The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released the AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Date 2026 for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11. Candidates who have applied for the examination can check the stage-wise exam dates, schedule, admit card details, and important examination-day instructions here.
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AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Date 2026 Out
AIIMS conducts the NORCET examination for the recruitment of eligible candidates for Nursing Officer posts in participating AIIMS institutes and other associated institutions. The examination is conducted in different stages, and candidates who qualify for the first stage can appear for the subsequent stage as per the prescribed eligibility criteria.
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage 2 Examination is scheduled to be conducted on 30 September 2026. Candidates appearing for the examination should check their admit card for the reporting time, examination centre, and other important instructions.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 contains details of 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, selection process, syllabus, salary, and important exam dates.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Overview 2026
Before applying, candidates should review the important details of AIIMS NORCET 11, including the conducting authority, examination mode, selection stages, and the official website.
| AIIMS NORCET Notification 2026 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 |
| Conducting Authority | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) |
| Exam Stage | Stage 1 and Stage 2 |
| Stage 1 Exam Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Stage 2 Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Selection Process | Stage I (Qualifying) & Stage II (Merit) |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
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AIIMS NORCET 11 Important Dates 2026
The Stage 1 examination and result declaration are complete. Candidates shortlisted for Stage 2 should note the upcoming examination date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Period | 24 July to 13 August 2026 |
| Stage 1 Examination | 12 September 2026 |
| Stage 1 Result | 18 September 2026 |
| Stage 2 Examination | 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 Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test 11 are expected to remain similar to previous cycles. Candidates must satisfy requirements related to the age limit and educational qualification.
Essential Qualification
Candidates must fulfil any one of the following qualification criteria:
Option A
- 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
- 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
As per the previous NORCET recruitment process, the AIIMS NORCET 11 selection process is expected to consist of two stages:
- Stage I: Preliminary Computer-Based Test
- Stage II: Main Computer-Based Test
Candidates must qualify for Stage I to appear for Stage II. The final merit list is generally prepared based on Stage II performance, followed by document verification. The final selection procedure will be confirmed through the official notification.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern for NORCET 11 is expected to follow the two-stage CBT format used in previous NORCET examinations.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Prelims Exam Pattern
AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage – I exam is just a qualifying exam, and exam marks are not used in the final merit.
| 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 11 syllabus is expected to include core nursing subjects along with general aptitude topics, as follows in previous notifications.
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 complete and updated syllabus will be officially notified by AIIMS.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Salary 2026
Selected Nursing Officers are placed under Pay Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, with a pre-revised Pay Band-2 of ₹9,300–₹34,800 and Grade Pay of ₹4,600. Applicable allowances and benefits are provided as per the rules of the respective institute.
| Salary Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Pay Band | ₹9,300–₹34,800 (Pre-Revised) |
| Grade Pay | ₹4,600 |
| Allowances | As applicable under government rules |
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