The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New
Delhi has released the official notification for the NORCET 11 (Nursing
Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test) 2026 for 2,218 Nursing
Officer vacancies. The online application process started on 24
July 2026 and will remain open until 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
This is a Group 'B' post with a pay scale of ₹9,300–₹34,800 (Level 7 with Grade
Pay ₹4,600) .
📊 AIIMS NORCET 11
Recruitment 2026 – Key Details at a Glance
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
|
Exam Name |
NORCET 11 (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility
Test) |
|
Post Name |
Nursing Officer (Group B) |
|
Total Vacancies |
2218 (Tentative) |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Application Dates |
24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
|
Age Limit |
18 to 30 Years (as on 13 August 2026) |
|
Educational Qualification |
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing
OR GNM + 2 years experience |
|
Selection Process |
Stage I (Prelims) CBT → Stage II (Mains) CBT → Document
Verification |
|
Official Website |
aiimsexams.ac.in |
📌 Vacancy Details
A total of 2,218 tentative vacancies have
been reported across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and allied
hospitals . As per the Central Institute Body decision, 80% of
seats are reserved for female candidates and 20% for male candidates .
Institute-wise vacancies include (partial list):
|
Institute |
Vacancies |
|
AIIMS Bhubaneswar |
197 |
|
AIIMS Deoghar |
223 |
|
AIIMS Guwahati |
188 |
|
AIIMS Patna |
201 |
|
AIIMS New Delhi |
121 |
|
ESIC New Delhi |
523 |
The full institute-wise breakdown is available in the
official notification .
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 13 August 2026):
Candidates must meet either of the following routes:
|
Route |
Qualification Required |
|
Route I |
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing
from INC/State Nursing Council recognized institute + registration as Nurse
& Midwife |
|
Route II |
GNM Diploma from recognized board/council + registration as
Nurse & Midwife + 2 years experience in a minimum 50-bedded
hospital (after qualification) |
Age Limit (as on 13 August 2026):
|
Particular |
Details |
|
Minimum Age |
18 Years |
|
Maximum Age |
30 Years |
Age Relaxation:
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC / ST |
5 Years |
|
OBC |
3 Years |
|
PwD (UR/EWS) |
10 Years |
|
PwD (OBC) |
13 Years |
|
PwD (SC/ST) |
15 Years |
|
Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers |
Length of service + 3 years |
💰 Application Fee
|
Category |
Fee |
|
General / OBC |
₹3000 |
|
SC / ST / EWS |
₹2400 |
|
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) |
Exempted |
Fee Refund: SC/ST candidates who appear in the
examination will have their fee refunded after result declaration and
certificate verification .
📅 Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Online Registration Start |
24 July 2026 |
|
Online Registration Close |
13 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
|
NOC Submission (for Govt/PSU employees) |
18 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
|
Admit Card Upload |
9 September 2026 |
|
Stage I – Prelims CBT |
12 September 2026 (Saturday) |
|
Stage II – Mains CBT |
30 September 2026 (Wednesday) |
📝 Selection Process
Selection is made through a two-stage Computer-Based
Test (CBT) :
Stage I – NORCET Preliminary (Qualifying):
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Duration |
90 Minutes |
|
Total Questions |
100 MCQs (100 marks) |
|
Subject Split |
20 questions: General Knowledge & Aptitude; 80
questions: Nursing |
|
Qualifying Criteria |
UR/EWS: 50 percentile; OBC: 45 percentile; SC/ST: 40
percentile |
Stage II – NORCET Mains (Final Merit):
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Duration |
180 Minutes |
|
Total Questions |
160 MCQs (160 marks) – Case-scenario-based |
|
Subject Coverage |
Entire nursing syllabus with clinical skill competency
focus |
|
Qualifying Marks |
UR/EWS: 50%; OBC: 45%; SC/ST: 40% |
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each
wrong answer in both stages . Final merit is based solely on Stage
II performance .
📋 Documents Required
At the time of document verification, candidates must carry:
- Downloaded
application registration slip
- Admit
Card
- Date
of Birth Certificate
- Educational
qualification certificates
- Indian
Nursing Council / State Nursing Council registration certificate
- Experience
certificate (if applying via GNM route)
- Caste/EWS
certificate (if applicable)
- Disability
certificate (if applicable)
- No
Objection Certificate (if employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous
body)
📝 How to Apply
- Visit
the official AIIMS Examination website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click
on the NORCET 11 online registration link
- Complete
registration (use existing OTR ID if already registered)
- Fill
the online application form with personal, educational, and category
details
- Upload
photograph, signature, and thumb impression as per guidelines
- Pay
the applicable fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net
Banking
- Review
all details and submit the application
- Download
and save the confirmation and fee receipt for future reference
🔗 Important Links
|
Description |
Direct Link |
|
🖥️ Apply Online |
|
|
📄 Official Notification
PDF |
|
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📄 Employment News
Notification |
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🌐 Official Website |
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