AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026; notification released for 2218 Nursing Officer posts. Check eligibility, dates, exam pattern, fee & apply online. OPEN

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11) notification for 2218 tentative Nursing Officer vacancies across 27 participating institutes.

Eligible candidates can submit the AIIMS NORCET 11 online application form from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 through the official website.

The recruitment process includes NORCET Preliminary CBT and Mains CBT, with final selection based on Mains exam performance.

Candidates should check the complete eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, vacancy details, and important dates before applying.

AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 — NORCET 11 Apply Online

AIIMS New Delhi Releases NORCET-11 Notice No. 103/2026 for 2,218 Tentative Nursing Officer Posts
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Particulars Details
Organization Name All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (Exam Conducting Body)
Exam Name Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) — 11
Notice Number Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24.07.2026
Post Name Nursing Officer, Level 07 in Pay Matrix (Group-B)
Total Vacancies 2,218 (Tentative) across 27 Participating Institutes
Pay Scale Level 07, Pre-revised Pay Band-2 (₹9,300–34,800) + Grade Pay ₹4,600/-
Application Mode Online Only
Application Start Date 24 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 13 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Official Website www.aiimsexams.ac.in

AIIMS NORCET 11 — Overview

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has invited online applications for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) – 11, vide Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24.07.2026, for the recruitment of Nursing Officer posts at Level 07 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,600/-, Group-B) for AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS/institutes as per vacancies reported. This is a common recruitment examination conducted twice a year — candidates who qualify will later be invited to exercise institute/hospital-wise choices and preferences, with allocation done strictly on merit. A tentative 2,218 vacancies have been reported across 27 participating AIIMS/institutes/hospitals as per Annexure-V of the notification, though this number is provisional and subject to change.

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Important Dates — NORCET 11

  • Notice Released: 24 July 2026
  • Online Registration Start Date: 24 July 2026
  • Last Date for Online Registration: 13 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
  • Submission of NOC (for Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body employees): By 18 August 2026, 5:00 PM
  • Status of Application Form (Acceptance to Appear in Exam): 24 August 2026
  • Information about Examination City: 03 September 2026
  • Admit Card Upload: 09 September 2026
  • Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary CBT: Saturday, 12 September 2026
  • Stage-II: NORCET Mains CBT: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
  • Result Declaration: To be announced in due course

Note: No extension of dates will be provided under any circumstances — apply well in advance.

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Eligibility Criteria — Essential Qualification

Route I:

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute or University OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate)/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized Institute/University
  • Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council

Route II (OR):

  • Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Institute/Board/Council
  • Registered as Nurse & Midwife in State/Indian Nursing Council
  • Two Years’ Experience in a minimum 50-bedded Hospital, acquired AFTER obtaining the essential qualification (i.e., after residency, result declaration, and Nursing Council registration)

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Age Limit & Age Relaxation

  • General Age Limit: 18 – 30 Years (crucial date = closing date of online registration, i.e., 13 August 2026)
Category Age Relaxation beyond 30 years
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PWBD 10 years (max age 56 yrs)
PWBD + OBC 13 years (max age 56 yrs)
PWBD + SC/ST 15 years (max age 56 yrs)
Ex-Servicemen (General) Military service + 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC) Military service + 6 years (3+3)
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) Military service + 8 years (3+5)
Central Govt. Employees (UR), 3+ yrs service 5 years
Central Govt. Employees (OBC), 3+ yrs service 8 years (5+3)
Central Govt. Employees (SC/ST), 3+ yrs service 10 years (5+5)

Note: SC/ST/OBC candidates opting for Unreserved vacancies are NOT eligible for age relaxation or cut-off relaxation. Age concession is NOT admissible to sons/daughters/dependents of Ex-Servicemen. This relaxation table may not fully apply to AIIMS New Delhi/AIIMS-CAPFIMS unless explicitly notified — check the official advertisement.

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Application Fee

General/OBC Candidates ₹3,000/-
SC/ST/EWS Candidates ₹2,400/-
Persons with Disabilities (PWBD) Exempted
Payment Mode Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
Note: Fee once remitted is non-refundable under any circumstances (except SC/ST fee, refunded post-result after certificate verification, for those who appear in the exam). Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.

