Assam Health / ANM / Nursing

Educational Qualification

• ANM posts: ANM course qualification
• Staff Nurse / GNM posts: GNM or B.Sc Nursing qualification, as required in the notification

Registration Requirement

• Assam Nursing Council registration is required where specified in the official notification.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 40 to 44 years, depending on the post and notification rules
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of Assam rules.

Nationality and Domicile

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen
• Assam domicile is required for state recruitment eligibility

Age Relaxation

Reservation follows the Government of Assam policy.

Category Reservation

• GEN
• OBC / MOBC
• SC
• ST(P)
• ST(H)

Horizontal Reservation

• PwD
• Women
• Ex-servicemen

State Policy Notes

• Assam domicile and category certificates must match the rules in the official notification.
• Final reservation details are always governed by the latest Assam recruitment notice.

Selection Stages

1. Written Examination

2. Document Verification

3. Final Merit List

Written Exam Structure

Notes

• The written test is objective in nature.
• Final selection is based on written performance and verification of eligibility documents.

General Knowledge

• National and international current affairs
• Basic general studies
• Health-related awareness

Assam GK and State Affairs

• Assam history, geography, culture
• Administrative and civic awareness
• State government schemes and institutions

Current Affairs

• Recent national events
• Assam-specific news
• Health and social sector developments

Aptitude and Reasoning

• Basic arithmetic
• Number series
• Simple reasoning
• Data interpretation basics

Nursing / ANM / GNM Subjects

• Fundamentals of nursing
• Midwifery and maternal care
• Child health nursing
• Community health nursing
• Nutrition and hygiene
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• First aid and emergency care

Community Health and Public Health Basics

• Public health principles
• Primary healthcare
• Immunization
• Family welfare
• Health education
• Disease prevention and sanitation

1. Visit the official NHM Assam or DHS Assam portal.

2. Open the latest recruitment notification.

3. Read the eligibility criteria, instructions, and post details carefully.

4. Register using valid mobile number and email, if required.

5. Fill in personal, educational, and category details.

6. Upload scanned documents, photograph, and signature as per format.

7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

8. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

9. Keep a copy of the application for future reference.

Documents Required for Application

• Educational certificates
• Assam Nursing Council registration certificate, if applicable
• Date of birth proof
• Caste/category certificate, if applicable
• Domicile/residence proof
• Identity proof
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• PwD / ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable

The application fee depends on the latest notification.

• Fee range: ₹0 to ₹200
• SC/ST candidates: fee exemption may apply as per notification

Always check the official notification for the exact post-wise and category-wise fee.

Pay and Benefits

• ANM: ₹15,000–₹20,000 per month on contract, as per post and scheme rules
• Staff Nurse: ₹14,000–₹70,000 approximately, depending on the recruitment and service conditions
• Allowances and service benefits are provided as per NHM / health department rules.

Service Conditions

• Many posts are contractual or scheme-based.
• Posting can be in rural and semi-urban health facilities.
• Transfer and promotion depend on departmental rules and service requirements.

For recent cycles, selection has followed a merit-based process after the written exam and document verification.

3-Month Plan

• Month 1: Nursing basics, Assam GK, and current affairs
• Month 2: Aptitude, reasoning, and public health topics
• Month 3: Full revision, mock tests, and previous question practice

6-Month Plan

• Months 1–2: Build nursing subject foundation
• Months 3–4: Cover Assam GK, health schemes, and current affairs
• Months 5–6: Intensive revision, mocks, and weak-area practice

Study Tips

• Focus on nursing fundamentals and community health topics.
• Revise Assam-specific facts regularly.
• Practice objective questions daily.
• Keep documents ready well before DV.

After selection, candidates usually begin as frontline nursing staff in public health institutions.

Typical Career Progression

• ANM
• Staff Nurse
• CHO / higher healthcare roles, where eligible

Work Areas

• Sub-centres
• PHCs
• Community health facilities
• District-level health programmes

• https://nhm.assam.gov.in" class="inlink">NHM Assam
• https://dhs.assam.gov.in" class="inlink">DHS Assam

1. What is Assam Health ANM Nursing recruitment?

It is a state-level recruitment process for nursing-related posts in Assam health services, usually through a written test and document verification.

2. Which authority conducts the NHM Assam / DHS Assam nursing recruitment?

The recruitment is conducted by the National Health Mission Assam and the Directorate of Health Services, Assam.

3. What does ANM stand for in this recruitment?

ANM stands for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife.

4. What posts are included under Assam Health ANM Nursing recruitment?

The recruitment may include ANM, GNM, and Staff Nurse posts.

5. What is the minimum educational qualification for ANM posts in Assam?

For ANM posts, candidates must have the ANM course qualification as specified in the notification.

6. Is Assam Nursing Council registration mandatory for this recruitment?

Yes, Assam Nursing Council registration is required where the official notification specifies it.

7. What is the age limit for Assam ANM / GNM recruitment?

The age limit is generally 18 to 40/44 years, with relaxation as per government rules.

8. Is Assam domicile required to apply?

Yes, Assam domicile is required for state recruitment eligibility.

9. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

The selection process includes a written exam, document verification, and final merit preparation.

10. Is there a written exam in Assam ANM recruitment?

Yes, the recruitment includes a written examination.

11. What is the exam pattern for the written test?

The written test is generally objective, carries 100 marks, and has a 2-hour duration.

12. Is there negative marking in the Assam ANM nursing exam?

No, the written exam pattern specifies no negative marking.

13. What subjects are included in the syllabus?

The syllabus includes General Knowledge, Assam GK, current affairs, aptitude, reasoning, and nursing-related subjects.

14. Does the exam include Assam GK and current affairs?

Yes, Assam GK and current affairs are part of the syllabus.

15. What is the application fee for Assam ANM / GNM recruitment?

The application fee usually ranges from ₹0 to ₹200, depending on the notification and category.

16. How are vacancies distributed among categories in Assam?

Vacancies are distributed as per Assam reservation rules among GEN, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), and ST(H) categories.

17. What documents are needed for document verification?

Common documents include educational certificates, nursing registration, category certificate, domicile proof, ID proof, photograph, signature, and other certificates required by the notification.

18. What is the salary or pay for selected ANM or Staff Nurse candidates?

ANM posts generally offer ₹15,000–₹20,000 per month, while Staff Nurse pay varies by recruitment and service rules.

19. Where can candidates check the official notification and apply online?

Candidates should check and apply through the official portals: https://nhm.assam.gov.in" class="inlink">nhm.assam.gov.in and https://dhs.assam.gov.in" class="inlink">dhs.assam.gov.in.

20. What career opportunities are available after selection?

Selected candidates can build a career in public health as frontline nursing staff, with growth into higher nursing and community health roles.

• Official source priority: NHM Assam and DHS Assam
• Historical vacancy, pattern, and salary information should be verified against the latest notification before applying.
• This page is intended as an evergreen recruitment guide and does not replace the official notice.