JEPBN 2026 Notification Out - WBJEEB Post Basic Nursing Entrance, Eligibility, Dates, Application, PDF at wbjeeb.nic.in

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• Updated March 30, 2026 04:06 PM
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JEPBN 2026 Notification - Overview

• JEPBN 2026 is a state-level entrance test conducted by WBJEEB exclusively for admission to the Post Basic Nursing course in West Bengal. The exam is conducted in a single session using OMR sheets, and admission is followed by centralised counselling as per the rules of the Department of Health and Family Welfare and West Bengal University of Health Sciences.
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JEPBN 2026 Important Dates

• The JEPBN 2026 information bulletin clearly mentions the exam date and release date and indicates that the schedule may change in extraordinary circumstances. WBJEEB also provides a separate correction period, answer key window and result publication steps, though exact application dates will be notified on the Board’s website.

JEPBN 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility conditions for JEPBN 2026 cover citizenship, domicile, academic qualification, age and work experience, especially for West Bengal State Government employees. Candidates must satisfy both eligibility for application and eligibility for admission as specified by the Nursing Directorate, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.
• JEPBN 2026 Citizenship and Domicile
• Applicant must be a citizen of India.
• Applicant must be a domicile of West Bengal, except certain employees of the Government of West Bengal who have separate provisions.
• Detailed domicile criteria include continuous residence of at least ten years or parents being permanent residents of West Bengal, supported by prescribed certificates (Proforma A1 or B) or specified documents.
• JEPBN 2026 Educational Qualification
• Candidate must have passed the 10+2 level examination from any recognised board listed on the WBJEEB website.
• Candidate must have passed the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from an institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
• Candidate must obtain registration or RNRM certificate from the State Nursing Council of any State of India.
• “Pass” implies clearing both theory and practical (where applicable) and completing all course requirements including internship before admission.
• JEPBN 2026 Age Limit and Work Experience
• For West Bengal State Government employees: upper age limit is 53 years as on the last date of application.
• For others including ESI and Central Government employees: no upper age limit.
• West Bengal State Government nursing personnel must have at least 3 years of uninterrupted, regularised experience in Government service as on the last date of application.
• Work experience is not essential for other candidates.

JEPBN 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Scoring

• Knowing the exam pattern and syllabus of JEPBN 2026 helps candidates prepare in a focused and strategic way.
• JEPBN 2026 Exam Pattern
• Mode: OMR-based Common Entrance Test.
• Language: English only.
• Total questions: 100 multiple-choice questions.
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• Structure: Single paper with two parts (Part A and Part B).
• JEPBN 2026 Syllabus - Part A and Part B
• The JEPBN 2026 paper is based on the GNM syllabus and divided into two parts.
• Part A (40 questions) covers: Anatomy, Physiology, Sociology, Psychology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pathology.
• Part B (60 questions) covers: Foundation of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing.
• JEPBN 2026 Scoring and Negative Marking
• Each correct response carries 1 mark.
• Each incorrect response carries -0.25 mark (25 percent negative).
• Marking more than one option, even if one is correct, is treated as incorrect and attracts -0.25 mark.
• No response attracts zero marks.

How to Download JEPBN 2026 Notification PDF

• Candidates should always download the JEPBN 2026 information bulletin from the official sources to avoid outdated or fake notices.
• Visit the official WBJEEB websites: Click Here or Click Here
• Open the link for JEPBN 2026 under the examinations or notifications section.
• Click on the “JEPBN 2026 Information Bulletin” or similar link to open the PDF.
• Use the download or save option in your browser to store the JEPBN 2026 notification PDF on your device.
• Take a printout of the bulletin and mark important eligibility rules, dates and instructions for quick reference.

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JEPBN 2026 Counselling and Document Verification

• Counselling, seat allotment and provisional admission for JEPBN 2026 will be carried out through a separate online process after result declaration.
• WBJEEB will publish a separate notification detailing counselling and seat allotment procedure on its website.
• Course-wise and institute-wise seat availability, as provided by competent authorities, will be published before counselling.
• All documents including confirmation page, admit card, rank card, caste, category and domicile certificates must be produced in original at the time of verification in the allotted institute.
• Any false information or invalid document may lead to cancellation of candidature even after seat allotment.
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Q3. What is the exam date and timing of JEPBN 2026

• The JEPBN 2026 exam is scheduled on 07 June 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the schedule is tentative and may change only in extraordinary circumstances.

Q5. What is the JEPBN 2026 application fee

• The JEPBN 2026 application fee is ₹3000 plus applicable bank service charges, payable only through online modes such as Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or QR Code, and it is non-refundable.