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Exam Pattern — Stage I: NORCET Preliminary (Qualifying Only)

  • Duration: 90 minutes; 100 MCQs of 100 marks (20 GK & Aptitude + 80 Nursing subject-based)
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
  • Sectional Timing: 5 sections of 18 minutes each (20 questions per section) — sections auto-lock after time lapses, no going back
  • Qualifying Percentile: 50 (UR/EWS), 45 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST); additional 5 percentile relaxation for PWBD (UR/EWS-PWBD: 45, OBC-PWBD: 40, SC/ST-PWBD: 35)
  • Preliminary marks are NOT used for final merit — only for shortlisting to Stage II (5× total seats per category called; all qualified PWBD & tie cases also called)

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Exam Pattern — Stage II: NORCET Mains (Merit-Determining)

  • Duration: 180 minutes; 160 MCQs of 160 marks (Nursing syllabus, case scenario-based questions testing clinical skill competency)
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
  • Sectional Timing: 4 sections of 45 minutes each (40 questions per section) — same auto-lock rule as Prelims
  • Qualifying Marks: 50% (UR/EWS), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST); +5% relaxation for PWBD (UR/EWS-PWBD: 45%, OBC-PWBD: 40%, SC/ST-PWBD: 35%)
  • Final Merit List is prepared solely on Stage-II (Mains) performance; normalisation applies if conducted in multiple shifts (per AIIMS Notice No. 35/2023)
  • Tie-Breaker Order: (1) Fewer wrong answers in Mains → (2) Higher Prelims score → (3) Fewer wrong answers in Prelims → (4) Older candidate (by DOB) → (5) Alphabetical order of name/father’s/mother’s name

Selection Process & Allocation of Seats

  • Stage 1: NORCET Preliminary — Qualifying CBT
  • Stage 2: NORCET Mains — Merit-determining CBT
  • Stage 3: Exercise of Choices/Preferences (institute/hospital-wise) by qualified & eligible candidates only
  • Stage 4: Merit-based Seat Allocation — only one round of allocation; no waiting list (NORCET is held twice a year)
  • Stage 5: Document Verification by respective allotted AIIMS/Institute
  • Stage 6: Medical Examination and Joining as per respective institute’s process
  • A candidate allotted a seat from a filled choice is mandatorily required to join — failure leads to cancellation of candidature for that NORCET cycle
  • Candidates who fail to exercise choices within the given window will NOT be considered for selection at any later stage

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Institute-Wise Tentative Vacancy Breakup (Grand Total)

Institute Total Vacancy Institute Total Vacancy
AIIMS Avantipora 75 AIIMS Rishikesh 38
AIIMS Bathinda 47 AIIMS Raipur 60
AIIMS Bhopal 12 AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu 29
AIIMS Bilaspur 89 AIIMS Rewari 10
AIIMS Bhubaneswar 197 CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi 6
AIIMS Deoghar 223 JIPMER, Puducherry 39
AIIMS Gorakhpur 61 ESIC, New Delhi 523
AIIMS Guwahati 188 NITRD 7
AIIMS Kalyani 53 CIP, Ranchi 4
AIIMS Mangalagiri 32 SIJ Hospital 5
AIIMS Nagpur 48 Dr. RML Hospital 31
AIIMS Raebareli 81 RHPT, Nazafgarh 36
AIIMS New Delhi 121 KSCH Hospital 2
AIIMS Patna 201
Grand Total (All 27 Institutes) 2,218

Note: Figures above are from Annexure-V of the official notification (gender/category-wise breakup omitted here for brevity — refer to the full PDF for UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PWBD split per institute). Vacancies are tentative and liable to change; institutes not currently reporting may add vacancies later. As per CIB decision (27 July 2019), 80% seats are reserved for Females and 20% for Males across participating AIIMS.

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How to Apply Online for NORCET 11

  • Visit the official website — www.aiimsexams.ac.in
  • Candidates already having an OTR (One Time Registration) from a previous AIIMS exam MUST apply using their old ID — a fresh/different registration ID will lead to rejection
  • New candidates should register using basic details to generate login credentials
  • Fill in the online application form carefully — correction after submission is not possible through any mode (including email/letter)
  • Upload photograph, signature, and thumb impression strictly as per the “Upload Image Instructions” — illegible uploads lead to rejection
  • Pay the prescribed application fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
  • Submit the form and download/save a copy along with proof of payment for your records (no physical documents need to be sent to AIIMS)
  • If currently employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous Body, upload the NOC by 18 August 2026, 5:00 PM — failure leads to automatic cancellation of candidature

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Category Certificate Validity Rules (OBC-NCL / EWS)

