The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, has released the AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 notification for the appointment of 2,218 Nursing Officers in participating AIIMS institutions and other Central Government hospitals.
The recruitment is being conducted through the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test, or NORCET-11, under Notice No. 103/2026, dated 24 July 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed to Group-B Nursing Officer posts under Pay Level 7.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The NORCET Stage-I preliminary examination is scheduled for 12 September 2026, while the Stage-II main examination will be held on 30 September 2026.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Job Overview
| Recruitment Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
| Examination Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-11 |
| Notice Number | 103/2026 |
| Notification Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Post Classification | Group-B |
| Total Vacancies | 2,218 Posts |
| Pay Level | Pay Level 7 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starting Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 August 2026 |
| Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing, Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with required experience |
| Selection Process | NORCET Stage-I and Stage-II CBT |
| Stage-I Exam Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Stage-II Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | AIIMS Examination Portal |
The advertised vacancy total is tentative. AIIMS may add participating institutions, revise reported vacancies or withdraw vacancies during the recruitment process according to administrative requirements.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Full Job Description
AIIMS NORCET is a national-level common recruitment examination conducted for the appointment of Nursing Officers in participating AIIMS institutions and other government medical organisations.
A Nursing Officer is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients admitted to hospital wards, intensive care units, operation theatres, emergency departments and speciality units. The employee works closely with doctors, senior nursing officers, technicians and other healthcare professionals.
The work requires clinical knowledge, careful observation, accurate documentation and the ability to respond appropriately during medical emergencies. Depending on the allocated institution, selected candidates may work in general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, maternity care, trauma, oncology, cardiology, neurology, dialysis, critical care or other clinical departments.
AIIMS New Delhi is conducting the examination and allocation process. However, appointment, document verification, medical examination, joining conditions and service matters will be handled by the institution allotted to the candidate.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Post Name
The recruitment has been announced for one principal post:
Nursing Officer – Group-B
Although the designation is the same, candidates may be allotted to different AIIMS institutions, Central Government hospitals and participating medical institutes according to their NORCET Stage-II rank, category, eligibility and submitted preferences.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Total Vacancies
A total of 2,218 tentative Nursing Officer vacancies have been reported across 27 participating institutions.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Nursing Officer | 2,218 |
| Total | 2,218 |
The number of vacancies is provisional. Candidates should check the AIIMS Examination Portal regularly because the institute-wise and category-wise vacancy position may be updated before completion of the recruitment process.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Institute-Wise Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Participating Institute or Hospital | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIIMS Avantipora, Jammu and Kashmir | 75 |
| 2 | AIIMS Bathinda, Punjab | 47 |
| 3 | AIIMS Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 12 |
| 4 | AIIMS Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh | 89 |
| 5 | AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 197 |
| 6 | AIIMS Deoghar, Jharkhand | 223 |
| 7 | AIIMS Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh | 61 |
| 8 | AIIMS Guwahati, Assam | 188 |
| 9 | AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal | 53 |
| 10 | AIIMS Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh | 32 |
| 11 | AIIMS Nagpur, Maharashtra | 48 |
| 12 | AIIMS Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh | 81 |
| 13 | AIIMS New Delhi | 121 |
| 14 | AIIMS Patna, Bihar | 201 |
| 15 | AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand | 38 |
| 16 | AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh | 60 |
| 17 | AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu | 29 |
| 18 | AIIMS Rewari, Haryana | 10 |
| 19 | AIIMS-CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi, New Delhi | 6 |
| 20 | JIPMER, Puducherry | 39 |
| 21 | ESIC, New Delhi | 523 |
| 22 | NITRD, New Delhi | 7 |
| 23 | CIP, Ranchi | 4 |
| 24 | SJH Hospital | 5 |
| 25 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital | 31 |
| 26 | RHPT, Najafgarh | 36 |
| 27 | KSCH Hospital | 2 |
| Total | 2,218 |
The institute-wise figures above are tentative and may change. The detailed AIIMS advertisement also permits the inclusion of additional institutions or hospitals before the application deadline.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Job Location
The vacancies are available across several states and Union Territories, including:
- Delhi
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Candidates will be asked to submit their institution choices after qualifying under the NORCET scheme. Allocation will be based on the candidate’s Stage-II merit, category, eligibility, available vacancies and order of preference.
Candidates should select only those institutions where they are genuinely willing to join. Failure to join an allotted institution may lead to cancellation of candidature for NORCET-11.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Nursing Officer Job Description
A Nursing Officer is a trained healthcare professional who delivers patient-centred nursing care in accordance with medical instructions, institutional protocols and professional nursing standards.
