PPSC Charge Nurse Test 2026: Pattern, Syllabus & Prep

Quick answer: The PPSC Charge Nurse test for Advertisement No. 10/2026 (Case No. 33-RD/2026) is a single multiple-choice paper of 100 marks lasting 90 minutes, and every question is drawn from the nursing qualification itself (B.Sc. Nursing or the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery), with no separate general knowledge section. Applications for the 1,958 BS-16 contract posts closed on 5 October 2026; the Punjab Public Service Commission has not yet published a test date, so candidates should start preparing now and watch ppsc.gop.pk for the schedule.

Key takeaways

PPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026 offers 1,958 Charge Nurse (Female) posts in BS-16 for the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, Punjab, on a three-year contract.
The written test is one 100-mark MCQ paper of 90 minutes, and the syllabus is 100% qualification-related.
No test date had been announced as of 28 October 2026; PPSC posts schedules and admission letters only on its official website.
Seats are split into 1,801 open merit, 59 special persons quota and 98 minority quota posts, and selected nurses can be posted anywhere in Punjab.
Preparation should follow the nursing curriculum you studied: fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, midwifery, paediatrics, community health, mental health and pharmacology.

Last updated: 28 October 2026

What is the PPSC Charge Nurse recruitment 2026?

In September 2026 the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) advertised 1,958 posts of Charge Nurse (Female) in Basic Scale 16 under Advertisement No. 10/2026. The posts belong to Punjab's Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, which runs the province's teaching hospitals, and are offered on a three-year contract.

The recruitment was open to women and female transgender candidates with a Punjab domicile who hold either a four-year B.Sc. Nursing degree or a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, along with valid registration with the nursing council. The upper age limit, including the relaxation for women, was 36 years. Online applications closed on 5 October 2026, so this guide is for candidates who have already applied and now need to clear the written test.

How the 1,958 posts are divided

Open merit: 1,801 posts
Special persons quota: 59 posts
Minority quota: 98 posts

PPSC Charge Nurse test pattern 2026

The paper format for Case No. 33-RD/2026 is simple, which makes subject knowledge the deciding factor:

Type: multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Total marks: 100
Time: 90 minutes
Syllabus: 100% related to the required qualification (nursing)
General knowledge, English, Urdu or Islamic Studies: not listed as separate sections for this case

Ninety minutes for 100 questions gives you about 54 seconds per question. That is enough time to read clinical scenarios carefully, but not enough to puzzle over every option, so speed and recall matter as much as understanding.

Earlier Charge Nurse recruitments used different splits, so do not rely on old guides that mention a general knowledge share. Always read the syllabus line for your own case number on the PPSC website, and follow the instructions printed on your admission letter, including any guidance on marking.

PPSC Charge Nurse syllabus: what "qualification-related" covers

PPSC does not publish a subject-wise weighting for this paper. "Qualification-related" means questions come from the content of the nursing programmes required for the post. Based on the standard B.Sc. Nursing and General Nursing curriculum taught in Pakistan, these are the areas to cover:

Fundamentals of nursing: nursing process, vital signs, infection control and asepsis, patient positioning, wound care, documentation and nursing ethics.
Anatomy and physiology: body systems, normal values and how organs function, as these underpin many clinical questions.
Medical-surgical nursing: cardiac, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and neurological conditions; pre- and post-operative care; fluid and electrolyte balance.
Pharmacology and medication administration: drug classes, common doses, routes, side effects, dosage calculations and drip rates.
Midwifery and obstetric nursing: antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, labour stages, complications such as postpartum haemorrhage and eclampsia, and newborn care.
Paediatric nursing: growth and development milestones, immunisation, childhood illnesses and dehydration management.
Community health nursing: primary health care, epidemiology basics, nutrition, maternal and child health programmes and communicable disease control.
Mental health and psychiatric nursing: common disorders, therapeutic communication and safety.
Emergency care and first aid: CPR and basic life support, triage, shock, burns and poisoning.
Nursing management and leadership: ward management, staffing, supervision and quality of care, which are relevant to a Charge Nurse role.

How to prepare for the PPSC Charge Nurse test: a 6-week plan

Because the test date is not yet known, a flexible plan works best. If PPSC announces a date sooner, compress the weeks; if later, repeat the revision cycle.

Week 1 – Map and baseline: list the ten areas above, collect your own course notes and textbooks, and attempt one timed 100-question practice set to see where you stand.
Week 2 – Fundamentals and anatomy: revise core nursing procedures and normal physiological values. Make a one-page sheet of normal ranges (pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, blood glucose and key lab values).
Week 3 – Medical-surgical nursing and pharmacology: study system by system, and practise ten dosage or drip-rate calculations every day.
Week 4 – Midwifery, paediatrics and community health: focus on danger signs, immunisation schedules and maternal and newborn care.
Week 5 – Mental health, emergency care and management: cover CPR steps, triage priorities and ward management scenarios.
Week 6 – Full mock tests: take at least three full 100-MCQ papers in 90 minutes, review every wrong answer, and revise your weakest two areas.

Practical tips for test day

Download your admission letter (roll number slip) from the PPSC website as soon as it is issued and check the centre, date and reporting time.
Carry your original CNIC and the admission letter, and follow the list of permitted items printed on it.
Answer the questions you know first, mark doubtful ones, and return to them in the final 15 minutes.
Read clinical scenario questions twice; words such as "first", "priority" and "most appropriate" change the answer.
Use past papers only as practice, not as a guarantee of what will appear, and cross-check any answer key against your textbook.

What happens after the written test?

Candidates who clear the written test move to the next stages set by PPSC's recruitment rules, which normally include document scrutiny and an interview before final recommendations are sent to the department. Keep attested copies of your degree or diploma, transcripts, nursing council registration, CNIC and Punjab domicile ready, because hard copies are checked at the interview stage. If you need help with the domicile requirement, see our guide on the domicile certificate for government jobs in Pakistan.

Charge Nurse is a BS-16 post. Punjab notifies its own pay scales, so check the provincial notification for exact figures; for a reference point on the 2026 scale, read our breakdown of BPS-16 salary in Pakistan 2026.

Beware of fake test schedules and paid "guaranteed selection" offers

Large recruitments such as this one attract fake social media pages, forged schedules and agents who promise selection for a fee. PPSC itself warns applicants about fake websites and pages. Keep these rules in mind:

Trust test dates and admission letters only from the official PPSC website, ppsc.gop.pk.
No one can buy or arrange a seat; anyone asking for money to "confirm" your selection is running a scam.
Never share your PPSC login details, edit token or CNIC copies with unknown people.

Frequently asked questions

When is the PPSC Charge Nurse test 2026?

As of 28 October 2026, PPSC had not announced a test date for Charge Nurse Case No. 33-RD/2026. The schedule and admission letters will be posted on ppsc.gop.pk, so check the website regularly.

How many questions are in the PPSC Charge Nurse paper?

The paper carries 100 marks in MCQ format and lasts 90 minutes, which works out to roughly 100 questions at one mark each.

Is there general knowledge in the Charge Nurse test 2026?

No separate general knowledge section is listed for this case. The syllabus is 100% qualification-related, meaning nursing subjects only.

Can I still apply for the 1,958 Charge Nurse posts?

No. The last date for online applications was 5 October 2026. Watch for future PPSC advertisements and nurse vacancies on Jobsiz.

Are the Charge Nurse posts permanent?

No. The posts in Advertisement No. 10/2026 are offered on a three-year contract in BS-16.

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PPSC Charge Nurse Test 2026: Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation Guide