The official AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 is live for 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies. Today, 13 August 2026, is the final day to submit your applications before the 5 PM deadline. Find complete eligibility requirements, exam schedules, and application procedures in this comprehensive guide.
Urgent Update: Today, 13 August 2026, marks the final opportunity to apply for the AIIMS NORCET 11. The online registration portal closes at 5:00 PM sharp. With 2,218 Nursing Officer positions available across AIIMS and Central Government hospitals, candidates are urged to finalize their submissions immediately to secure their candidature.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 is officially available at aiimsexams.ac.in. With the application window closing today, 13 August 2026, at 5:00 PM, aspirants must act now to avoid missing the deadline. We provide full details on vacancy distribution, eligibility standards, the application process, exam patterns, and selection criteria. Please review the official documentation carefully before submitting your application.
Download AIIMS NORCET 11 Official Notification PDF 2026 (Notice No. 103/2026)
NORCET 11 Overview
Before applying, ensure you verify the essential details for AIIMS NORCET 11, including the selection authority, the computer-based testing mode, the multi-stage recruitment process, and the official portal guidelines.
| AIIMS NORCET Notification 2026 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11) |
| Conducting Authority | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Notification No. | 103/2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Application Starts | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM) Closes Today |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 2,218 |
| Participating Institutes | AIIMS Institutes & Central Government Hospitals |
| Stage I Exam | 12 September 2026 |
| Stage II Exam | 30 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Selection Process | Stage I (Qualifying) & Stage II (Merit) |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
NORCET 11 AIIMS 2026 Important Dates
AIIMS has officially integrated the examination schedule for NORCET-11 into its annual calendar. All pertinent recruitment dates and logistical details are outlined in the official notification.
| NORCET 11: Important Dates | |
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 24 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM) Closes Today |
| Last Date to Upload NOC | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Status | 24 August 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 03 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 09 September 2026 |
| NORCET Exam Date 2026 (Stage I Exam) | 12 September 2026 |
| NORCET Exam Date 2026 (Stage II Exam) | 30 September 2026 |
| Result | To be notified |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Date 2026
The NORCET 11 exam dates have been confirmed. Candidates should prepare accordingly, as the Stage I Prelims will take place on 12 September 2026, followed by the Stage II Mains exam on 30 September 2026.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy 2026
- AIIMS has announced a total of 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies across participating AIIMS institutes and Central Government hospitals.
- Out of the total vacancies, 899 posts are for UR, 599 for OBC (NCL), 323 for SC, 157 for ST, and 240 for EWS candidates.
- ESIC New Delhi has the highest number of vacancies with 523 posts, followed by AIIMS Deoghar (223), AIIMS Patna (201), and AIIMS Bhubaneswar (197).
| AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy 2026 | ||
| S. No. | Participating Institute | Vacancies |
| 1 | AIIMS Avantipora | 75 |
| 2 | AIIMS Bathinda | 47 |
| 3 | AIIMS Bhopal | 12 |
| 4 | AIIMS Bilaspur | 89 |
| 5 | AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 197 |
| 6 | AIIMS Deoghar | 223 |
| 7 | AIIMS Gorakhpur | 61 |
| 8 | AIIMS Guwahati | 188 |
| 9 | AIIMS Kalyani | 53 |
| 10 | AIIMS Mangalagiri | 32 |
| 11 | AIIMS Nagpur | 48 |
| 12 | AIIMS New Delhi | 121 |
| 13 | AIIMS Patna | 201 |
| 14 | AIIMS Raebareli | 81 |
| 15 | AIIMS Raipur | 60 |
| 16 | AIIMS Rewari | 10 |
| 17 | AIIMS Rishikesh | 38 |
| 18 | AIIMS Vijaypur (Jammu) | 29 |
| 19 | AIIMS-CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi | 6 |
| 20 | JIPMER, Puducherry | 39 |
| 21 | ESIC, New Delhi | 523 |
| 22 | National Institute of Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), New Delhi | 7 |
| 23 | Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi | 4 |
| 24 | Safdarjung Hospital (SJH), New Delhi | 5 |
| 25 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, New Delhi | 31 |
| 26 | Rao Tula Ram Memorial Hospital (RTRM), Najafgarh | 36 |
| 27 | Kasturba Gandhi Hospital (KSGH), Delhi | 2 |
| NORCET 11 Total Vacancy | 2,218 | |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test 11 remain consistent with previous cycles. Applicants must meet the prescribed age limits and hold the necessary educational qualifications.
