AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment NORCET-11 2026
By
AZResults Editorial Team
Published:
Applications for Nursing Officer posts at Level 07 are open from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026, with Stage I exam on 12 September 2026 and Stage II on 30 September 2026. The recruitment is for multiple AIIMS institutes across India. When you upload your photo, signature and thumb impression, ensure they match the official guidelines exactly — applications with unclear or non-compliant images will be rejected outright.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start | 24-07-2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Closing | 13-08-2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| NOC Submission Deadline | 18-08-2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Application Status Release | 24-08-2026 |
| Examination Centre Information | 03-09-2026 |
| Admit Card Upload | 09-09-2026 |
| Stage I Exam (CBT Preliminary) | 12-09-2026 (Saturday) |
| Stage II Exam (CBT Mains) | 30-09-2026 (Wednesday) |
| Results | To be announced in due course |
Application Fee
| General/OBC Candidates | Rs. 3000 |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/EWS Candidates | Rs. 2400 |
| Persons with Disabilities | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking |
| Refund Policy | SC/ST candidates' fees refunded after result declaration upon verification |
Age Limit (As On 13-08-2026)
| All AIIMS | 18-30 years |
|---|---|
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PWBD: 10 years (max age 56), PWBD+OBC: 13 years (max age 56), PWBD+SC/ST: 15 years (max age 56), Ex-Servicemen: Length of service plus 3 years |
Eligibility Criteria
| Essential Qualification (Option I) | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing from Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized institute OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate)/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from recognized institute, registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification (Option II) | Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized institute, registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council, with 2 years experience in minimum 50-bedded hospital |
| Experience Requirement | 2 years in minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining essential qualification and registration |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Category Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer | 2218 | UR: 869, OBC: 509, SC: 323, ST: 157, EWS: 300, PWBD: 60 (horizontal) |
Selection Process
| Stage I: NORCET Preliminary | 100 MCQs (100 marks), 90 minutes, 5 sections of 18 minutes each, 20 MCQs per section, negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer, qualifying marks: UR/EWS 50 percentile, OBC 45 percentile, SC/ST 40 percentile, PWBD additional 5 percentile relaxation |
|---|---|
| Stage II: NORCET Mains | 160 MCQs (160 marks), 180 minutes, 4 sections of 45 minutes each, 40 MCQs per section, negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer, qualifying marks: UR/EWS 50%, OBC 45%, SC/ST 40%, PWBD additional 5% relaxation |
| Merit List Preparation | Based on Stage II performance only, candidates qualifying 5 times total seats in each category called for Stage II (all PWBD candidates called, tie cases included) |
| Allocation | One round of allocation based on merit and candidate choices, no waiting list |
How to Apply
- Visit official portal at www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on online application link for NORCET-11
- Fill registration form with personal, educational and category details carefully
- Upload photo (clear, recent, passport-size), signature and left thumb impression as per Upload Image Instructions
- Select category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PWBD) — cannot be changed after fee submission
- Pay application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking
- Submit application before 13 August 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Download and save confirmation slip with payment proof for records
- If working in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous body, upload NOC by 18 August 2026 at 5:00 PM
- No corrections allowed after submission — fill form carefully
Important Notes
- Eligibility remains provisional until document verification. Merely submitting application and appearing in exam does not confirm eligibility. Candidature will be cancelled if ineligibility is detected at any stage. AIIMS New Delhi is only the examination conducting body; allocation and appointment decisions rest with respective participating institutes. Candidates registered under OTR (One Time Registration) must use old ID; applications with different registration ID will be rejected. Only official notices on www.aiimsexams.ac.in are authentic; AIIMS does not authorize agents, coaching centres, or third-party websites. No extension of dates will be granted. Educational qualification, registration and experience must be completed by 13 August 2026. OBC-NCL certificate must be valid for financial year 2026-2027, issued on or after 01-04-2026 and up to 13-08-2026. EWS certificate must be issued on basis of income for financial year 2025-2026, issued from 01-04-2026 to 13-08-2026. SC/ST eligibility as per Government of India guidelines. PWBD candidates with benchmark disability (40% or more) in categories OL, AAV, Dw, LC(OL) are eligible; subject to medical board evaluation. All required certificates must be uploaded at time of application; no additional time granted. Candidates must bring downloaded admit card to examination; failure to do so will result in non-consideration. Original certificates required at document verification stage along with one photocopy of each, duly attested/self-attested. Failure to submit essential documents leads to cancellation of seat and forfeiture of allocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organisation is conducting this?
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
What are the important dates?
Online Registration Start: 24-07-2026. Online Registration Closing: 13-08-2026 (by 5:00 PM). NOC Submission Deadline: 18-08-2026 (by 5:00 PM). Application Status Release: 24-08-2026. Examination Centre Information: 03-09-2026. Admit Card Upload: 09-09-2026. Stage I Exam (CBT Preliminary): 12-09-2026 (Saturday). Stage II Exam (CBT Mains): 30-09-2026 (Wednesday). Results: To be announced in due course.
What is the application fee?
General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 3000. SC/ST/EWS Candidates: Rs. 2400. Persons with Disabilities: Exempted. Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking. Refund Policy: SC/ST candidates' fees refunded after result declaration upon verification.
What is the age limit?
All AIIMS: 18-30 years. Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PWBD: 10 years (max age 56), PWBD+OBC: 13 years (max age 56), PWBD+SC/ST: 15 years (max age 56), Ex-Servicemen: Length of service plus 3 years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Essential Qualification (Option I): B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing from Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized institute OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate)/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from recognized institute, registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council. Essential Qualification (Option II): Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized institute, registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council, with 2 years experience in minimum 50-bedded hospital. Experience Requirement: 2 years in minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining essential qualification and registration.
What is the selection process?
Stage I: NORCET Preliminary: 100 MCQs (100 marks), 90 minutes, 5 sections of 18 minutes each, 20 MCQs per section, negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer, qualifying marks: UR/EWS 50 percentile, OBC 45 percentile, SC/ST 40 percentile, PWBD additional 5 percentile relaxation. Stage II: NORCET Mains: 160 MCQs (160 marks), 180 minutes, 4 sections of 45 minutes each, 40 MCQs per section, negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer, qualifying marks: UR/EWS 50%, OBC 45%, SC/ST 40%, PWBD additional 5% relaxation. Merit List Preparation: Based on Stage II performance only, candidates qualifying 5 times total seats in each category called for Stage II (all PWBD candidates called, tie cases included). Allocation: One round of allocation based on merit and candidate choices, no waiting list.