AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026 Out (Short), Application Form, 3000+ Vacancies, Exam Date

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released a notification for over 3000 Nursing Officer Vacancies. The selection of candidates will be based on a 2-stage selection process that includes a prelims exam and a mains exam. Candidates interested in the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-10 can start submitting their applications from 24th February 2026 onwards. For detailed information regarding the exam, refer to the complete article.

What is AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026?

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) for the year 2026 is a national-level recruitment exam to select Nursing Officers for AIIMS and allied institutes across India. This exam is conducted once a year, and candidates with B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing (Hons./Post-Basic) or Diploma in GNM are eligible to appear.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026 Out

As mentioned in the short AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026 (Notice no 17/2026), the registration will be conducted online from 24th February to 16th March 2026 at www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Further details on the recruitment will be provided through a detailed notification, which is expected to be released soon.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Recruitment 2026 Exam Summary

The salary for the post of Nursing Officer lies under Pay Level 7, ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 70,000 per month. Check highlights of AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026 from the table below.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam- Important Dates

As per the Short AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026, the online registration scheduled for the AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam has been released, and the same has been mentioned below in the table.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Date 2026 Out

The AIIMS NORCET-10 2026 Prelims Exam is scheduled for 11th April 2026, and the Mains Exam has been scheduled for 30th April 2026 along with the annual calendar. The admit card for each stage will be released separately.

AIIMS NORCET 10 2026 Important Dates

The short notification for AIIMS NORCET 10 has been released on 13th February 2026 along with online registration dates. Check the complete schedule for AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026 from here.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to appear for the NORCET 10 Exam 2026, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria as specified by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Below, we have mentioned the eligibility criteria that must be fulfilled by the candidates in terms of educational qualification and age limit, as mentioned in the notice.

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 10 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 will also be provided. Candidates can check the age relaxation as per their categories from below.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Application Form 2026

The online application portal for accepting the AIIMS NORCET 10 Application Form 2026 will begin from 24th February 2026 onwards at the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates are advised to keep important documents handy while submitting the application form. Once the application link is activated by officials the same will be updated here for the reference of candidates.

AIIMS NORCET 10 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 will not be refunded under any circumstances. The application fee varies by category, and the same has been mentioned below.

Steps to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026

Candidates have to apply online for the AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026 at the official website of AIIMS. To apply, candidates can follow the step-by-step guide as provided below.

1. Go to the official AIIMS exam portal: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
2. On the homepage, look for the link titled “Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-10)” under the “Important Announcements” section.
3. Click on New Registration.
4. Enter basic details like name, mobile number, email ID, and create login credentials.
5. An email/SMS confirmation will be sent after successful registration.
6. Fill the Application Form by logging in using your credentials.
7. Fill in all the required personal, educational, and experience details.
8. Upload scanned copies of: Passport-sized Photograph, Signature, Educational Certificates, Registration Certificate (Nursing Council), Experience Certificate (if applicable)
9. Pay the application fee through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
10. Review all the entered details carefully
11. Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

AIIMS NORCET 10 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 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

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates planning to appear for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-10 (NORCET-10) must go through the AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Pattern 2026 to know the topics asked in the exam, the total no. of questions, the marking scheme, and other details.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Pattern 2026 – Stage I

• AIIMS NORCET 10 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.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Pattern 2026 – Stage II

• In the AIIMS NORCET 9 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.

AIIMS NORCET Cut Off 2026

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) release the AIIMS NORCET Cut Off 2026 along with the result on its official website, www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Only those candidates who score equal to or more than cut off marks will be shortlisted for the next stage of the exam. For the reference of candidates, here we have shared the previous year’s prelims cut-off marks.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Salary 2026

Candidates who qualify for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-10 (NORCET-10) 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 10 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check

AIIMS NORCET Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Download