AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: 2218 Nursing Officer Posts Out

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: Apply for 2218 Nursing Officer Posts

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the notification for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring Nursing Officers with 2218 tentative vacancies across AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS institutes/hospitals.

The recruitment will be conducted through the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)–11. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 24th July 2026. The last date to submit the online application form is 13th August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).

Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the complete article for detailed eligibility criteria, vacancy breakdown, selection process, pay scale, and other crucial information before proceeding with their application.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy 2026 Details

A total of 2218 tentative vacancies for Nursing Officer posts have been reported across 27 participating AIIMS institutes and allied hospitals. This number is provisional and subject to change. As per Government of India's Central Institute Body decision, 80% of seats are reserved for female candidates and 20% for male candidates across participating AIIMS.

Institute-wise Vacancy (Tentative)

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following essential qualifications and age limits as of 13th August 2026:

Educational Qualification

• 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 from a recognized institute/university. AND registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council.
• Route II: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institute/board/council. AND registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council. AND two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital acquired after obtaining the essential qualification.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 to 30 years of age as of 13th August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as follows:

AIIMS NORCET 11 2026 Salary Structure

Selected Nursing Officers will be placed at Level 07 in the Pay Matrix, corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/-, under Group-B classification. Posts also carry usual allowances admissible to Central Government servants of similar status, as applicable at the respective posting city.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Fee 2026

The application fees are as follows:

Fees can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will have their fee refunded after declaration of results and verification of certificates.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process comprises a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT):

• Stage I – NORCET Preliminary: A 90-minute qualifying exam with 100 MCQs (100 marks) – 20 questions on General Knowledge & Aptitude and 80 on Nursing subjects. Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer applies. This stage is only for qualification to Stage II.
• Stage II – NORCET Mains: A 180-minute exam with 160 case-scenario-based MCQs (160 marks) covering the nursing syllabus, testing clinical skill competency. Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer applies. Final merit is based solely on Stage II performance.

Qualifying marks for Stage I are 50 percentile (UR/EWS), 45 percentile (OBC), and 40 percentile (SC/ST), with a further 5 percentile relaxation for PWBD candidates. For Stage II, qualifying marks are 50% (UR/EWS), 45% (OBC), and 40% (SC/ST), with a similar 5% PWBD relaxation. Candidates qualifying in Stage I, up to 5 times the seats per category, are called for Stage II.

Required Documents for AIIMS NORCET 11

Candidates must keep the following documents ready for verification:

• Downloaded copy of the online application Registration Slip
• Downloaded copy of the Admit Card
• Certificate showing Date of Birth
• Caste Certificate / Income & Asset (EWS) Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate for age relaxation claimed
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) (if employed in Govt/PSU/Autonomous body)
• Educational qualification certificates
• Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council registration certificate
• Experience certificate (if applicable)
• Any other certificate as required

How to Apply Online for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026?

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official AIIMS Examination website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
2. Locate and click on the NORCET-11 online registration link.
3. Register with basic details, or log in using your existing One Time Registration (OTR) ID if previously registered.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload photograph, signature, and thumb impression as per the prescribed image guidelines.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
7. Review all entered details in the preview screen, as corrections are not permitted after submission.
8. Submit the application and download/save a copy of the confirmation and fee payment proof for future reference.