The NORCET recruitment test is a national exam conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. central government hospitals/institutes like NITRD, AIIPMR Mumbai, CNCI Kolkata, ESIC New Delhi, CIP Ranchi, etc.
This is a highly competitive exam for B.Sc Nursing or GNM-qualified candidates seeking prestigious government nursing jobs with good pay scale (Level-7), allowances, and career growth.
Govjob.myeducationwire provides the details regarding this recruitment test.
Presently in March the NORCET 10 edition is going on and NORCET 11 will start in July.
- Vacancies: 2551 Nursing Officer posts (exact number confirmed in official notice; some sources mentioned ~3000 initially, but finalized at 2551).
- Exam Dates:
- Stage I (Prelims – Qualifying): April 11, 2026 (Saturday).
- Stage II (Mains – Merit-based): April 30, 2026 (Thursday).
NORCET 11 Exam Date
- Stage I Septmber 12
- Result of Stage I 18 September
- Stage II exam-30 September
- Stage II result in October 2026
- Official Website: https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/ (Apply/login/check notices here; direct NORCET section under recruitments).
If you missed the application for NORCET 10, the next cycle (NORCET 11) would likely come in late 2026 or early 2027—keep monitoring the our website or AIIMS NORCET website
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Age Limit: 18–30 years (relaxations: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10, etc., as per rules).
- Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc (Hons) Nursing / B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from INC/State Nursing Council recognized institute/university.
- OR GNM + valid registration as Nurse & Midwife.
- Registration: Must be registered as Nurse/Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council (or equivalent).
Exam Pattern
Two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) with negative marking of 1/3 for wrong answers in both stages.
| Stage | Details | Questions | Duration | Focus | Nature |
| Stage I (Prelims) | Qualifying only (marks not counted in final merit) | 100 MCQs | 90 minutes | – 20 from General Knowledge & Aptitude – 80 from Nursing subjects | Qualifying (percentile-based cut-off) |
| Stage II (Mains) | Merit-deciding | 160 MCQs | 180 minutes | Entire Nursing syllabus (case scenario-based, competency-focused) | Final merit on Stage II marks |
- No sectional timing mentioned, but fixed overall.
- Final selection: Based on Stage II performance + document verification + choice filling for institutes.
Syllabus Overview
- Prelims:
- General Knowledge & Aptitude: Current affairs, Indian history/politics, GK basics, reasoning, numerical ability.
- Nursing: Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical, Community Health, Child Health, Mental Health, Midwifery, etc. (GNM/B.Sc level).
- Mains: Full B.Sc Nursing/GNM syllabus with emphasis on clinical application, case scenarios, nursing procedures, pharmacology, etc.
Key subjects include: Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing Foundations, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Midwifery &Gynecological Nursing, Nursing Research & Statistics, Management.
Preparation Tips (Especially Relevant for Delhi Candidates)
- Syllabus Alignment: Focus on INC syllabus for B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic/GNM.
- Previous Papers: Solve last 5–10 years’ NORCET papers (available on coaching sites or Telegram channels).
- Books: Target “AIIMS NORCET Guide” by various publishers, or standard texts like Potter & Perry (Fundamentals), Brunner (Medical-Surgical), etc.
- Mock Tests: Practice CBT mocks for time management (90 min for 100 Qs in Prelims is tight).
- Cut-offs: Usually high—Prelims qualifying ~50–60 percentile; good Stage II score 100+ out of 160 for top ranks.
