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) 2026. This recruitment drive will fill a total of 2,551 Nursing Officer positions at various AIIMS institutes and other participating organizations across the country.
The online application process for this recruitment began on February 24, 2026, and will continue until March 16, 2026. Candidates seeking a government job and dreaming of working at the prestigious AIIMS institute can apply by visiting the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) |
| Exam Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET 10) |
| Total Vacancies | 2551 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 16 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Job Type | Government Jobs |
| Posting Location | Across India (various AIIMS and affiliated institutes) |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
Institute-Wise Vacancies for NORCET 10 2026
The NORCET 10 2026 recruitments are divided among the various AIIMS institutes and other participating organisations. This means that all positions are not located at a single location, but are available at different institutes. The number of positions may vary at each institute. Below is a complete breakdown of vacancies by institute, so candidates can easily understand the number of vacancies at each institute.
| Institute Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Bathinda | 72 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 76 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 55 |
| AIIMS Bilaspur | 0 |
| AIIMS Deoghar | 104 |
| AIIMS Gorakhpur | 203 |
| AIIMS Guwahati | 78 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 0 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | 205 |
| AIIMS Mangalbari | 88 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 56 |
| AIIMS Rae Bareli | 85 |
| AIIMS New Delhi | 282 |
| AIIMS Patna | 168 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 64 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 43 |
| AIIMS Rajkot | 0 |
| AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu | 54 |
| AIIMS Madurai | 30 |
| CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi | 32 |
| CNCI Kolkata | 0 |
| NITRD | 5 |
| AIIPMR, Mumbai | 1 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 88 |
| JIPMER Yanam | 7 |
| JIPMER Karaikal | 383 |
| RIMS Imphal | 0 |
| LHMC | 0 |
| ESIC New Delhi | 219 |
| Safdarjung Hospital | 140 |
| AIIMS Avantipura | 0 |
| Total Posts | 2551 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following requirements to apply for AIIMS NORCET 10:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised Institute/University approved by Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council OR
- B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised Institute/University and Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council OR
- Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised Institute/Board/Council, and Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council
- Experience: Two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the essential qualification (experience must be post-qualification, after course completion, result declaration, and registration).
Age Limit
According to the AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026, candidates must be at least 18 years old and at most 30 years old. Age relaxation is available for reserved category candidates. SC/ST candidates will receive 5 years of age relaxation, while OBC candidates will receive 3 years of age relaxation.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years age relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years age relaxation |
How to Apply Online AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification 2026
- First, visit the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Go to the Important Announcements or NORCET section on the homepage.
- Click on the NORCET 10 Notification / Apply Online link.
- If you haven’t already registered, create a new account; otherwise, log in.
- Fill in all the required information correctly in the application form and upload the required documents.
- If an application fee is applicable, pay the fee online.
- Check all the information carefully and submit the form.
- Finally, download the registration slip and keep it safe (do not send any hard copy by post).
Application Fee
The application fee for AIIMS NORCET 10 Recruitment 2026 is determined by category. General and OBC candidates will have to pay an application fee of ₹3,000. For SC, ST, and EWS candidates, the fee is ₹2,400. However, PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 3000/- |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs. 2400/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted |
FAQs
A total of 2551 Nursing Officer vacancies have been announced.
NORCET stands for Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test. It is conducted by AIIMS to recruit Nursing Officers for various AIIMS institutes and affiliated organizations across India.
Online applications are open from 24 February 2026 to 16 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