Essential Qualification
To be eligible, candidates must satisfy one of the following academic and professional requirements:
Option A: Qualification Details
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or the State Nursing Council
OR
- B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC/State-recognised institute
- Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council
Option B: Qualification Details
- Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an INC/State-recognised institute
- Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council
- Minimum two years of experience in a 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the required educational qualification
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Calculation Date: Age will be calculated as on the last date of application submission
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per the recruitment rules of the respective institutes/hospitals
How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 11?
- Online Registration: Submit your application strictly through ONLINE mode via www.aiimsexams.ac.in between 24.07.2026 and 13.08.2026 (up to 5:00 P.M.). Enter basic personal details (name, date of birth, category, gender, email ID, and mobile number) to generate login credentials, then update your password. If you are already registered under OTR (One Time Registration) from previous exams, you must mandatorily use your old ID/OTR registration to avoid rejection.
- Educational and Address Information: Fill in your academic qualifications and provide both permanent and correspondence address details.
- Work Experience Details: Mention any relevant professional experience, including the organization name, job role, and joining date.
- Application Fee Payment: Pay the exam fee online via DEBIT CARD, CREDIT CARD, or NETBANKING. The fee is Rs. 3000/- for General/OBC candidates, Rs. 2400/- for SC/ST/EWS candidates, and Persons with Disabilities are exempted. Save the payment receipt and note the Unique Registration Number, as fees are non-refundable. Note that your category selection cannot be corrected once the fee is submitted.
- Exam City Preference: Select your preferred examination city. Once chosen, the exam city preference cannot be modified.
- Document Upload: Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and a scanned left thumb impression in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format. Ensure the images strictly follow the ‘Upload Image Instructions’ and are clearly visible in the preview, as incorrect uploads will lead to the rejection of your application.
- Final Submission and Printout: Submit the completed application form and take a printout. Keep a copy of the Application Form and your proof of payment for your personal records. Do not send any physical documents to AIIMS, as physical submissions will be treated as null and void and subsequently destroyed.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process 2026
The AIIMS NORCET 11 selection process follows a standardized two-stage methodology:
- Stage I: Preliminary Computer-Based Test
- Stage II: Main Computer-Based Test
Candidates must qualify in Stage I to be eligible for the Stage II examination. Final merit rankings are determined by performance in Stage II, followed by a mandatory document verification process as per official notification.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern 2026
The NORCET 11 exam pattern will mirror the two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) structure established in prior recruitment sessions.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Prelims Exam Pattern
Please note that the AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage I exam is strictly qualifying in nature; these scores are not factored into the final merit list.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Stage | Stage-I (Preliminary) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +1 Mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Question Distribution |
|
| Sections | 5 Sections |
| Questions per Section | 20 Questions |
| Time per Section | 18 Minutes |
| Qualifying Standard | UR/EWS – 50th Percentile, OBC – 45th Percentile, SC/ST – 40th Percentile, PwBD – 5 percentile relaxation as per rules |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Stage | Stage-II (Main) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 180 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 160 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 160 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +1 Mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Question Type | Nursing Subject Questions based on the essential qualification syllabus with competency-based case scenarios |
