Overview
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has released the AIIMS NORCET 11 Admit Card 2026 on September 9, 2026, for the Stage I preliminary examination. The Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test will be held on September 12, 2026, to fill 2,218 Nursing Officer (Group-B) vacancies across participating institutions.
Candidates must download their hall tickets from the official examination portal and verify the reporting time, examination shift, centre address and personal details before appearing for the test.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer (Group-B) through NORCET 11 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,218 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Admit Card Release | September 9, 2026 |
| Exam Date | September 12, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The date, shift and reporting time assigned to each candidate will be printed on the admit card. Candidates should follow the hall ticket rather than rely on general examination timings. Requests to change the allotted examination city or centre are generally not accepted after the admit card has been issued.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates were required to satisfy one of the following qualification conditions:
- BSc Nursing, BSc (Hons) Nursing or Post-Basic BSc Nursing from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council or the relevant State Nursing Council.
- Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council or a State Nursing Council.
- Alternatively, a diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised institution, along with valid Nurse and Midwife registration.
- GNM-qualified candidates must generally possess two years of relevant experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds after acquiring the prescribed qualification.
- Candidates must produce original qualification, registration and experience certificates during document verification.
Age Limit
- The general age range for Nursing Officer recruitment is usually 18 to 30 years, subject to the institution-wise conditions in the detailed notice.
- The crucial date for calculating age will be the date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Central Government rules.
- Applicants claiming relaxation must provide a valid category or service certificate in the prescribed format.
Fees
- General and OBC candidates: Rs. 3,000
- SC, ST and EWS candidates: Rs. 2,400
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Exempted, subject to the notification conditions
- Applicable transaction or payment gateway charges may be collected separately.
Selection Process
- Stage I Preliminary Examination: Candidates will take a computer-based screening test on September 12, 2026. Performance in this stage will determine eligibility for the next phase.
- Stage II Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates will appear for the main computer-based examination, which will assess nursing knowledge and other notified subjects in greater depth.
- Document Verification and Appointment Formalities: Candidates placed in the qualifying list will undergo certificate verification, eligibility checks and medical or institutional formalities before appointment.
Candidates should note that qualifying in an examination stage does not by itself guarantee appointment. Final selection remains subject to merit, category, available vacancies and verification of all claims.
How to Apply
- Visit the official AIIMS examination website at aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Open the recruitment section and select the link for Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test 11.
- During the application period, candidates were required to complete registration using a valid mobile number and email address.
- Fill in personal, educational, nursing registration, category and experience details carefully.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, thumb impression and supporting documents in the specified format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and submit the completed form. Save the confirmation page for reference.
- To download the admit card, return to the NORCET 11 candidate login and enter the registration credentials requested on the portal.
- Download and print the hall ticket. Check the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, reporting time, shift and complete examination-centre address.
Candidates must carry a printed admit card and an original government-issued photo identity document to the venue. Any additional photograph or document mentioned on the hall ticket should also be brought. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, electronic devices, notes and prohibited items must not be taken inside the examination hall. Candidates are advised to reach the centre well before the stated reporting time, as late entry may not be allowed.
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FAQs
1. When was the AIIMS NORCET 11 admit card released?
The Stage I admit card was released on September 9, 2026.
2. When will the NORCET 11 Stage I examination be conducted?
The preliminary computer-based examination is scheduled for September 12, 2026.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates should carry a printed hall ticket, an original valid photo ID and any additional document or photograph specified in the admit-card instructions.
