marks) | Care for respiratory problems, altered body temperature, fluid/electrolyte imbalance, unconscious patients, bed-ridden patients, and pain management |
| Clinical Pharmacology (16 marks) | Principles of medication administration, drug forms, routes (oral, parenteral, topical, direct application, inhalations), and dosage calculations |
| First Aid (8 marks) | Principles, emergency concepts, bandaging, CPR, handling asphyxia, shock, wounds, fractures, burns, poisoning, and disaster management |
2. Medical Surgical Nursing (80 Marks)
The Medical Surgical Nursing section covers disease management, perioperative care, emergencies, and nursing care of different body systems. The detailed syllabus for Medical Surgical Nursing is provided below.
| Topics | Details |
| Introductions & Mechanisms (6 marks) | Evolution of medicine, pathophysiological mechanisms (stress, inflammation, immune response, autoimmune diseases), fluid and electrolyte imbalance |
| Perioperative Care (4 marks) | Operation theatre techniques, sterilization, preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient management |
| System-Based Disorders (40 marks) | Nursing management of respiratory (4 marks), gastrointestinal (6 marks), metabolic/endocrinal (6 marks), renal/urinary (4 marks), neurological (4 marks), connective tissue/collagen (2 marks), oncology (6 marks), breast (2 marks), integumentary/burns/plastic surgery (2 marks), and musculoskeletal disorders (4 marks) |
| Elderly Care (2 marks) | Ageing process, dementia, osteoporosis, institutional care |
| Sensory Organs (8 marks) | Ophthalmology and ophthalmic nursing (4 marks), ENT disorders and diseases (4 marks) |
| Cardiovascular & Hematological (6 marks) | Heart diseases, vascular disorders, and blood-related diseases |
| Communicable & STD (6 marks) | Management of viral, bacterial, and vector-borne diseases, along with syndromic management of sexually transmitted diseases |
| Emergency Management (6 marks) | Medical surgical emergencies, trauma, poisoning, environmental emergencies (4 marks), and disaster nursing (2 marks) |
3. Bio Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology) (40 Marks)
The Bio Sciences section evaluates knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and microbiology relevant to nursing practice. The detailed syllabus for Bio Sciences is given below.
| Topics | Details |
| Anatomy & Physiology (28 marks) | Introduction to body structure (cells, tissues), blood, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, reproductive, nervous, sensory, skeletal, and muscular systems. Each topic is allotted 2 marks |
| Microbiology (12 marks) | History, classification of microbes, infection transmission, immunity (innate, acquired, vaccines), microbial control (sterilization, disinfection), and practical microbiology. Each topic is allotted 2 marks |
Paper-IV: Technical Subject (200 Marks)
Paper-IV includes Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing, and Community Health Nursing.
1. Child Health Nursing (50 Marks)
This section focuses on child care concepts, pediatric procedures, childhood disorders, and child welfare services. The detailed syllabus for Child Health Nursing is given below.
| Topics | Details |
| Introduction & Development (6 marks) | Modern concepts in childcare, growth and development from infancy through adolescence |
| The Sick Child (6 marks) | Reaction to hospitals, pediatric procedures (medication, feeding, elimination), and resuscitation |
| Disorders & Diseases (32 marks) | Common childhood disorders (6 marks), congenital disorders (10 marks), and systemic disorders involving renal, respiratory, GI, cardiovascular, hematological, neurological, and endocrine systems (16 marks) |
| Child Welfare (6 marks) | Agencies (ICDS, Balwadi), pediatric laws, juvenile justice, adoption laws, and adolescent health programs |
2. Mental Health Nursing (50 Marks)
The Mental Health Nursing section evaluates psychiatric nursing concepts, therapies, emergencies, and legal aspects. The detailed syllabus for Mental Health Nursing is provided below.
| Topics | Details |
| Foundations (8 marks) | Concept of mental health/illness, history of psychiatry, mental status examination, and therapeutic nurse-patient relationships |
| Disorders & Interventions (14 marks) | Psycho-pathophysiology, organic, psychotic, mood, neurotic, substance use, and child/adolescent psychiatric disorders |
| Therapies & Community (10 marks) | Psychopharmacology, psychosocial therapies, somatic therapy (ECT) (6 marks), and community mental health programs (4 marks) |
| Emergencies & Legal Aspects (14 marks) | Psychiatric emergencies like violence and suicide, crisis intervention (8 marks), and forensic psychiatry including mental health acts and patient rights (6 marks) |
3. Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing (50 Marks)
This section evaluates knowledge related to pregnancy care, labor management, newborn care, and gynecological nursing. The detailed syllabus for Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing is given below.
| Topics | Details |
| Midwifery (34 marks) | Reproductive system, embryology, management of normal pregnancy, normal labor, newborn care, normal puerperium, high-risk pregnancy and labor complications, obstetric operations, drugs used in obstetrics, and maternal death tracking |
| Gynecological Nursing (16 marks) | Introduction, puberty/menstruation, fertility/infertility, pelvic infections (including STDs), gynecological displacements/tumors, breast disorders, and menopause |
4. Community Health Nursing including Nutrition, Health Education & Communication Skills (50 Marks)
This section focuses on public health systems, nutrition, communication, and health education. The detailed syllabus for Community Health Nursing including Nutrition, Health Education & Communication Skills is given below.
| Topics | Details |
| Community Health (36 marks) | Concept of community health, epidemiology, family health nursing, home visits, referral systems, minor ailments, health system organization in India, health planning (Five Year Plans), demography, family welfare, health information systems, and roles of health agencies (WHO, UNICEF, Red Cross, etc.) |
| Nutrition (8 marks) | Classification of foods, normal dietary requirements (BMI, BMR), balanced diets, food preparation/preservation, and therapeutic diets for varying medical conditions |
| Health Education & Communication (6 marks) | Communication skills, barriers, audio-visual aids, media selection, and counseling techniques |
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