AIIMS NORCET 10 Recruitment Notification 2026 – Apply Online for 2551 Posts

Post Date: 26 February 2026

Short Information: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has announced an exam called NORCET 10. This exam is for Nursing Officer jobs. There are 2551 job posts in different AIIMS hospitals. People who have BSc Nursing or a GNM diploma (with needed work experience) can apply. The online form starts on 24 February 2026 and ends on 16 March 2026. Apply on aiimsexams.ac.in. The notice also has details about the exam, age limit, and fees. .

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ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (AIIMS)

NURSING OFFICER RECRUITMENT COMMON ELIGIBILITY TEST (NORCET-10) 2026

ADVT NO. 17/2026

WWW.ALLGOVTJOBSINDIA.IN

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AIIMS NORCET 10 Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Note: The application fee for SC/ST candidates will be refunded after the declaration of the results in due course.

Vacancy Details

There are 2551 jobs for the post of Nursing Officer in different AIIMS institutes.

• Gender Reservation:The Central Government says:
• 80% seats are for Females 20% seats are for Males.

More Details

• The complete information is given in Annexure V of the official notice..

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification:

You must have one of these:

A) If you have a Degree (BSc Nursing) BSc (Hons.) Nursing / BSc Nursing, or Post-Basic BSc Nursing (also called Post-Certificate) Your college must be approved by the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council. You must be registered as Nurse and Midwife with the State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.

B)If you have a Diploma (GNM)GNM Diploma from an approved institute/board. You must be registered as Nurse and Midwife.You must have 2 years of work experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds.

Important about Experience The 2 years experience must be counted after you finish the course, your result is declared, and you get official registration with the Nursing Council.

2. Age Limit (As on 16.03.2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years (13 years for OBC, 15 years for SC/ST)
• Other relaxations for Ex-Servicemen and Central Govt. Civilian Employees are applicable as per detailed General Conditions.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package as per the 7th Pay Commission:

• Pay Scale: Pay Level-07 in the Pay Matrix.
• Pre-revised Scale: Pay Band-2 of ₹9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4600/-.
• Allowances: Usual allowances as admissible to Central Government Servants of similar status stationed at respective cities of the Institutes/Hospitals.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection will be purely based on the candidate’s performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT). It is conducted in two stages:

Stage I: NORCET Preliminary (Qualifying Test)

• Type: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Note: Stage I is purely qualifying in nature to shortlist candidates for Stage II.

Stage II: NORCET Mains (Merit-Deciding Test)

• Type: 160 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) focusing on nursing scenarios, clinical applications, and skills.
• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours).
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Note: Final selection and merit will be strictly based on the marks obtained in the Stage II Mains exam + choices exercised + eligibility verification.

How to Apply Online

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of AIIMS Exams at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Click on “Online Registration for NORCET-10” under the Important Announcements section.
3. New users should click New Registration. Enter your valid mobile number and email ID to get login credentials.
4. Log in using your Candidate ID and Password.
5. Fill out the online application carefully with your personal, educational, and experience details.
6. Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and required category/experience certificates exactly as per instructions.
7. Pay the application fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
8. Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future records. (No physical documents need to be sent).

AIIMS Nursing Officer (NORCET-10) 2026 – FAQs

► 1. What is the full form of NORCET?

NORCET stands for Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test.

► 2. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS NORCET 10?

Candidates can apply online until 16th March 2026 (upto 5:00 PM).

► 3. How many total vacancies are announced for NORCET 10?

A total of 2551 Nursing Officer vacancies have been announced.

► 4. Is there any gender reservation in this recruitment?

Yes, 80% of the seats are reserved for Female candidates and 20% for Male candidates across participating AIIMS.

► 5. What is the official website to apply for AIIMS Nursing Officer?

The official website for applying is www.aiimsexams.ac.in.

► 6. What is the eligibility qualification required?

Candidates must possess a B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing OR a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) with 2 years of experience.

► 7. Do B.Sc. Nursing candidates need experience to apply?

No, fresh B.Sc. Nursing degree holders do not require any prior experience.

► 8. What is the experience required for GNM candidates?

GNM candidates must have exactly 2 years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the educational qualification.

► 9. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The age limit is between 18 to 30 years as of the crucial date.

► 10. What is the crucial date for calculating age limit?

The crucial date for age and eligibility calculation is 16th March 2026 (the last date of registration).

► 11. Is there age relaxation for OBC candidates?

Yes, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for a 3-year age relaxation.

► 12. What is the age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?

SC and ST category candidates get an age relaxation of 5 years.

► 13. What is the salary for the selected Nursing Officers?

Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-07 (Pre-revised ₹9300 – 34800 + GP ₹4600/-) per month along with allowances.

► 14. What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates?

The application fee for General and OBC candidates is ₹3000/-.

► 15. What is the application fee for SC/ST/EWS candidates?

The application fee for SC, ST, and EWS candidates is ₹2400/-.

► 16. Are PwBD candidates required to pay the application fee?

No, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

► 17. Is the application fee refundable?

The application fee is generally non-refundable. However, the fee paid by SC/ST candidates will be refunded after they appear in the exam and their results are verified.

► 18. What are the allowed modes of fee payment?

Fees can only be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

► 19. What is the overall selection process?

The selection involves CBT Stage I (Preliminary) and CBT Stage II (Mains), followed by Document Verification.

► 20. When will the NORCET Prelims (Stage I) be conducted?

The Stage I (Prelims) exam will be held on 11th April 2026 (Saturday).

► 21. When will the NORCET Mains (Stage II) be conducted?

The Stage II (Mains) exam will be held on 30th April 2026 (Thursday).

► 22. What is the exam pattern for Stage I (Prelims)?

Stage I consists of 100 MCQs to be solved in 90 minutes. It is purely qualifying in nature.

► 23. What is the exam pattern for Stage II (Mains)?

Stage II consists of 160 MCQs to be solved in 180 minutes. The final merit is decided based on this stage.

► 24. Is there negative marking in the NORCET exams?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in both Stage I and Stage II.

► 25. Will there be a correction window for the application form?

Yes, a correction window will be available from 25th March to 27th March 2026 (upto 5:00 PM).

► 26. When will the Admit Cards be released?

The Admit Cards will be uploaded on the official website on 8th April 2026.

► 27. When will I know the city of my examination center?

The information regarding the city of the examination center will be released on 4th April 2026.

► 28. Do I need to send a hard copy of the application form to AIIMS?

No, you do not need to send any physical documents. However, keep a printed copy for your own records.

► 29. Can final year B.Sc. Nursing students apply?

Candidates must have passed their degree and must be registered with the State/Indian Nursing Council by the crucial date (16.03.2026).

► 30. What is the last date for submitting an NOC for Government employees?

Current Government employees must submit their No Objection Certificate (NOC) by 20th March 2026.

► 31. Is an interview part of the selection process?

No, the selection is strictly based on the merit obtained in the Stage II (Mains) Computer Based Test and document verification.

► 32. Where will the NORCET exams be held?

The NORCET exam is conducted across major cities pan-India. Candidates can select their preferred cities during the online application process.

► 33. Can candidates from any state apply?

Yes, eligible Indian citizens from any state can apply for this central recruitment.

► 34. How is the merit prepared?

The final merit list is prepared strictly based on marks scored in the Stage II (Mains) CBT and the institute choices exercised by the candidate

► 35. What if I make a mistake while filling out the form?

You can correct certain errors during the correction window (25.03.2026 to 27.03.2026).Check all details again before submitting..