The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (AIIMS NORCET-9). This examination is for the recruitment of Nursing Officers in AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS institutes across India.
AIIMS NORCET
AIIMS NORCET : Post Details
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Post Name: Nursing Officer
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Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix (Pre-revised Pay Band-2: ₹9300–₹34800 with Grade Pay ₹4600)
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Category: Group-B (Non-Gazetted)
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Vacancies: As per available positions in participating AIIMS institutes
AIIMS NORCET: Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
Option 1:
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council-recognized institute or university
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B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council-recognized institute or university -
Registration as a Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council
Option 2:
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Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council-recognized institute/board/council
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Registration as a Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council
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Two years’ experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the essential qualification
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Note: The two years’ experience will only be valid if obtained after completing the course, declaration of results, and registration with the State/Indian Nursing Council
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Age Limit
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For all AIIMS: Between 18 and 30 years
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Age relaxation as per recruitment rules of respective institutes/hospitals
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Age will be calculated as on the last date of application submission
Application Fee
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General/OBC: ₹3,000/-
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SC/ST/EWS: ₹2,400/-
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PwD: Exempted from the application fee
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking
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Transaction/processing charges, if applicable, will be borne by the candidate
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Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances
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Applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected
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SC/ST candidates appearing in the examination will get their fee refunded after result declaration, upon verification of their caste certificate
Selection Process
The selection will be through Computer-Based Tests (CBT) conducted in two stages:
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NORCET-9 Preliminary Exam: 14th September 2025 (Sunday)
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NORCET-9 Main Exam: 27th September 2025 (Saturday)
Important Notes
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Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria before applying
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Experience should be acquired only after the completion of the required qualification and registration
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All instructions, application forms, and updates will be available on the official AIIMS website
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AIIMS NORCET-9 (2025) – General Instructions for Applicants
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Pay & Allowances
The posts come with the standard allowances applicable to Central Government employees of similar status posted at the respective AIIMS institutes/hospitals. -
Mode of Application
- Applications must be submitted online only via www.aiimsexams.ac.in between 22.07.2025 and 11.08.2025 (up to 5:00 PM).
- No physical documents, including application forms, will be accepted. Any such submissions will be treated as invalid and destroyed.
- Applicants should keep a copy of their application form and payment proof for records.
- No corrections will be allowed after the specified dates; therefore, fill in details carefully.
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Eligibility Check
- Applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying to avoid rejection after selection.
- All qualifications and experience requirements must be fulfilled by the closing date of application submission.
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Disqualification Rules
- The exam will be conducted without prior eligibility verification. Any ineligibility detected at any stage will lead to immediate disqualification.
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Correction Window
- For candidates who have paid the fee, an edit panel will be available from 22.08.2025 to 28.08.2025 to correct application form details or complete registration.
- Changes in reservation category (e.g., SC/ST to UR/OBC/EWS) will not be allowed after fee payment.
- Providing false information will result in cancellation of candidature.
- The edit window is not an extension of the registration deadline.
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Closing of Online Application
- The portal will close at 05:00 PM on 11.08.2025. Applications not completed by this deadline will be rejected.
- Only candidates who have paid the examination fee before the closing date will be allowed to make corrections during the edit window.
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Qualification & Experience Timeline
- Candidates must have completed all educational qualifications (including internship) and required experience by the last date of application submission.
- Recruitment rules of the respective AIIMS institutes will apply, and selection will be based on NORCET merit scores.
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Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression Upload
- Images must meet the specifications in the “Upload Image Instructions” section of the application portal.
- Blurred, incorrect, or improperly formatted images will lead to rejection of the application.
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No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Candidates currently employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies or institutions funded by the government must upload a valid NOC from their employer.
- NOC must be produced during Document Verification as well.
- Contractual employees in such organizations must also provide an NOC.Here’s a rewritten and simplified version of the Age Relaxation section from the NORCET-9 notification:
12. Age Relaxation Guidelines
a. Reference Date:
The crucial date for determining the age eligibility of candidates will be the last date for online submission of applications.b. Reservation & Age Relaxation Rules:
- SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for Unreserved (UR) vacancies will not be eligible for any age relaxation or relaxation in cut-off marks meant for their categories.
- Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) who qualify through age relaxation will be considered only for vacancies in their respective reserved category, even if their merit qualifies them for UR seats.
c. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD):
- As per DOPT guidelines (OM No. 1667569393892 dated 06.09.2022), PWBD candidates will be eligible for age relaxation whether or not the post is reserved for them, provided the post is identified as suitable for their disability category.
- For Nursing Officer posts, the identified disabilities are: OL, AAV, Dw, and LC (OL) with a benchmark disability of 40% or more.
d. Age Relaxation Chart:
Category Relaxation beyond 30 years Conditions SC/ST +5 years — OBC +3 years — PWBD +10 years Max age on crucial date ≤ 56 years PWBD + OBC +13 years Max age on crucial date ≤ 56 years PWBD + SC/ST +15 years Max age on crucial date ≤ 56 years Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (including ECO/SSCOs) Length of military service + 3 years See Annexure-II Central Govt. Civilian Employees (UR) +5 years Min. 3 years continuous service Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC) +8 years Min. 3 years continuous service Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) +10 years Min. 3 years continuous service e. Important Notes:
- Age relaxation for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, and other special categories will follow Government of India orders.
- For Central/State Government employees and employees of Autonomous Institutions, including regular AIIMS employees with at least 3 years of regular service, age relaxation applies unless stated otherwise in the recruitment rules.
- For AIIMS, New Delhi, age relaxation is only applicable to personnel serving in the Central Government with at least 3 years of regular service, unless specified in the recruitment rules.
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