AIIMS NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 2218 Posts
AIIMS New Delhi has invited online applications for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 for recruitment to Nursing Officer posts in AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS across India. The post carries Pay Level-7 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates possessing B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with the prescribed registration and experience can apply online before the last date. Interested applicants should carefully check eligibility criteria, important dates, examination pattern, application fee and selection process before submitting the online application.
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| Organisation | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Recruitment Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 |
| Notice Number | 103/2026 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Pay Level | Level-7 (7th CPC) |
| Pay Scale | Rs.44,900 - Rs.1,42,400 |
| Group | Group-B |
| Total Vacancies | To Be Announced by Participating AIIMS/Institutes |
| Job Location | Participating AIIMS/Institutes Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 August 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years |
| Stage-I (NORCET Preliminary) | 12 September 2026 |
| Stage-II (NORCET Main) | 30 September 2026 |
| Selection Process | NORCET Stage-I (Qualifying), NORCET Stage-II, Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Nationality | Candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the participating AIIMS/Institute. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India and respective AIIMS recruitment rules. |
| Educational Qualification (Option-I) | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) or State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University. |
| Registration | Must be registered as Nurse & Midwife with State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council. |
| Educational Qualification (Option-II) | Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/Board. |
| Experience | Minimum two years' experience in a 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the essential educational qualification and registration. Experience is mandatory for GNM candidates as applicable. |
| Essential Requirement | Educational qualification, registration and required experience must be completed on or before the closing date of online application. |
Candidates possessing B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with registration as Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council are eligible to apply. Candidates holding a Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with valid Nursing Council registration and two years' experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital are also eligible. The age limit is 18 to 30 years with applicable age relaxation.
| Particular | Details |
| Stage I | NORCET Preliminary (Qualifying) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Stage I Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Stage I Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Stage I Marks | 100 Marks |
| Stage I Syllabus | 20 MCQs from General Knowledge & Aptitude and 80 MCQs from Nursing subjects. |
| Stage II | NORCET Main |
| Stage II Duration | 180 Minutes |
| Stage II Questions | 160 MCQs |
| Stage II Marks | 160 Marks |
| Stage II Syllabus | Nursing subjects based on the essential qualification with case scenario-based questions. |
| Negative Marking | One-third (1/3) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in both stages. |
| Qualifying Criteria | Stage-I: 50th percentile (UR/EWS), 45th percentile (OBC), 40th percentile (SC/ST). PwBD candidates receive an additional 5 percentile relaxation. Stage-II qualifying marks are 50% (UR/EWS), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST) with applicable PwBD relaxation. |
The selection process consists of two Computer Based Tests. Stage-I (NORCET Preliminary) is a qualifying examination comprising 100 MCQs for 100 marks, while Stage-II (NORCET Main) consists of 160 MCQs for 160 marks. Both stages carry one-third negative marking. Final merit is prepared on the basis of Stage-II performance.
| Institute | Vacancies |
| AIIMS Avantipora | 75 |
| AIIMS Bathinda | 47 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 12 |
| AIIMS Bilaspur | 89 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 197 |
| AIIMS Deoghar | 223 |
| AIIMS Gorakhpur | 61 |
| AIIMS Guwahati | 188 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | 53 |
| AIIMS Mangalagiri | 32 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 48 |
| AIIMS Rae Bareli | 81 |
| AIIMS New Delhi | 121 |
| AIIMS Patna | 201 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 38 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 60 |
| AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu | 29 |
| AIIMS Rewari | 10 |
| CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi | 6 |
| JIPMER, Puducherry | 39 |
| ESIC, New Delhi | 523 |
| NITRD | 7 |
| CIP, Ranchi | 4 |
| SJH Hospital | 5 |
| Dr. RML Hospital | 31 |
| RHPT, Navazgarh | 36 |
| KSCH Hospital | 2 |
| Total | 2218 |
AIIMS New Delhi has released NORCET-11 for recruitment of Nursing Officers in AIIMS New Delhi and various participating AIIMS, ESIC and Central Government medical institutions across India. A total of 2,218 vacancies have been notified across participating institutes, with institute-wise vacancy distribution available in the official notification.
| Stage I | NORCET Preliminary (Computer Based Test - Qualifying) |
| Stage II | NORCET Main (Computer Based Test) |
| Choice Filling | Qualified candidates will be invited to submit institute preferences after Stage-II as per AIIMS schedule. |
| Document Verification | Original certificates and eligibility documents will be verified by the allotted AIIMS/Participating Institute. |
| Final Selection | Final merit and allocation will be based on Stage-II NORCET marks, candidate preferences, eligibility, vacancies and document verification. |
Candidates must qualify the NORCET Preliminary Examination to appear for the NORCET Main Examination. Final selection is based on Stage-II marks, candidate preferences, eligibility, document verification, medical fitness and seat allocation by the participating AIIMS/Institutes.
