AIIMS NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Quick Highlights

• Organization: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• Notice Number: 103/2026, dated 24.07.2026
• Post Name: Nursing Officer (NORCET-11)
• Total Vacancies: 2,218 (tentative)
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Application Start Date: 24 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM)

Important Dates

AIIMS has clearly mentioned that no extension of the registration dates will be provided under any circumstances, so candidates should complete their application well before the closing date.

Application Fee

The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking. It is non-refundable once remitted, except for SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination, whose fee is refunded later after their category certificate is verified. Applications submitted without the correct fee will be rejected outright.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to meet one of the following two qualification routes to be eligible for NORCET-11:

Route I

• B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognized institute or university, OR a Post-Certificate/Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institute or university
• Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State or Indian Nursing Council

Route II

• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognized institute, board, or council
• Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State or Indian Nursing Council
• Two years of experience in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds, acquired after completing the residency period, declaration of result, and council registration

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age. The closing date of online registration is treated as the reference date for calculating age. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD (capped at 56 years), and additional combined relaxation for candidates falling under more than one category. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their length of military service plus 3 years, and specified relaxation is also available for Central Government civilian employees who have completed at least 3 years of regular service.

Vacancy Details

A total of 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies have been notified across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and hospitals. AIIMS has clearly stated that this number is tentative and institutes that have not yet declared vacancies may report them later, so the final figure can change before the exam.

Category-Wise Vacancy Break-Up

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) vacancies are included horizontally within the above categories rather than as a separate addition, as per the reservation rules followed by AIIMS.

Institute-Wise Vacancy Break-Up

As per a decision taken in the 4th meeting of the Common Institute Board, 80 percent of seats at participating AIIMS are reserved for female candidates and 20 percent for male candidates.

Pay Scale

The post carries Level 07 in the Pay Matrix, corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs.9,300 to 34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4,600, and is classified as a Group-B post. Selected candidates will also get the usual allowances admissible to Central Government employees posted at the respective city of their allotted institute.

Selection Process

Selection to the post of Nursing Officer is made purely on the basis of performance in the two-stage Online Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by choice-filling, allocation, and document verification.

Stage I: NORCET Preliminary

• Duration: 90 minutes
• 100 MCQs (20 questions on General Knowledge and Aptitude, 80 questions on Nursing subjects)
• Negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
• Qualifying only; does not count towards the final merit list
• Qualifying percentile: 50 for UR/EWS, 45 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST, with an additional 5 percentile relaxation for PwBD candidates in each category

Stage II: NORCET Main

• Duration: 180 minutes
• 160 MCQs based on case-scenario style nursing skill competency questions
• Negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
• Decides the final merit list
• Qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST, with an additional 5% relaxation for PwBD candidates in each category

Only candidates equal to 5 times the number of seats in each category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) who qualify in Stage I are called for Stage II, along with all qualified PwBD candidates and tie cases at the cut-off. After Stage II, qualified candidates fill choices of institutes in order of preference, and seats are allocated strictly by merit.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official AIIMS Examination website at aiimsexams.ac.in and go to the NORCET-11 online application link.
2. Candidates who already have an old registration ID or OTR (One Time Registration) from a previous AIIMS exam must apply using the same ID, since a fresh registration ID will lead to rejection.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and category details, since corrections are not allowed after submission.
4. Upload the photograph, signature, and thumb impression images exactly as per the prescribed format and size mentioned in the upload guidelines.
5. Pay the applicable application fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
6. Candidates who are working in Government, Semi-Government, PSU, or Autonomous Body employment must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer by 18 August 2026, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
7. Submit the form before 13 August 2026, 5:00 PM, and save a copy of the filled application and fee payment proof for future reference.

Documents Required at Verification Stage

• Downloaded copy of the registration slip of the online application
• Downloaded copy of the admit card
• Certificate showing date of birth
• Caste, EWS income and asset certificate, as applicable
• Disability certificate, if applying under the PwBD category
• Certificate for age relaxation claimed on any basis other than caste or disability
• No Objection Certificate, if currently in specified government employment
• Educational qualification certificates
• Nursing Council registration proof
• Experience certificate, if claiming eligibility under Route II

General Rules

• Applications can be submitted only in online mode; no physical documents need to be sent for registration.
• Correction in category (SC/ST to UR/OBC/EWS or vice versa) is not allowed once the registration fee is submitted.
• Eligibility remains provisional until document verification, and candidature can be cancelled at any stage if a candidate is found ineligible.
• AIIMS New Delhi acts only as the examination conducting body; appointment, posting, and service conditions are decided by the respective participating AIIMS or institute.
• Candidates should rely only on the official AIIMS Examination website for all updates, since AIIMS does not authorize any agent, coaching centre, or third-party website for this recruitment.

FAQs

Q1. What is AIIMS NORCET 11?

AIIMS NORCET 11 is the eleventh edition of the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. It is a common online examination used to recruit Nursing Officers at Level 07 of the Pay Matrix for AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS institutes and hospitals across the country.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in NORCET 11?

A total of 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies have been notified across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and hospitals. This number is tentative, and institutes that have not yet declared vacancies may do so later, so the final count can change before the exam.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS NORCET 11?

The online application window is open from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 up to 5:00 PM. AIIMS has clearly stated that no extension of dates will be given, so candidates should not wait until the last day to register.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for NORCET 11?

Candidates need either a B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, B.Sc Nursing, or Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing along with registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State or Indian Nursing Council. Alternatively, a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery with the same registration plus two years of experience in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds is also accepted.

Q5. What is the application fee for AIIMS NORCET 11?

General and OBC candidates need to pay Rs.3,000, while SC, ST, and EWS candidates pay Rs.2,400. Candidates with disabilities are exempted from the fee, and SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam get their fee refunded later after certificate verification.

Q6. What is the age limit for NORCET 11?

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age, with the closing date of online registration used as the reference date for calculating age. Standard age relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government rules.

Q7. How many stages does the NORCET 11 exam have?

NORCET 11 has two stages. Stage I, the NORCET Preliminary, is a 90-minute qualifying test with 100 questions, and Stage II, the NORCET Main, is a 180-minute exam with 160 case-scenario based questions that decides the final merit list.

Q8. When are the NORCET 11 exam dates?

Stage I, the NORCET Preliminary exam, is scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026, and Stage II, the NORCET Main exam, is scheduled for Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Both exams will be held as online computer-based tests.

Source

This article is based on the official AIIMS NORCET-11 notification, Notice No. 103/2026, dated 24 July 2026, published by the Examination Section, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to always cross-check details such as dates, fees, and eligibility with the official AIIMS Examination website before applying, as AIIMS reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any part of this recruitment at any stage.