AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-07) Online Form 2026 (3,000+ Posts)

Executive Editorial Overview & Recruitment Highlights

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has officially released the recruitment notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-07) 2026. This centralized national entrance examination is the gateway to recruit over 3,000+ Permanent Group 'B' Nursing Officers across AIIMS New Delhi and 20+ participating apex AIIMS institutes nationwide (including AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and central government hospitals like Safdarjung, Dr. RML, and Lady Hardinge Medical College).

Appointed Nursing Officers are placed in the prestigious 7th CPC Pay Level-7 (Basic Pay ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400), offering an initial gross salary of approximately ₹85,000 to ₹91,000 per month with central government allowances, CGHS medical cover, and robust promotion channels. Candidates possessing a B.Sc. Nursing degree or a GNM Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a 50-bedded hospital and valid State/INC nursing registration are eligible to apply.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years (as on closing date)
• Age Relaxation: OBC 3 Yrs, SC/ST 5 Yrs, PwD 10 Yrs, Central Govt Employees 5 Yrs

1. Visit the official AIIMS examination portal: aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Click on 'Recruitments' -> 'Nursing Officer' -> 'NORCET-07'.
3. Complete registration and generate Candidate ID and Password.
4. Upload left thumb impression, signature, and clear white-background photograph.
5. Pay the examination fee online and print registration slip.

1. Clinical Job Profile & Ward Responsibilities

Nursing Officers recruited through NORCET serve as frontline clinical leaders across Intensive Care Units (ICU), Critical Care, Emergency & Trauma Centres, Dialysis Units, Neonatal ICUs (NICU), and major Operation Theatres. Key clinical duties include continuous patient hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilator parameter checks, administration of high-alert emergency medications, assisting surgical teams in complex procedures, and ensuring stringent adherence to Bio-Medical Waste (BMW 2016) and hospital infection control protocols.

2. 7th CPC Salary Structure & In-Hand Take-Home Pay Breakdown

AIIMS Nursing Officer is classified as a Central Government Group 'B' Non-Gazetted post in Pay Level-7 (Pre-revised PB-2 with Grade Pay ₹4,600). Below is the estimated monthly salary calculation for a newly appointed Nursing Officer posted in a Class 'X' metro city (such as AIIMS New Delhi):

3. Selection Architecture & The 18-Minute Section Locking Rule

The NORCET examination process is divided into two distinct computer-based phases:

• Stage-I (Prelims): 100 MCQs (80 Nursing core + 20 General Awareness/Aptitude), 90 minutes. Qualifying in nature to shortlist candidates for Stage-II (approx 5 times the vacancies).
• Stage-II (Mains): 100 MCQs entirely based on clinical case scenarios. Section Locking Rule: The exam is divided into 5 sections of 20 questions each, with exactly 18 minutes allocated per section. When the 18:00 timer counts down to 00:00, the section locks permanently and cannot be re-opened. Negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33 marks) applies.

4. Top 4 Application Mistakes to Avoid (Form Rejection Warning)

• Photograph Background: AIIMS rejects photographs without a plain white background or where ears/facial borders are obscured. Spectacles with flash glare are prohibited.
• Experience Certificate for GNM Candidates: Diploma holders must have completed 2 full years of experience in a hospital with at least 50 registered beds before the closing date of registration.
• OBC-NCL / EWS Certificate Dates: The category certificate must be issued in the Central Government prescribed format within the valid financial year stipulated in the official notification.
• Live Registration: Candidate must hold an active, valid RN/RM registration number with any State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.

5. Career Hierarchy & Promotion Ladder

Nursing Officers enjoy guaranteed time-bound central promotions and departmental exam channels: Nursing Officer (Level-7) → Senior Nursing Officer (Level-8) → Assistant Nursing Superintendent (Level-10) → Deputy Nursing Superintendent (Level-11) → Nursing Superintendent (Level-12) → Chief Nursing Officer (Level-13).

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