Haryana Health / ANM / Nursing

Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) conducts this recruitment to fill sanctioned vacancies under the Haryana Health Department. The process is designed to ensure fair selection based on prescribed qualifications, reservation rules, and recruitment regulations in force on the notification date.

The exact post-wise eligibility, exam pattern, and selection stages are defined in the official recruitment advertisement. In most cycles, the process includes a written objective test, preparation of a merit list, document verification, and medical fitness examination.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 42 years

Age Relaxation

• OBC: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years

Educational Qualification

Nationality

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

Domicile / Residence

• Haryana domicile or residence certificate is generally required for reserved-category benefits and, in some cases, for eligibility as per the notification.

Marital Status

• No separate marital status condition is specified in the source research.

Physical / Medical Standards

• Medical fitness is part of the selection process.
• Candidates must be medically fit as prescribed for government service.

The recruitment follows the reservation policy applicable in Haryana on the notification date.

Haryana also applies its own state roster and local-area reservation provisions, including state category lists such as MBC, BC, SEBC, and EBC where applicable.

Selection Process

1. Written objective test

2. Merit list preparation

3. Document verification

4. Medical fitness

Exam Pattern

Selection Notes

• The written test generally includes nursing subject knowledge and general knowledge.
• Final selection depends on merit, category-wise reservation, verification of documents, and medical fitness.
• Candidates should carefully follow the official notification for post-specific pattern changes.

Common Subjects

• General Studies and Awareness
• History
• Geography
• Polity
• Economy
• Environment
• Science and Technology
• Current Affairs
• Haryana state affairs
• Reasoning and Aptitude
• Quantitative aptitude
• Arithmetic
• Data interpretation
• Logical reasoning
• Analytical reasoning
• Series
• Coding-decoding
• Data sufficiency
• Language
• English comprehension
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Regional language of Haryana

Post-Specific Topics

• ANM
• Community health
• Maternal and child health
• Basic nursing care
• Health education
• Primary care practices
• Public health fundamentals
• GNM
• Nursing foundations
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Community health nursing
• Midwifery and obstetrical nursing
• Pediatric nursing
• Mental health nursing
• Staff Nurse
• Advanced nursing care
• Clinical nursing practice
• Patient management
• Infection prevention and control
• Emergency nursing
• Hospital and community health procedures

Syllabus Source

• Official syllabus and notification PDF: https://hpsc.gov.in

How to Apply

1. Visit the official HPSC website: https://hpsc.gov.in

2. Open the recruitment or online application link.

3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.

5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.

6. Pay the application fee online.

7. Submit the application form.

8. Download and save the confirmation page for future use.

Documents Usually Required

• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Educational certificates
• Nursing qualification certificate
• State Nursing Council registration certificate
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Haryana domicile/residence certificate, if applicable
• Identity proof
• PwBD / ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable

Application Fee

• General/OBC: Rs 100–Rs 900
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Usually exempted or charged a nominal fee

Payment is generally accepted through:

• Net banking
• UPI
• Debit card
• Credit card

Vacancy Trend

Cutoff Trend

Cutoffs vary by vacancy count, paper difficulty, number of applicants, and category-wise reservation.

Pay Scale

• ANM: Level-4/5, Rs 25,500–81,100
• Staff Nurse: Level-7, Rs 44,900–1,42,400

Allowances and Benefits

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Medical facilities
• LTC
• Employer NPS contribution at 14%
• Uniform, field, risk, or hardship allowances where applicable

Service Conditions

• Posting may be in district establishments, field units, and Haryana health offices.
• Service begins with probation or training, followed by regular cadre posting.
• Promotions and financial progression follow departmental rules and seniority norms.

Recommended Books and Resources

• NCERT Class 6–12 for basics
• Lucent’s General Knowledge
• R.S. Aggarwal for Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning
• Wren & Martin for English
• Standard nursing textbook relevant to the qualification
• Monthly current affairs compilations

Study Plan

• 6–9 months is a practical preparation window.
• First 3 months: concept building
• Next 3 months: previous year papers and sectional practice
• Final 2 months: full-length mocks and revision

Preparation Tips

• Study 5–6 focused hours daily.
• Make short revision notes.
• Practise time management and accuracy.
• Analyse mock tests carefully, especially negative marking losses.
• Download previous year papers from the official website and solve them in exam conditions.

After selection, candidates join the notified nursing cadre under the Haryana Health Department. The initial period generally includes probation or training, after which the candidate is posted according to administrative needs.

Over time, employees can progress through:

• Time-bound MACP financial upgradations
• Departmental promotions
• Senior supervisory positions
• Administrative and higher nursing roles

Postings may be transferred across Haryana as per service requirements.

1. What is Haryana ANM / GNM / Staff Nurse (Health Department) recruitment?

It is a state-level recruitment process for filling nursing posts under the Haryana Health Department through HPSC.

2. Which body conducts this recruitment exam in Haryana?

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) conducts this recruitment.

3. What is the official website for notifications and applications?

The official website is https://hpsc.gov.in

4. What educational qualification is required for ANM posts?

For ANM posts, the candidate must have passed 12th and completed the ANM course.

5. What educational qualification is required for GNM or Staff Nurse posts?

For GNM posts, a GNM diploma is required. For Staff Nurse posts, B.Sc. Nursing or GNM is required.

6. Is registration with the State Nursing Council mandatory?

Yes. Registration with the State Nursing Council is mandatory for GNM and Staff Nurse posts.

7. What is the age limit for Haryana ANM / GNM / Staff Nurse recruitment?

The age limit is 18 to 42 years.

8. Are there age relaxations for reserved categories in this recruitment?

Yes. OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation, and SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation.

9. What is the selection process for this exam?

The selection process includes a written objective test, merit list, document verification, and medical fitness.

10. Is there a written exam in the selection process?

Yes. A written objective test is part of the selection process.

11. What subjects are included in the syllabus?

The syllabus includes general studies, reasoning, aptitude, English, Haryana language, and nursing subject-specific topics.

12. Is there negative marking in the exam?

Yes. Negative marking is applied, usually in the range of 0.25 to 0.33 marks for each wrong answer.

13. How can I apply for the recruitment online?

You can apply through the HPSC website by registering, filling the form, uploading documents, paying the fee, and submitting the application.

14. What documents are usually required while applying?

Common documents include photograph, signature, educational certificates, nursing qualification proof, registration certificate, category certificate, domicile certificate, and identity proof.

15. What is the application fee for different categories?

The fee is generally higher for General/OBC candidates and usually exempted or nominal for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates. Check the latest notification for exact fees.

16. What is the pay level or salary for ANM, GNM, and Staff Nurse posts?

ANM posts generally fall in Level-4/5, while Staff Nurse posts are in Level-7 under the pay matrix.

17. Are Haryana domicile or residence certificates required?

Yes, Haryana domicile or residence certificates are generally required for reserved-category benefits and in some cases for eligibility.

18. How can I check the latest notification and result?

You can check the latest notification and result in the Recruitment or What's New section of https://hpsc.gov.in

19. Where can I find previous year papers and syllabus PDFs?

You can find previous year papers and syllabus PDFs on the official HPSC website in the recruitment or notification section.

20. What are the promotion and career growth prospects after joining?

Candidates can grow through MACP benefits, departmental promotions, senior supervisory positions, and higher administrative roles over time.

• Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC): https://hpsc.gov.in
• Recruitment / Advertisements / Archive: https://hpsc.gov.in
• Syllabus PDF: https://hpsc.gov.in
• National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in
• India.gov.in: https://www.india.gov.in