All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has officially released the recruitment advertisement (Notice No. 103/2026) for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11). A total of 2,218 tentative Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) vacancies are available across participating institutions nationwide, including AIIMS Kalyani.
Eligible nursing graduates and diploma holders can submit their online applications through the official AIIMS examination portal before the active closing deadline.
Below, we have detailed all the essential information regarding this central healthcare recruitment drive, including required educational qualifications, age limits, selection phases, and step-by-step application instructions.
AIIMS Recruitment Key Highlights
- Organization: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),
- Exam Name: Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11)
- Advertisement Number: Notice No. 103/2026
- Post Name: Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’)
- Total Vacancies: 2,218 Posts (Tentative across participating institutes, including AIIMS Kalyani)
- Pay Scale: Level-07 in Pay Matrix (Pre-revised ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600)
- Application Mode: Online Only
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: July 24, 2026
- Online Registration Starts From: July 24, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: August 13, 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Submission of NOC Deadline: August 18, 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Application Status Acceptance Date: August 24, 2026
- Exam City Intimation Slip: September 03, 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: September 09, 2026
- Stage-I Preliminary Exam (CBT): September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
- Stage-II Mains Exam (CBT): September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Educational Qualification Requirements
Candidates must satisfy one of the following academic and registration prerequisites on or before August 13, 2026:
- Degree Qualification:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council recognized Institute or University OR
- B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC/State Nursing Council-recognized institute.
- Registration: Registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State / Indian Nursing Council.
- Diploma Qualification:
- Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an INC/State Nursing Council-recognized board or council.
- Registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State / Indian Nursing Council.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital (acquired after completion of the course, result declaration, and nursing registration).
Age Limit Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following age boundaries calculated as of August 13, 2026:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Note: Upper age relaxations apply per Central Government rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, and up to 5 years for Central Government Civilian Employees).
Selection Process
The selection architecture for shortlisting applicants involves the following evaluation rounds:
- Stage-I NORCET Preliminary Examination (CBT): Qualifying online exam held on September 12, 2026 (100 MCQs, 90 Minutes) evaluating nursing subjects and general knowledge.
- Stage-II NORCET Mains Examination (CBT): Online main examination held on September 30, 2026 (160 MCQs, 180 Minutes) focused on practical nursing competence and scenario-based questions.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Verification of original degree/diploma, nursing council registration, experience certificates, and medical fitness check.
How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their online registration by completing these steps:
- Visit the official website: Access the official examination portal of AIIMS New Delhi at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
- New Registration: Navigate to the “Recruitment” section, select “NORCET-11”, and click on Click Here for New Registration to register with your active mobile number and valid email ID.
- Fill up Personal Details: Log in using your generated Candidate ID and Password to complete the application form with personal, academic, nursing registration, and experience credentials.
- Upload Scanned Files: Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and essential certificates according to the prescribed specifications.
- Pay Fee & Final Submission: Process the application fee payment online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking, review all entered details carefully, and submit the form. Download and print the final confirmation summary page for future reference.
Important Links:
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
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