AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 notification is now officially out for 2218 Nursing Officer vacancies across multiple AIIMS institutes in India. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is conducting the Common Eligibility Test to fill permanent Group-B posts. This guide provides a clean, highly scannable breakdown of the official eligibility criteria, important dates, and selection process to help you apply easily and prepare for the upcoming Computer Based Test (CBT).
Overview of AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Organization Name | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) |
| Exam Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 2218 Posts |
| Official Website | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 24.07.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 24.07.2026 |
| Last Date For Registration | 13.08.2026 (Upto 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 13.08.2026 |
| Status of Application / City Info | 24.08.2026 / 03.09.2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 09.09.2026 |
| Exam Date | Stage I: 12.09.2026 / Stage II: 30.09.2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / OBC | Rs. 3000/- |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs. 2400/- (SC/ST fee is refundable after CBT appearance) |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Netbanking |
Age Limit Details
| Criteria | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | 13.08.2026 (Closing date of application) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Advt No. |
| Nursing Officer | 2218 | 103/2026 |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Eligibility Details
| Qualification Type | Official Requirement |
| Degree Candidates | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Registration | Must be registered as Nurses & Midwife with State / Indian Nursing Council. |
| Diploma Candidates | Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Board/Council. |
| Experience (For GNM Only) | Two Years' Experience in a minimum 50-bedded Hospital after acquiring the GNM qualification. |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancy Count |
| UR (Unreserved) | 899 |
| OBC | 599 |
| SC | 323 |
| ST | 157 |
| EWS | 240 |
State-Wise Vacancy Details
| Institute / Location | Details |
| Location Scope | Vacancies are spread across various AIIMS Institutes across India (e.g., New Delhi, Bathinda, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Kalyani, Patna, Raipur, etc.). |
| Job Location | All India Transferable / Respective allotted AIIMS campus. |
Important Documents Required
| Document Type | Details |
| Identification & Proofs | Valid ID Proof, Date of Birth Certificate. |
| Educational & Professional | Nursing Degree/Diploma, State/Indian Nursing Council Registration Certificate. |
| Experience & Employment | 2-Year Experience Certificate (if applicable), NOC for currently employed government staff. |
| Images | Recent scanned Photograph, Signature, and Left Thumb Impression. |
| Category Documents | Valid SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS or PwBD Certificate (must be in prescribed Central Govt format). |
Syllabus Overview
| Subject Area | Focus Topics |
| General Knowledge & Aptitude | 20 MCQs for Stage I Preliminary Exam. |
| Nursing Core Syllabus | Covers the entire syllabus of Nursing courses taught at the essential educational qualification level. |
| Skill Competency | Stage II Mains will focus heavily on case scenario-based questions to test nursing skill competencies. |
Exam Pattern
| Exam Stage | Pattern Details |
| Stage I: NORCET Preliminary | 90 Minutes duration. 100 MCQs (80 Nursing + 20 GK/Aptitude) for 100 marks. |
| Stage II: NORCET Mains | 180 Minutes duration. 160 MCQs for 160 marks focused on nursing skills. |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer in both stages. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process Description |
| Phase 1 | Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary (Qualifying nature). |
| Phase 2 | Stage-II: NORCET Mains (Merit deciding stage). |
| Phase 3 | Choice filling and seat allocation based on Stage II merit. |
| Phase 4 | Original Document Verification at the allotted Institute. |
| Phase 5 | Medical Board examination (Specifically mandatory for PwBD candidates). |
Salary Details
| Salary Component | Amount / Level |
| Pay Matrix Level | Level 07 |
| Pay Band | Pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300 - 34800 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 4600/- |
| Allowances | Usual allowances as admissible to Central Government Servants of similar status. |
How to Apply
| Step | Action Required |
| Step 1 | Open your browser and navigate strictly to the official portal at aiimsexams.ac.in. |
| Step 2 | Download and thoroughly read the Notice No.103/2026 to confirm your eligibility. |
| Step 3 | Click on the online registration link and create a new account or log in using your old OTR ID. |
| Step 4 | Fill out the detailed application form with correct personal, educational, and experience details. |
| Step 5 | Carefully upload the scanned images of your photo, signature, and thumb impression as per guidelines. |
| Step 6 | Pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Netbanking. |
| Step 7 | Submit the form and securely save/print a copy of the final Application Slip and payment proof for future reference. |
Important Links
| Link Type | Status |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
