SVIMS Tirupati Staff Nurse Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 PDF, CBT Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics, 236 Posts

SVIMS Tirupati Staff Nurse Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Important Notice — When Is the CBT Conducted?

• The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted only if the number of applications received exceeds 10 times the notified vacancies (i.e., more than 2,360 applications for 236 posts)
• If applications are fewer than 10 times the notified vacancies, SVIMS may skip the CBT and shortlist candidates directly based on qualifying examination marks, experience, and interview
• Given the strong response typically seen for government nursing vacancies in Andhra Pradesh, candidates should prepare for the CBT as the most likely scenario

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SVIMS Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026 (CBT)

Overall Selection Process — Marks Distribution (100 Marks Total)

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Written Exam (CBT)

SVIMS Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 — Subject-Wise Breakdown

The SVIMS Staff Nurse CBT syllabus covers Core Nursing Subjects along with General Knowledge, Aptitude, English, and Computer Awareness. Since the notification does not specify an exact section-wise mark split, candidates should prepare comprehensively across all areas listed below, with the strongest focus on core nursing subjects as they typically carry the highest weightage in Staff Nurse exams.

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Experience Marks Calculation (15 Marks)

• Candidates get 1 mark for every 6 months of work service in hospitals with a minimum of 500 beds
• Maximum 15 marks — equivalent to 7.5 years of qualifying experience in eligible large hospitals
• Experience must be duly certified by the concerned Medical College/Tertiary Care Hospital where the candidate worked
• This component rewards candidates with substantial clinical experience in large, high-patient-volume hospitals over those with experience only in smaller facilities

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Preparation Strategy & Tips for SVIMS Staff Nurse 2026

• Since the CBT is only 90 minutes for 75 questions, aim to average about 1 question per 70–75 seconds to comfortably finish and review
• Prioritize Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, and Community Health Nursing — these tend to carry the most weightage in Staff Nurse-level exams across India
• Revise BLS/ACLS protocols thoroughly — SVIMS explicitly lists these as desirable skills and questions on emergency/first-aid nursing are common in such exams
• Practice Andhra Pradesh-specific General Knowledge and recent health-sector current affairs, since state-specific GK often appears in SVIMS/AP Government recruitment exams
• Since there’s no negative marking, attempt all 75 questions — leaving questions blank only costs you potential marks with no offsetting risk
• Keep the category-wise qualifying cutoff in mind (40%/35%/30%) but aim well above it, since Experience and Interview marks also weigh into the final 100-mark merit
• Revise Midwifery, Paediatric Nursing and Mental Health Nursing systematically — these clinical specialty areas often carry a meaningful share of Staff Nurse question papers
• Use standard nursing textbooks (B.T. Basavanthappa for Community Health/Medical-Surgical Nursing, Sushma Sharma or Priti Sharma for Midwifery) for structured revision
• Solve previous years’ Staff Nurse question papers from similar state-level exams (AP/other state nursing recruitments) to get familiar with the question style and difficulty level

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How to Apply Online for SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official SVIMS website — svimstpt.ap.nic.in
• Go to the “Jobs” / Recruitment section and click on “Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026”
• Read the official notification (No. 01/Nursing/2026/Estt.) carefully and confirm you meet all eligibility criteria
• Register using a valid mobile number and email ID
• Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and professional details
• Upload the required documents, passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway
• Review all details carefully before final submission — no corrections are allowed after submission
• Submit the application and download/print a copy for future reference

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Eligibility Criteria — Quick Recap

• Route 1: B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university, with valid Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council registration
• Route 2: Intermediate + 3-Year General Nursing Course + 6-Month Midwifery Training + 3 years’ experience in a Medical College/Tertiary Care Hospital + valid AP Nursing Council registration
• Age: 18–42 Years as on 01-07-2026 (relaxation up to 52 years for reserved categories)
• Must be a native of Andhra Pradesh (Post-Bifurcation) and profess the Hindu religion, as per TTD Employees Service Rules, 1989

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Application Fee & Important Dates

About SVIMS, Tirupati

• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) is a Medical Institute under the State Legislature Act and a super-specialty hospital in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
• Established by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) with an aim to offer quality medical services at nominal cost
• Functions as both a tertiary care referral centre and a hub for advanced medical education, making the Staff Nurse role highly clinically diverse
• Staff Nurses at SVIMS get exposure to super-specialty departments, which adds significant value to future nursing career progression

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