| Particular | Details |
| Pay Level | Level-7 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Pay Scale | Rs.44,900 - Rs.1,42,400 |
| Pre-Revised Pay Band | PB-2 Rs.9,300-34,800 |
| Grade Pay | Rs.4,600 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other Central Government allowances as admissible in the respective AIIMS/Institute. |
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with a pay scale of Rs.44,900-1,42,400 (Pre-Revised Pay Band-2 Rs.9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs.4,600). In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, NPS benefits and other admissible Central Government allowances.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC | Rs.3,000/- |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs.2,400/- |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Mode of Payment | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking |
| Refund Policy | Application fee is non-refundable. However, SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will receive a refund after declaration of results and verification of category certificate. |
General and OBC candidates are required to pay Rs.3,000 while SC, ST and EWS candidates must pay Rs.2,400. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from payment of the application fee. SC/ST candidates appearing in the examination will receive a refund of the examination fee after verification of their category certificate.
| Application Mode | Applications will be accepted through ONLINE mode only at the AIIMS Examination website. |
| One Time Registration | Candidates already registered under OTR must apply using the same Registration ID. Multiple registrations are liable to be rejected. |
| Eligibility | Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions before submitting the application form. |
| Correction | No correction in the application form will be allowed after the prescribed correction period. |
| Choice Filling | Institute preferences will be invited only from qualified candidates after declaration of the Stage-II result. |
| Document Verification | Original certificates and documents must be produced at the allotted AIIMS during document verification. |
| Admit Card | Admit Card will be available only through the AIIMS Examination website. No admit card will be sent by post. |
| Government Employees | Candidates working in Government, Semi-Government, PSU or Autonomous Bodies must submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) within the prescribed time. |
| Application Fee | Application fee once paid will not be refunded except refund of examination fee to eligible SC/ST candidates after verification as notified. |
| Identity Verification | Candidates must undergo biometric and identity verification during the recruitment process. |
| Official Updates | Candidates should regularly visit the AIIMS Examination website for corrigendum, admit card, examination schedule, results and further updates. |
Online applications will be accepted from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying, upload all required documents in the prescribed format, use their existing OTR ID where applicable and regularly check the AIIMS Examination website for admit cards, examination schedule, results and further updates.
| Document | Requirement |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Scanned colour photograph in prescribed format. |
| Signature | Scanned signature. |
| Left Thumb Impression | Scanned image in prescribed format. |
| Date of Birth Proof | Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate. |
| Educational Qualification Certificates | B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/GNM certificates. |
| Nursing Registration Certificate | Valid State Nursing Council/Indian Nursing Council registration certificate. |
| Experience Certificate | Required for eligible GNM candidates as prescribed. |
| Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, wherever applicable. |
| PwBD Certificate | Applicable for PwBD candidates. |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Mandatory for candidates working in Government/Semi-Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies. |
| Valid Photo Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence or any Government-issued ID. |
| Printed Application Form | Copy of submitted online application and fee payment receipt. |
Candidates should keep ready a recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, Matriculation certificate, Nursing qualification certificates, State/Indian Nursing Council registration certificate, experience certificate (where applicable), category/EWS/PwBD certificate, No Objection Certificate for Government employees, valid photo ID proof and online application printout before document verification.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| What is AIIMS NORCET-11? | NORCET-11 is the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for recruitment of Nursing Officers in participating AIIMS and other institutes. |
| What is the last date to apply for AIIMS NORCET-11 Recruitment 2026? | The last date to submit the online application is 13 August 2026 up to 5:00 PM. |
| What is the age limit for AIIMS NORCET-11? | Candidates should be between 18 and 30 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules and participating AIIMS recruitment rules. |
| What is the educational qualification required? | Candidates must possess B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with the prescribed Nursing Council registration and required experience, wherever applicable. |
| What is the salary of a Nursing Officer selected through NORCET-11? | Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs.44,900-1,42,400) along with admissible Central Government allowances. |
| How many stages are there in the selection process? | The selection process consists of NORCET Preliminary (Stage-I), NORCET Main (Stage-II), choice filling, document verification and final allocation. |
| Is there any negative marking in AIIMS NORCET-11? | Yes. One-third (1/3) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in both Stage-I and Stage-II examinations. |
