AIIMS Nursing Officer NORCET 10 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 4000+ Posts

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-10). This national-level examination is conducted for the recruitment of Nursing Officers (Group B) at various AIIMS across India and other participating central government hospitals.

1. Heading & Advertisement Details

• Advertisement Name: Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-10)

• Advertisement Year: 2026

• Recruiting Body: AIIMS, New Delhi

• Post Name: Nursing Officer (Group B)

• Official Website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in

2. Important Dates

3. Application Fee and Mode of Payment

• Mode of Payment: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

• Note: The application fee for SC/ST candidates will be refunded after the appearance in the examination.

4. Age Limit (as on 10.03.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

• Title: Age Calculation for Nursing Officer Recruitment.

• Note: For certain Central Government hospitals, the upper age limit may be up to 35 years.

5. Vacancy Details & Category-wise Table

The estimated total vacancies across all AIIMS and Central Hospitals are 4,250.

6. Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria:

1. B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute/University; OR

2. B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute/University.

3. Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State / Indian Nursing Council.

4. Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) + 2 Years' Experience in a minimum 50-bedded Hospital after acquiring the educational qualification.

7. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Note: There are no specific height/chest requirements, but candidates must pass a medical fitness board after selection.

8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Not Applicable: AIIMS Nursing Officer recruitment does not involve a Physical Efficiency Test (Running, Jumping, etc.). Selection is purely based on Computer Based Test (CBT) performance.

10. Mode of Selection (Detailed)

The selection is conducted through a two-stage Computer Based Test (CBT):

1. Stage I: NORCET Preliminary: Qualifying examination. Only shortlisted candidates (5 times the category-wise posts) will proceed to Stage II.

2. Stage II: NORCET Main: The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in this stage only.

3. Document Verification: Scrutiny of original documents.

4. Medical Examination: Final fitness check.

10. Reservation Criteria

• 80:20 Reservation Rule: As per the decision of the AIIMS Central Body, 80% of posts are reserved for female candidates, and 20% are for male candidates.

• Horizontal Reservation: 4% reservation for PwBD candidates.

• Caste Reservation: SC, ST, OBC, and EWS reservations are applicable as per Central Government norms.

11. Age Relaxation

12. Syllabus

Stage I (Prelims) & Stage II (Mains):

• General Knowledge & Aptitude (20 Marks): Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

• Nursing Subjects (80 Marks): * Anatomy & Physiology

  • Microbiology & Biochemistry

  • Psychology & Sociology

  • Community Health Nursing

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing

  • Mental Health Nursing

  • Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

  • Pediatric Nursing

13. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown (Gender Wise)

As per the 80:20 policy, the breakdown is as follows:

14. How to Apply in Detailed

1. Registration: Visit www.aiimsexams.ac.in and click on the "Nursing Officer" tab under Recruitment.

2. Candidate ID: Complete the "New Registration" to generate a Candidate ID and Password.

3. Login: Enter your credentials and fill in personal, contact, and educational details.

4. Experience/Registration: Enter Nursing Council registration details and experience (for GNM).

5. Upload Documents: Upload a high-quality photograph (white background), signature, and left thumb impression.

6. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online. SC/ST candidates must ensure correct details for the fee refund.

7. Print Form: After the "Final Submit," download and save the registration slip.

Pro Tip: Candidates are advised not to wait for the last date as the server may experience high traffic. Ensure your email and mobile number are active for NORCET 10 updates.