UKMSSB Associate Professor Syllabus: The Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB) conducts recruitment for Associate Professors in Government Medical Colleges.
Important Update (2026):
- Selection is primarily merit-based (API system + Interview) for medical streams.
- In some cases (like nursing/teaching cadres), a written exam pattern may also apply.
UKMSSB Associate Professor Exam Pattern 2026 (Medical Streams)
| Component | Marks | Details |
| Research Publications | 20 | As per NMC/MCI norms (max 20 marks) |
| Teaching Experience | 20 | 4 marks per year after eligibility |
| Higher Qualification | 10 | DM/M.Ch/DNB Super Speciality |
| Interview (Viva Voce) | 50 | Subject knowledge + personality |
| Total | 100 Marks | Final merit-based selection |
This is the primary selection method for clinical & non-clinical medical faculty posts.
Written Exam Pattern (Applicable in Some Streams like Nursing / Academic Posts)
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Research, Education, Teaching, Specialty Basics | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Core Medical Subjects (Specialization) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | GK, Teaching Aptitude, Uttarakhand Knowledge | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Interview | Personality & Subject | 50 | — |
| Total | — | 450 Marks | — |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
UKMSSB Associate Professor Syllabus 2026 (All Medical Streams)
The syllabus is NOT fixed like UPSC-type exams — it depends on specialization (branch-specific).
(A) Common Subjects (All Streams)
| Subject Area | Topics Covered |
| Teaching Aptitude | Teaching methods, evaluation, pedagogy |
| Medical Education | Curriculum planning, assessment systems |
| Research Methodology | Biostatistics, research design, ethics |
| General Knowledge | National & State current affairs |
| Uttarakhand GK | History, geography, health schemes |
(B) Core Medical Subjects (Stream-wise)
1. Clinical Subjects (MD/MS)
| Stream | Major Topics |
| Medicine | Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases |
| Surgery | General Surgery, GI Surgery, Trauma, Oncology |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Pregnancy, Labour, Infertility, Gynecological disorders |
| Pediatrics | Neonatology, Growth & Development, Pediatric diseases |
| Orthopedics | Bone disorders, fractures, spine, joint diseases |
| Psychiatry | Mental disorders, therapy, pharmacology |
2. Non-Clinical Subjects
| Stream | Major Topics |
| Anatomy | Gross anatomy, histology, embryology |
| Physiology | Systems physiology, neurophysiology |
| Biochemistry | Metabolism, enzymes, molecular biology |
| Pharmacology | Drugs, mechanisms, adverse effects |
| Microbiology | Bacteriology, virology, immunology |
| Pathology | General & systemic pathology |
3. Para-Clinical Subjects
| Stream | Major Topics |
| Community Medicine | Epidemiology, public health, national programs |
| Forensic Medicine | Legal medicine, toxicology |
| Radiology | Imaging techniques, diagnosis |
| Anesthesia | Drugs, procedures, critical care |
4. Super-Speciality Subjects
| Stream | Topics |
| Cardiology | Cardiac diseases, interventions |
| Neurology | CNS disorders |
| Nephrology | Kidney diseases, dialysis |
| Oncology | Cancer diagnosis & treatment |
(C) Nursing / Allied Medical Streams (if applicable)
| Subject | Topics |
| Nursing Research | Methods, statistics |
| Clinical Nursing | Medical-surgical, pediatric, OBG |
| Community Health | Public health nursing |
| Psychology | Mental health |
These topics are more relevant where written exams are conducted.
3. Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
| Stage | Description |
| Step 1 | Application Screening |
| Step 2 | API Score (Publications + Experience) |
| Step 3 | Written Exam (if applicable) |
| Step 4 | Interview |
| Final | Merit List |
UKMSSB Associate Professor Detailed Syllabus (Stream-wise)
1. General Medicine (MD Medicine) Syllabus
| Unit | Topics |
| Cardiovascular System | Hypertension, Heart Failure, Ischemic Heart Disease, Arrhythmias |
| Respiratory System | Asthma, COPD, Tuberculosis, Interstitial Lung Disease |
| Gastroenterology | Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, GI Bleeding, Pancreatitis |
| Neurology | Stroke, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Neuropathies |
| Endocrinology | Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Disorders, Adrenal Disorders |
| Nephrology | Acute & Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Electrolyte imbalance |
| Hematology | Anemia, Leukemia, Coagulation Disorders |
| Infectious Diseases | HIV, Malaria, Dengue, Sepsis |
| Rheumatology | SLE, Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Critical Care | ICU management, Shock, Ventilator support |
Focus: Clinical diagnosis + management + recent guidelines (WHO/NMC protocols)
2. General Surgery (MS Surgery) Syllabus
| Unit | Topics |
| General Principles | Wound healing, Shock, Fluid & Electrolyte balance |
| GI Surgery | Hernia, Appendicitis, Intestinal obstruction, Colorectal diseases |
| Hepatobiliary | Gallstones, Liver tumors, Portal hypertension |
| Endocrine Surgery | Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal tumors |
| Oncology | Tumor biology, Cancer staging, Surgical oncology |
| Trauma & Emergency | Polytrauma, Burns, Emergency procedures |
| Urology Basics | Prostate enlargement, Renal stones |
| Vascular Surgery | Aneurysm, Peripheral vascular disease |
| Minimal Access Surgery | Laparoscopy, Endoscopy |
| Pre & Post-operative Care | ICU care, complications management |
Reference level: Bailey & Love + standard MS curriculum
3. Anatomy (Non-Clinical) Syllabus
| Unit | Topics |
| General Anatomy | Cell structure, tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve) |
| Gross Anatomy | Upper limb, lower limb, thorax, abdomen, head & neck |
| Histology | Microscopic structure of organs (lungs, liver, kidney, etc.) |
| Embryology | Fertilization, organ development, congenital anomalies |
| Neuroanatomy | Brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves |
| Genetics | Mendelian laws, chromosomal disorders |
| Radiological Anatomy | X-ray, CT, MRI interpretation |
| Applied Anatomy | Clinical correlations, surgical anatomy |
Includes regional anatomy + embryology + applied aspects
4. Physiology
| Unit | Topics |
| General Physiology | Cell function, homeostasis |
| Cardiovascular | Cardiac cycle, BP regulation |
| Respiratory | Gas exchange, lung function |
| CNS | Reflexes, higher functions |
| Endocrine | Hormonal regulation |
| Renal | Urine formation, acid-base balance |
| Gastrointestinal | Digestion, absorption |
5. Biochemistry
| Unit | Topics |
| Metabolism | Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids |
| Enzymes | Function, kinetics |
| Molecular Biology | DNA, RNA, genetics |
| Clinical Biochemistry | Liver function, renal function tests |
| Nutrition | Vitamins, minerals |
6. Pharmacology
| Unit | Topics |
| General Pharmacology | Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics |
| Drug Groups | Antibiotics, CNS drugs, CVS drugs |
| Chemotherapy | Anti-cancer, anti-TB drugs |
| Toxicology | Poisoning management |
| Clinical Pharmacology | Adverse drug reactions |
7. Pathology
| Unit | Topics |
| General Pathology | Inflammation, necrosis, neoplasia |
| Hematology | Blood disorders |
| Systemic Pathology | Organ-wise diseases |
| Clinical Pathology | Lab diagnosis |
8. Community Medicine (PSM)
| Unit | Topics |
| Epidemiology | Study design, disease distribution |
| Biostatistics | Data analysis |
| National Health Programs | TB, HIV, immunization |
| Environmental Health | Water, sanitation |
| Health Management | Policies, planning |
9. Pediatrics
| Unit | Topics |
| Neonatology | Newborn care |
| Growth & Development | Milestones |
| Pediatric Diseases | Infections, malnutrition |
| Immunization | Vaccination schedule |
10. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
| Unit | Topics |
| Obstetrics | Pregnancy, labor, complications |
| Gynaecology | Fibroids, infertility |
| Reproductive Health | Family planning |
Important Notes for UKMSSB Preparation
- Level = MD/MS (PG level) + Teaching orientation
- Questions (if exam held) are clinical + applied + case-based
- Interview focuses on:
- Teaching ability
- Clinical decision-making
- Research publications
Key Takeaways
- Medical Associate Professor recruitment (2026) is mainly interview + academic score-based
- Written exam is not always conducted for MBBS/MD/MS streams
- Syllabus is branch-specific (MD/MS/DM/MCh level)
- Strong focus on teaching experience + research publications
- Interview carries highest weightage (50%)
UKMSSB Associate Professor – High Weightage Topics (Stream-wise)
General Medicine (Very High Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| Cardiology | Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Hypertension |
| Respiratory | COPD, Asthma, ARDS, Tuberculosis |
| Endocrine | Diabetes Mellitus (insulin therapy), Thyroid disorders |
| Neurology | Stroke (CVA), Epilepsy, Parkinsonism |
| Nephrology | Acute Kidney Injury, CKD, Dialysis, Electrolyte imbalance |
| Infectious Diseases | Sepsis, HIV, Dengue, Malaria |
| Gastroenterology | Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, GI Bleed |
| Critical Care | Shock (types & management), ICU protocols |
These areas dominate because clinical decision-making questions are common.
