AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026: Exam Date Out, Check Details

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is expected to release the AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 in June/July 2026. Along with the notification, the online application process for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 will also begin on the official AIIMS website. Eligible candidates can submit their applications within the prescribed dates. Through NORCET 10, AIIMS announced 2,551 Nursing Officer vacancies across various AIIMS institutes and participating healthcare organizations. 

Candidates seeking appointment as Nursing Officers must qualify the NORCET selection process, which generally includes a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and Document Verification. As per the official exam schedule released by AIIMS, the NORCET 11 Preliminary Exam will be conducted on 12 September 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 18 September 2026.

The detailed AIIMS Nursing Officer Exam Schedule 2026 is provided below for reference. Candidates are advised to keep track of all important dates and plan their preparation strategy accordingly.

What is AIIMS NORCET 11 2026

NORCET full form is Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test. It is a national-level examination conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi, to recruit Nursing Officers for AIIMS and other participating central government medical institutions across India. Through NORCET, eligible nursing candidates are selected based on their performance in a two-stage computer-based examination (Preliminary and Main), followed by document verification. Candidates who qualify are appointed to Nursing Officer posts in various AIIMS and allied institutes.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026  

AIIMS will release the NORCET 11 Notification 2026 to invite applications for Nursing Officer posts across participating AIIMS institutes. The official notification will outline important details, including eligibility conditions, application dates, recruitment process, exam pattern, syllabus, and vacancy information. Candidates can refer to this page for the latest updates related to AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 and all major events associated with the examination.

AIIMS Nursing Officer Exam 2026: Important Details

AIIMS has announced the examination schedule for NORCET-11 (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test) 2026. Candidates who wish to participate in the recruitment process should keep track of all important dates and complete the application process within the prescribed timeline once the notification is released. The table below provides an overview of the AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026. 

AIIMS NORCET 11 Important Dates 2026

Candidates preparing for NORCET 11 should keep track of the important dates related to the AIIMS Nursing Officer Stage I and Stage II exams. 

Check the table below for the important dates related to the NOCET 11, including notification release, application schedule, and exam date.

Important Links for AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 

Candidates can use the links provided below to access important resources related to AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026. The table will be updated regularly as AIIMS releases new notifications and recruitment-related updates. 

NORCET 11 2026 Vacancy Details

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Notification 2026 will include institution-wise vacancy details for Nursing Officer posts across participating AIIMS institutes and other healthcare institutions. The institute-wise vacancy details will be updated in the table below as soon as they are officially announced by AIIMS. 

NORCET 11 Eligibility Criteria 2026 

Candidates should check the NORCET 11 Eligibility Criteria first before they want to apply for the NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026. NORCET Eligibility Criteria typically consist of educational Qualification and age limit, with some relaxation in the upper age limit for special categories. You can check the detailed eligibility criteria for NORCET below:-

Age Limit 

Candidates’ age should be between 18 to 30 years old to apply for NORCET 11. 

Relaxation Age

In case you belong to categories like SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen or Government Employee, then you are eligible for the relaxation in the upper age limit. In the table you can check the relaxation age for each category below:-

Educational Qualification for NORCET 11

Candidates who want to apply for NORCET 11 should have the following education qualifications:-

1. a. B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Institute or University recognized by the Indian or State Nursing Council 

OR 

B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Institute/University recognized by the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council.

b. Should be registered as Nurses & Midwife with the State / Indian Nursing Council.

OR

2. a. Completion of a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from an Institute, Board, or Council recognized by the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council.

b. Should be registered as Nurses & Midwife with the State / Indian Nursing Council.

c. Two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the educational qualification mentioned above, as applicable for all Participating AIIMS.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Process

The online application process for AIIMS NORCET 11 will begin after the release of the official notification. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be able to submit their application forms through the official AIIMS website within the specified registration period. Follow the steps below to complete the NORCET 11 application process. 

1. Go to the official AIIMS website.
2. On the homepage, navigate to the "Recruitment" section and choose "Nursing Officer." 
3. Then, click on the link titled “Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11)” to access the application portal.
4. Select the "New Registration" tab and enter your credentials to register.
5. After registering, login with your credentials to complete the NORCET application form.
6. To complete the NORCET Application, upload the necessary documents and pay the application fee based on your category.
7. Print the final page of the application form for your records.