| Sections | 4 Sections |
| Questions per Section | 40 Questions |
| Time per Section | 45 Minutes |
| Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS – OBC – SC/ST – PwBD candidates receive relaxation as per Government norms |
| Purpose | Final Merit Examination |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Stage – I (Prelims) | Stage – II (Mains) | |
| UR/EWS | 50% | 50% | |
| OBC | 45% | 45% | |
| SC/ST | 40% | 40% | |
| PwBD | UR/EWS | 45% | 45% |
| OBC | 40% | 40% | |
| SC/ST | 35% | 35% | |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Participating Institutes
| S.No. | Name of Institution | Address | Website |
| 1 | AIIMS AVANTIPORA | IUST Campus, Awantipora, District Pulwama, J&K – 192122 | https://www.aiims.edu/ |
| 2 | AIIMS BATHINDA | AIIMS, Dabwali Rd, Lal Singh Nagar, Bathinda, Punjab – 151001 | www.aiimsbathinda.edu.in |
| 3 | AIIMS BHOPAL | Saket Nagar, Bhopal – 462020, Madhya Pradesh | www.aiimsbhopal.edu.in |
| 4 | AIIMS BILASPUR | AIIMS Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh | www.aiimsbilaspur.edu.in |
| 5 | AIIMS BHUBANESWAR | Sijua, Patrapada, Bhubaneswar – 751019, Odisha | www.aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in |
| 6 | AIIMS DEOGHAR | Ramsagar, Deoghar, Jharkhand – 814152 | www.aiimsdeoghar.edu.in |
| 7 | AIIMS GORAKHPUR | Kunraghat, Gorakhpur, UP – 273008 | www.aiimsgorakhpur.edu.in |
| 8 | AIIMS GUWAHATI | Silbharal, Chongsari, Guwahati – 781101 | www.aiimsguwahati.ac.in |
| 9 | AIIMS KALYANI | NH-34 Connector, Basantapur, Saguna, WB – 741245 | www.aiimskalyani.edu.in |
| 10 | AIIMS MANGALAGIRI | Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh – 522503 | www.aiimsmangalagiri.edu.in |
| 11 | AIIMS NAGPUR | MIHAN, Nagpur, Sumthana, Maharashtra – 441108 | www.aiimsnagpur.edu.in |
| 12 | AIIMS NEW DELHI | Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029 | www.aiims.edu |
| 13 | AIIMS PATNA | Phulwarisharif, Patna – 801505, Bihar | www.aiimspatna.org |
| 14 | AIIMS RAE BARELI | Dalmau Road, Munshiganj, Raebareli, UP – 229405 | www.aiimsrbl.edu.in |
| 15 | AIIMS RAIPUR | Tatibandh, GE Road, Raipur – 492099, Chhattisgarh | www.aiimsraipur.edu.in |
| 16 | AIIMS REWARI | Rewari (Majra M. Bhalkhi), Haryana – 123102 | https://aiimsrewari.edu.in/ |
| 17 | AIIMS RISHIKESH | Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh – 249201, Uttarakhand | www.aiimsrishikesh.edu.in |
| 18 | AIIMS VIJAYPUR | AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu | www.aiimsjammu.edu.in |
| 19 | AIIMS-CAPFIMS | UER II, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068 | www.aiimsjammu.edu.in |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Syllabus 2026
The AIIMS Nursing Officer syllabus focuses on core nursing competencies integrated with general aptitude, consistent with standard examination benchmarks.
Key Syllabus Areas
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Anatomy & Physiology
- General Knowledge and Aptitude (for Stage-I)
The comprehensive and updated syllabus will be released officially by AIIMS.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Salary 2026
The salary for AIIMS NORCET 11 is aligned with Pay Level 07 in the Pay Matrix. This includes a pre-revised Pay Band of ₹9,300–34,800 plus a Grade Pay of ₹4,600, along with all applicable government allowances, ensuring a competitive and stable career trajectory.
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FAQs
The Preliminary Stage I Examination is scheduled for 12 September 2026, while the Mains Stage II Examination is set for 30 September 2026.
Selection consists of Stage I (Preliminary CBT, qualifying) and Stage II (Mains CBT, merit-based).
The standard age limit is 18 to 30 years, with allowable age relaxations for specific categories as per official government policy.
Yes, a negative marking of 1/3 point is applied for every incorrect answer in both the Stage I and Stage II examinations.
The examination is held exclusively in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at authorized centers across India.
No, all applications must be submitted online. Hard copies of documents are not required during the initial application phase.
Yes, AIIMS has published the official NORCET 11 Notification 2026, detailing the complete eligibility, exam schedule, and recruitment guidelines.
AIIMS has confirmed a total of 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies across various AIIMS and Central Government hospital facilities for the 2026 recruitment cycle.