BBCI Guwahati Recruitment 2026 -Exam Pattern & Syllabus Guide

If you have applied for the recent BBCI Guwahati Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. BBCI-TMC/HRD/PM-DevINE/Adv./46/2026) for posts like Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse (Grade II), Leading Fireman, Attendant, Trade Helper, and Clerk cum Telephone Operator, the next important step is preparing for the Written Examination / Skill Test / Interview stage. This guide breaks down the exam pattern and the likely syllabus areas based on the official notification, so you can plan your preparation accordingly.

1. Introduction

Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI), Guwahati, a unit of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has invited applications for 133 contractual posts for the “Adult and Pediatric Haematolymphoid Unit.” As per the official advertisement, candidates for all six post categories will go through a Written Examination / Skill Test and Interview, with the exact mode decided by the institute based on the number of candidates shortlisted.

This is a paper-based/computer-based screening (the official notification does not specify CBT or offline mode separately for each post — candidates should check their individual call letter for this detail once shortlisting begins).

2. Exam Pattern

According to the official advertisement, the written examination/skill test for all six posts (Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse Grade II, Leading Fireman, Attendant, Trade Helper, and Clerk cum Telephone Operator) follows this common structure:

The official notification keeps this section broad and does not break it down further into section-wise marks. Based on this, here is how the 100 marks are generally expected to be distributed across the different topic areas for each post category:

3. Detailed Syllabus – Subject Wise

Based on the “area of specialization/expertise/general knowledge/numerical aptitude/current affairs” mentioned in the official notification, candidates can prepare under the following broad heads:

A. Core Area of Specialization (Highest Weightage)

This section will test knowledge directly related to the post applied for:

• Staff Nurse / Staff Nurse Grade II – Nursing fundamentals, oncology and haematology nursing concepts, patient care procedures, infection control, Hepatitis B and vaccination protocols, and general hospital ward management relevant to an Adult and Pediatric Haematolymphoid Unit.
• Clerk cum Telephone Operator – Office administration basics, noting and drafting, filing systems, EPBAX/exchange board operation, and computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, email handling).
• Leading Fireman – Fire safety equipment, conventional and addressable fire alarm/suppression systems, fire drills, and emergency evacuation procedures in a hospital setting.
• Attendant / Trade Helper – Basic equipment handling and maintenance relevant to Operation Theatre, ICU, Diagnostics, Laboratory, or general office support work as mentioned in the post description.

B. Numerical Aptitude

• Basic arithmetic — percentage, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, averages
• Time, speed, and distance
• Number series and simple data interpretation (charts and tables)

C. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Recent national and international events
• Basic Indian history, geography, and polity
• Government health and welfare schemes, with attention to those relevant to Assam and the Northeast region (since BBCI operates in this region and may include region-relevant GK)

D. Reasoning (where applicable)

• Coding-decoding, blood relations, and basic logical reasoning — commonly seen in similar institutional written tests, though this is not separately confirmed in the BBCI notification

4. Important Points to Note

Based strictly on the official BBCI advertisement, the following points apply:

• The written exam/skill test carries 100 marks and may be MCQ or Subjective, depending on the post.
• Negative marking and minimum passing marks have not been specified in the official advertisement. Candidates should not assume any specific negative marking rule unless it is mentioned in their individual call letter or admit card.
• The exact mode of selection (written test, skill test, or interview) may vary for each post based on the number of candidates shortlisted — this is explicitly stated in the official notification.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview/written test, and accommodation will not be provided to outstation candidates.
• Candidates must carry original documents (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID, birth certificate, mark sheets, and experience certificates) at the time of the test/interview — failing which they will not be allowed to appear.
• Merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for the written test/interview — BBCI reserves the right to fix cut-offs and restrict the number of candidates called.
• All communication regarding the date of the written exam/interview will be sent only via email — candidates should check their inbox and spam folder regularly.

5. Recommended Preparation Strategy

• Focus on your core subject first. Since the official notification gives the highest weightage to “area of specialization/expertise,” candidates should spend the majority of their preparation time on subject knowledge directly related to their applied post (nursing concepts for Staff Nurse posts, office administration for Clerk posts, fire safety for Leading Fireman, etc.).
• Revise basic numerical aptitude and GK side by side, since these sections apply across all post categories.
• Keep your documents organised in advance, since BBCI conducts verification during the interview/test stage itself, and incomplete documentation can disqualify an otherwise eligible candidate.
• Stay updated on health-related current affairs, particularly government schemes and developments concerning Assam and the Northeast, as BBCI is a regional institute under a national body (Tata Memorial Centre).

6. Official Source

Important Note

This website is not connected with the company. Candidates should apply only through the official career page and never pay money to any third-party person for job selection.

The exam pattern details mentioned above (100 marks, MCQ/Subjective format, and the broad topic areas) are as stated in the official BBCI advertisement (Adv. No. BBCI-TMC/HRD/PM-DevINE/Adv./46/2026). The subject-wise breakdown and preparation strategy given in this article are general guidance based on commonly followed patterns for similar institutional recruitments, and not an official syllabus document issued by BBCI. As the official notification does not provide a separate detailed syllabus PDF, candidates are strongly advised to keep checking the official BBCI website (bbci.in) for any syllabus-specific updates, admit cards, or instructions before their exam date.

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