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AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has officially released the AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Notification for 2,216 Nursing Officer (Group-B) vacancies. The Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 is conducted to recruit qualified nursing professionals for AIIMS New Delhi and various participating AIIMS institutions and Central Government hospitals across India.

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates holding B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM qualifications who are looking for a secure and prestigious government nursing career.

The online application process started on 24 July 2026 and will remain open until 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates will be selected through two Computer-Based Tests (CBT), followed by document verification and institute allocation.

If you dream of working in India’s premier healthcare institutions, this recruitment is one of the best opportunities available in 2026.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Recruitment Exam	Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11
Post Name	Nursing Officer (Group-B)
Total Vacancies	2,216 Posts
Job Location	AIIMS & Participating Institutions Across India
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Stage-I CBT, Stage-II CBT, Document Verification
Official Website	https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should complete their application before the last date.

Event	Date
Notification Released	24 July 2026
Online Application Starts	24 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	13 August 2026 (5:00 PM)
Application Status	24 August 2026
Exam City Slip	03 September 2026
Admit Card Release	09 September 2026
Stage-I Preliminary CBT	12 September 2026
Stage-II Mains CBT	30 September 2026
Result	To Be Announced

AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy Details

AIIMS has announced 2,216 Nursing Officer vacancies for recruitment through NORCET-11.

Selected candidates may be posted in:

AIIMS New Delhi
Participating AIIMS Institutes
Other Central Government Medical Institutions

Vacancy distribution institute-wise is available in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification and age requirements before applying.

Educational Qualification

Applicants should possess any one of the following qualifications.

Option 1

B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing
B.Sc. Nursing
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

AND

Registered as Nurse & Midwife with the State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.

OR

Option 2

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

AND

Registered Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council

PLUS

Minimum 2 years of work experience in a hospital having at least 50 beds after obtaining the qualification.

Candidates must possess all required qualifications before the application deadline.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Age Limit

The age will be calculated according to the last date of application.

Minimum Age	Maximum Age
18 Years	30 Years

Age relaxation will be applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and other reserved categories according to Government of India rules.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Salary

Selected candidates will receive an attractive Central Government salary under the 7th Pay Commission.

Pay Level	Salary
Level-07	Pay Matrix Level-07 (7th CPC)

Apart from the basic salary, candidates will receive:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
Medical Benefits
Leave Benefits
Pension & Retirement Benefits (as applicable)
Other Central Government Allowances

The overall monthly salary package becomes significantly higher after adding allowances.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of four stages.

Stage-I: Preliminary CBT

Qualifying Nature
Objective Type Questions

Stage-II: Main CBT

Final Merit Based Examination

Document Verification

Candidates qualifying the Main examination will be called for document verification.

Institute Allocation

Successful candidates will be allotted participating AIIMS or other institutions based on merit and preferences.

Final merit is prepared only on the basis of Stage-II (Mains) marks.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern

Stage-I (Preliminary)

Particular	Details
Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	90 Minutes
Nursing Questions	80
General Knowledge & Aptitude	20
Negative Marking	1/3 Mark

Stage-II (Main Examination)

Particular	Details
Questions	160
Total Marks	160
Duration	180 Minutes
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking	1/3 Mark

Candidates should focus mainly on nursing subjects while also preparing General Knowledge and Aptitude.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹3,000
SC / ST / EWS	₹2,400
PwBD	Exempted

SC and ST candidates who appear in the examination will be eligible for fee refund according to AIIMS rules.

How to Apply Online

Follow these simple steps to submit your application.

Step 1

Visit the official AIIMS examination website:

https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in

Step 2

Open the NORCET-11 Recruitment link.

Step 3

Complete the online registration.

Step 4

Fill in:

Personal Information
Educational Qualification
Nursing Registration Details
Communication Details

Step 5

Upload:

Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Required Certificates

Step 6

Pay the application fee online.

Step 7

Submit the application.

Step 8

Download and print the confirmation page.

Documents Required

Prepare the following documents before applying.

Aadhaar Card
Educational Certificates
Nursing Registration Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Valid Email ID
Mobile Number
Identity Proof

Why Apply for AIIMS NORCET 11?

There are several reasons why this recruitment is highly competitive.

2,216 Government Nursing Officer vacancies
Attractive Level-07 salary
Job security under Central Government
Career growth opportunities
Medical benefits
Pension-related benefits
Posting in prestigious AIIMS institutions
Nationwide recruitment

Preparation Tips

To increase your chances of success:

Revise all core nursing subjects.
Practice previous year NORCET papers.
Improve General Knowledge.
Strengthen Aptitude and Reasoning.
Take regular mock tests.
Manage time effectively during CBT.

Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification	https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in
Apply Online	https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in
Official Website	https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are available in AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026?

A total of 2,216 Nursing Officer vacancies have been announced.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM).

3. Who can apply?

Candidates with B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM Diploma along with the required Nursing Council registration are eligible.

4. What is the salary of an AIIMS Nursing Officer?

Selected candidates will receive Pay Matrix Level-07 under the 7th CPC along with Central Government allowances.

5. What is the selection process?

The selection process includes:

Stage-I Preliminary CBT
Stage-II Main CBT
Document Verification
Institute Allocation