AIIMS Delhi Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026:

Apply Online for 2,551+ Vacancies via NORCET 10

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-10). This premier national-level entrance exam is the primary gateway to secure a permanent, Group ‘B’ government nursing job at AIIMS New Delhi and other participating central government hospitals across India.

With approximately 2,551+ vacancies announced for this cycle, this recruitment drive offers one of the most prestigious, high-paying career paths in public healthcare for both freshers and experienced nursing professionals.

AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Overview

🎓 Strict Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

AIIMS sets precise academic and clinical standards for incoming Nursing Officers. Review the exact parameters below to confirm your eligibility:

1. Educational Qualifications:

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

• Track A: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing, OR Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

• No clinical experience is required; freshers are 100% eligible.

• Track B: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM).

  • Mandatory Experience: GNM candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of continuous clinical experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital, acquired after validating their diploma.

2. Professional Council Registration:

All applicants must be actively registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or any State Nursing Council at the time of submitting their application form.

3. Age Limit & Exemptions:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

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• Maximum Age: 30 Years (Calculated as of the application closing date)

• Age Relaxations: Upper age bounds are relaxed for standard categories as follows:

  • OBC: 3 Years relaxation

  • SC / ST: 5 Years relaxation

  • PwBD: 10 Years relaxation (up to 15 years depending on parental category)

Level 7 Pay Scale & Remuneration Benefits:-

A permanent position at AIIMS Delhi offers premier central government compensation packages under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Pay Band: ₹9,300 — ₹34,800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4,600

Revised Level 7 Entry Basic Pay: ₹44,900 per month

Initial Monthly Gross Earnings

In New Delhi, the starting monthly gross salary ranges between ₹72,000 and ₹78,000. This encompasses premium central allowances:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Standard central indexing revisions.

• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Classified at top-tier Class-X city rates for New Delhi.

• Special Nursing Allowance: Currently fixed at ₹7,200/month.

• Uniform & Washing Allowance: Regular monthly institutional disbursements.

The Two-Stage Selection Blueprint

The selection framework for NORCET 10 is strictly objective and distributed across two successive online testing stages.

Exam Marking System

• Preliminary & Mains Formats: Both examinations enforce a penal structure where 1/3rd (0.33) of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer submitted.

• Questions are divided into 80% Core Nursing Science Syllabus and 20% General Knowledge & Aptitude/Reasoning.

Recruitment Timeline:

The operational key milestones for the NORCET 10 recruitment lifecycle are mapped out below:

Application Processing Fees:-

• General / OBC Candidates: ₹3,000/-

• SC / ST / EWS Candidates: ₹2,400/-

• Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Completely Exempted (₹0/-)

• Note: Fees for SC/ST applicants who actually appear for the Stage-I examination are typically refunded by AIIMS after the final completion of the entire exam cycle.

Direct Apply Online Links

To register your candidate profile for upcoming cycles, view official scorecards, or check future merit lists, access the official portals directly:

Applicants are recommended to closely monitor the aiimsexams.ac.in homepage for upcoming announcements regarding the next active registration window.