AIIMS Delhi Recruitment 2026: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released an official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-10.
This exam is conducted for the recruitment of nursing officer posts at AIIMS New Delhi and other participating AIIMS across India. The post is under Level 07 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 Rs. 9300–34800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4600). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online.
AIIMS Delhi Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Exam Name: NORCET-10
- Post Name: Nursing Officer
- Conducting Body: AIIMS, New Delhi
- Mode of Application: Online
- Job Location: Various AIIMS across India
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years
Age relaxation is available as per the government rules. Age will be counted as on the last date of online registration.
AIIMS Delhi Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date: 24 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 16 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Stage I (Preliminary) Exam Date: 11 April 2026 (Saturday)
- Stage II (Mains) Exam Date: 30 April 2026 (Thursday)
- Admit Card Release: 8 April 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have one of the following:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised institute or University approved by the Indian Nursing Council or the State Nursing Council
OR - Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised institute or University
Candidates must be registered as a nurse and midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council.
OR
- Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Institute/Board
- Registered as Nurse and Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council
- Two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the required qualification
All qualifications and experience must be completed before the last date of application.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: Rs. 3000
- SC/ST/EWS: Rs. 2400
- Persons with Disabilities: Exempted
The fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. The fee once paid will not be refunded, except for SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam.
Selection Procedure
The selection will be done in two stages:
Stage I – NORCET Preliminary
- 100 MCQs (General Knowledge and Nursing subjects)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
- This stage is qualification-based.
Stage II – NORCET Mains
- 160 MCQs related to Nursing subjects
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
- Final merit will be based on Stage II marks only.
Seat allocation will be done based on merit and candidate preference.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in. No offline application will be accepted. Applicants should fill out the form carefully and upload all required documents, including a photograph, signature, and thumb impression.
Candidates working in the government or the PSU must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