The major duties may include:
- Assessing patients and monitoring their medical condition.
- Recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and other vital signs.
- Administering prescribed medicines and injections.
- Preparing patients for medical examinations and surgical procedures.
- Assisting doctors during treatment and emergency procedures.
- Maintaining nursing records, medication charts and patient-care documentation.
- Providing pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
- Supporting patients admitted to critical-care and intensive-care units.
- Maintaining infection-control and patient-safety standards.
- Operating basic nursing and patient-monitoring equipment.
- Educating patients and family members about treatment, medication and follow-up care.
- Coordinating with doctors, laboratory personnel, pharmacists and other hospital departments.
- Responding to medical emergencies according to institutional procedures.
- Supervising junior nursing personnel when such responsibility is assigned.
The exact duties will depend on the department, shift, speciality and institution in which the candidate is appointed.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 7 of the Central Government Pay Matrix. The notification also refers to the corresponding pre-revised Pay Band-2 of ₹9,300–₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,600.
The Level 7 starting basic pay is generally ₹44,900 per month. In addition to basic pay, appointed Nursing Officers may receive admissible Central Government allowances according to the rules followed by the allocated institution.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Job-Wise Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Starting Basic Pay | Pre-Revised Pay Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer | Level 7 | Approximately ₹44,900 per month | Pay Band-2 ₹9,300–₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,600 |
Depending on the institution and posting city, the salary package may include:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Night-duty allowance, where admissible
- Leave benefits
- Medical benefits
- Retirement benefits under applicable rules
- Other allowances permitted by the employing institution
The final take-home salary will vary according to posting location, applicable allowances and statutory deductions.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The general age requirement for participating AIIMS institutions is:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Age calculation date: 13 August 2026
Candidates must have completed 18 years and must not have crossed 30 years on the closing date unless they are eligible for upper-age relaxation.
The recruitment rules of the institution to which a candidate is allocated will also be applicable. Therefore, candidates must satisfy both the common NORCET conditions and any institution-specific service requirements.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Category-Wise Age Relaxation
| Candidate Category | Permissible Upper-Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST candidates | 5 years |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates | 3 years |
| PwBD candidates | 10 years |
| PwBD candidates belonging to OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD candidates belonging to SC or ST | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen and commissioned officers | Length of military service plus 3 years |
| Eligible Central Government civilian employees – UR | 5 years |
| Eligible Central Government civilian employees – OBC | 8 years |
| Eligible Central Government civilian employees – SC/ST | 10 years |
For PwBD candidates, the maximum age on the crucial date should not exceed the limit prescribed in the detailed advertisement. Government-employee relaxation is subject to the required period of regular and continuous service and the recruitment rules followed by the participating institution.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualifications
Candidates must satisfy either Qualification Option I or Qualification Option II.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 B.Sc. Nursing Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications from an institute or university recognised by the Indian Nursing Council or a State Nursing Council:
- B.Sc. Honours Nursing
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Post-Certificate Nursing
- Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing
In addition, the candidate must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with the State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.
Candidates applying through the B.Sc. Nursing route are not separately required to possess the two years of hospital experience prescribed for GNM applicants.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 GNM Qualification
Candidates applying with a nursing diploma must possess:
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from an institute, board or council recognised by the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council.
- Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.
- Two years of nursing experience in a hospital having at least 50 beds.
The required two-year experience must have been obtained after completing the GNM qualification, completion of the course or residency period, declaration of the result and Nursing Council registration.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Experience Certificate Requirements
GNM candidates must produce an experience certificate issued by the head of the hospital, organisation or department.
The certificate should clearly mention:
- Name of the hospital or organisation.
- Total number of hospital beds.
- Candidate’s employment period with exact dates.
- Post or designation held.
- Nature of nursing duties performed.
- Basic pay or consolidated remuneration received.
- Whether the experience was obtained after completing the required nursing qualification and registration.
Participating institutions may verify the candidate’s employment through bank statements, Provident Fund records, ESIC records or other supporting documents.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Requirement | Required Condition |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Candidate must satisfy the nationality conditions applicable to Central Government recruitment |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years, subject to relaxation |
| Nursing Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing, Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
| Nursing Registration | Nurse and Midwife registration is compulsory |
| Experience for B.Sc. Applicants | No separate two-year experience requirement under the common eligibility condition |
| Experience for GNM Applicants | Two years in a minimum 50-bedded hospital |
| Eligibility Completion Date | All required qualifications, registration and experience must be completed by 13 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Medical Fitness | Candidate must satisfy the medical standards of the allotted institution |
| Documents | Originals must be produced when requested |
Candidates who are still awaiting completion of their course, declaration of results, Nursing Council registration or completion of the required experience on 13 August 2026 will not satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General candidates | ₹3,000 |
| OBC candidates | ₹3,000 |
| SC candidates | ₹2,400 |
| ST candidates | ₹2,400 |
| EWS candidates | ₹2,400 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | No fee |
The application fee can be paid through debit card, credit card or net banking. Transaction or processing charges may be collected separately by the bank.