  • OBC-NCL Certificate: Must be valid for FY 2026–27 (income up to FY ending 31.03.2026), issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026, in the prescribed Central Government format
  • If a valid FY 2026–27 OBC-NCL certificate is not available at registration, candidates may upload the previous certificate + proof of renewal application — but must submit the valid certificate within the notified time later
  • EWS Certificate: Must be based on FY 2025–26 income, issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026, valid for FY 2026–27, in the prescribed format
  • Certificates in State-only format or not in the prescribed Central Government format will NOT be accepted
  • Category once selected (SC/ST/OBC/UR/EWS) at the time of fee payment cannot be changed later

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PWBD Candidates — Scribe & Compensatory Time

  • Nursing Officer post is identified suitable for PWBD categories: OL (One Leg), AAV (Acid Attack Victims), Dw (Dwarfism), LC(OL) (Leprosy Cured – One Leg), with benchmark disability of 40% or more
  • Candidates with blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected), or cerebral palsy get scribe facility + 20 minutes/hour compensatory time on self-declaration
  • Other PWBD categories need a certificate from a Government Medical Officer confirming physical limitation in writing
  • All required certificates/undertakings (Appendix A-1, A-2, or A-3 as applicable) must be uploaded at the time of application — no facility will be provided later if not uploaded in time
  • Candidates may opt for their own scribe (qualification one step below GNM/B.Sc. Nursing, but at least matriculate) or request AIIMS to arrange one

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Important Instructions & Disclaimer

  • AIIMS New Delhi is only the examination conducting body; appointment, posting, seniority, and service conditions are entirely governed by the respective participating AIIMS/Institute/Hospital
  • Mere submission of application, appearing in exam, qualifying, or provisional allocation does NOT confer any right to appointment
  • Candidature is subject to biometric/identity verification; mismatch or refusal to participate can lead to cancellation and debarment
  • Candidates must rely only on official AIIMS notices — AIIMS does not authorize any agent, coaching centre, or third-party website for recruitment/verification/payment
  • Change of allotted Examination Centre or Medical Hospital will be summarily rejected — no requests entertained
  • Use of mobile phones (even switched off), smart watches, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic/programmable device during the exam is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification
  • AIIMS-CAPFIMS is a separate entity from AIIMS New Delhi — candidates posted there serve exclusively at CAPFIMS Maidangarhi with separate seniority/career progression, and are not eligible for transfer to AIIMS New Delhi

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Documents Required for Document Verification

  • Downloaded Registration Slip of the online application
  • Downloaded Admit Card
  • Certificate showing Date of Birth
  • Caste/Income & Asset Certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC/EWS), in prescribed format
  • Disability Certificate (if applying under PWBD)
  • Certificate for age relaxation basis other than caste/PWBD (if applicable)
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC), if currently employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body
  • Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets
  • INC/State Nursing Council Registration Certificate
  • Experience Certificate (clearly mentioning bed strength, duration, pay, and nature of duties), if claiming GNM route experience

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FAQs — AIIMS NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS NORCET 11?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 13 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q2. How many total vacancies are there in NORCET 11?
Ans: A tentative 2,218 vacancies have been reported across 27 participating AIIMS institutes/hospitals; the number may change.

Q3. What is the age limit for NORCET 11?
Ans: Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years as on the closing date of registration, with category-wise age relaxation as applicable.

Q4. What is the exam pattern for NORCET 11?
Ans: Stage-I Preliminary (100 MCQs, 90 minutes, qualifying only) followed by Stage-II Mains (160 MCQs, 180 minutes, merit-determining), both with 1/3 negative marking.

Q5. Is NORCET Preliminary score used for final merit?
Ans: No, Preliminary is only qualifying in nature; final merit is based solely on Stage-II (Mains) performance.

Q6. What is the application fee?
Ans: ₹3,000/- for General/OBC candidates, ₹2,400/- for SC/ST/EWS candidates, and exempted for Persons with Disabilities.

Q7. Can I get a refund of the application fee?
Ans: Fees are non-refundable, except for SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam — their fee is refunded after result declaration and certificate verification.

Q8. Is prior experience required for GNM diploma holders?
Ans: Yes, GNM diploma holders need at least 2 years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital, acquired after obtaining the essential qualification.

Q9. How is the seat allocation done after qualifying?
Ans: Qualified and eligible candidates exercise institute/hospital-wise choices; allocation is done in merit order in a single round — there is no waiting list.

Q10. Is an NOC required for currently employed candidates?
Ans: Yes, candidates working in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must upload a No Objection Certificate by 18 August 2026, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

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