The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 for the recruitment of Nursing Officers. The notification was issued by the Examination Section, AIIMS, New Delhi under Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24.07.2026, with a total of 2,218 tentative vacancies across 27 participating AIIMS institutes, central institutes and hospitals.
Online applications are open from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) at www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Selection is through a two-stage computer-based test, with Stage-I on 12 September 2026 and Stage-II on 30 September 2026.
Latest update: 30 July 2026. Applications are currently open. As on this date, AIIMS has not published any corrigendum, addendum or revised notice for NORCET-11.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting / Examination Conducting Authority | Examination Section, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Examination Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) – 11 |
| Notice Number | Notice No. 103/2026 |
| Notification Date | 24.07.2026 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Post Classification | Group-B |
| Pay Level | Level 07 in the Pay Matrix |
| Total Vacancies | 2,218 (tentative and liable to change) |
| Participating Institutes with Reported Vacancies | 27 (as per Annexure-V of the notification) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Process | Stage-I CBT, Stage-II CBT, document verification |
| Official Website | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS New Delhi is only the examination conducting body for NORCET. Appointment, place of posting, service conditions, seniority and career progression are decided by the respective participating institute or hospital where the candidate is finally appointed.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration begins | 24 July 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 13 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last date for submission of NOC (for applicants already in government service) | 18 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Status of application form for acceptance to appear in examination | 24 August 2026 |
| Information about city of examination centre | 3 September 2026 |
| Admit card upload | 9 September 2026 |
| Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary (Online CBT) | Saturday, 12 September 2026 |
| Stage-II: NORCET Mains | Wednesday, 30 September 2026 |
| Result | To be announced in due course of time |
| Examination Centres | Cities all over India |
Important: The notification clearly states that no extension of dates of any kind will be provided. Applicants are advised to apply well before the last date.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies have been reported. The notification states that the number of posts is tentative and liable to change, and that institutes not currently declaring vacancies may do so later.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 899 |
| OBC (NCL) | 599 |
| SC | 323 |
| ST | 157 |
| EWS | 240 |
| Total | 2,218 |
PwBD vacancies are not separate. They are included within the total vacancies and applied horizontally across the above categories.
As per the decision taken in the 4th meeting of the Central Institute Body held on 27 July 2019, 80% of seats are reserved for female candidates and 20% for male candidates at participating AIIMS.
Institute-wise Vacancy Distribution
| S.No. | Institute / Hospital | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Raebareli | 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 | SJH Hospital | 5 |
| 25 | Dr. RML Hospital | 31 |
| 26 | RHTC Hospital | 36 |
| 27 | KSCH Hospital | 2 |
| Total | 2,218 |
The notification also states that any institute or hospital not included in the list may be added before the closing date of application, and that any published vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates must satisfy either of the two options below.
Option I
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognised Institute or University, OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognised Institute or University.
- Registered as Nurse and Midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council.
Option II
- Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognised Institute, Board or Council.
- Registered as Nurse and Midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council.
- Two years’ experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the above educational qualification.
How the Two Years’ Experience Is Counted
This is the condition most often misunderstood, so read it carefully. The two years of experience is an essential criterion, not a desirable one, for candidates applying under Option II. To be valid, the experience must be acquired after obtaining the essential qualification, which means after all three of the following are complete:
- Completing the residency period of the course
- Declaration of the result
- Registration with the State or Indian Nursing Council
Experience gained before registration or before declaration of result will not be counted. The crucial date for deciding qualification, registration and experience is the closing date of online registration, that is 13 August 2026. All of these must be completed on or before that date.
Experience Certificate Requirement
The experience certificate must be issued by the Head of the Organisation or Department for the entire experience claimed, and must clearly mention:
- The number of beds in the hospital
- Duration of employment with date, month and year
- Basic pay or consolidated pay
- Nature of duties performed with duration
The institute may verify the experience and employment through bank statement, PF, ESIC or any other parameter at the discretion of the competent authority.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Age Limit and Age Relaxation 2026
The age limit for all AIIMS is between 18 and 30 years. The crucial date for determining age is the closing date of online registration, that is 13 August 2026.
Age Relaxation Beyond the Upper Age Limit of 30 Years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (maximum age not to exceed 56 years) |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years (maximum age not to exceed 56 years) |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years (maximum age not to exceed 56 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs | Length of military service plus 3 years (see Annexure-II of the notification) |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (General/UR) with at least 3 years regular and continuous service | 5 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (OBC) with at least 3 years regular and continuous service | 8 years (5 + 3) |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (SC/ST) with at least 3 years regular and continuous service | 10 years (5 + 5) |
Age Relaxation Conditions You Must Not Miss
- SC, ST and OBC candidates who opt to apply against unreserved vacancies will not get age relaxation or relaxation in cut-off marks.
