2218 Posts – The All India Institute of Medical Sciences – AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 – Last Date 13 August Govt Exam Update

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 : AIIMS New Delhi has released the official notification for Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24th July to 13th August 2026 for Nursing Officer posts at Level 07.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has issued the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 under Notice No. 103/2026. The recruitment drive invites online applications for 2218 Nursing Officer (Group-B) posts at Level 07 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600) for AIIMS New Delhi and 18 other participating AIIMS institutions across India.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 Out

A detailed AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 has been released on the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in to recruit eligible candidates for 2218 Nursing Officer posts. The notification provides comprehensive details regarding institute-wise vacancy distribution, selection process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and more. Candidates must go through the notification carefully before applying.

Check Official Notification PDF Here

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 – Summary

The selection will be conducted through a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) – NORCET Preliminary (Stage I) and NORCET Mains (Stage II). Candidates who qualify in Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II. Final selection will be based on the merit of Stage II examination.

Important Dates

The complete schedule for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 has been released along with the notification. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 24th July to 13th August 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy 2026

The 2218 vacancies for Nursing Officer posts are distributed across 19 AIIMS institutions. The institute-wise vacancy details are as follows:

AIIMS NORCET 11 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates who are willing to apply for the Nursing Officer posts must ensure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, experience, and age limit.

Essential Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:

Option A:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council recognized Institute or University
• Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council

OR

Option B:

• B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University
• Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council

OR

Option C:

• Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council recognized Institute/Board or Council
• Registered as Nurse & Midwife in State/Indian Nursing Council

Experience Requirement

• Two Years’ Experience in a minimum 50-bedded Hospital after acquiring the educational qualification mentioned above (applicable for all participating AIIMS)

Important Notes regarding Experience:

• The required two years of experience is an essential criterion
• Experience must be acquired after obtaining the Essential Qualification
• Experience must be after completing the residency period of the course
• Experience is counted after declaration of result and registration with State/Indian Nursing Council

Age Limit (as on 13.08.2026)

• Between 18 to 30 Years

Age Relaxation:
Age relaxation will be provided as per the Recruitment Rules of respective Institutes/Hospitals. Candidates must check the detailed notification for category-wise age relaxation norms.

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Application Fee

Important Notes regarding Application Fee:

• Payment can be made through DEBIT CARD / CREDIT CARD / NETBANKING
• Transaction/Processing fee, if any, as applicable, will be payable by the candidate
• Application fee once remitted shall not be refunded under any circumstances
• Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered and summarily rejected
• Application Fee of SC/ST candidates who appear in the Examination will be refunded after declaration of results, following verification of SC/ST certificate

AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Form 2026 Link

The online application portal for AIIMS NORCET 11 has started at www.aiimsexams.ac.in from 24th July 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid last-minute technical glitches. Make sure to fill in all details carefully, as providing incorrect information may lead to rejection of the application.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Form 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply

Steps to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Visit the official AIIMS website – Go to www.aiimsexams.ac.in.

Step 2: Click on the “NORCET 11” link or “Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11” under the Examination section.

Step 3: Read the official notification carefully to check your eligibility, educational qualification, age limit, and other essential details.

Step 4: Click on the “Apply Online” link for NORCET 11.

Step 5: Register yourself by providing basic details like Name, Contact details, Email ID, and Mobile Number. A Registration Number and Password will be generated.

Step 6: Log in with the generated credentials and fill in the complete application form with personal details, educational qualifications, experience details, and other required information.

Step 7: Upload the required documents including recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other relevant certificates as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.

Step 8: Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes (DEBIT CARD / CREDIT CARD / NETBANKING).

Step 9: After successful payment, review all the details entered in the application form.

Step 10: Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process 2026

The selection for Nursing Officer posts will be conducted through a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) process:

Stage I: NORCET Preliminary

• Exam Date: 12th September 2026 (Saturday)
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Candidates who qualify in Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II

Stage II: NORCET Mains

• Exam Date: 30th September 2026 (Wednesday)
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Final selection will be based on the merit of Stage II examination

Important Notes:

• The detailed exam pattern and syllabus will be available on the official website
• Candidates must visit the AIIMS website for detailed and latest information
• The final selection will be based on the merit list of NORCET Mains (Stage II)

AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process 2026

Stage I: NORCET Preliminary

• Exam Date: 12th September 2026 (Saturday)
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Questions: 100 MCQs (100 marks)
• Sections: 5 sections of 18 minutes each (20 questions per section)
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer
• Qualifying Percentile: UR/EWS – 50 percentile, OBC – 45 percentile, SC/ST – 40 percentile, PwBD – additional 5 percentile relaxation
• Purpose: Qualifying examination; candidates who qualify will be allowed to appear in Stage II
• Note: 5 times the total seats in each category will be called for Stage II

Stage II: NORCET Mains

• Exam Date: 30th September 2026 (Wednesday)
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 180 minutes
• Questions: 160 MCQs (160 marks)
• Sections: 4 sections of 45 minutes each (40 questions per section)
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer
• Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 50%, OBC – 45%, SC/ST – 40%, PwBD – additional 5% relaxation
• Final Merit: Based on Stage II performance

FAQs

Q1: How many vacancies are announced in AIIMS NORCET 11?
A total of 2218 vacancies have been announced across 19 AIIMS institutions.

Q2: How many vacancies are announced in AIIMS NORCET 11?
The vacancies will be notified by the respective participating AIIMS institutes. Candidates must check the official website regularly for vacancy updates.

Q3: What is the selection process for AIIMS NORCET 11?
The selection process consists of two stages – Stage I: NORCET Preliminary (CBT) and Stage II: NORCET Mains (CBT). Final selection will be based on the merit of Stage II examination.

Q4: What is the last date to apply for AIIMS NORCET 11?
The last date to apply online is 13th August 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Q5: What is the application fee for AIIMS NORCET 11?
The application fee is ₹3000/- for General/OBC candidates, ₹2400/- for SC/ST/EWS candidates, and exempted for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD).

Q6: What is the age limit for AIIMS NORCET 11?
The age limit for all AIIMS is between 18 to 30 years as on the last date of closing of the application form. Age relaxation is applicable as per Recruitment Rules of respective Institutes/Hospitals.

Q7: What is the educational qualification required for AIIMS NORCET 11?
Candidates must have B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing/B.Sc. Nursing OR Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR Diploma in GNM from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute, along with registration as Nurse & Midwife.

Q8: Is experience required for AIIMS NORCET 11?
Yes, two years’ experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the educational qualification is required as an essential criterion for all participating AIIMS.

Q9: When will AIIMS NORCET 11 exams be conducted?
NORCET Preliminary (Stage I) will be held on 12th September 2026 (Saturday), and NORCET Mains (Stage II) will be held on 30th September 2026 (Wednesday).

Q10: Will SC/ST candidates get a refund of the application fee?
Yes, the application fee of SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will be refunded after declaration of results following verification of SC/ST certificate.

Source: Govt Exam Update