The All india Institute of Medical Sciences has launched its Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET‑10) 2026, opening the online application process for a total of 2,551 Nursing Officer posts across AIIMS institutions and central government hospitals in India. This recruitment is a major government healthcare job opportunity for nursing graduates and diploma holders.

📅 Important Dates — Apply by March 16, 2026

Here are the key dates you should know:

• 📝 Online Registration Starts: 24 February 2026
• 📆 Last Date to Apply: 16 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• 🗓 Stage‑I (Prelims) Exam: 11 april 2026
• 🗓 Stage‑II (Mains) Exam: 30 april 2026
• 📌 Correction Window: 25–27 March 2026 (if needed)

👉 Applicants must complete and submit the online application through the official portal before the deadline — late or incomplete forms will not be accepted.

🧑‍⚕️ Vacancy Details — Total 2,551 Posts

A total of 2,551 Nursing Officer vacancies have been notified for NORCET‑10, distributed across various AIIMS and government hospitals in the country. Major participating institutes and their vacancy counts include:

• JIPMER, Karaikal: 383
• AIIMS, New Delhi: 282
• ESIC, New Delhi: 219
• AIIMS, Kalyani: 205
• AIIMS, Gorakhpur: 203
• AIIMS, Patna: 168
  (plus other institutes to make up the total of 2,551 posts)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the NORCET‑10 Nursing Officer recruitment, candidates must meet the following conditions:

📌 Educational Qualification

Candidates must have one of the following:

✔️ B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university/college
OR
✔️ B.Sc. (Post‑Basic) / Post‑Certificate B.Sc. Nursing
OR
✔️ Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with a minimum 2 years’ work experience in a hospital after registration.

In all cases, candidates must be registered as Nurses & Midwives with the Indian Nursing Council or respective State Nursing Council.

📅 Age Limit (as on 16 March 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, etc.).

💼 Selection Process Explained

The NORCET‑10 selection involves multiple stages:

Stage‑I — Prelims (CBT) – Objective test to shortlist candidates

Stage‑II — Mains (CBT) – Merit‑deciding written exam

Document Verification – Verification of certificates and eligibility

Medical Examination – Final fitness check before appointment

Both Stage‑I and Stage‑II have negative marking (1/3rd for each wrong answer), and candidates must carefully prepare the syllabus based on the official notification.

💰 Application Fee (Category Wise)

Category

Fee

General / OBC

₹3,000

SC / st / EWS

₹2,400

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability)

Nil

Note: Fees paid by SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam will be refunded after result verification.

🧠 How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application online:

Go to the official portal: www.aiimsexams.ac.in

Register with your Email/Phone under OTR (One‑Time Registration)

Log in and fill out the NORCET‑10 application form

Upload scanned photo, signature and documents

Pay the application fee online

Submit and download the confirmation page for records

Make sure all details are accurate before submission — corrections may only be possible in the correction window later.

📌 Important Tips for Aspirants

• Complete your application well before the deadline (16 March) to avoid server rush or errors.
• Ensure your nursing registration is valid — this is mandatory during document verification.
• Keep your certificates and scanned documents ready before filling the form.

📍 Final Takeaway

The NORCET‑10 recruitment for 2,551 Nursing Officer posts is a significant opportunity for B.Sc. and GNM nursing professionals seeking secure government jobs in AIIMS and associated hospitals. With the application window closing on 16 March 2026, eligible candidates should apply early and prepare for the upcoming exams scheduled for April 2026.

 

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