- Reserved category candidates who become eligible only because of age relaxation will be considered only against reserved seats of their own category, even if their merit would otherwise place them in UR.
- The relaxation for Central and State Government and autonomous institution employees does not apply to AIIMS, New Delhi, and may not apply to other participating institutes if expressly notified.
- For AIIMS New Delhi and AIIMS-CAPFIMS, unless otherwise indicated in recruitment rules, this relaxation is allowed only for personnel serving in the Central Government who have completed three years of regular service.
- Age concession for persons with disability is admissible irrespective of whether the post is reserved for PwBD, provided the post is identified suitable for the relevant category of disability.
PwBD Identified Categories
For the post of Nursing Officer, the identified disability categories are OL (One Leg), AAV (Acid Attack Victims), Dw (Dwarfism) and LC(OL) (Leprosy Cured – One Leg), provided the candidate has a benchmark disability of 40% or more. Candidates whose disability category does not match the identified categories will not be eligible for consideration against PwBD reserved seats.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 3,000 |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs. 2,400 |
| Persons with Disabilities | Exempted |
- Payment can be made through debit card, credit card or net banking only.
- Transaction or processing charges, if any, are payable by the candidate to the bank.
- The application fee once remitted will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
- Fee refund for SC/ST: the application fee of SC/ST candidates who actually appear in the examination will be refunded after declaration of results, following verification of the SC/ST certificate.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Salary and Pay Level 2026
The post of Nursing Officer is at Level 07 in the Pay Matrix, corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600, Group-B.
The notification states that the posts carry the usual allowances admissible to Central Government servants of similar status stationed at the respective cities of the respective institutes or hospitals.
Please note that the official notification specifies only the pay level and the pre-revised pay band. It does not print any monthly basic pay, gross salary or in-hand salary figure. Any specific monthly salary amount circulating on unofficial websites is not part of this notification, and actual emoluments will depend on the allowances applicable at the institute and city of posting.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process 2026
NORCET-11 is conducted in two successive stages, followed by verification.
- Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary (Online CBT) – qualifying in nature
- Stage-II: NORCET Mains (Online CBT) – merit is decided on this stage only
- Choice and preference filling by qualified and eligible candidates
- Seat allocation on the basis of merit and preferences
- Document verification by the respective participating institute
- Medical Board evaluation for candidates allocated seats under the PwBD category
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern 2026
Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online computer-based test |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Subject Split | 20 MCQs on General Knowledge and Aptitude, 80 MCQs on Nursing syllabus |
| Sections | 5 sections of 20 questions each, 18 minutes per section |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Role in Selection | Qualifying only; not used for deciding merit or rank |
Sectional timing warning: the sections appear one at a time in a fixed sequence. Once the set duration of a section lapses, that section is disabled and the next section is activated automatically. A closed section never comes back, so questions skipped or marked for review in a section cannot be attempted later. The examination is submitted automatically at the end of 90 minutes.
Stage-I Qualifying Percentile
| Category | Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50th percentile |
| OBC | 45th percentile |
| SC / ST | 40th percentile |
| UR/EWS – PwBD | 45th percentile |
| OBC – PwBD | 40th percentile |
| SC/ST – PwBD | 35th percentile |
Who Is Called for Stage-II
- Candidates qualifying in Stage-I equal to 5 times the total seats in each category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) will be called for Stage-II.
- All qualified PwBD candidates will be called for Stage-II.
- All tie cases with the last candidate in the Stage-II list will also be called.
- Merely securing the qualifying percentile in Stage-I does not automatically entitle a candidate to appear in Stage-II, because the Stage-II list is limited as per the notified scheme.
Stage-II: NORCET Mains
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online computer-based test |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Total Questions | 160 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 160 |
| Sections | 4 sections of 40 questions each, 45 minutes per section |
| Question Type | Entire nursing syllabus at essential qualification level, focused on case scenario-based questions testing nursing skill competency |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Qualifying Marks | 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST; additional 5% relaxation for PwBD |
Sectional timing applies in Stage-II as well, with the same rule that a closed section cannot be revisited. If the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, the AIIMS normalisation procedure published vide Notice No. 35/2023 dated 20.01.2023 will apply.
