BTSC Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Recruitment Examination 2026: Official Notification, Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Tests
Major state health recruitment examination conducted by BTSC for inducting over 10,000 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) in Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centres, and Community Health Centres under the Health Department, Government of Bihar.
Examination Overview
Major state health recruitment examination conducted by BTSC for inducting over 10,000 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) in Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centres, and Community Health Centres under the Health Department, Government of Bihar.
| Exam Name | BTSC Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Recruitment Examination |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | As per requirement |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Examination |
| Language of Exam | English, Hindi & State Regional Languages |
| Official Website | https://btsc.bih.nic.in ↗ |
Important Dates & Events
Timeline confirmed from official notices issued by Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC).
| Event / Milestone | Important Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement | Published on btsc.bih.nic.in |
| CBT Examination | Held in multiple shifts in Patna |
| Counseling & Document Scrutiny | At BTSC Office, Patna |
| Final Merit List | Published on commission website |
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks (Duration: 2 hours). Weightage scheme: CBT Score carries 60 marks, Higher Qualification (GNM/B.Sc Nursing) carries 15 marks, and Bihar Govt contractual work experience carries up to 25 marks (total 100 marks).
| Examination Parameter | Scheme Details | Remarks / Evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Question Format | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective MCQs) | 4 or 5 options per question |
| Evaluation Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR Sheet | Centralized Evaluation System |
| Negative Marking Scheme | Standard 1/3rd or 1/4th negative deduction | Penalized for incorrect responses |
| Language Medium | Bilingual (English & Hindi) + Regional State Languages | Language toggle available in CBT |
| Normalization | Equipercentile or Percentile method across shifts | Multi-shift normalization applied |
Selection Process & Stages
Candidate progression through sequential recruitment tiers:
Preliminary / Tier 1 Examination
Comprehensive objective screening test covering core aptitude, reasoning, general knowledge and language skills.
Mains / Tier 2 / Skill Test
Advanced written assessment or post-specific technical/descriptive examination determining the final merit order.
Document Verification & Medical
Scrutiny of original certificates, category credentials, age proofs and required medical fitness examination.
Eligibility Criteria (Age & Educational Qualification)
Passed 2-year ANM Training Course from an institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council (INC) + Active registration with Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC). Age: 21 to 40 years (relaxation for reserved categories).
| Parameter | Eligibility Condition | Relaxation Norms |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Criteria | Passed 2-year ANM Training Course from an institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council (INC) + Active registration with Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC). Age: 21 to 40 years (relaxation for reserved categories). | Recognized Board / University required |
| Age Requirement | As specified in official notification (General Category) | SC/ST: +5 Years | OBC: +3 Years | PwD: +10 Years |
| Citizenship | Citizen of India | Subject of Nepal/Bhutan as per Central/State rules |
| Language Proficiency | Regional / English & Hindi working knowledge | Applicable as per State / National jurisdiction |
Detailed Syllabus by Subject
Community Health Nursing, Health Promotion (Nutrition, Environmental Sanitation, Mental Health), Primary Health Care Nursing (Infection, First Aid), Child Health Nursing, Midwifery, Antenatal Care, Neonatal Care, Family Planning, Immunization, and Health Centre Management.
📖 General Studies & Current Affairs
- Current National & International Events
- Indian History & Freedom Struggle
- Indian & World Geography
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Basic Economic Concepts & Budget Highlights
🔢 Quantitative & Numerical Aptitude
- Simplification, Number System, HCF & LCM
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar & Pie Charts)
🧩 Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Analogies, Classification & Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test & Ranking Order
- Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions
- Non-Verbal Reasoning & Figure Counting
📝 Language Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension Passages
- Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
- Grammar, Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
- Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitutions & Spelling Check
Preparation Strategy & Cut-Off Trends
Historical scoring benchmarks and safe score targets for BTSC Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Recruitment Examination based on competitive trends:
| Category | Safe Target Percentage | Preparation Focus | Benchmark Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 75% - 82% | Speed + Negative Control in Reasoning & Quant | 90%+ Accuracy |
| OBC / EWS | 70% - 76% | High Scoring in Current Affairs & Language | 88%+ Accuracy |
| SC / ST | 62% - 70% | Syllabus Coverage & Previous Year Papers | 85%+ Accuracy |
| PwD / Ex-SM | 55% - 65% | Sectional Cut-Off clearance + Accuracy | 82%+ Accuracy |
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