AIIMS NORCET‑11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET‑11) AIIMS NORCET-11. This examination is conducted for recruitment of Nursing Officers at Level‑07 in the Pay Matrix (pre‑revised Pay Band‑2: ₹9300–34800 with Grade Pay ₹4600, Group‑B) across AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS Institutes.

Important Dates of AIIMS NORCET

Eligibility Criteria of AIIMS NORCET

Essential Qualification

• Option I
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from INC/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University OR
  • Post‑Certificate B.Sc. Nursing / Post‑Basic B.Sc. Nursing from INC/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University
  • Must be registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council
• Option II
  • Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from INC/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/Board
  • Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council
  • Two years’ experience in a minimum 50‑bedded hospital after acquiring qualification

Note: Experience is valid only after completion of course, declaration of result, and registration with Nursing Council.

Age Limit

• General eligibility: 18–30 years
• Age relaxation as per Government rules:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwBD: 10 years (up to 56 years max)
  • PwBD + OBC: 13 years
  • PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
  • Ex‑Servicemen: Length of service + 3 years
  • Central Govt. Civilian Employees: 5–10 years depending on category

Application Fees

• General/OBC: ₹3000
• SC/ST/EWS: ₹2400 (refundable after exam upon certificate verification)
• PwBD: Exempted

Payment through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking only. Fees once paid are non‑refundable (except SC/ST refund clause).

Application Process

• Apply online only via www.aiimsexams.ac.in between 24 July – 13 August 2026.
• No physical documents required. Keep a copy of application form and fee receipt.
• Correction requests after deadline will not be entertained.
• Eligibility is provisional until document verification.
• Candidates must upload photo, signature, and thumb impression as per guidelines.

Choice & Preference

• Qualified candidates will later submit preferences for participating AIIMS Institutes.
• Failure to exercise choice within the given time will lead to cancellation of candidature.

Documents Required

At verification stage, candidates must produce:

• Registration slip & admit card
• Date of birth certificate
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• NOC (if employed in Govt/PSU/Autonomous body)
• Educational qualification certificates
• Nursing Council registration certificate
• Experience certificate (if applicable)

PwBD Guidelines

• Benchmark disability ≥40% eligible.
• Facility of scribe and compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) available for blindness, cerebral palsy, and locomotor disability (both arms affected).
• Other disabilities require medical certificate confirming limitation to write.
• All PwBD candidates will be examined by a Medical Board of respective AIIMS.

Category Certificates

• OBC‑NCL: Valid for FY 2026‑27, issued between 01 April – 13 August 2026.
• EWS: Based on FY 2025‑26 income, issued between 01 April – 13 August 2026.
• SC/ST: As per Ministry guidelines.
• Certificates must be in Hindi/English, in prescribed Central Govt. format.

No Objection Certificate (NOC)

• Mandatory for candidates employed in Govt/Semi‑Govt/PSUs/Autonomous bodies.
• Contractual employees in Govt institutions also need NOC.
• Failure to upload NOC by deadline = cancellation of candidature.

Experience Certificate

• Must clearly mention:
  • Number of beds in hospital
  • Duration of employment (date, month, year)
  • Basic/consolidated pay
  • Nature of duties performed

Important Dates & Links