- Recruitment for Nursing Officer posts under Level 07 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2: Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-).
- Posts are Group-B for AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS institutes.
- Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11) conducted for selection across multiple AIIMS locations.
- Includes posts at various AIIMS institutes across India.
- Two-stage examination process: Preliminary (Stage-I) and Mains (Stage-II).
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đ B.Sc. Nursing
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Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Total Vacancies
11
Job Location
All India (Multiple AIIMS locations)
Apply Start
24 Jul 2026
Apply Deadline
13 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing (bsc-nursing), GNM (gnm), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (post-basic-bsc-nursing) |
| Number of Vacancies | 11 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš9,300 - âš34,800 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 30 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the essential qualification. |
| Application Fee | - General/OBC candidates: Rs. 3000/- - SC/ST candidates: Rs. 2400/- - Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted - Fee payment via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. - Application fee once remitted is non-refundable. - SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will have their fee refunded after verification. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University.
- OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized Institute/University.
- OR Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from a recognized Institute/Board/Council.
- Registration: Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State / Indian Nursing Council.
- Experience: Two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the essential qualification.
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as of the closing date of online registration (13.08.2026).
- Age relaxation applicable as per government norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, etc.).
- Crucial date for age determination: Closing date of online registration.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University.
- OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized Institute/University.
- OR Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from a recognized Institute/Board/Council.
- Registration: Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State / Indian Nursing Council.
- Experience: Two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the essential qualification.
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as of the closing date of online registration (13.08.2026).
- Age relaxation applicable as per government norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, etc.).
- Crucial date for age determination: Closing date of online registration.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary (Computer-Based Test) â Qualifying examination.
- Stage-II: NORCET Mains (Computer-Based Test) â Merit-based selection.
- Negative marking: 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both stages.
- Exam duration: 90 minutes for Stage-I (100 MCQs).
- Exam pattern: 20 MCQs on General Knowledge & Aptitude, 80 MCQs on Nursing syllabus.
- Selection based on NORCET score, choices/preferences exercised, and vacancies reported by participating AIIMS.
- Final selection subject to document verification, medical fitness, and NOC (if applicable).
- No interview round; selection purely based on exam performance.
- Stage-II: NORCET Mains (Computer-Based Test) â Merit-based selection.
- Negative marking: 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both stages.
- Exam duration: 90 minutes for Stage-I (100 MCQs).
- Exam pattern: 20 MCQs on General Knowledge & Aptitude, 80 MCQs on Nursing syllabus.
- Selection based on NORCET score, choices/preferences exercised, and vacancies reported by participating AIIMS.
- Final selection subject to document verification, medical fitness, and NOC (if applicable).
- No interview round; selection purely based on exam performance.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD
đ Required Documents
- Scanned copy of recent passport-sized photograph (as per guidelines).
- Scanned copy of signature (as per guidelines).
- Scanned copy of left-hand thumb impression (as per guidelines).
- Educational qualification certificates (B.Sc. Nursing / Diploma in GNM).
- Registration certificate from State / Indian Nursing Council.
- Experience certificate(s) from a minimum 50-bedded hospital (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC/EWS category).
- Income & Asset certificate for EWS category (valid for financial year 2026-2027).
- Disability certificate (if applying under PwBD category).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSUs).
- Proof of age (Date of Birth certificate).
- Any other document as required by the respective AIIMS.
- Scanned copy of signature (as per guidelines).
- Scanned copy of left-hand thumb impression (as per guidelines).
- Educational qualification certificates (B.Sc. Nursing / Diploma in GNM).
- Registration certificate from State / Indian Nursing Council.
- Experience certificate(s) from a minimum 50-bedded hospital (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC/EWS category).
- Income & Asset certificate for EWS category (valid for financial year 2026-2027).
- Disability certificate (if applying under PwBD category).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSUs).
- Proof of age (Date of Birth certificate).
- Any other document as required by the respective AIIMS.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- General/OBC candidates: Rs. 3000/-
- SC/ST candidates: Rs. 2400/-
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted
- Fee payment via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Application fee once remitted is non-refundable.
- SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will have their fee refunded after verification.
- SC/ST candidates: Rs. 2400/-
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted
- Fee payment via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Application fee once remitted is non-refundable.
- SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will have their fee refunded after verification.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the essential educational qualifications required for the Nursing Officer post in NORCET-11?
The essential qualifications are: (a) B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing council recognized Institute or University, or (b) Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized Institute/University, or (c) Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from a recognized Institute/Board or Council. Additionally, candidates must be registered as Nurses & Midwife with the State / Indian Nursing Council.
Q.
Is prior work experience mandatory for applying to the Nursing Officer post?
Yes, a minimum of two years of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds is required. This experience must be acquired after obtaining the essential educational qualification, completing the residency period, declaring the result, and registering with the State/Indian Nursing Council.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Nursing Officer post under NORCET-11?
The age limit is between 18 to 30 years as of the closing date of online registration (13th August 2026). Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms, such as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 15 years for PWBD candidates (subject to a maximum age of 56 years).
Q.
How can I pay the application fee for NORCET-11?
The application fee can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. The fee structure is: Rs. 3000 for General/OBC candidates, Rs. 2400 for SC/ST/EWS candidates, and exempted for Persons with Disabilities (PWBD). The fee is non-refundable once paid.
Q.
What are the stages of the NORCET-11 examination?
NORCET-11 consists of two stages: Stage-I (Preliminary) and Stage-II (Mains). Stage-I is a qualifying exam with 100 MCQs (90 minutes duration) covering General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Nursing syllabus. Stage-II is the main exam, and the dates for both stages are 12th September 2026 (Preliminary) and 30th September 2026 (Mains).