AIIMS NORCET 11 2026 Notification Out: 2218 Nursing Officer Recruitment, Apply Online from 24 July

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,218 tentative Nursing Officer vacancies across AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS institutes/hospitals. The recruitment will be conducted through the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)–11. To apply for the Nursing Officer post, candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications in Nursing and be between 18 and 30 years of age as specified in the notification.

Interested candidates must go through the complete article to check eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process, pay scale, and other important information before applying. The online application process commenced on 24th July 2026, and the last date to submit the online application form is 13th August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).

AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 Notification PDF Out

The official notification has been issued by the Examination Section, AIIMS, New Delhi, under Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24.07.2026. It covers Nursing Officer recruitment for AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS institutes/hospitals as per vacancies reported by each institute. The recruitment is conducted through a Common Eligibility Test known as NORCET, held twice a year, and this is the 11th edition of the exam (NORCET-11).

• AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment Notification 2026
• AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
• AIIMS Nursing Officer (NORCET-11) Syllabus 2026

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 - Overview

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy 2026 Out (Institute-wise, Tentative)

A total of 2218 vacancies for Nursing Officer have been reported across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and allied hospitals. This number is provisional and subject to change. Vacancies for Nursing Officer posts have been reported by 27 participating AIIMS institutes and allied hospitals. As per Government of India's Central Institute Body decision, 80% of seats are reserved for female candidates and 20% for male candidates across participating AIIMS.

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AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the following essential qualification and registration requirements to appear in NORCET-11. Eligibility must be fulfilled on or before the closing date of online registration, i.e. 13 August 2026.

AIIMS Nursing Officer Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet either of the following two eligibility routes:

• Route I: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognized institute or university, OR Post-Certificate/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute/university; AND registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council.
• Route II: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institute/board/council; registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council; and two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital acquired after obtaining the essential qualification (i.e., after completing residency, declaration of result, and council registration).

Candidates who have completed their nursing qualification can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and GNM/Staff Nurse Jobs available across India.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Age Limit 2026

The base age limit for all AIIMS is 18 to 30 years. The crucial date for determining age is the closing date of online registration, i.e. 13 August 2026.

AIIMS NORCET 11 2026 Salary Structure

Selected Nursing Officers will be placed at Level 07 in the Pay Matrix, corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/-, under Group-B classification. Posts also carry usual allowances admissible to Central Government servants of similar status, as applicable at the respective posting city.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Fee 2026

Fees can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Any transaction/processing fee applicable will be borne by the candidate. The application fee, once remitted, is non-refundable under any circumstances, except that SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will have their fee refunded after declaration of results and verification of certificates.

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AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection is made through a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT):

• Stage I – NORCET Preliminary: A 90-minute qualifying exam with 100 MCQs (100 marks) - 20 questions on General Knowledge & Aptitude and 80 on Nursing subjects. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer. This stage only qualifies candidates for Stage II and is not used for final merit.
• Stage II – NORCET Mains: A 180-minute exam with 160 case-scenario-based MCQs (160 marks) covering the nursing syllabus, testing clinical skill competency. Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer applies. Final merit is based solely on Stage II performance.

Qualifying marks for Stage I are 50 percentile (UR/EWS), 45 percentile (OBC), and 40 percentile (SC/ST), with a further 5 percentile relaxation for PWBD candidates. Qualifying marks for Stage II are 50% (UR/EWS), 45% (OBC), and 40% (SC/ST), with a similar 5% PWBD relaxation. Candidates qualifying in Stage I, up to 5 times the seats per category, are called for Stage II. Ties in Stage II merit are resolved sequentially by fewer negative marks in Stage II, higher Stage I score, fewer negative marks in Stage I, older date of birth, and finally alphabetical order of name.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Downloaded copy of the online application Registration Slip
• Downloaded copy of the Admit Card
• Certificate showing Date of Birth
• Caste Certificate / Income & Asset (EWS) Certificate, if applicable, issued by competent authority
• Disability Certificate, if applying under PWBD category
• Certificate for age relaxation claimed on grounds other than caste/PWBD, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), if currently employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous body
• Educational qualification certificates
• Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council registration certificate
• Experience certificate, if applicable (mentioning bed strength, duration, and nature of duties)
• Any other certificate as required by the respective AIIMS/Institute

How to Apply Online for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official AIIMS Examination website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
2. Locate and click on the NORCET-11 online registration link.
3. Register with basic details, or log in using your existing One Time Registration (OTR) ID if previously registered.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload photograph, signature, and thumb impression as per the prescribed image guidelines.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
7. Review all entered details in the preview screen, as corrections are not permitted after submission.
8. Submit the application and download/save a copy of the confirmation and fee payment proof for future reference.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Candidates already registered under OTR or a previous examination must apply using the same old ID/OTR registration; applying with a different ID will lead to rejection.
• Candidates employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies must upload a valid NOC by 18 August 2026 (5:00 PM); failure will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• No correction is permitted after the specified dates, including changes to category (SC/ST to UR/OBC/EWS) once the registration fee is submitted.
• No extension of dates will be provided under any circumstances.
• Any change of allotted examination centre will be summarily rejected.
• Candidates should rely only on official notices published on www.aiimsexams.ac.in; AIIMS does not authorize any agent, coaching centre, or third-party website for recruitment-related activities.
• The OBC-NCL certificate must be valid for financial year 2026–2027 and issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026.
• The EWS certificate must be based on financial year 2025-2026 income and issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026.
• Candidature remains provisional until final document verification; ineligibility detected at any stage, including after joining, will lead to cancellation.

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AIIMS Nursing Officer Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

Applicants interested in central government healthcare recruitment can also check the latest AIIMS Recruitment 2026 notifications across various participating institutes. Those looking for opportunities closer to Delhi NCR can browse Delhi Government Jobs, while candidates holding a nursing degree can also explore more Nursing Officer Jobs matching their qualification.