All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the official notification for the 11th edition of the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11), under Notice No. 103/2026, dated 24 July 2026. A total of 2,218 tentative Nursing Officer vacancies have been reported across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and allied hospitals. Eligible candidates aged 18 to 30 years can apply online from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
Important Note: The vacancy count of 2,218 is tentative and subject to change. 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.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Exam Name | NORCET-11 |
| Notice Number | 103/2026, dated 24 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,218 (Tentative) |
| Post Category | Group-B |
| Pay Level | Level 07 (Pre-revised Pay Band-2, Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600) |
| Age Limit | 18-30 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Stage I (Prelims) + Stage II (Mains), both CBT |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 24 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Closing | 13 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| NOC Submission (for Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body employees) | 18 August 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Application Acceptance Status | 24 August 2026 |
| Examination City Information | 3 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Upload | 9 September 2026 |
| Stage I – NORCET Preliminary (CBT) | 12 September 2026 (Saturday) |
| Stage II – NORCET Mains (CBT) | 30 September 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
Vacancy Details (Institute-Wise, Tentative)
| S.No | Institute Name | Vacancies (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIIMS Avantipora | 75 |
| 2 | AIIMS Bathinda | 47 |
| 3 | AIIMS Bhopal | 12 |
| 4 | AIIMS Bilaspur | 89 |
| 5 | AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 197 |
| 6 | AIIMS Deoghar | 223 |
| 7 | AIIMS Gorakhpur | 61 |
| 8 | AIIMS Guwahati | 188 |
| 9 | AIIMS Kalyani | 53 |
| 10 | AIIMS Mangalagiri | 32 |
| 11 | AIIMS Nagpur | 48 |
| 12 | AIIMS Rae Bareli | 81 |
| 13 | AIIMS New Delhi | 121 |
| 14 | AIIMS Patna | 201 |
| 15 | AIIMS Rishikesh | 38 |
| 16 | AIIMS Raipur | 60 |
| 17 | AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu | 29 |
| 18 | AIIMS Rewari | 10 |
| 19 | CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi | 6 |
| 20 | JIPMER, Puducherry | 39 |
| 21 | ESIC, New Delhi | 523 |
| 22 | NITRD | 7 |
| 23 | CIP, Ranchi | 4 |
| 24 | SIJ Hospital | 5 |
| 25 | Dr. RML Hospital | 31 |
| 26 | RHPT, Nazafgarh | 36 |
| 27 | KSCH Hospital | 2 |
| Total | All Participating Institutes | 2,218 |
Educational Qualification
Route I:
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognized institute/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 2 years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital, acquired after obtaining the essential qualification.
Eligibility must be fulfilled on or before 13 August 2026.
Age Limit (as on 13 August 2026)
| Base Age Limit | 18-30 years |
|---|
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWBD | 10 years (max age not exceeding 56 years) |
| PWBD + OBC | 13 years (max age not exceeding 56 years) |
| PWBD + SC/ST | 15 years (max age not exceeding 56 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers | Length of military service + 3 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General, 3+ yrs service) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC, 3+ yrs service) | 8 years (5+3) |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST, 3+ yrs service) | 10 years (5+5) |
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected Nursing Officers will be placed at Level 07 of the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600), under Group-B classification, along with usual Central Government allowances admissible at the posting location.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 3,000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | Rs. 2,400 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Mode of Payment | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking |
Fee is non-refundable, except that SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam get a refund after result declaration and certificate verification.
Selection Process
Stage I – NORCET Preliminary (Qualifying only)
- 90 minutes, 100 MCQs (100 marks) – 20 questions on General Knowledge & Aptitude, 80 on Nursing subjects
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Qualifying marks: 50 percentile (UR/EWS), 45 percentile (OBC), 40 percentile (SC/ST), with 5 percentile relaxation for PwBD
Stage II – NORCET Mains (Final merit)
- 180 minutes, 160 case-scenario-based MCQs (160 marks) covering the nursing syllabus
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Qualifying marks: 50% (UR/EWS), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST), with 5% relaxation for PwBD
- Candidates qualifying Stage I (up to 5x seats per category) are called for Stage II
- Final merit is based solely on Stage II performance
Tie-Breaking Order: Fewer negative marks in Stage II → Higher Stage I score → Fewer negative marks in Stage I → Older date of birth → Alphabetical order of name.
Required Documents
- Downloaded copy of the online application Registration Slip
- Downloaded copy of the Admit Card
- Date of Birth certificate
- Caste/EWS Certificate, if applicable
- Disability Certificate, for PwBD category
- Age relaxation certificate (non-caste/PwBD grounds), where applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if currently in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body employment
- Educational qualification certificates
- Indian/State Nursing Council registration certificate
- Experience certificate (bed strength, duration, nature of duties), if applicable
How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official AIIMS Examination website: aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Locate the NORCET-11 online registration link.
- Register with basic details, or log in using an existing OTR ID if previously registered.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload photograph, signature, and thumb impression as per prescribed guidelines.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review all details in the preview screen – corrections are not permitted after submission.
- Submit and download/save the confirmation and fee payment proof.
Important Instructions
- Candidates with an existing OTR/previous exam ID must apply using the same ID – a different one leads to rejection.
- Candidates in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous body employment must upload a valid NOC by 18 August 2026 or face cancellation.
- No correction is permitted after specified dates, including category changes once the fee is submitted.
- No extension of dates will be provided under any circumstances.
- Any change of allotted examination centre will be summarily rejected.
- Rely only on official notices on aiimsexams.ac.in; AIIMS does not authorize any agent, coaching centre, or third-party site for recruitment activities.
- OBC-NCL certificate must be valid for FY 2026-27, issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026.
- EWS certificate must be based on FY 2025-26 income, issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026.
- Candidature remains provisional until final document verification.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official AIIMS Exams Website (for Notification PDF, under “Notices”) | Click Here |
Note: The direct notification PDF could not be confirmed as hosted on the aiimsexams.ac.in domain itself at the time of writing. Candidates should download it from the “Notices” or “What’s New” section of the official website above.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS NORCET 11 2026?
✅ 13 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in AIIMS NORCET 11 2026?
✅ A tentative 2,218 vacancies across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and allied hospitals, subject to change.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing with Nursing Council registration, OR a GNM Diploma with registration plus 2 years’ experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital.
Q4. What is the age limit for AIIMS NORCET 11 2026?
✅ 18 to 30 years, as on 13 August 2026, with category-wise relaxation applicable.
Q5. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 3,000 for General/OBC, Rs. 2,400 for SC/ST/EWS. PwBD candidates are exempted.
Q6. What is the exam pattern for AIIMS NORCET 11?
✅ Two CBT stages: Stage I Prelims (100 MCQs, 90 minutes, qualifying only) and Stage II Mains (160 MCQs, 180 minutes, used for final merit), both with 1/3 negative marking.
Q7. When is the AIIMS NORCET 11 exam date?
✅ Stage I on 12 September 2026 and Stage II on 30 September 2026.
Q8. How can I apply for AIIMS NORCET 11 2026?
✅ Online only, through aiimsexams.ac.in, between 24 July and 13 August 2026.
Q9. Is there any reservation by gender in this recruitment?
✅ Yes, 80% of seats are reserved for female candidates and 20% for male candidates, as per Government of India’s Central Institute Body decision.
Q10. What is the pay scale for AIIMS Nursing Officer?
✅ Level 07 of the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2, Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,600), Group-B.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official notification issued by AIIMS, New Delhi, under Notice No. 103/2026. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details directly on the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in, before applying.
