The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially released the detailed notification for the AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026. This is a highly anticipated government job opportunity for nursing professionals aiming to secure a Nursing Officer position in various AIIMS institutes and allied hospitals across India. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications starting from 24th July 2026 through the official portal. Make sure to review the complete vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and selection process before applying.

📄 Overview

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 is a centralized recruitment drive conducted by AIIMS New Delhi to fill 2218 tentative Nursing Officer vacancies across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and allied hospitals. This Group-B post offers an attractive salary package under Pay Level 07. The selection process will be conducted in two stages: NORCET Preliminary and NORCET Mains computer-based tests. Eligible candidates possessing a B.Sc. Nursing degree or GNM diploma with required experience can apply online. Registration is strictly online, and applicants must ensure they meet all the criteria before the deadline on 13th August 2026.

📅 Important Dates

🤝 Vacancy Details

A total of 2218 tentative vacancies have been announced across 27 participating AIIMS and allied hospitals. As per the government's decision, 80% of the seats are reserved for female candidates, and 20% are reserved for male candidates across participating AIIMS institutes. Below is a brief distribution of vacancies across top institutes:

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the specified educational and professional qualifications by the closing date of the application (13 August 2026) to be eligible for the AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment.

• 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. Must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council.
• Route II: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized board/council. Must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife. Additionally, candidates require a minimum of two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital, acquired after obtaining the essential qualification.

🔞 Age Limit

💸 Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

The selection for the Nursing Officer post will be based on a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification.

• Stage I - NORCET Preliminary: A 90-minute qualifying CBT consisting of 100 MCQs (20 on General Knowledge & Aptitude, 80 on Nursing subjects). There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Candidates must score the qualifying percentile to advance.
• Stage II - NORCET Mains: A 180-minute CBT with 160 case-scenario-based MCQs focusing on clinical skill competency. Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer applies. The final merit list will be determined solely based on marks obtained in this stage.
• Document Verification: Final verification of eligibility, experience, and category certificates before the final appointment.

📄 Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling the online application form:

• Recent passport-size photograph, signature, and thumb impression (scanned).
• Certificate showing Date of Birth (10th standard certificate).
• Educational qualification certificates (Nursing Degree/Diploma marks sheets).
• Registration certificate from the Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council.
• Experience certificate (for GNM candidates) showing bed strength, duration, and duties.
• Caste or EWS Certificate, if applicable (issued by competent authority).
• Disability Certificate for PWBD candidates.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in Govt/Semi-Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies.

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✍️ How to Apply

1. Visit the official AIIMS Examination portal at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Click on the online registration link for "NORCET-11" or "Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11)".
3. Complete the registration using basic details or log in if you already have a One Time Registration (OTR) ID.
4. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and experience details carefully.
5. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and thumb impression according to the specified image guidelines.
6. Pay the application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
7. Review all the details carefully, as no corrections will be allowed after final submission.
8. Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.

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