Overview of the Indian Army’s Military Nursing Service
| Organizational Name | Indian Army |
| Number of vacancies available | Approx.200 |
| Dates of Application | 11/12/23 to 26/12/23 up to 6.00PM |
| The exam date | 14/01/24 |
| The Pay scale Matrix | Rs 56,100-1,77,500 |
| Mode of Examination | CBE -computer based exam |
| Exam Duration | 2 1/2 hours[150 minutes] |
| Exam times | 10.00AM to 12.30PM |
| Where do I submit an application? | https://sscmns.ntaonline.in/ |
| The application fees | Rs900 |
| Paper medium | English. |
| India’s official army website | https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/ |
MNS-Indian Army Eligibility Criteria.
Need to be an Indian citizen
Qualification requirements for education for MNS.
Msc Nursing or Bsc Nursing from an INC-approved university is required.
Registered nurse from a state nursing council
Age Requirements for MNS.
The age range of candidates should be between 21 and 35 years old.
Gender; Only Female candidates Only.
Physical requirements for Indian Army Nursing candidates.
The military authorities will assess the medical fitness of a person in accordance with military standards.
Mode of examination.
CBE-computer based examination.
Only eligible candidates will take the CBE exam, which will be administered by the NTA on January 14, 2024.
Pattern of Examinations.
| Exam | Nursing |
| Nursing Exam Syllabus | Fundamentals of Nursing General English General Aptitude Clinical Sciences |
| The total number of questions | 150 |
| Types Of Questions | MCQ based |
| The Length of the Examination | 150 Minutes. |
| Mode of Examination | CBT- computer based Test |
One mark is given for a correct response. +1{one mark}
Zero marks are given for wrong answers{0}
Marks that are unanswered or marked for reviews will receive zero marks.
Marks Distribution by Subjects for Each Section
| Subjects | Mark’s |
| Basics of Nursing | 30 |
| Clinical Sciences | 100 |
| General English | 10 |
| General Aptitude | 10 |
| TOTAL Marks | 150 |
The 50% Minimum Qualifying Score for CBT
Best reference books for military nursing services preparation for the Indian Army.
Complete preparation guide in one book
| The title of the reference book | Publications |
| Indian Army Military Nursing Service B.Sc (Nursing) 2020 | Arihant. |
General English book
| The title of the reference book | Author |
Objective General English | S P Bakshi |
General Aptitude.
| The title of the reference book | Author |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | RS AGGARWAL. |
Selection standards for candidates for the Indian Army’s Short Service Commission (SSC) in the MNS
Computer Based Examinations
Interview
Subject to available openings, qualified candidates would be invited for interviews in Delhi.
Accommodation arrangements will be the responsibility of the candidates.
Medical Examinations.
A medical board will assess the physical health of selected individuals, as arranged by the DGFAMS office.
In case of pregnancy
Pregnancy will be regarded a cause of unfitness, and she will be rejected.
The female applicants will be judged fit 24 weeks following an uncomplicated delivery.
12 weeks after an MTP/abortion, and 52 weeks after a cesarean section declared fit.
Workability.
Indian Army Military Nursing Service Tenure.
For new candidates
The tenures of SSC officers appointed under the civil entry process are five years.
Ex-AMC candidates
Candidates who are released after 10 years of SSC service will not be considered for grant commission in AFMS.
On Exam Day
| The examination date | Timings and dates |
| Mode of Examinations | Computer Based Exam[CBT] |
| Time of Exams | 10.00AM to 12.30 PM |
| Last entry deadline | 09.30 PM |
| The test begins. | 10.00 AM |
| Test ends. | 12.30 PM |
System for Resolving Issues
To communicate with NTA
Communicate by email
ssc-mns@nta.ac.in
Communicate with the mobile number
01169227700/ 01140759000
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