AIIMS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2,218 Nursing Officer Posts

The AIIMS Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies under NORCET 11 across 27 participating AIIMS and other Government Institutes. Online applications are being accepted from 24 July 2026 to 13 August 2026. Candidates holding a GNM Diploma or B.Sc Nursing Degree can apply online before the last date.

AIIMS Recruitment 2026

The Examination Section of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24 July 2026 for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies have been reported across 27 participating AIIMS and Government medical institutions. The online registration process started on 24 July 2026 and will remain open until 13 August 2026 (5:00 PM).

NORCET is a Common Eligibility Test conducted for recruitment to Nursing Officer posts in participating institutes. AIIMS New Delhi conducts the examination and prepares the merit list, while the final appointment, posting, seniority, and service conditions are decided by the institute allotted to the candidate.

Among all participating institutes, AIIMS Guwahati has announced 188 Nursing Officer vacancies, making it one of the largest contributors in this recruitment.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment Details

Post Name: Nursing Officer (Group B)

Notice Number: 103/2026 dated 24 July 2026

Pay Level: Level 07 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 (Pre-Revised Pay Band-2) with Grade Pay of ₹4,600

Gender Reservation: As per the decision of the Central Institute Body (CIB), 80% of vacancies at participating AIIMS are reserved for female candidates, while 20% are reserved for male candidates.

Important: Candidates who have already completed One Time Registration (OTR) for any previous AIIMS examination must apply using the same OTR ID. Applications submitted with a new registration ID are liable to be rejected.

Educational Qualification

Candidates can apply through either of the following qualification routes.

Route 1 – Degree Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications from an institute or university recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or the State Nursing Council.

• B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing
• B.Sc Nursing
• Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing
• B.Sc (Post Certificate)

Along with the qualification, candidates must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with the State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council.

Route 2 – Diploma Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
• Registration as Nurse & Midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital having at least 50 beds

The required experience will be counted only after completion of the GNM course and registration with the Nursing Council. Experience obtained before fulfilling these conditions will not be considered.

In simple terms, B.Sc Nursing candidates with valid Nursing Council registration can apply directly, while GNM candidates must also possess two years of hospital experience as on 13 August 2026.

AIIMS Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026

The category-wise distribution of the 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies is given below.

Note: PwBD reservation is horizontal and has already been included within the above category-wise vacancies.

Institute-wise Vacancy Details

The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease before the final selection. Participating institutes may revise or report additional vacancies during the recruitment process.

Age Limit

The prescribed age limit for AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 30 years. The age will be calculated as on 13 August 2026, which is the last date for submission of the online application.

For PwBD candidates, the maximum permissible age after relaxation should not exceed 56 years. Central Government Civilian Employees with at least three years of continuous regular service are also eligible for age relaxation as per Government rules. However, this provision is not applicable for AIIMS New Delhi and AIIMS CAPFIMS.

Candidates belonging to reserved categories who apply under the Unreserved (UR) category will not be eligible for any age relaxation.

Application Fee

The category-wise application fee is given below.

The application fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or other available online payment modes.

Generally, the application fee is non-refundable. However, SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will receive a refund of their application fee after declaration of the result and successful verification of their caste certificate.

Important: Candidates should select their category carefully while submitting the application. Once the fee is paid, the category cannot be changed from SC/ST to UR/OBC/EWS or vice versa.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process

The selection process for AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 (NORCET 11) consists of the following stages:

1. Stage I – NORCET Preliminary Examination
2. Stage II – NORCET Main Examination
3. Choice Filling & Seat Allocation

Both Stage I and Stage II are conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. A negative marking of one-third (1/3) mark will be applicable for every incorrect answer. The examinations are conducted in multiple timed sections, and candidates cannot revisit a section once its allotted time is over.

Stage I – NORCET Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination serves as a screening test for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination. Marks obtained in Stage I are not considered while preparing the final merit list.

The examination duration is 90 minutes, divided into five sections of 18 minutes each, with 20 questions in every section.

Minimum Qualifying Percentile

Merely securing the qualifying percentile does not guarantee selection for Stage II. Candidates up to five times the total notified vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their Stage I performance. All eligible PwBD candidates and candidates tied at the last qualifying rank will also be shortlisted.

Stage II – NORCET Main Examination

Candidates qualifying Stage I will appear for the NORCET Main Examination.

The examination consists of case scenario-based Nursing questions covering the complete syllabus prescribed for the essential qualification. The final merit list is prepared only on the basis of Stage II marks.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

If the Main Examination is conducted in multiple shifts, score normalization will be applied as per AIIMS guidelines before preparing the final merit list.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

In case two or more candidates obtain the same marks in Stage II, the tie will be resolved in the following order:

1. Candidate with fewer incorrect answers in Stage II.
2. Higher marks in Stage I.
3. Candidate with fewer incorrect answers in Stage I.
4. Older candidate will be ranked higher.
5. Alphabetical order of the candidate’s name.

Choice Filling & Seat Allocation

Candidates qualifying the Main Examination will be invited to submit their Institute Preferences through the online choice filling process.

Seat allotment will be made strictly according to:

• Stage II Merit Rank
• Category
• Institute Preferences
• Availability of Vacancies

Candidates allotted an institute must report and join within the prescribed schedule. Failure to join the allotted institute will result in cancellation of candidature for that NORCET cycle. Normally, only one round of seat allocation is conducted, and no waiting list is maintained.

How to Apply for AIIMS Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can submit the AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Form through online mode only. No offline application or hard copy of documents will be accepted. Applicants are advised to fill in all details carefully, as corrections will not be allowed after the prescribed dates.

Candidates who have already completed One Time Registration (OTR) for any previous AIIMS examination should use the same login credentials while applying for NORCET 11.

Follow the steps below to complete the application process.

1. Visit the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section below.
2. Log in using your existing OTR ID and Password or complete a fresh registration if you are a new user.
3. Fill in your personal, educational, Nursing Council registration, and work experience details carefully.
4. Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression in the prescribed format and size.
5. Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
6. Verify all entered details before submitting the application form.
7. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are advised to upload images exactly as per the prescribed specifications. Applications with blurred photographs, incorrect signatures, or invalid uploads may be rejected during verification.

Important: Candidates working in Central Government, State Government, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Semi-Government Organizations, or Government-funded institutions, including contractual employees, must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer on or before 18 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Failure to upload the NOC within the stipulated time may lead to cancellation of candidature.

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