AIIMS NORCET (Nursing Officer)¶
Evidence status: 🟢 official. Every number below is from the NORCET-11 detailed advertisement (Notice No. 103/2026, dated 24 July 2026), fetched from the AIIMS examinations portal on 2026-09-29. Always read the current notice before you apply or pay a fee.
NORCET recruits Nursing Officers for AIIMS New Delhi, other AIIMS and the other participating central institutes/hospitals.
At a glance¶
| Conducted by | AIIMS New Delhi (examining body for all participating institutes) |
| Stages | Stage I: NORCET Preliminary (CBT, qualifying) → Stage II: NORCET Main (CBT, merit) |
| Qualification | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing, or B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and registered as Nurse & Midwife with a State/Indian Nursing Council; or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, registered likewise, plus 2 years' experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after the qualification |
| Age | 18–30 years (relaxation as per rules; crucial date is the closing date of registration) |
| Pay | Level 07, Group B; pre-revised Pay Band-2 ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600 |
| Fee | General/OBC ₹3,000 · SC/ST/EWS ₹2,400 · PwBD exempt |
| NORCET-11 cycle | Registration 24 Jul–13 Aug 2026 · Stage I 12 Sep 2026 · Stage II 30 Sep 2026 |
Official sources¶
- NORCET-11 detailed advertisement PDF, Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24.07.2026: https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/advertisement/6a6350f7e5a81c4267f4ff04
- AIIMS examinations portal (official): https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- Note: AIIMS does not publish official previous-year question papers or answer keys for public access.
Exam pattern¶
Two successive computer-based stages. Negative marking: −1/3 per wrong answer in both stages.
| Stage | Duration | Questions | Marks | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I (Prelim) | 90 min | 100 | 100 | 80 Nursing, 20 GK/Aptitude |
| Stage II (Main) | 180 min | 160 | 160 | 160 Nursing (Case-scenario) |
- Stage I (Qualifying): 5 sections of 20 questions / 18 minutes each (not revisitable). Qualifying: 50th percentile (UR/EWS), 45th (OBC), 40th (SC/ST).
- Stage II (Merit): 4 sections of 40 questions / 45 minutes each (not revisitable). Qualifying: 50% (UR/EWS), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST).
Syllabus¶
The syllabus is based on the essential qualification (B.Sc. Nursing / GNM curriculum). * Nursing Subjects: Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research, Management in Nursing. * General Knowledge & Aptitude (Stage I only): General awareness, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and English language.
Free resources¶
- AIIMS Examinations Portal: https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in (Official notifications, results, and updates).
How to prepare (free, in order)¶
- Understand the Core: Review the B.Sc. Nursing / GNM curriculum. Focus on clinical case-scenario questions for Stage II.
- Practice Time Management: The exam uses a strict, non-revisitable section-based timer. Practice solving questions within the allotted time per section.
- Use Standard Textbooks: Refer to standard nursing textbooks used in your B.Sc./GNM course.
- Stay Updated: Monitor the official AIIMS examinations portal for any updates or notices regarding the exam.