Tie-Breaking Rules for Stage-II
If two or more candidates score equal marks in Stage-II, the tie is resolved in this order:
- Fewer wrong answers or lesser negative marks in Stage-II
- Higher marks in Stage-I
- Fewer wrong answers or lesser negative marks in Stage-I
- Older candidate by date of birth placed higher
- Alphabetical order of candidate’s name, then father’s name, then mother’s name as recorded in the application form
AIIMS NORCET 11 Syllabus 2026
The notification states that the syllabus will be in accordance with the educational qualification and experience mentioned in the eligibility section of the advertisement. AIIMS has not released a separate subject-wise syllabus PDF for NORCET-11.
In practical terms, this means:
- Stage-I: 20 questions from General Knowledge and Aptitude, and 80 questions from the nursing courses taught at the essential qualification level, that is B.Sc. Nursing, Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing or GNM.
- Stage-II: the entire nursing syllabus at the essential qualification level, with emphasis on case scenario-based questions that test clinical nursing competency.
Any detailed chapter-wise or topic-wise syllabus breakdown published on private websites has not been issued by AIIMS.
Merit List and Seat Allocation
- The merit list is prepared only on the basis of Stage-II NORCET Mains performance.
- Choices and preferences will be invited at a later stage from qualified and eligible candidates.
- There will generally be only one round of seat allocation.
- Allocation is made in order of merit, out of the choices filled by the candidate in order of preference.
- A candidate allocated a seat from any choice filled is mandatorily required to join. Failure to join an allocated seat leads to mandatory cancellation of candidature for that NORCET.
- There is no waiting list for NORCET, since the examination is planned to be conducted twice a year.
- A candidate who fails to exercise choices in the given time will not be considered for selection. If a candidate fills choices for only a few organisations despite being eligible for others, they will not be considered for those organisations for which no choice was filled.
Practical advice: fill choices only for those institutes where you are genuinely willing to join, and do not leave out institutes you would accept, because both mistakes are costly and cannot be corrected later.
Documents Required for AIIMS NORCET 11
Provisionally qualified candidates must produce the following original certificates along with one self-attested photocopy of each at the time of document verification:
- Downloaded registration slip of the online application form
- Downloaded admit card
- Certificate showing date of birth
- Caste certificate or Income and Asset certificate, if applied under SC/ST/OBC/EWS
- Disability certificate, if applied under PwBD
- Certificate from the competent authority where age relaxation is sought on a basis other than caste or PwBD
- No Objection Certificate, if in specified government employment
- Educational qualification certificates
- INC or State Nursing Council registration certificate
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- Any other certificate as required
No additional time will be granted to obtain a certificate from an issuing authority, so candidates should keep all documents ready before applying.
Category Certificate Validity Dates
| Certificate | Validity Requirement |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | Valid for financial year 2026-2027, based on income up to the financial year ending 31.03.2026, and issued on or after 01.04.2026 and up to 13.08.2026. Must be in the prescribed Central Government format. Certificates valid only for State Government purposes are not acceptable. |
| EWS | Income and Assets certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, based on financial year 2025-2026 income, issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026, valid for financial year 2026-2027. Any EWS certificate issued outside these dates will be treated as invalid. |
| SC / ST | As per Government of India guidelines. |
| PwBD | Disability certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format, benchmark disability of 40% or more. |
All certificates must be in Hindi or English and in the prescribed Central Government format. If a candidate does not yet hold an OBC-NCL certificate valid for 2026-2027 at the time of registration, the previously issued certificate may be uploaded along with proof of application for renewal, but the valid certificate must be produced within the time notified by AIIMS or the institute.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) Requirement
An NOC from the present employer is mandatory for candidates working in Government, Semi-Government or Quasi-Government bodies, PSUs, autonomous bodies, or any institution funded by the Government. This includes candidates working on a contractual basis in such organisations.
The last date to submit the NOC is 18 August 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Failure to upload the correct NOC within the specified time will lead to cancellation or non-consideration of candidature, and the candidate may not be permitted to appear in the examination irrespective of application status. Candidates in such employment should obtain the NOC before applying.
How to Apply Online for AIIMS NORCET 11 2026
- Visit the official AIIMS examination portal at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Open the NORCET-11 link under the recruitment or important announcement section and read the full notification (Notice No. 103/2026) before proceeding.
- If you have registered under OTR (One Time Registration) or in any previous AIIMS examination, log in using that same old ID or OTR registration. Creating a new registration ID will lead to rejection of the application and cancellation of candidature.
- If you are a first-time applicant, complete new registration using a valid mobile number and email ID to generate your candidate ID and password.
- Fill in personal, category, educational qualification, nursing council registration and experience details carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and left thumb impression strictly as per the Upload Image Instructions given in the general links section.
- Upload the NOC and category certificates where applicable.
