RML Nursing Officer 2025 Syllabus & Weightage Guide

RML Nursing Officer 2025: Detailed Syllabus Breakdown (Subject-wise Weightage & Important Topics)

The RML Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 is one of the most anticipated nursing exams this year, with a large number of vacancies and strong competition. To excel, candidates must understand the syllabus in depth, especially the subject-wise weightage and key topics. Here, we present a comprehensive breakdown that will help aspirants prepare strategically and efficiently.

The official notification has released, go through the exact syllabus PDF, the pattern of RMLIMS Nursing Officer CBT is almost identical to SGPGI Nursing Officer, KGMU Nursing Officer, BHU, ESIC and AIIMS NORCET exams conducted in the last 3–4 years. Based on previous RMLIMS & SGPGI exams and direct interaction with selected candidates, here is the most accurate and detailed syllabus breakdown you will find anywhere.

RML Nursing Officer 2025 Notification Link

Expected Exam Pattern (Main CBT)
• Total Questions: 100–120
• Total Marks: 100–120
• Duration: 120–180 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 or 1/3 (usually)
• Language: Bilingual (Hindi + English)
• 60–70% questions from Nursing subjects, rest non-nursing

1. Medical-Surgical Nursing (Highest Weightage: 25–30 questions)

• Fluid & Electrolyte imbalance, ABG interpretation
• Burns – Rule of Nine, Parkland formula
• Tracheostomy care, ET tube, suctioning
• Wound healing stages, Pressure ulcers staging
• Diabetes – DKA, HHS, Insulin types & onset-peak-duration
• Renal – Dialysis, AV fistula care, CRF stages
• Cardiac – MI, Angina, ECG changes, ACLS drugs
• Respiratory – ARDS, Mechanical ventilation modes
• Cancer nursing – Chemotherapy side effects, Radiation precautions
• Emergency drugs & doses (Atropine, Adenosine, Dopamine, Noradrenaline)

2. Fundamentals of Nursing (15–20 questions)

• Nursing procedures – IM, IV, SC injection sites, NG tube insertion
• Normal vital signs, Glasgow Coma Scale, Pain scale
• Bed making, Positions (Fowler, Trendelenburg, Prone)
• Hot & cold applications, Enema types
• Universal precautions, BMW management 2016 rules
• Comfort devices, Ryle’s tube feeding

3. Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing (12–18 questions)

• Antenatal assessment – Fundal height, Fetal heart sound
• Partograph – Alert & Action line
• APGAR score, New Ballard score
• PUH, PPH management, Hysterectomy nursing care
• High-risk pregnancy – PIH, GDM, Anaemia
• Newborn care – Thermoregulation, Phototherapy
• Family welfare methods, IUCD, Oral pills

4. Paediatric Nursing (10–15 questions)

• Growth & Development milestones (0–5 years)
• Paediatric dosages – Clark’s rule, Fried’s rule
• Congenital anomalies – TOF, Tracheo-oesophageal fistula
• Diarrhoea – ORS preparation, Dehydration signs
• Paediatric emergencies – Febrile seizure, Epiglottitis
• IMNCI classification, Vaccine schedule (IAP & National)

5. Community Health Nursing (8–12 questions)

• National Health Programmes (RNTCP, NACP, NVBDCP, RMNCH+A)
• Epidemiology – Incubation period of diseases
• Demography, Health indicators (MMR, IMR, TFR)
• Food adulteration, Water purification methods
• Primary Health Care elements, ASHA duties
• Ayushman Bharat, Mid-Day Meal, ICDS

6. Psychiatric Nursing (6–10 questions)

• ECT, Lithium toxicity, Antipsychotic side effects
• Schizophrenia types, Mania, Depression (Beck scale)
• Therapeutic communication, Defence mechanisms
• Alcohol withdrawal – CIWA scale
• Milieu therapy, Behaviour therapy

7. Nursing Education, Research & Management (5–8 questions)

• Types of curriculum, Lesson plan
• Nursing rounds, Nursing audit
• INC functions, TNAI, SNA
• Leadership styles, Material management

Non-Nursing Section (30–40 marks)

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10–12 Q) → Focus on last 6–8 months: Health Minister, New hospitals in UP, Ayushman Bharat updates, UP Budget health allocation
• Reasoning & Aptitude (10–12 Q) → Blood relation, Series, Clock, Calendar, Seating arrangement, Syllogism
• English/Hindi Language (8–10 Q) → Error detection, Synonyms, One-word substitution, Comprehension passage
• Basic Computer Knowledge (3–5 Q) → MS Office, Internet, Abbreviations

Topic-wise Expected Weightage Table (Based on Last 3 Years Trend)

Subject	Questions (Approx.)	Marks
Medical-Surgical Nursing	25–30	25–30
Fundamentals of Nursing	15–20	15–20
Obstetric & Gynaecology	12–18	12–18
Paediatric Nursing	10–15	10–15
Community Health Nursing	8–12	8–12
Psychiatric Nursing	6–10	6–10
Nursing Education & Management	5–8	5–8
Non-Nursing (GK + Reasoning + Language)	30–40	30–40
Total	100–120	100–120

Cut-off Trend (Previous Years - Main Exam)

• UR: 68–74 marks
• OBC: 64–70 marks
• SC: 56–62 marks
• ST: 50–55 marks

Safe Score to Get in Merit: 82–88+ marks (out of 100)

General Knowledge Topics

The GK section is designed to test your awareness of the world and the health systems around you. Key areas include:

• Current affairs (especially national healthcare developments) 

• Indian Constitution and basic governance structure 

• Public health schemes & policies

• Indian geography, environment, and health infrastructure

• Institutional knowledge relevant to RMLIMS / UP Health System

English Proficiency: What You Need to Cover

The English component, though only 10 marks, requires focused practice because of limited time.

• Grammar (tenses, prepositions, articles)

• Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, commonly used nursing/medical vocabulary)

• Reading comprehension (passages related to healthcare or general topics)

• Sentence correction and rephrasing

Reasoning & Analytical Ability

This section measures logical thinking and problem-solving skill:

• Logical series, analogies, and patterns

• Coding-decoding

• Syllogism and statements

• Data interpretation (basic charts or graphs)

• Analytical reasoning

Quantitative / Mathematical Aptitude

Although basic, these arithmetic questions are important under time pressure:

• Percentages, averages, ratios

• Simple interest & compound interest

• Time, speed & distance

• Ratio and proportion

• Basic number operations

Best Resources for This Exact Syllabus

• PV Nursing Officer Special 2025 Edition
• Vardhan NORCET Book + RMLIMS Special Booklet
• Hari Mohan Prasad Nursing Officer Book
• R.S. Sharma Comprehensive Nursing Officer Book
• Nurses Adda / Adda247 Nursing Officer Test Series (highly recommended)

Start with Medical-Surgical → Fundamentals → OBG → Paediatric → Community → Psychiatry sequence. Give at least 50% time to Medical-Surgical & Fundamentals because they decide your rank.

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