The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the official recruitment notification (No: 17/2026) for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 10. This is a massive opportunity for nursing aspirants across India, looking to fill over 2551 vacancies in various AIIMS institutions nationwide.
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Interested candidates must verify their eligibility and apply via the official website, www.aiimsexams.ac.in. The online application window opens on February 24, 2026, and closes on March 16, 2026. The Hall Pass/Admit Card will be released 4 to 7 days before the scheduled exam date.
AIIMS Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: All India Institute Of Medical Sciences |
| Notification No: 17/2026 Date: 24.02.2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 2551 Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 10 Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 24.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 16.03.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
Current AIIMS Job Openings:
- Nursing Officer – 2551 Posts
Institute Wise Vacancy Details:
- AIIMS Bathinda – 72 Posts
- AIIMS AIIMS Bhopal – 76 Posts
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar – 55 Posts
- AIIMS Deoghar – 104 Posts
- AIIMS Gorakhpur – 203 Posts
- AIIMS Guwahati – 78 Posts
- AIIMS Kalyani – 205 Posts
- AIIMS Mangalagiri – 88 Posts
- AIIMS Nagpur – 56 Posts
- AIIMS Raebareli – 85 Posts
- AIIMS New Delhi – 282 Posts
- AIIMS Patna – 168 Posts
- AIIMS Rishikesh – 64 Posts
- AIIMS Raipur – 43 Posts
- AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu – 54 Posts
- AIIMS Madurai – 30 Posts
- CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi – 32 Posts
- NITRD – 05 Posts
- AIIPMR, Mumbai – 01 Posts
- CIP, Ranchi – 13 Posts
- JIPMER, Puducherry – 88 Posts
- JIPMER, Yanam – 07 Posts
- JIPMER, Karaikal – 383 Posts
- SJH, Hospital – 140 Posts
- Dr. RML, Hospital – Nil
ESIC, New Delhi – 219 Posts
AIIMS Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for AIIMS:
- I a. B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/ state Nursing council accredited Institute or University OR
- B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing council accredited Institute/ University.
- b. Registered as Nurses & Midwife with State / Indian Nursing Council OR
- II a. Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (DGNM) from an Indian Nursing Council/ State Nursing council accredited Institute / Board or Council.
- b. Registered as Nurses and Midwife in State/Indian Nursing Council.
- c. Two Years’ Experience in a minimum Fifty bedded Hospital after acquiring the educational qualification mentioned above as applicable for all Participating AIIMS.
Age Limit for AIIMS: (As on 16.03.2026)
- Nursing Officer – 18 – 30 Years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for AIIMS:
- Nursing Officer – Level 07 Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-
Method of Selection for AIIMS:
- Stage I: NORCET Preliminary Exam
- Stage II: NORCET Main Exam
Application Fee for AIIMS:
- For ST/SC/EWS Applicants – Rs. 2400/-
- For Other Applicants – Rs.3000/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the AIIMS website (www.aiimsexams.ac.in) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 24.02.2026 and end on 16.03.2026 at 05.00 PM.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 24.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 16.03.2026 at 05.00 PM
- Stage I NORCET Preliminary Exam Date: 11.04.2026 (Saturday)
- Stage I NORCET Mains Exam Date: 30.04.2026 (Thursday)
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