Arunachal Pradesh Health / ANM / Nursing
Introduction
APPSC health-department nursing recruitment for ANM, GNM, and Staff Nurse posts in Arunachal Pradesh government health services.
- Conducting body: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Department: Health & Family Welfare Department (AP)
- Posts: ANM, GNM, Staff Nurse
- Mode: Online
- Official site: appsc.gov.in
The Arunachal Pradesh ANM / GNM / Staff Nurse recruitment (APPSC) fills nursing and allied posts under the Health Department. Selection: written objective test → merit list → document verification → medical fitness → appointment. A Nursing Council registration is mandatory.
Services and Posts
- ANM: 12th pass + ANM course
- GNM / Staff Nurse: GNM diploma or B.Sc. Nursing
Exam Body and Conduct
APPSC releases notifications on appsc.gov.in, accepts online applications, and conducts the written test (CBT/objective).
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | APPSC |
| Posts | ANM, GNM, Staff Nurse |
| Stages | Written → Merit → DV → Medical |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay | ANM L4/5 (₹25,500–81,100); Staff Nurse L7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) |
| Official site | appsc.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- ANM: 12th pass + ANM course
- GNM / Staff Nurse: GNM diploma or B.Sc. Nursing
- Nursing Council Registration: mandatory (State Nursing Council)
Age Limit
- 18 to 42 years (relaxation: OBC 3 yrs; SC/ST 5 yrs; others per rules)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- AP domicile/residence cert generally required for reserved benefits.
Medical Fitness
- Must meet medical standards for the post at final stage.
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| BC / OBC (NCL) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| Horizontal | PwBD 4%, Ex-servicemen, Women |
- State category lists (MBC/BC/SEBC/EBC) per notification.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Written objective test (CBT)
2. Merit list (from written performance)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical fitness
5. Appointment / joining
Written Exam
| Component | Type | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | Objective / CBT | 100–200 | 90–120 min | 0.25–0.33 per wrong |
Syllabus
General Studies / Awareness
History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, S&T, Current Affairs, AP affairs.
Reasoning & Aptitude
Quant, arithmetic, DI, logical/analytical reasoning, series, coding-decoding, data sufficiency.
Language
English comprehension/grammar/vocab; regional language where prescribed.
Nursing / Technical
ANM/GNM/B.Sc. Nursing syllabus; subject knowledge per notified cadre.
How to Apply
1. Visit https://appsc.gov.in
2. Open recruitment / application section.
3. Register with email + mobile.
4. Fill details; upload docs, photo, signature.
5. Pay the fee.
6. Submit; save confirmation.
Documents
Photo, signature, educational certs, nursing diploma/degree, Nursing Council regn cert, age proof, category cert, domicile cert, PwD/EWS/Ex-servicemen cert.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100–₹900 | SC/ST/PwBD/Women: exempt/nominal (per notification). Pay via net banking/UPI/card.
Previous Year History
Notified cycle-wise under AP Health Dept. Post-wise counts per official advertisement (ANM, GNM, Staff Nurse cadres).
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- ANM: Level 4/5 — ₹25,500–81,100
- Staff Nurse: Level 7 — ₹44,900–1,42,400
- Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport, Medical, LTC, NPS, uniform/field/risk allowances.
- Posting: district hospitals, health centres, field units.
Preparation
- 6–9 month plan: nursing basics + GK/English/reasoning → PYPs → mocks
- Resources: Lucent GK, R.S. Aggarwal (aptitude), Wren & Martin (English), nursing textbooks, current-affairs magazines
Career Path
Probation/training → notified cadre → time-bound upgradation + dept promotion to senior supervisory posts.
FAQs
1. What is AP ANM/GNM/Staff Nurse recruitment?
APPSC state recruitment for nursing posts under AP Health Dept.
2. Conducting body?
APPSC.
3. Posts?
ANM, GNM, Staff Nurse.
4. State-level?
Yes.
5. Official website?
appsc.gov.in.
6. ANM qualification?
12th + ANM course.
7. GNM/Staff Nurse qualification?
GNM diploma or B.Sc. Nursing.
8. Nursing Council regn mandatory?
Yes — State Nursing Council registration.
9. Age limit?
18–42 years (relaxation per rules).
10. Age relaxation?
OBC 3 yrs; SC/ST 5 yrs.
11. AP domicile required?
Generally for reserved benefits/eligibility.
12. Selection process?
Written → merit → DV → medical → appointment.
13. Written pattern?
Objective/CBT, 100–200 marks, 90–120 min.
14. Negative marking?
Yes — 0.25–0.33 per wrong.
15. Syllabus?
GS, current affairs, reasoning, English, nursing subjects.
16. How to apply?
Online at appsc.gov.in.
17. Documents for DV?
Educational, Nursing Council regn, age, category, domicile, photo, signature.
18. Salary?
ANM L4/5 (₹25,500–81,100); Staff Nurse L7 (₹44,900–1,42,400).
19. Merit list basis?
Written performance per notification.
20. PYPs/notices?
APPSC recruitment/archive section.
Official Sources
- APPSC: https://appsc.gov.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in