The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, will soon release the notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET- 11) for the recruitment of eligible candidates for the Nursing Officer post. Candidates with B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing, OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree must begin their preparation without any delay. AIIMS NORCET 11 Prelims Exam will be held on 12th September 2026 for which the application process will be initiated in August 2026.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026
The official notification for the AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam 2026 will be released in August 2026 by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences at their official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in, announcing the number of vacancies for the Nursing Officer post. The notification PDF will carry all the essential details, including the eligibility criteria, registration process, number of vacancies, selection process, and more.
AIIMS NORCET 11 2026- Summary
The selection of candidates for the Nursing Officer post is based on a preliminary CBT exam, a main CBT exam, document verification, and medical examination. The salary for the post of Nursing Officer lies under Pay Level 7, ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 70,000 per month.
| AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam 2026- Summary | |
| Organization Name | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) |
| Exam Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test- 11 (NORCET 11) 2026 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Vacancies | To be Notified |
| Advt. No. | To be Announced |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Dates | Prelims- 12th September 2026 Mains- 30th September 2026 |
| Education Qualification | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing, OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing |
| Age Limit- | 18 to 30 years |
| Required | Registered as Nurses & Midwives |
| Selection Process | Stage-I (Preliminary CBT) — qualifying test Stage-II (Main CBT) — final selection test Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Salary | Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 70,000 |
| Official Website | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Date 2026 Out
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences will first conduct a preliminary exam for all the eligible candidates who will be applying successfully for the Nursing Officer post. The AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Date 2026 for the prelims exam has been announced for 12th September 2026 and Mains Exam to be held on 30th September 2026
AIIMS NORCET 11 2026- Important Dates
The complete schedule for the AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam 2026 will be released along with the notification. The AIIMS NORCET Exam Date 2026 has been announced tentatively for September 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | Will be Released Soon |
| Apply Online Starts | — |
| Last Date to Apply Online | — |
| Prelims Exam Date | 12th September 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 30th September 2026 |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Eligibility Criteria 2026
To be eligible to appear for the NORCET 11 Exam 2026, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria as specified by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can check the educational qualifications that must be fulfilled by them as mentioned below.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/state Nursing council-recognised Institute or University OR
- B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognised Institute/University AND
- Registered as Nurses & Midwives with the State/Indian Nursing Council OR
- Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/Board or Council
- Registered as Nurses & Midwives in the State/Indian Nursing Council
- Two Years’ Experience in a minimum 50-bedded Hospital after acquiring the above educational qualification
Age Limit
Candidates who will be applying for the AIIMS NORCET 11 2026 exam must have a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 30 years. However, age relaxation for the reserved categories in the upper age limit is applicable.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Serviceman and Commissioned Officer, including ECO/SSCOs | 5 Years |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Fee 2026
Before submitting the application form, the candidates must pay the application fee through a Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, and once the Application fee is paid, it will not be refunded under any circumstances. The application fee varies by category, and the same has been mentioned below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs. 3000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | Rs. 2400 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates for Nursing Officer posts is based on candidates’ performance in the Preliminary and Mains examinations. Both stages will be held in an online computer-based mode. Candidates who qualify for the Stage 1 exam will be called to appear for the Stage II exam.
- Stage I – Preliminary Examination
- Stage II – Main Examination
- Stage II – Document Verification
- Stage IV – Medical Examination
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates planning to appear for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-11 (NORCET-11) must go through the AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern 2026 to know the topics asked in the exam, the total number of questions, the marking scheme, and other details.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern – Stage I
- AIIMS NORCET 11 will be conducted in Computer-Based Mode.
- A total of 100 MCQ-based questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks.
- For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
- There is a negative marking; 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| General Knowledge & Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 18 minutes |
| Syllabus of Nursing Course | 80 | 80 | 72 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern – Stage II
- In the AIIMS NORCET 11 Stage 2 Exam a total of 160 objective-type multiple-choice questions will be asked.
- 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer, there is a negative marking, a 1/3 mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
| Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Topics from Nursing Courses | 160 | 160 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Salary Structure
Candidates who qualify for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-11 (NORCET-11) will be appointed for the Nursing Officer posts at Pay Level 07 in the Pay Matrix pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-, Group-B for AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS as per available vacancies in the respective Institutes.
| AIIMS NORCET 11 Salary 2026 | |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 46,200/- |
| Pay Band | Rs. 9300/- to Rs. 34800/- |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 4600/- |
| Pay Scale | 44,900 to Rs. 70,000 |









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