The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the official notification for the 2218 NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026.

Before applying, candidates should read the official notification for complete details about eligibility, age limit, vacancy details, selection process, syllabus, and salary.

AIIMS New Delhi has issued the recruitment advertisement under Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24 July 2026 for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test, popularly known as NORCET.

This is the 11th edition of the exam and covers vacancies reported by AIIMS New Delhi along with several other participating AIIMS institutes and allied central government hospitals across the country.

This article covers every important aspect of the AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, and the step-by-step application procedure.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 –  Important Dates

Note: Exam and result dates mentioned above are as per the schedule released with the notification and are subject to revision by AIIMS. Candidates should keep checking the official website for updates.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 2218 tentative vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer have been notified across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and allied central government hospitals, including AIIMS New Delhi, NITRD, AIIPMR Mumbai, CNCI Kolkata, and other AIIMS campuses established across various states. The institute-wise and category-wise distribution of vacancies is provided in the detailed notification. Candidates are advised to check the official PDF for the exact number of posts reserved under UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories, as the numbers are provisional and may change based on updated requisitions from participating institutes.

NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification

• Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an institute or university recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or State Nursing Council; OR
• Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute, along with registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council; OR
• Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institute/board/council, registered as a Nurse and Midwife, with a minimum of two years of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds, acquired after obtaining the essential qualification.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on the closing date of the online application, i.e., 13 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates (OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen) as per the extant Government of India rules and the recruitment rules of the respective participating institutes.

NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Payment must be made online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. No offline mode of fee payment is accepted.

NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the Nursing Officer post under AIIMS NORCET 11 is based on a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and a medical fitness examination.

1. Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary Examination (Qualifying in nature)
2. Stage-II: NORCET Main Examination (Merit-determining)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify Stage-I as per the prescribed qualifying percentile (UR/EWS – 50 percentile, OBC – 45 percentile, SC/ST – 40 percentile, with an additional 5 percentile relaxation for PwBD candidates) will be shortlisted for Stage-II in the ratio of five times the number of vacancies in each category. Final selection and merit list preparation will be based solely on the marks obtained in the Stage-II Main Examination.

NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Type of Questions: Objective type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Subjects Covered: Nursing subjects (fundamentals of nursing, medical-surgical nursing, community health nursing, etc.), General Knowledge, General Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge
• Negative Marking: As per the marking scheme prescribed in the official notification

NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed as Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) in Pay Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600. The starting basic pay is approximately Rs. 44,900 per month, and the gross monthly salary, inclusive of allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance, is expected to be above Rs. 55,000, depending on the posting location.

How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official AIIMS Examination website, aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if applying for the first time, or log in using existing OTR credentials.
3. Select the link for ‘AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026’ from the notifications section.
4. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
5. Upload the required documents, including a recent photograph, signature, and thumb impression, as per the specified format and size.
6. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
7. Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
8. Submit the application form and save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are advised to keep scanned copies of all educational certificates, nursing registration proof, category certificates, and experience certificates (wherever applicable) ready before starting the online application process to avoid last-minute issues.

Documents Required for NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

• Nursing degree/diploma certificate and mark sheets
• State/Indian Nursing Council registration certificate
• Experience certificate (for GNM/Diploma holders)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format

AIIMS NORCET 11 Important Links

Apply Online: Click Here

Official Notification PDF: Click Here

Official Website: https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in

Note: Please verify and update the above links with the exact direct URLs from the official AIIMS Examination Section notice board before publishing, as AIIMS periodically changes specific page links.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs – NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026)

Q1. How many vacancies are announced under AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026?

A total of 2218 (tentative) Nursing Officer vacancies have been announced across AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS institutes/hospitals.

Q2. When can candidates apply online for AIIMS NORCET 11?

The online application process is open from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).

Q3. What is the age limit for AIIMS NORCET 11 Nursing Officer post?

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on the closing date of application, with relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per rules.

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

Candidates must hold B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing/B.Sc. Nursing/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or a GNM Diploma with the required nursing council registration and, in the case of GNM, two years of relevant hospital experience.

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

The fee is Rs. 3,000/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates, Rs. 2,400/- for SC/ST candidates, and exempted for PwBD candidates.

Q6. What is the selection process for AIIMS NORCET 11?

Selection involves a two-stage Computer-Based Test – Stage-I Preliminary (qualifying) and Stage-II Main (merit-determining) – followed by document verification and a medical examination.

Q7. What is the pay scale for AIIMS Nursing Officer?

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level 7 of the Pay Matrix with a starting basic pay of approximately Rs. 44,900 per month, plus applicable allowances.

Q8. Where can candidates download the official AIIMS NORCET 11 notification?

The official notification is available for download on the AIIMS Examination Section website, aiimsexams.ac.in.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and has been compiled from publicly available sources, including the official AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 notification. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, readers are strongly advised to verify all details – including eligibility, vacancy numbers, dates, fees, and selection procedures – from the official AIIMS Examination website, aiimsexams.ac.in, and the official notification PDF before applying or taking any action. This website does not claim responsibility for any discrepancy, error, or update made by AIIMS after the publication of this article.

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