Himachal Pradesh Health / ANM / Nursing

Age Limit

Educational Qualification

Nationality, Domicile, and Other Conditions

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• HP domicile is required.
• Staff Nurse applicants must have valid HP NRC registration.
• Reservation and relaxation follow Himachal Pradesh government policy.

Marital Status

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

Physical / Medical Standards

• No separate physical-standard details are specified in the available research.

Age Relaxation Note

• Reserved-category candidates receive relaxation as per Himachal Pradesh government rules.
• SC/ST candidates have 5 years relaxation for ANM age eligibility.

Reservation is applied as per Himachal Pradesh government policy.

• Vertical categories: GEN, EWS, OBC, SC, ST
• Horizontal reservation: PwD, Women
• State-specific condition: HP domicile

The exact seat or vacancy distribution can vary by notification and category matrix.

Selection Process

ANM / GNM Admission

• Merit-based or entrance-based shortlisting
• Counselling
• Document verification

Recruitment Posts

• Written test
• Document verification

Written Test Pattern

Selection Notes

• Admission cycles generally use merit lists or entrance performance followed by counselling.
• Recruitment cycles use objective-type written tests followed by document verification.
• Final selection depends on merit, eligibility, reservation, and verification of certificates.

The syllabus is generally built around nursing fundamentals, general awareness, and state-specific knowledge.

Common Subjects

• General Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge
• Basic Mathematics
• Reasoning Ability

Nursing / Subject-Specific Topics

• Nursing fundamentals
• Community health nursing
• Midwifery basics
• Maternal and child health
• Primary health care
• Public health concepts
• Infection control
• Patient care and hygiene
• Nutrition and health education
• Nursing procedures and safety

Service-Specific Focus

• ANM: Community health, midwifery, maternal care, child care, health education, field-level nursing practice
• GNM: Nursing basics, clinical care, community nursing, patient management, health system concepts
• Staff Nurse: Nursing sciences, ward management, clinical duties, public health delivery, service-based patient care

How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal: https://hp.gov.in/hpdmer

2. Open the latest nursing admission or recruitment notification.

3. Read eligibility, instructions, and important dates carefully.

4. Register with valid mobile number and email ID.

5. Fill in personal, academic, and category details correctly.

6. Upload required documents, photograph, and signature if asked.

7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

8. Submit the form and save the confirmation page.

Documents Commonly Required

• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 marksheet
• Domicile certificate
• Caste/category certificate, if applicable
• HP NRC registration certificate for Staff Nurse posts
• Photo ID proof
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Any other document listed in the latest notification

Application Fee

• Fee range: ₹0–₹500
• Fee details and mode of payment should be checked in the latest notification before applying

Cycle Timeline

Vacancy Trend

Merit / Cutoff Trend

• ANM contract pay: ₹15,000+ per month
• Staff Nurse pay scale: ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5
• Allowances: As per health department rules

Service Conditions

• Postings may be in PHCs, sub-centres, and other health facilities.
• Work duties are frontline public health and patient-care oriented.
• Terms of service depend on whether the post is contractual, recruitment-based, or under a specific nursing intake scheme.

3–6 Month Strategy

• Start with basics of nursing and community health.
• Build a strong base in HP GK and current affairs.
• Practice basic arithmetic and reasoning daily.
• Revise maternal-child health, nutrition, hygiene, and public health topics regularly.
• Use mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

Suggested Study Focus

1. Nursing fundamentals

2. Community health nursing

3. HP GK

4. Current affairs

5. Basic aptitude and reasoning

6. Government health-system awareness

Practice Method

• Solve topic-wise MCQs
• Revise short notes weekly
• Attempt full-length mocks before the exam
• Focus on error correction after every test

After selection, candidates generally serve as frontline nursing staff in the Himachal Pradesh health system.

Typical Growth Path

• ANM
• GNM / Nursing cadre progression
• Staff Nurse
• Community health / supervisory roles
• CHO and other public-health-linked advancement routes, depending on rules and eligibility

Posting Areas

• Sub-centres
• Primary Health Centres
• Community health facilities
• District and regional health institutions

1. What is the difference between HP ANM admission and HP nursing recruitment?

ANM admission is for entry into the nursing training programme, while nursing recruitment is for appointment to health department posts through a selection process.

2. Which authority conducts ANM, GNM, and nursing recruitment in Himachal Pradesh?

The Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER), Himachal Pradesh, and the HP Nurses Registration Council handle the relevant notifications and processes.

3. What does ANM stand for in the HP nursing context?

ANM stands for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife.

4. What does GNM stand for in the HP nursing context?

GNM stands for General Nursing & Midwifery.

5. Is Himachal Pradesh domicile required for HP ANM or nursing recruitment?

Yes, HP domicile is required.

6. What is the minimum educational qualification for ANM admission in HP?

The minimum qualification is 10+2.

7. What is the minimum educational qualification for GNM admission in HP?

The minimum qualification is 10+2.

8. What qualification is required for Staff Nurse recruitment in HP?

B.Sc Nursing or M.Sc Nursing is required, along with HP NRC registration.

9. What is the age limit for HP ANM admission?

The age limit is 17 to 35 years.

10. What is the age limit for HP nursing recruitment posts?

The age limit is 18 to 42 years.

11. Is HP NRC registration required for Staff Nurse recruitment?

Yes, HP NRC registration is required.

12. What is the general exam pattern for HP nursing recruitment?

The recruitment exam generally has one objective-type written paper of 100 marks and 2 hours duration.

13. Is there any negative marking in the HP ANM or nursing written test?

No, there is no negative marking.

14. What subjects are included in the HP nursing syllabus?

The syllabus includes general knowledge, Himachal Pradesh GK, current affairs, basic maths, reasoning, and nursing/community health topics.

15. How is selection done for ANM admission in Himachal Pradesh?

Selection is done through merit or entrance-based shortlisting followed by counselling and document verification.

16. How is selection done for nursing recruitment in Himachal Pradesh?

Selection is done through a written test followed by document verification.

17. What categories get reservation under HP government rules?

GEN, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories are covered, along with horizontal reservation for PwD and women.

18. What is the approximate salary of an ANM in HP?

The contract pay for ANM is ₹15,000+ per month.

19. What is the pay scale for Staff Nurse in HP?

The Staff Nurse pay scale is ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5.

20. Where can I check the official notification and apply online?

You can check and apply through the official portal: https://hp.gov.in/hpdmer

• Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh: https://hp.gov.in/hpdmer
• HP Nurses Registration Council: http://hpnrcshimla.org