AIIMS NORCET 10 Recruitment 2026; All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, invited online applications for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-10 for the recruitment of Nursing Officer posts at Pay Level 7. Through the exam, a total of 2551 vacancies will be filled for Nursing Officer posts.
The online application for AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026 has started on 24th February 2026 at the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in. For complete details about the exam, please read the complete article.
What is AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026?
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) is a national-level recruitment exam to select Nursing Officers for AIIMS and allied institutes across India. This exam is conducted once a year, and candidates with a B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing (Hons./Post-Basic) or Diploma in GNM are eligible to appear.
AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026 Out
AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026 (Notice no 17/2026) has been released on 24th February 2026 at the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Before applying for Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-10 candidates must go through the official notification to ensure their eligibility and know the complete details.
AIIMS NORCET 10 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-10) |
| Conducting Authority | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Registration Dates | 24 February 2026 to 16 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Date | 11 April 2026 (Saturday) – Prelims |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Selection Process | Stage I and Stage II |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Notification Status | Yet to be released |
AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam- Important Dates
As per the AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026, the online registration scheduled for the AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam has been released, and the same has been mentioned below in the table.
| Event | Dates |
| Detailed Notification | 24th February 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 24th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16th March 2026 |
AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam Date 2026 Out
The AIIMS NORCET-10 2026 Prelims Exam is scheduled for 11th April 2026, and the Mains Exam has been scheduled for 30th April 2026 along with the annual calendar. The admit card for each stage will be released separately.
| Events | Dates |
| Prelims Admit Card | April 2026 |
| Stage 1- Prelims Exam Date | 11th April 2026 (Saturday) |
| Prelims Result | 16th April 2026 |
| Stage 2- Mains Exam Date | 30th April 2026 (Thursday) |
| Mains Result | 11th May 2026 |
AIIMS NORCET 10 Vacancy 2026
Under the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-10 a total of 2551 vacancies will be recruited for Nursing Officer posts, Group B, for AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS.
| Institute Name | Grand Total |
| AIIMS Bathinda | 72 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 76 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneshwar | 55 |
| AIIMS Deoghar | 104 |
| AIIMS Gorakhpur | 203 |
| AIIMS Guwahati | 78 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | 205 |
| AIIMS Mangalagiri | 88 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 56 |
| AIIMS Raebareli | 85 |
| AIIMS New Delhi | 282 |
| AIIMS Patna | 168 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 64 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 43 |
| AIIMS Vijaypur Jammu | 54 |
| AIIMS Madurai | 30 |
| CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi | 32 |
| NITRD | 5 |
| AIPMR, Mumbai | 1 |
| CIP, Ranchi | 13 |
| JIPMER, Puducherry | 88 |
| JIPMER, Yanam | 7 |
| JIPMER, Karaikal | 383 |
| SJH, Hospital | 140 |
| Dr. RML Hospital | 0 |
| ESIC, New Delhi | 219 |
| Total | 2551 |
AIIMS NORCET 10 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to appear for the NORCET 10 Exam 2026, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria as specified by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can check the educational qualifications that must be fulfilled by them as mentioned below.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/state Nursing council-recognised Institute or University
OR - B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognised Institute/University
AND - Registered as Nurses & Midwives with the State/Indian Nursing Council
OR - Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/Board or Council
- Registered as Nurses & Midwives in the State/Indian Nursing Council
- Two Years’ Experience in a minimum 50-bedded Hospital after acquiring the above educational qualification
Age Limit
Candidates who will be applying for the AIIMS NORCET 10 2026 exam must have a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 30 years. However, age relaxation for the reserved categories in the upper age limit will also be provided. Candidates can check the age relaxation as per their categories from below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Serviceman and Commissioned Officer, including ECO/SSCOs | 5 Years |
AIIMS NORCET 10 Application Form 2026
The online application portal for accepting the AIIMS NORCET 10 Application Form 2026 has started on 24th February 2026 at the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates are advised to keep important documents handy while submitting the application form. As the application link is activated by officials, the same is also updated here for the reference of candidates.
AIIMS NORCET 10 Application Fee 2026
Before submitting the application form, the candidates must pay the application fee through a Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, and once the Application fee is paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. The application fee varies by category, and the same has been mentioned below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs. 3000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | Rs. 2400 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
AIIMS NORCET 10 Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates for Nursing Officer posts is based on candidates’ performance in the Preliminary and Mains examinations. Both stages will be held online computer-based mode. Candidates who qualify for the Stage 1 exam will be called to appear for the Stage II exam.
- Stage I – Preliminary Examination
- Stage II – Main Examination
How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026
Candidates have to apply online for the AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026 at the official website of AIIMS. To apply, candidates can follow the step-by-step guide as provided below.
- Go to the official AIIMS exam portal: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- On the homepage, look for the link titled “Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-10)” under the “Important Announcements” section.
- Click on New Registration.
- Enter basic details like name, mobile number, email ID, and create login credentials.
- An email/SMS confirmation will be sent after successful registration.
- Fill the Application Form by logging in using your credentials.
- Fill in all the required personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of: Passport-sized Photograph, Signature, Educational Certificates, Registration Certificate (Nursing Council), Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
- Review all the entered details carefully
- Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.
Important Links
| AIIMS NORCET 10 Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| AIIMS NORCET 10 Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply for AIIMS NORCET 10 Exam 2026
Go to the official AIIMS exam portal: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
