The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially released the detailed AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 notification on its official website. The online application process has started from 24 July 2026 and will continue till 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Through NORCET-11, AIIMS will recruit 2,218 Nursing Officers across participating AIIMS institutes and Central Government hospitals. The Stage I (Preliminary) Examination is scheduled for 12 September 2026, while the Stage II (Mains) Examination will be conducted on 30 September 2026.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 (Notice No. 103/2026) has been released on the official website aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates can check the complete details on AIIMS NORCET 11, such as vacancy details, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, selection process, & other important information. Candidates should read this notification carefully before applying for the posts.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification PDF 2026
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Out
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 has officially commenced with the release of the detailed notification PDF. Eligible candidates can now apply online through the AIIMS examination portal until 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM). This recruitment will fill 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies across AIIMS institutes and participating Central Government hospitals through the two-stage NORCET examination.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 Overview
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 11 Recruitment 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) |
| 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 announced the examination schedule for NORCET-11 through its examination calendar. The remaining recruitment dates will be notified along with 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) |
| Last Date to Upload NOC | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Status | 24 August 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 03 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 09 September 2026 |
| Stage I Exam | 12 September 2026 |
| Stage II Exam | 30 September 2026 |
| Result | To be notified |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy 2026
- The AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 announces 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 |
| Grand Total | 2,218 | |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Form 2026
The AIIMS NORCET 11 online application process started on 24 July 2026 and will remain open until 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates should complete the application carefully and verify all details before final submission.
How to Apply for NORCET 11 Notification
Candidates will be able to apply for NORCET-11 by following the steps below once the application process begins:
- Visit the official AIIMS examination portal at aiimsexams.ac.in
- Go to the NORCET recruitment section
- Click on the AIIMS NORCET-11 Apply Online link
- Register using valid personal and contact details
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the application fee as applicable
- Submit the form and save a copy for future reference
AIIMS Nursing Officer 2026 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
| General / OBC | ₹3000 |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹2400 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Exempted |
Important Notice:
- Refund Policy: Fees for SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam will be refunded after the declaration of results and certificate verification.
- Registration: Candidates must apply using their existing One Time Registration (OTR) ID. Creating multiple OTR IDs may lead to cancellation of candidature.
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 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
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 & 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 Exam Date 2026
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Date 2026 has been announced. The Stage I Exam will be held on 12 September 2026, followed by the Stage II Exam on 30 September 2026. Candidates should begin their preparation as per the official schedule.
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
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Salary 2026 is structured as per Pay Level 07 in the Pay Matrix. The post carries a pre-revised Pay Band-2 of ₹9,300–34,800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4,600, as applicable to Nursing Officer posts under the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to admissible allowances as per government norms, making the salary package attractive and stable.
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