🔔 Latest Update: AIIMS has released the NORCET 11 exam schedule. The Stage-I (Preliminary) exam will be held on 12 September 2026 and the Stage-II (Mains) exam on 30 September 2026. The official notification and application form are expected in June 2026. Confirm all dates on the official site aiimsexams.ac.in.
Quick Answer: AIIMS NORCET 11 (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test) 2026 is a two-stage online exam (Prelims + Mains) conducted by AIIMS to recruit Nursing Officers at Pay Level-7 (gross salary around ₹55,000+) across AIIMS and participating central government hospitals. Eligible candidates are B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing graduates, or GNM holders with 2 years of experience, registered with the Nursing Council. Prelims is on 12 September 2026 and Mains on 30 September 2026.
The AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 is one of the biggest opportunities for nursing aspirants to secure a Nursing Officer post in AIIMS institutes and other central government hospitals. With the exam schedule now out, this guide covers everything you need — important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, vacancy, salary, selection process and a smart preparation plan.
AIIMS NORCET 11 2026 — Overview
| Exam Name | AIIMS NORCET 11 (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Post | Nursing Officer (Group B) |
| Vacancies | ~2500+ expected (to be confirmed in notification) |
| Exam Mode | Online — Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Stages | Stage-I (Prelims) + Stage-II (Mains) + Document Verification |
| Salary | Pay Level-7 (gross ~₹55,000+ per month) |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS NORCET 11 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification & Application Form | June 2026 (expected) |
| Stage-I (Preliminary) Exam | 12 September 2026 |
| Stage-II (Mains) Exam | 30 September 2026 |
Dates are as per the AIIMS schedule and may be revised — always reconfirm on aiimsexams.ac.in.
AIIMS NORCET 11 Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification (any one):
- B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc Nursing from a recognised university or institute, OR
- Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognised university or institute, OR
- Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with at least 2 years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital.
Registration: Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife (RN & RM) with the State / Indian Nursing Council.
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (with category-wise relaxation as per AIIMS rules).
AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern 2026
Stage-I: Preliminary (Qualifying)
- 100 MCQs from Nursing and Non-Nursing (General Knowledge / Aptitude) subjects.
- Computer-Based Test, around 90 minutes.
- Marking: +1 for correct, −⅓ for wrong (negative marking).
- Prelims is a qualifying stage — only shortlisted candidates appear for Mains.
Stage-II: Mains
- 160 MCQs divided into four sections, Computer-Based Test.
- Majority of questions from Nursing subjects, with a small portion of general/aptitude.
- Negative marking applies (as per official notification).
- Final merit is based on the Stage-II (Mains) score.
NORCET 11 pattern follows the NORCET 10 structure; exact marks/sections will be confirmed in the official notification.
Nursing Officer Salary (Pay Level-7)
Selected candidates are appointed as Nursing Officers in Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400). With DA, HRA, TA and other allowances, the approximate gross salary is ₹55,000+ per month, along with central government job security and career growth.
Selection Process
- Stage-I (Prelims): Online CBT — qualifying only.
- Stage-II (Mains): Online CBT — decides the final merit.
- Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection & allotment as per merit and choice of institute.
NORCET 11 Preparation Strategy
- Build a strong base in core nursing subjects — Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fundamentals, Community Health, OBG, Child Health and Mental Health Nursing.
- Solve NORCET previous-year papers (PYQs) to understand the question trend.
- Attempt at least one full-length mock test weekly with negative marking to build speed and accuracy.
- Maintain a mistake notebook and revise it every week.
- Keep short daily time for current affairs and general aptitude for the non-nursing part.
- In the last month, focus on revision + mock analysis instead of new topics.