- Pay the application fee through debit card, credit card or net banking.
- Select your preferred examination centre cities.
- Submit the application and download or print the confirmation page and fee receipt for your records.
Applications are accepted through online mode only. No documents, including the application form, are to be sent in physical form. Any physical document sent regarding registration will be treated as null and void and destroyed.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Corrections are not allowed after the specified dates, and no correction request will be entertained through email or letter. Fill the form carefully the first time.
- Category cannot be changed from SC/ST to UR, OBC or EWS once the registration fee is submitted.
- Candidature remains provisional throughout. Issue of an admit card or permission to appear in the examination does not amount to acceptance of your eligibility, category, age relaxation, qualification, experience or NOC claim.
- Detailed scrutiny of eligibility may not be carried out before the examination. Ineligibility detected at any stage, including after joining, will lead to cancellation of candidature and forfeiture of the allocated seat.
- No admit card will be sent by post. Download it from www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Carry the downloaded admit card to the examination centre and hand it over to the invigilator after completing the examination, failing which your performance will not be considered.
- Any request for change of allocated examination centre will be summarily rejected.
- Canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
- Possession or use of a mobile phone (even switched off), pager, smart watch, pen drive, camera, Bluetooth device or any similar electronic device during the examination is prohibited and can lead to debarment and legal action.
- Appointment is subject to identity verification, including biometric verification against data captured during the examination.
- Any eligibility condition, relaxation, exemption or benefit not expressly provided in the advertisement will not be admissible.
Beware of Fake Recruitment Websites and Fraud
The official notification carries an explicit caution. AIIMS does not authorise any agent, coaching centre, social media channel, WhatsApp or Telegram group, or third-party website for recruitment, appointment, recommendation, document verification, or any payment other than the prescribed online application fee.
Candidates should rely only on official notices published on www.aiimsexams.ac.in. In case of any discrepancy, the official advertisement and notices published on the AIIMS examination website will prevail. AIIMS has also issued a separate general caution against recruitment and admission fraud vide Notice No. 94/2026 dated 15.06.2026.
Never pay money to any person or agency promising a Nursing Officer seat, and never share your login credentials.
Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection
- Creating a fresh registration ID when an old OTR ID already exists.
- Counting the two years’ experience from before council registration or before declaration of result.
- Claiming experience from a hospital with fewer than 50 beds.
- Uploading an experience certificate that does not mention the number of beds, duration or pay.
- Uploading an OBC-NCL or EWS certificate issued outside the 01.04.2026 to 13.08.2026 window.
- Submitting a State-format OBC certificate instead of the Central Government format.
- Forgetting to obtain and upload the NOC when employed in a government-funded organisation, including on contract.
- Uploading a photograph, signature or thumb impression that does not meet the Upload Image Instructions.
- Assuming that qualifying the Stage-I percentile guarantees a Stage-II call.
- Attempting questions out of the active section, or leaving questions for later in a sectional-timed paper.
- Filling too few choices during seat allocation, or filling choices for institutes the candidate does not intend to join.
- Waiting until the last day to apply, when the notification states no extension will be given.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (Notice No. 103/2026) and Apply Online | AIIMS NORCET-11 Official Advertisement Page |
| Official AIIMS Examination Website | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| AIIMS New Delhi Institute Portal | www.aiims.edu |
| All Official Notices | AIIMS Important Notices |
The notification PDF is served from the AIIMS portal through a time-limited secure link, so it must be opened from the official advertisement page above rather than from a saved direct file link. Admit card, result and corrigendum notices for NORCET-11, when released, will also appear on the same official website.
What Applicants Should Do Next
If you meet the eligibility conditions, apply online at www.aiimsexams.ac.in before 13 August 2026, 5:00 PM, and do not leave it to the final day. Before you start filling the form:
- Check that your qualification, nursing council registration and, where applicable, two years’ experience are all complete on or before 13 August 2026.
- Calculate your age as on 13 August 2026 and confirm the relaxation applicable to your category.
- Obtain a valid OBC-NCL or EWS certificate within the 01.04.2026 to 13.08.2026 window if you are claiming either category.
- Obtain your NOC in advance if you are in government service, and upload it by 18 August 2026.
- Keep your old OTR or AIIMS registration ID handy.
Then note the key dates in your calendar: application status on 24 August 2026, examination city on 3 September 2026, admit card on 9 September 2026, Stage-I on 12 September 2026 and Stage-II on 30 September 2026.
Read the complete official notification (Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24.07.2026) before applying, since eligibility conditions, recruitment rules and relaxations of each participating institute apply to that institute’s vacancies, and the details in this article are a summary of the official document.