The application fee is generally non-refundable. However, the fee paid by SC and ST candidates who appear in the examination will be refunded after declaration of the result and verification of the relevant category certificate.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Recruitment Activity | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 24 July 2026 |
| Online application starting date | 24 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 13 August 2026 |
| Application closing time | 5:00 PM |
| NOC submission deadline for government and eligible institutional employees | 18 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Application-status publication date | 24 August 2026 |
| Examination-city information | 3 September 2026 |
| Admit-card release date | 9 September 2026 |
| NORCET Stage-I examination | 12 September 2026 |
| NORCET Stage-II examination | 30 September 2026 |
| Result date | To be announced |
AIIMS has stated that no extension of the application dates will be provided. Candidates should therefore complete registration, document uploading and fee payment well before the closing time.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Online application scrutiny.
- NORCET Stage-I preliminary computer-based examination.
- Shortlisting for the Stage-II examination.
- NORCET Stage-II main computer-based examination.
- Preparation of the Stage-II merit list.
- Submission of institution choices and preferences.
- Online allocation of an institution or hospital.
- Document verification by the allotted institution.
- Medical examination and verification of eligibility.
- Final appointment by the participating institution.
Stage-I is qualifying in nature and its marks are not ordinarily used for preparing the final merit list. Final merit and allocation are primarily based on performance in the Stage-II main examination.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Stage-I Exam Pattern
The NORCET Stage-I examination is a qualifying computer-based test.
| Stage-I Examination Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| General Knowledge and Aptitude | 20 Questions |
| Nursing Subjects | 80 Questions |
| Negative Marking | One-third mark for every incorrect answer |
| Number of Sections | 5 |
| Questions in Each Section | 20 |
| Time for Each Section | 18 minutes |
| Merit Status | Qualifying only |
Each section will remain active for 18 minutes. After the section time ends, the next section will open automatically. Candidates will not be permitted to return to an earlier section.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Stage-I Qualifying Percentile
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 50 percentile |
| OBC | 45 percentile |
| SC and ST | 40 percentile |
| UR/EWS-PwBD | 45 percentile |
| OBC-PwBD | 40 percentile |
| SC/ST-PwBD | 35 percentile |
Candidates equal to five times the total number of vacancies in each category will ordinarily be called for Stage-II, subject to qualification, tie cases and the rules stated in the notification.
Merely securing the minimum qualifying percentile does not guarantee selection for the Stage-II examination because shortlisting is limited according to the notified ratio.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Stage-II Exam Pattern
| Stage-II Examination Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Questions | 160 MCQs |
| Maximum Marks | 160 |
| Examination Duration | 180 minutes |
| Number of Sections | 4 |
| Questions Per Section | 40 |
| Time Per Section | 45 minutes |
| Negative Marking | One-third mark for every incorrect answer |
| Question Type | Nursing-subject and case-scenario-based questions |
| Merit Status | Used for final merit and allocation |
The questions will cover the complete nursing syllabus at the level of the prescribed essential qualification. The examination will particularly focus on case scenarios and the practical application of nursing skills.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Stage-II Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 50% |
| OBC | 45% |
| SC and ST | 40% |
| UR/EWS-PwBD | 45% |
| OBC-PwBD | 40% |
| SC/ST-PwBD | 35% |
Qualifying the Stage-II examination does not independently guarantee appointment. Final allocation depends on merit position, category, institution preferences, eligibility and available vacancies.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Female and Male Seat Distribution
As per the decision referred to in the detailed notification, 80% of Nursing Officer seats in participating AIIMS institutions are reserved for female candidates and 20% are reserved for male candidates.
This distribution applies to participating AIIMS institutions in accordance with the stated Central Institute Body decision. Candidates should check the detailed institute-wise vacancy annexure for category and gender allocation.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Merit List and Institute Allocation
The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in the Stage-II NORCET Main examination. When an examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the applicable AIIMS normalisation procedure may be used.
Qualified candidates will be invited to submit their institution preferences. Allocation will be completed according to:
- Stage-II merit.
