AIIMS NORCET 2026: Complete Guide to Nursing Officer Recruitment

The aspiring candidates studying Nursing courses can apply for AIIMS NORCET 2026. Look all the details for becoming Nursing Officer in various parts of India.

Debanjan ChamlagainFebruary 28, 2026

AIIMS NORCET 2026: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is conducting the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 2026 for recruitment of Nursing Officer posts across various AIIMS institutes. The test is conducted to select eligible candidates for Group-B Nursing Officer positions at different AIIMS locations. The application process for AIIMS NORCET 2026 is online and follows a stringent eligibility and selection process.

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Vacancies

A total of 2551 vacancies have been released under AIIMS NORCET 2026. the institution wise break up of the posts are given below:

AIIMS Institution	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
AIIMS Bathinda	37	18	5	4	8
AIIMS Bhopal	49	4	13	3	7
AIIMS Bhubaneswar	31	9	7	3	5
AIIMS Deoghar	47	23	17	7	10
AIIMS Gorakhpur	91	52	32	14	14
AIIMS Guwahati	27	24	14	2	11
AIIMS Kalyani	137	15	30	17	6
AIIMS Mangalagiri	30	26	12	7	13
AIIMS Nagpur	26	15	6	4	5
AIIMS Rae Bareli	40	18	12	6	9
AIIMS New Delhi	98	100	38	28	18
AIIMS Patna	66	50	28	12	12
AIIMS Rishikesh	30	16	10	2	6
AIIMS Raipur	19	12	7	2	3
AIIMS Vijaypur Jammu	17	17	12	3	5
AIIMS Madurai	14	8	4	3	2
CAPFIMS Maidangarhi	16	10	3	1	2
NITRD	2	0	2	0	1
AIIPMR Mumbai	0	1	0	0	0
CIP Ranchi	3	3	2	4	1
JIPMER Puducherry	31	20	11	15	11
JIPMER Yanam	4	0	2	1	0
JIPMER Karaikal	148	108	55	32	40
SJH Hospital	58	37	21	10	14
Dr. RML Hospital	0	0	0	0	0
ESIC New Delhi	92	57	32	15	23
Total	1113	643	375	194	226

Salary/ Benefits

Nursing Officer posts selected through AIIMS NORCET 2026 are offered at Level 07 in the pay matrix with a pre-revised pay band of Rs. 9300-34800 and grade pay of Rs. 4600. The posts carry usual allowances admissible to Central Government servants stationed at the respective AIIMS institutes/ hospitals.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of the candidates applying under AIIMS NORCET 2026 is given as follows:

Educational Qualification

B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council or state Nursing Council recognized institute/ university
OR Post Basic B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc (Post-Certificate) Nursing from recognized institute/university
Registered Nurse & Midwife with State or Indian Nursing Council
OR Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) recognized by Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council

Experience

Two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the essential qualification is mandatory for diploma holders
Experience should be after the completion of educational qualification, internship/ residency period, declaration of result, and registration

Age Limit

Between 18 to 30 years as on the last date of application
Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen

Selection Process

The selection for AIIMS NORCET 2026 includes two stages of Computer Based Tests (CBT):

Stage I – NORCET Preliminary (qualifying stage)
Stage II – NORCET Mains.
Candidates must qualify Stage I to appear for Stage II. The merit list and seat allocation are based on performance in the Stage II exam, with seat allocation as per merit and candidate’s preferences.

AIIMS NORCET 2026: Exam Pattern

There are two stages for the candidate applying under AIIMS NORCET 2026:

Stage I: NORCET Preliminary

Duration: 90 minutes
100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 100 marks
Sections: 20 questions on General Knowledge & Aptitude, 80 questions on Nursing syllabus
Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Qualifying marks: 50 percentile for UR/EWS, 45 percentile for OBC, 40 percentile for SC/ST
Additional relaxation of 5 percentile for PwBD candidates

Stage II: NORCET Mains

Duration: 180 minutes
160 MCQs carrying 160 marks based on case scenario and nursing skills competency
Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Sections: 4 sections of 45 minutes each with 40 questions per section
Qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST with additional 5% relaxation for PwBD

Documents Required

Copy of downloaded Registration Slip of online application form
Downloaded Admit Card
Certificate showing Date of Birth
Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) as applicable
Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates
Experience certificate (if applicable)
Educational qualification certificates and Nursing Council registration
No Objection Certificate if employed under Government or related bodies

Steps to Apply

The candidates applying under AIIMS NORCET 2026 must visit the official AIIMS exam website
Register and fill the online application form from 24th February 2026 to 16th March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Upload required certificates and documents as per specifications
Pay the prescribed application fee through Debit/Credit Card or Netbanking
Submit the application before the closing date
Keep a copy of the filled application and payment receipt for record

Fee Structure

Category	Application Fee
General/ OBC	Rs. 3000/-
SC/ ST/ EWS	Rs. 2400/-
Persons with Disabilities (PwBD)	Exempted

Note: Application fee is non-refundable except for SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination upon verification of their category certificate.

Key Dates

Event	Date
Start of Online Registration of AIIMS NORCET 2026	24th February 2026
Last Date for Online Registration	16th March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Submission of NOC for Government Employees	20th March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Status of Application Form Acceptance	24th March 2026
Period for Correction of Rejected Applications	25th March 2026 to 27th March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Information About Examination Centre City	4th April 2026
Admit Card Upload	8th April 2026
Stage I: NORCET Preliminary Exam	11th April 2026 (Saturday)
Stage II: NORCET Main Exam	30th April 2026 (Thursday)
Results	To be announced in due course