To aid your exam preparation, CareerPower has curated official OSSSC Nursing Officer previous year question papers from 2021 and 2023. Download the comprehensive PYQ PDFs via the direct links provided below.
Solving previous years’ papers is a strategic step for candidates preparing for the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam. Many questions reflect recurring concepts across core topics, including GNM/B.Sc. Nursing subjects, Practical Nursing Skills, Arithmetic (HSC Standard), and English (HSC Standard). By analyzing these past papers, you can identify your strengths, pinpoint areas for improvement, and significantly enhance your overall performance.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Previous Year Question Papers
Familiarizing yourself with the Odisha Nursing Officer exam format through previous year question papers is essential for success. These resources provide deep insights into the question structure and difficulty level. Regular practice with these PYQ PDFs helps refine your problem-solving speed, improve accuracy, and master effective time-management techniques required for the actual examination.
Odisha Nursing Officer Previous Year Question Papers PDF
Candidates appearing for the upcoming OSSSC Nursing Officer recruitment can conveniently download the previous year's papers from the organized table below. Utilize these materials to align your study plan with the latest exam trends.
| Exam Date | Previous Year Paper |
| 19th March 2023 | Download PDF |
| 7th February 2021 | Download PDF |
Odisha Nursing Officer Exam Structure 2026
- Mode of Exam – Offline (OMR-Based)
- Question Type – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Duration – 2 Hours
- Negative Marking – 0.25 Marks for each incorrect answer
| Topics | Questions/ Marks | Durtaion |
| GNM/B.Sc. Nursing Subjects | 60/ 60 | 2 hours |
| Practical Nursing Skills | 25/ 25 | |
| Arithmetic (HSC Standard) | 10/ 10 | |
| English (HSC Standard) | 05/ 05 | |
| Total | 100/100 |
How to Include PYQ in preparation for OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam
- Solve all PYQs related to that topic. Mark questions that you answered incorrectly. Revise those concepts from your notes on the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam.
- Maintain a notebook containing repeated questions, important facts, commonly asked diseases and treatments, nursing procedures, and protocols for the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam.
- After solving 3–5 years of OSSSC Nursing Officer papers, identify topics that appear frequently.
- Spend your time solving PYQs and mock tests for the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam.
- Solve a previous-year OSSSC Nursing Officer paper in one sitting. Follow the time limit. Avoid checking answers during the test. Analyze mistakes afterward.
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