AIIMS NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11. This recruitment is for Nursing Officer posts at Level 07 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600). Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can apply online through the official AIIMS exams portal.

The recruitment is conducted for AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS institutes across India, based on available vacancies notified by the respective institutes. The online application window is open from 24th July 2026 to 13th August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Selection will be based on a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) process—NORCET Preliminary (Stage I) and NORCET Mains (Stage II). Candidates who qualify in Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II, and final selection will be determined by the merit of Stage II.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Vacancies for Nursing Officer posts are available for AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS institutes across India. The exact number of posts is not fixed in the provided notification text and will be notified by the respective participating AIIMS institutes. Candidates should check the official website regularly for vacancy updates from each participating institute.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following educational qualification options, along with registration as Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council:

• Option A: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing from an institute or university recognized by the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council, and registration as Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council.
• Option B: B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an institute or university recognized by the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council, and registration as Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council.
• Option C: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an institute/board/council recognized by the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council, and registration as Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council.

Age Limit

As on 13.08.2026, the age limit is between 18 and 30 years. Age relaxation will be provided as per the Recruitment Rules of the respective institutes/hospitals. Candidates must refer to the detailed notification for category-wise age relaxation norms.

Application Fee

Important fee notes: Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, or net banking. Any transaction/processing fee (if applicable) will be payable by the candidate. Once the application fee is remitted, it will not be refunded under any circumstances. Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered and will be summarily rejected. For SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination, the application fee will be refunded after declaration of results, following verification of the SC/ST certificate.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Click on the NORCET 11 link or Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11 under the Examination section.
3. Read the official notification carefully to confirm eligibility, including educational qualification, age limit, and other required details.
4. Click the Apply Online link for NORCET 11.
5. Register by entering basic details such as name, contact details, email ID, and mobile number. A registration number and password will be generated.
6. Log in using the generated credentials and fill in the complete application form with personal details, educational qualifications, experience details, and other required information.
7. Upload the required documents, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other certificates as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.
8. Pay the application fee using the available online payment methods (debit card/credit card/net banking).
9. After successful payment, review all entered details in the application form.
10. Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

Selection for the Nursing Officer posts will be carried out through a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) process. In Stage I: NORCET Preliminary, the exam is scheduled for 12th September 2026 (Saturday). Candidates who qualify in Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II: NORCET Mains, which is scheduled for 30th September 2026 (Wednesday). The final selection will be based on the merit of the Stage II (NORCET Mains) examination. The detailed exam pattern and syllabus are expected to be available on the official website.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application on or before 13th August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) to avoid last-minute issues and to ensure their candidature is considered for NORCET 11.