NORCET 11 Required Documents for Applications 

Candidates are required to provide the following documents to complete the NORCET 11 Application Process:-

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Date of Birth (DOB) proof (Class 10 certificate or birth certificate)
• Nursing qualification certificates (GNM / B.Sc Nursing/equivalent)
• Nursing registration certificate (State Nursing Council / Indian Nursing Council)
• Internship completion certificate (if applicable)
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS), if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License)

Application Fees 

To complete the application process, candidates need to pay the application fee. The NORCET application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Without an application fee, Applications will not be considered and will be summarily rejected. The candidate can make the payment through CREDIT CARD/DEBIT CARD/NETBANKING. Check category-wise application fees below:

NORCET 11 2026 Selection Process

AIIMS NORCET Selection Process 2026 consists of two written examinations and Document Verifications. As per the 2026 recruitment schedule, individuals applying for the AIIMS Nursing Officer position are required to take written tests i.e. Online (CBT) for Stage I: NORCET Preliminary Exam and Online (CBT) for Stage II: NORCET Mains. Successful candidates in the written test will be notified to undergo the document verification process.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Exam Pattern

NORCET 11 Exam Dates are out and candidates should start their preparation now to score well in the NORCET 11 2026 Exam. Candidates preparing for the NORCET Exam 2026 should review the exam pattern for both the Prelims and Mains to tailor their preparation accordingly. Below is the Nursing Officer Exam Pattern for both stages in 2026:

NORCET 11 Preliminary Exam Pattern

• The NORCET Preliminary stage is a qualifying exam. Candidates who pass this test will be eligible to take Stage II: NORCET Main.
• The exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 100 marks, with four options for each question.
• The duration of the Preliminary exam is 90 minutes.
• 20 MCQs will cover General Knowledge and Aptitude and 80 MCQs will be based on the Nursing syllabus at the essential qualification level.
• There will be a penalty of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
• The question paper will be divided into 5 sections, each lasting 18 minutes, with 20 questions in each section.

NORCET 11 Main Exam Pattern

• The exam will consist of 160 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 160 marks, with four options for each question.
• These questions will cover the entire Nursing syllabus at the essential qualification level and focus on case scenario-based questions to assess nursing skills competency.
• The duration of the NORCET Main examination is 180 minutes.
• There will be a penalty of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
• The question paper will be divided into 4 sections, each lasting 45 minutes, with 40 questions in each section.

NORCET 11 Exam Syllabus 2026

Before you start your exam preparation, you should check the NORCET Exam Syllabus first and gather your study material accordingly. Below you can check the NORCET 11 Syllabus:-

NORCET 11 2026 Admit Card

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Admit Card 2026 will be released on the official AIIMS website before the examination. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall tickets by logging in with their credentials once the admit card link is activated. The steps to download the NORCET 11 Admit Card are provided below. 

1. Visit the official website of AIIMS.
2. On the homepage, click on the “Recruitment” tab and select NORCET 11.
3. You will be redirected to the advertisement/notification page.
4. Locate the NORCET 11 Examination link and select “View Details.”
5. In the NORCET 11 notification section, find the admit card download link.
6. Enter your Candidate ID/Mobile Number and Password to log in.
7. Download the NORCET 11 Admit Card 2026 and print a copy for the examination day.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Result 2026

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Result 2026 will be declared separately for Stage I and Stage II examinations on the official AIIMS website. Candidates who appear for the examination will be able to check their qualifying status and download the result PDF by following the steps given below:

1. Visit the official AIIMS website.
2. Go to the "Recruitments" section available on the homepage.
3. Click on the link related to "Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11".
4. Select the relevant Stage I or Stage II Result link.
5. The result PDF will open on the screen with the roll numbers of qualified candidates.
6. Use the search function (Ctrl + F) to locate your roll number in the list.
7. Download and save the result PDF for future reference.

NORCET 11 Cut Off 2026

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Cut Off 2026 will be released separately for Stage I and Stage II examinations along with the results. The category-wise cut-off marks will be updated on this page after the declaration of the result. 

You can check the previous cut-off details in the table below for reference.

To check complete details and cut off marks or NORCET 10 Prelims, check this → NORCET 10 Prelims Result 

To check complete details and cut off marks or NORCET 10 Mains, check this → NORCET 10 Mains Result 

The NORCET 11 Stage I and Stage II cut-off marks will be updated here once officially announced by AIIMS.

AIIMS Nursing Officer Salary 2026

Candidates selected through AIIMS NORCET 11 will be appointed as Nursing Officers under Pay Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, carrying an initial entry basic pay of ₹44,900.

The post is classified as a Group B position and carries a pre-revised Pay Band-2 of ₹9,300-34,800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4,600. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to various allowances, such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA), along with other benefits as per AIIMS and Central Government norms.