- Candidate’s category.
- Eligibility for the selected institution.
- Available vacancies.
- Gender-wise seat distribution where applicable.
- Order of choices submitted by the candidate.
Only one general allocation round is normally planned. AIIMS does not propose to maintain a waiting list for filling remaining vacancies because the NORCET examination is planned to be held twice a year.
How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official AIIMS Examination Portal.
- Open the Recruitments section.
- Select “Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-11.”
- Open the NORCET-11 online application.
- Existing AIIMS applicants must log in using their old One-Time Registration or registration ID.
- New candidates must complete the One-Time Registration process.
- Enter personal details, date of birth, category and contact information.
- Enter the nursing qualification and Nursing Council registration details.
- GNM candidates must provide the required hospital-experience details.
- Upload the recent photograph, signature and thumb impression in the prescribed format.
- Upload applicable category, disability, experience and employment documents.
- Pay the category-wise application fee using the available online payment method.
- Review all information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application before 13 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Download the completed application form and payment receipt.
- Preserve the registration ID and password for admit-card and result access.
No printed application or physical documents need to be sent to AIIMS New Delhi during the initial registration process. Candidates should nevertheless keep a printed copy of the application and fee receipt for future verification.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Class 10 certificate as proof of date of birth.
- B.Sc. Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree certificate.
- GNM diploma certificate, where applicable.
- Nursing course mark sheets.
- State or Indian Nursing Council registration certificate.
- Experience certificate for GNM candidates.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Signature image.
- Thumb-impression image.
- Aadhaar card or another valid government identity document.
- SC or ST certificate, where applicable.
- Central-format OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable.
- PwBD certificate, where applicable.
- Ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable.
- No Objection Certificate for candidates working in Government, PSU, autonomous or government-funded institutions.
- Application-form printout.
- Application-fee receipt.
- Address proof.
- Any additional document requested by the allotted institution.
The OBC-NCL certificate should satisfy the Central Government format and validity requirements stated in the notification. EWS candidates must also possess a valid certificate for the prescribed financial year.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 NOC Requirement
Candidates working in the following organisations must upload a valid No Objection Certificate:
- Central or State Government departments.
- Semi-government or quasi-government organisations.
- Public-sector undertakings.
- Autonomous bodies.
- Government-funded institutions.
This condition also applies to contractual employees working in such organisations. The deadline for uploading the NOC is 18 August 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Failure to upload the required NOC within the prescribed period may lead to cancellation of candidature.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
Candidates should confirm that their nursing qualification, Nursing Council registration, age and required experience are complete by the closing date.
Applicants who previously registered for an AIIMS examination through One-Time Registration must use their existing registration credentials. Creating another registration ID may result in rejection.
Candidates should upload clear images of their photograph, signature and thumb impression. Unclear or incorrectly formatted images may cause rejection of the application.
The category entered in the application should be selected carefully. Certain category details cannot be changed after payment of the application fee.
Candidates should rely only on notices published on the AIIMS Examination Portal. AIIMS has not authorised agents, coaching centres, social-media groups or third-party organisations to offer appointment, recommendation or document-verification services.
The examination authority can revise the schedule, examination process, participating institutions or vacancy position when required for administrative reasons.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Important Link | Access |
|---|---|
| Official AIIMS Examination Website | Visit AIIMS Examination Portal |
| Official NORCET-11 Advertisement Page | Open NORCET-11 Recruitment Notice |
| Apply Online | Open the Official NORCET-11 Application Page |
| Detailed Notification PDF | Download NORCET-11 Detailed Notification |
| Application Status | Available on the AIIMS Examination Portal from 24 August 2026 |
| Examination City Information | Available from 3 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Available from 9 September 2026 |
| Raise a Query | Available through the candidate dashboard on the AIIMS Examination Portal |
Candidates should verify the latest vacancy position, corrigenda and application instructions on the official AIIMS portal before submitting their form.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for qualified nursing professionals seeking Central Government hospital employment. The recruitment covers 2,218 tentative Nursing Officer vacancies across AIIMS institutions and other participating government hospitals.
Candidates with B.Sc. Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing can apply after obtaining the required Nursing Council registration. GNM candidates must additionally possess two years of experience in a hospital having at least 50 beds.
The selection process includes the NORCET Stage-I qualifying examination followed by the Stage-II main examination. Final allocation will be based primarily on Stage-II merit, category, institution preferences and available vacancies.
Eligible candidates should complete their online applications on or before 13 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day because incomplete registration, document-uploading problems or payment failure may prevent successful submission.