General Surgery (Very High Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| General Surgery | Shock, Wound healing, Fluid & electrolyte balance |
| GI Surgery | Hernia, Appendicitis, Intestinal obstruction |
| Hepatobiliary | Gallstones, Liver disease |
| Oncology | Cancer staging, tumor biology |
| Trauma | Polytrauma, Burns management |
| Endocrine Surgery | Thyroid disorders |
| Urology | Renal stones, Prostate enlargement |
| Perioperative Care | Pre-op & Post-op complications |
Focus on case-based surgical management (very important).
Anatomy (Moderate–High Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| Gross Anatomy | Head & Neck, Abdomen, Neuroanatomy |
| Neuroanatomy | Cranial nerves, Brain pathways |
| Embryology | Development anomalies |
| Histology | Liver, Kidney, Lung slides |
| Applied Anatomy | Surgical anatomy, clinical correlations |
| Radiological Anatomy | CT/MRI interpretation basics |
Viva-based subject → applied & diagram-oriented questions
Physiology (Moderate Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| Cardiovascular | Cardiac cycle, BP regulation |
| Respiratory | Lung volumes, gas exchange |
| CNS | Reflexes, higher functions |
| Endocrine | Hormonal regulation |
| Renal | Acid-base balance |
Biochemistry (Moderate Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| Metabolism | Carbohydrate & lipid metabolism |
| Enzymes | Kinetics, regulation |
| Molecular Biology | DNA replication, mutations |
| Clinical Biochemistry | LFT, RFT |
| Nutrition | Vitamins deficiencies |
6. Pharmacology (High Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| General | Pharmacokinetics & dynamics |
| CVS Drugs | Antihypertensives, Antiarrhythmics |
| CNS Drugs | Antipsychotics, Antidepressants |
| Antibiotics | Mechanism & resistance |
| Chemotherapy | Anti-TB, Anti-cancer drugs |
| Toxicology | Poison management |
Frequently asked due to clinical application + prescriptions
Pathology (Very High Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| General Pathology | Inflammation, Necrosis |
| Hematology | Anemia, Leukemia |
| Neoplasia | Tumor markers, staging |
| Systemic Pathology | Organ-specific diseases |
| Lab Diagnosis | Biopsy, cytology |
Community Medicine (PSM) (High Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| Epidemiology | Study design, incidence/prevalence |
| Biostatistics | Mean, SD, sampling |
| National Programs | TB, HIV, Immunization |
| Public Health | Screening, prevention levels |
| Health Policies | Government schemes |
Highly scoring + frequently asked in teaching interviews
Pediatrics (High Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| Neonatology | Resuscitation, newborn care |
| Growth | Development milestones |
| Diseases | Malnutrition, infections |
| Immunization | Vaccination schedule |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (High Weightage)
| Area | High-Weightage Topics |
| Obstetrics | Normal labor, PPH, Eclampsia |
| Antenatal Care | High-risk pregnancy |
| Gynaecology | Fibroids, Infertility |
| Family Planning | Contraceptive methods |
MOST IMPORTANT “REPEATED” TOPICS (Across All Subjects)
These are must-do topics (highest ROI):
- Shock & emergency management
- Diabetes & hypertension
- Infection control & sepsis
- Pre/post-operative care
- National health programs
- Drug mechanisms & clinical use
- ICU & critical care basics
These areas are repeatedly emphasized in clinical exams and interviews.
Smart Preparation Strategy (Topper Approach)
- 60% time → Core clinical subjects (Medicine + Surgery + Pathology)
- 20% → Supporting subjects (Pharma + PSM)
- 20% → Basic sciences (Anatomy + Physiology)
- Focus on case-based learning + viva questions
- Revise standard textbooks + recent guidelines
Preparation Strategy (Quick Tips)
- Focus on your specialization (PG level concepts)
- Prepare research methodology & teaching aptitude
- Revise recent medical guidelines & protocols
- Keep publications & CV strong (very important)