The Uttarakhand Medical Services Selection Board (UKMSSB) has opened applications for 16 posts of Assistant Professor (Nursing) in state government nursing colleges. This is a golden opportunity for M.Sc Nursing holders with teaching experience to enter the government academic sector with an attractive salary and high professional respect.
Let’s decode the notification, eligibility, exam pattern—and most importantly, how you can crack this exam strategically with Nursing Booster’s expert tools
📌 Key Highlights at a Glance
| 🔍 Particulars | 📋 Details |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ Notification Date | 14 July 2025 |
| 📥 Apply From | 29 July 2025 |
| 🚫 Last Date | 18 August 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
| 🧑🏫 Post | Assistant Professor (Nursing) |
| 🏫 Department | Govt Nursing Colleges (Uttarakhand) |
| 💰 Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10) |
| 📚 Essential Qualification | M.Sc Nursing + 3 yrs Teaching Experience |
| 🔞 Age Limit | 26 to 42 yrs (with relaxation for reserved) |
📊 Vacancy Distribution (Category-Wise)
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 5 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 1 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 1 |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) | 1 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 8 |
| Total | 16 |
📌 Note: Reservation for Divyang, Ex-servicemen, Orphans & Uttarakhand agitator dependents also applicable as per rules.
📘 Eligibility Criteria
| Qualification | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Academic | M.Sc Nursing (Recognized Institute) |
| Experience | 3 years of teaching post-MSc |
| Age | 26–42 yrs as of 1 July 2025 (Relaxation as per norms) |
| Registration | Must have valid State Nursing Council Registration (NUID card not valid) |
🧪 Exam Pattern
| 📄 Mode | 📝 Marks | ⏳ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | 200 marks | 1 hr 30 mins (each paper) |
| Interview (Document Evaluation) | 40 marks | — |
✍️ Written Exam Breakdown:
Paper 1: Nursing Subjects (100 marks)
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Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Community Health
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OBG, Pediatrics, Mental Health
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Nursing Education, Administration
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Latest AI, Simulation, Ethics, Policies
Paper 2: General Paper (100 marks)
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GK (Uttarakhand & India)
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General Science, Reasoning
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Teaching Aptitude
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Professional Ethics & Current Affairs
⚠️ Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted per wrong answer.
🎯 How to Crack UKMSSB Assistant Professor (Nursing) 2025
✅ 1. Master Core Subjects Thoroughly
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✅ 5. Understand Reservation & Documents
📎 Many applicants lose the seat due to incomplete documentation. Prepare:
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Domicile Certificate
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Teaching Experience (Post-MSc)
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Caste/Orphan/Ex-Serviceman certificate (if claiming)
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🚨 Final Words from Team Nursing Booster
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