Overview & Important Highlights
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, conducts the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) for direct recruitment to the post of Nursing Officer in various AIIMS hospitals and participating institutes across India. Candidates interested in serving as Nursing Officers are encouraged to complete their online application form before the closing deadline today. This national-level entrance test evaluates candidates for highly sought-after healthcare posts within top medical institutions across the country.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
To be eligible for the AIIMS NORCET 11th exam, candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age criteria established by the examination authority:
- Educational Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognized institute/university, OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. Alternatively, candidates holding a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) with registered nurse status and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a 50-bedded hospital are eligible.
- Age Bounds: Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age. Category-wise age relaxations apply as per Government of India rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD).
- Selection Stages: The selection process consists of two stages: Stage-I Preliminary Online Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Stage-II Main Online CBT. Final selection is based on candidate performance in the Main examination and institute preference allocation during counseling.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Eligible candidates seeking to submit their applications should follow the step-by-step instructions outlined below:
- Visit the official AIIMS exams portal at aiimsexams.ac.in and navigate to the NORCET registration portal.
- Complete the basic registration by entering valid contact details, personal information, and professional registration credentials.
- Upload soft copies of mandatory documents including recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and thumb impression in the specified format.
- Pay the prescribed application fee using net banking, debit card, or credit card.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the final application form. Ensure to print out a confirmation copy for future reference.
Important Instructions & Advice
Candidates must carefully check all details before final submission as corrections may not be permitted after the deadline. Verify that the registered email address and mobile number remain active to receive real-time updates from AIIMS. Ensure all documents related to registration with the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council are current and valid for verification during post-exam selection stages.