GSSSB Recruitment 2026 For Nursing Officer & Principal : Provisional Answer Key
The Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the Provisional Answer Key for the recruitment of Nursing Officer/Principal (Class‑2), Principal (Class‑1), and Nursing Superintendent (Class‑2) under Advertisement No. 7‑8‑9/2026‑27. This article provides a detailed overview of the examination, the answer key release, objection submission process, and important guidelines for candidates.
📌 Overview of Recruitment
- Posts: Nursing Officer, Principal (Class‑1 & Class‑2), Nursing Superintendent
- Department: Health & Family Welfare Department, Gujarat Nursing Service
- Advertisement No.: 7‑8‑9/2026‑27
- Preliminary Test Date: 11 August 2026
- Answer Key Publish Date: 18 August 2026
- Last Date for Objections: 24 August 2026 (till 4:00 PM)
📅 Important Dates
- 11 August 2026: Preliminary Test conducted.
- 18 August 2026: Provisional Answer Key published.
- 19 August 2026, 11:00 AM: Online objection system opens.
- 24 August 2026, 4:00 PM: Deadline for submitting objections.
📝 Objection Submission Process
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can raise objections through the Online Objection Submission System. The process is as follows:
- Visit the official objection portal: Objection Submission System.
- Pay a fee of ₹100 per objection online.
- Submit objections only after payment; receipt generation is considered final submission.
- Upload supporting documents or authentic references for each objection.
- Ensure objections are based on the Master Question Paper published with the provisional answer key.
⚠️ Key Instructions for Candidates
- Objections without documentary evidence will not be considered.
- Responses in objections must match the candidate’s own answer sheet.
- Physical submissions or objections via email will not be accepted.
- AI‑generated responses without references will be rejected.
- For calculation‑based questions, methodology and logical basis must be provided.
📖 Sample Questions from the Exam
The preliminary test consisted of 200 questions covering nursing, medical sciences, public health, sociology, and psychology. Some examples include:
- Q1: The Frank‑Starling law states that greater ventricular filling increases force of contraction.
- Q3: Community health nurse action supporting Jan Andolan under Poshan Abhiyaan – encouraging community participation in nutrition awareness.
- Q8: Tetralogy of Fallot includes right ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular septal defect, pulmonic stenosis, and overriding aorta.
- Q18: Child with weight‑for‑age 65% (Gomez Classification) – Grade II malnutrition.
- Q36: Four “As” of Alzheimer disease – Amnesia, Apraxia, Agnosia, Aphasia.
📚 Importance of Nursing Recruitment
Nursing Officers, Principals, and Superintendents are critical to the healthcare system. Their responsibilities include:
- Ensuring quality patient care in hospitals and health centers.
- Managing nursing staff and supervising clinical practices.
- Implementing public health programs and training new nurses.
- Maintaining standards in nursing education and administration.
🌍 Significance of Transparent Recruitment
The release of provisional answer keys and objection mechanisms ensures transparency and fairness in competitive examinations. It allows candidates to challenge discrepancies and strengthens trust in the recruitment process.
✅ Conclusion
The GSSSB Nursing Officer and Principal recruitment examination is a vital step in enhancing Gujarat’s healthcare workforce. Candidates must carefully review the provisional answer key, submit objections with valid references before the deadline, and prepare for the final results. This recruitment drive not only ensures merit‑based selection but also reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening nursing services in the state.
