OSSSC Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026 - Download Response Sheet at osssc.gov.in

The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), Block No. 3 & 5, Unit-1, Bhubaneswar, has published the provisional scoring keys and candidate response sheets for the Nursing Officer Preliminary Written Examination 2026 under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based screening test can log into their applicant portal on osssc.gov.in using their User ID and Password to view their individual question response sheets. The objection filing link remains active through 10 October 2026 (5:00 PM).

OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026: Response Sheet and Key Verification Overview

The digital scoring key enables candidates to verify answers against the master answer key:

Selection Process and Examination Scheme

The OSSSC Nursing Officer selection follows a 2-stage merit procedure:

• Preliminary Written Examination (100 Marks): 100 objective questions covering GNM / B.Sc Nursing subjects (70 Questions / 70 Marks), Practical Nursing Skills (20 Questions / 20 Marks), and English and Odia language comprehension (10 Questions / 10 Marks). The duration is 2 hours (120 minutes) with a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
• Main Written Examination & Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted at 5 times the district-wise vacancies advance to the Main written examination. Final merit ranking incorporates written marks plus weightage for contractual COVID-19 health workers (up to 5 percent bonus marks for verified clinical service).
• No Interview Stage: In accordance with Odisha state public service rules, Group-C district cadre selections contain zero viva-voce interview marks.

Step-by-Step Response Sheet and Objection Guide

Candidates must follow these direct steps on the OSSSC candidate dashboard:

• Open the official website at osssc.gov.in and click on Login at the top right corner.
• Enter your User ID / Registration Number and Password or OTP to log into the portal.
• Navigate to the Applicant Menu and click on 'Online Assessment - View Response Sheet & Key'.
• Compare your chosen responses against the officially declared provisional key.
• If challenging an answer, click 'File Objection', specify the Question ID, and upload a clear scanned image of standard nursing textbooks (such as Brunner & Suddarth or Potter & Perry) before 10 October 2026.

Previous Year Cutoff Marks and Category Standards

In the previous OSSSC Nursing Officer preliminary test, qualifying cutoffs across major district cadres closed around 56.50 marks for Unreserved, 51.25 marks for SEBC, 44.00 marks for SC, and 38.50 marks for ST candidates out of 100 marks.

Aspirant Suggestions and High-Yield Preparation Strategy

• Online Challenge Submission: Click on 'File Objection for the published Answer Key' on your OSSSC candidate portal. Upload scanned pages from standard nursing textbooks as proof before 10 October 2026.
• Odisha Nursing Council Registration: Ensure your registration with the Odisha Nursing and Midwives Council (ONMC) is active and updated for physical certificate verification.
• Mains Preparation Focus: Candidates scoring above 55 marks should immediately begin practicing high-yield clinical case scenarios and pharmacological dosage calculations for the Main examination.

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