NORCET‑9 stands for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test, conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. It serves as a merit-based entrance for selecting Nursing Officers across AIIMS institutes nationwide. The 2025 exam aims to fill approximately 3,500 vacancies across 26 AIIMS institutions
Last Date :- 11/08/2025
Key Dates & Timeline : AIIMS
According to the AIIMS calendar and official notification:
- Notification release & online application start: 22–23 July 2025
- Application deadline: 11 August 2025 (by 5 PM)
- NORCET‑9 Prelims: 14 September 2025 (Sunday)
- NORCET‑9 Mains: 27 September 2025
- Prelims result: expected by 4 October 2025
Additional dates like admit card availability and correction windows will be notified through AIIMS’s official portal.
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Vacancy Distribution AIIMS
- Total Posts: 3,500 Nursing Officer positions across AIIMS centers
- Institutes include AIIMS Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Rishikesh, and newer ones like Kalyani, Mangalgiri, Vijaypur, among others
- Detailed institute-wise vacancy breakdown is available in the official PDF.
Eligibility Criteria AIIMS
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years; Maximum: 30 years as of 11 August 2025
- Age relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD and combined categories as prescribed, and 5 years for Ex‑servicemen
Educational Qualification
- Option 1: B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc Nursing or Post-Basic B.Sc from INC/State Nursing Council recognized institutions – must be registered as Nurse & Midwife with INC or State Council.
- Option 2: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) + registration + at least 2 years’ experience in a 50‑bed hospital post-qualification
Application Process AIIMS
- Visit aiimsexams.ac.in and click on the latest “Recruitment” or “NORCET‑9” section.
- Complete the New Registration with basic details.
- Log in and fill the application form, including education, preference of exam center, etc.
- Upload scanned passport photo and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the fee online:
- General/OBC: ₹3,000
- SC/ST/EWS: ₹2,400
- PwBD: Exempted
- Submit and save/print the confirmation page.
❗ Apply well before 11 August (5 PM). Official social media and news alerts recommend avoiding last-minute submissions to prevent server issues.
Selection Procedure AIIMS
Stage I – Prelims (90 minutes, 100 MCQs):
- Qualifying in nature; marks are not counted toward final merit, but minimum cut-off applies
Stage II – Mains (180 minutes, 160 MCQs):
- Scores are counted for the final merit list
Post-Exams:
- Document Verification: Original certificates for age, qualification, registration, category, experience, etc.
- Medical Examination: Ensure candidates meet physical & mental fitness standards.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus AIIMS
Prelims (100 MCQs):
- Topics cover General Aptitude (reasoning, general knowledge, current affairs) and Nursing Aptitude (basic nursing principles and clinical scenarios)
Mains (160 MCQs):
- Technical and professional subjects from B.Sc or Diploma Nursing curriculum—covering community health, mental health, pediatric, medical-surgical, OBG, administration, pharmacology, etc.
Marking scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer, −⅓ mark for each wrong response
Salary & Job Profile AIIMS
- Pay Scale: Level 7 Pay Matrix, pre-revised Pay Band-2 (₹9,300–34,800) with Grade Pay ₹4,600
- Roles include patient care, administering medications, emergency duties, health education, liaising with doctors, record-keeping—all crucial in tertiary health setups.
Preparation Strategy AIIMS
- Understand the syllabus and pattern thoroughly—allocate time proportionately between prelims and mains topics.
- Prepare notes & charts: Memory aids for technical content like drug categories, protocols, and ethics.
- Practice previous years’ papers (NORCET 6, 7, 8) — many are memory-based and reflect actual question styles
- Mock tests build speed and accuracy; simulate exam conditions (time-bound, no interruptions).
- Revise systematically with emphasis on weak areas, current affairs, and general aptitude questions.
- Stay updated on exam-related announcements (admit card, correction window, exam centers).
FAQs AIIMS
Q1: When does registration start and end?
- Start: 22 or 23 July 2025, End: 11 August 2025 by 5 PM
Q2: What are Prelims and Mains dates?
- Prelims: 14 September 2025, Mains: 27 September 2025
Q3: Maximum age?
- 30 years (relaxation applicable)
Q4: Educational qualification?
- B.Sc Nursing or GNM with 2 years of hospital experience
Q5: Application Fee?
- General/OBC: ₹3,000; SC/ST/EWS: ₹2,400; PwBD: exempt
Web link AIIMS
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| Official Web | Click Hear |
| Official Notification | Click Hear |
Important Preparation Tips AIIMS
- Start early: You have ~8 weeks until Prelims.
- Structured timetable: Daily slots for nursing technical topics, aptitude, GK, and mock tests.
- Peer discussion: Join peer groups or social media forums for shared resources and doubt-solving.
- Current Affairs: Regularly read nursing news, national health policies.
- Exam etiquette: Prepare documents, plan travel to the exam center, and follow COVID-safe guidelines.
Final Thoughts AIIMS
NORCET‑9 is your gateway to a prestigious role in AIIMS. With 3,500 posts on offer, it’s one of the largest Nursing Officer recruitments this year. Success depends on disciplined study, thorough practice, and punctual application. Prioritize clarity on exam pattern, attempt smart mock tests, and keep track of official AIIMS notifications.
Wishing you determination and confidence—may you succeed in serving patients at India’s foremost medical institution!
