AIIMS NORCET 11 2026 Notification Out: 2218 Nursing Officer Recruitment, Apply Online from 24 July

Overview

Selection Process

• Stage I - NORCET Preliminary: A 90-minute qualifying exam with 100 MCQs (100 marks) - 20 questions on General Knowledge & Aptitude and 80 on Nursing subjects.
• There is negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
• This stage only qualifies candidates for Stage II and is not used for final merit.
• Stage II - NORCET Mains: A 180-minute exam with 160 case-scenario-based MCQs (160 marks) covering the nursing syllabus, testing clinical skill competency.
• Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer applies.
• Final merit is based solely on Stage II performance.

How to Apply

• Candidates already registered under OTR or a previous examination must apply using the same old ID/OTR registration; applying with a different ID will lead to rejection.
• Candidates employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies must upload a valid NOC by 18 August 2026 (5:00 PM); failure will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• No correction is permitted after the specified dates, including changes to category (SC/ST to UR/OBC/EWS) once the registration fee is submitted.
• No extension of dates will be provided under any circumstances.
• Any change of allotted examination centre will be summarily rejected.
• Candidates should rely only on official notices published on www.aiimsexams.ac.in; AIIMS does not authorize any agent, coaching centre, or third-party website for recruitment-related activities.
• The OBC-NCL certificate must be valid for financial year 2026-2027 and issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026.
• The EWS certificate must be based on financial year 2025-2026 income and issued between 01.04.2026 and 13.08.2026.
• Candidature remains provisional until final document verification; ineligibility detected at any stage, including after joining, will lead to cancellation.

Preparation Tips

• Focus on 80 nursing subject questions in Stage I; Stage II emphasizes clinical case scenarios requiring practical competency.
• Practice MCQs with negative marking (1/3 mark deduction) to manage time effectively in both 90-minute and 180-minute exams.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start Date 24 Jul 2026
• Online Registration Closing Date 13 Aug 2026
• Submission of NOC (for candidates in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employment) 18 Aug 2026
• Status of Application Form for Examination Acceptance 24 Aug 2026
• Information about Examination City 3 Sept 2026
• Admit Card Upload 9 Sept 2026
• Stage I: NORCET Preliminary Exam (CBT) 12 Sept 2026
• Stage II: NORCET Mains Exam (CBT) 30 Sept 2026

Application Fee

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