The recruitment cycle for 2026 follows a fast-track schedule with the following key dates:
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | February 24, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Online) | March 16, 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| NORCET-10 Stage-I (Prelims) Exam | April 11, 2026 |
| Stage-I Result Declaration | April 16, 2026 |
| NORCET-10 Stage-II (Mains) Exam | April 30, 2026 |
| Final Result Declaration | May 11, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- B.Sc. Nursing: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute/university.
- GNM Diploma: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) with 2 years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the qualification.
- Registration: Candidates must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council (INC).
2. Age Limit (as of March 16, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years).
Application Fee & Salary Details
The fee must be paid via online mode (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹3,000 |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹2,400 |
| PwBD (Disabled) | Exempted (NIL) |
Note: For SC/ST candidates, the application fee is often refunded by AIIMS after they appear for the Stage-I examination.
Pay Scale
The post falls under Pay Level 07 in the Pay Matrix.
- Basic Pay: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600.
- Estimated In-hand Salary: Approximately ₹80,000 per month (including HRA, DA, and other allowances).
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection consists of two Computer-Based Test (CBT) stages followed by Document Verification.
- Stage-I (Prelims): 90 minutes | 100 MCQs (80 Nursing + 20 GK/Aptitude). This is a qualifying stage.
- Stage-II (Mains): 180 minutes | 160 MCQs (Focus on case-scenario-based nursing questions). Final merit is based on this stage.
- Negative Marking: $1/3$ mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal: aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Click on the “Recruitments” tab and select “Nursing Officer”.
- Choose “NORCET-10” and complete the “New Registration” to get your Candidate ID and Password.
- Fill in educational and experience details, pay the fee, and upload documents (Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression).
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