The Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB), Government of Telangana has notified the Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse) General Recruitment 2026 for 2,050 posts — DPHFW/DME 1,576, TVVP 332, AYUSH 61, IPM 1 and MNJIO&RCC 80. Online applications opened on 28 September 2026 and will close on 14 October 2026, and the CBT is scheduled for 17 November 2026. The official notification carries the exam pattern and the topic-wise syllabus for this recruitment. Selection follows a 100-point system: the written examination carries 80 points (80 MCQs, 1 mark each, English medium, no negative marking) and work experience carries up to 20 points. In this article we break down the complete MHSRB Telangana Staff Nurse exam pattern 2026, the topic-wise syllabus at GNM level, important dates and the important links for this Government Jobs 2026 opportunity.

Quick Overview

Organization	Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB), Government of Telangana
Exam Name	Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse) General Recruitment 2026
Post Names	Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse)
Total Posts	2,050 (DPHFW/DME 1,576; TVVP 332; AYUSH 61; IPM 1; MNJIO&RCC 80)
Selection Process	Written examination (80 points) + Work experience weightage (up to 20 points)
Official Website	mhsrb.telangana.gov.in

Exam Pattern

Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Written Exam	80 MCQs, 1 mark each = 80 points
Medium	English
Negative Marking	None
Work Experience	Up to 20 points — 2.5 points per 6 months of service in tribal areas, 2 points per 6 months in non-tribal areas (state government hospitals)
Total	100 points
CBT Date	17 November 2026

Syllabus

The topic-wise syllabus for the MHSRB Telangana Staff Nurse 2026 written exam (GNM level, as per the official notification annexure) covers:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Microbiology
• Psychology
• First Aid
• Sociology
• Community Health Nursing I & II
• Environmental Hygiene
• Nutrition
• Health Education & Communication Skills
• Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II
• Mental Health Nursing
• Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing
• Child Health Nursing
• Nursing Education
• Professional Trends & Adjustment
• Introduction to Research
• Nursing Administration & Ward Management

Important Dates

Online Application Starts	28 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	14 October 2026
CBT Exam Date	17 November 2026

Important Links

Download Syllabus PDF	The detailed syllabus annexure is published on the notification board of mhsrb.telangana.gov.in. A direct PDF URL could not be confirmed at the time of writing — please use the official website.
Official Notification	Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse) General Recruitment 2026 notification on mhsrb.telangana.gov.in. The exact notification number could not be confirmed from verified sources — please use the official notification board.
Official Website	mhsrb.telangana.gov.in

FAQs

Q1. How many posts are there in MHSRB Telangana Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
A: 2,050 Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse) posts — DPHFW/DME 1,576, TVVP 332, AYUSH 61, IPM 1 and MNJIO&RCC 80.

Q2. What is the exam pattern?
A: A 100-point system — written exam of 80 MCQs (1 mark each, English medium, no negative marking) for 80 points, plus up to 20 points for work experience in state government hospitals.

Q3. Is there negative marking?
A: No, there is no negative marking in the written exam.

Q4. When is the CBT and what are the application dates?
A: Applications run from 28 September 2026 to 14 October 2026, and the CBT is scheduled for 17 November 2026.

Q5. What is the syllabus level?
A: The topic-wise syllabus is at GNM level, as listed in the official notification annexure.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification on mhsrb.telangana.gov.in carefully before applying, and follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 updates, syllabus releases, admit cards and answer keys.