AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: 2218 Nursing Officer Posts, Check Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online

If you’re a nursing graduate looking for a stable Central Government job, AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 is the notification you’ve been waiting for. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has opened online applications for 2,218 Nursing Officer posts at Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, spread across AIIMS New Delhi and 18 other participating AIIMS institutions. Applications opened on 24 July 2026 and close on 13 August 2026. A Nursing Officer role at AIIMS isn’t just a job — it’s one of the most respected and secure careers in India’s public healthcare system, with a Group B classification, strong pay progression, and the prestige of working at the country’s premier medical institutes. Here’s your complete, easy-to-follow guide — eligibility, dates, salary, exam pattern, and exactly how to apply.

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AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates for AIIMS NORCET 11

Government exam portals tend to slow down close to deadlines, so it’s worth marking these dates in your calendar and applying well before the rush.

⚠️ Pro Tip: Don’t wait for 13 August to apply. Government portals often crash under last-day traffic, and a failed submission close to the deadline can cost you the entire cycle.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Vacancy Details 2026

All 2,218 Nursing Officer vacancies are distributed across AIIMS New Delhi and 18 other participating AIIMS institutions nationwide, covering general, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD categories. The exact institute-wise and category-wise break-up is published in the official notification PDF — candidates should check this carefully, since your preferred posting location may influence how you rank your choices during the application. [Check official notification] for the full institute-wise table before applying.

For context, this is a noticeably larger drive than the previous cycle — a useful sign of how fast AIIMS is expanding its nursing workforce across its network of institutes.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

You need to hold any one of the following:

• Option A: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing from an institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or a State Nursing Council, along with registration as a Nurse & Midwife.
• Option B: B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised institute, along with Nurse & Midwife registration.
• Option C: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised institute or board, along with Nurse & Midwife registration.

Experience Requirement

✅ You’ll need 2 years of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds, earned after completing your qualification and residency period, and counted from the date your registration with the State/Indian Nursing Council was confirmed. This experience clause applies to candidates from all three qualification routes above, not just GNM diploma holders.

Age Limit (as on 13 August 2026)

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AIIMS Nursing Officer Salary 2026

This is usually the first thing aspirants want to know, so let’s get straight to the numbers. Nursing Officer is placed at Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,600), which carries a starting basic pay of ₹44,900 per month.

On top of this basic pay, you’re entitled to:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) — revised twice a year by the Finance Ministry
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) — varies by city classification (X/Y/Z)
• Transport Allowance (TA) — as applicable to Level 7 employees

Taken together, the gross monthly in-hand salary for a Nursing Officer at AIIMS typically works out to a comfortable range once DA and HRA are added — the exact figure depends on your posting city and the DA rate in force at the time. [Check official notification] for the latest allowance rates applicable to your AIIMS institute. Beyond the pay matrix, AIIMS Nursing Officers also get access to Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) benefits, NPS/UPS pension coverage, and MACP-based pay progression even without a promotion — a real long-term financial advantage over many private-sector nursing roles.

💡 Pro Tip: Want to see how DA hikes and the upcoming 8th Pay Commission could change your take-home pay over your career? Try our 8th CPC Salary Calculator.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Application Fee 2026

• Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
• The fee, once paid, is not refundable — except that SC/ST candidates who appear for the exam get their fee refunded after their certificate is verified post-result.
• Applications submitted without the correct fee will be rejected outright, so double-check your payment confirmation before submitting.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Selection Process 2026

Selection runs through two Computer-Based Test (CBT) stages, and only your Stage II performance decides your final merit rank.

Stage I: NORCET Preliminary

• Date: 12 September 2026 (Saturday)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Questions: 100 MCQs (100 marks) across 5 sections of 18 minutes each
• Negative Marking: ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer
• Qualifying Cut-off: UR/EWS – 50 percentile, OBC – 45 percentile, SC/ST – 40 percentile, PwBD – additional 5 percentile relaxation
• This stage is purely qualifying — candidates equal to 5 times the total seats per category move on to Stage II.

Stage II: NORCET Mains

• Date: 30 September 2026 (Wednesday)
• Duration: 180 minutes
• Questions: 160 MCQs (160 marks) across 4 sections of 45 minutes each
• Negative Marking: ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer
• Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 50%, OBC – 45%, SC/ST – 40%, PwBD – additional 5% relaxation
• Your final rank on the merit list is based entirely on your Stage II score.

💡 Pro Tip: Since Stage I only filters candidates and doesn’t count toward your final rank, don’t relax after clearing it — start Stage II preparation immediately, as you’ll have roughly two and a half weeks between the two exams.

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How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website — www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Look for the “NORCET 11” or “Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11” link under the Examinations section.
3. Read the detailed notification carefully to confirm your eligibility, qualification, and age criteria.
4. Click on “Apply Online” for NORCET 11.
5. Register with your name, email ID, and mobile number to generate your Registration Number and Password.
6. Log in and complete the application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
7. Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and required certificates as per the specified format.
8. Pay the application fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
9. Review every entry carefully before final submission — corrections after submission are usually not allowed.
10. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your scanned photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) ready before you start — it saves time and avoids upload errors halfway through the form.

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Summing Up…

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026 is a rare opportunity to land 2,218 Nursing Officer posts in one of India’s most respected healthcare institutions, with the job security, pension benefits, and career progression that only a Central Government post can offer. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t wait until the last week — apply before 13 August 2026, start your CBT preparation right away, and keep a printed copy of your confirmation page safe. For the latest updates on AIIMS NORCET 11 admit cards, exam city slips, and results, bookmark govtserviceinfo.com and follow our Telegram channel for instant alerts.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by AIIMS, New Delhi. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from www.aiimsexams.ac.in. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.