The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) conducts the highly competitive Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET). It is the premier gateway for nursing professionals across India to secure a prestigious Class B government position in various AIIMS institutes and Central Government Hospitals.
Currently, the allocation and outcomes for the NORCET-10 phase are actively undergoing processing. Candidates who appeared for the previous phases can check their document verification status, while fresh aspirants must start preparing for the upcoming cycle expected shortly.
🔔 LIVE UPDATE: The AIIMS examination authorities are releasing the final merit outcomes for recent NORCET drives. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready to check their allocation status.
Recruitment & Exam Overview
NORCET Current Schedule & Next Phase Expected
Standard Eligibility Criteria for AIIMS NORCET
Aspirants planning to apply for upcoming NORCET examinations must keep their documents ready. The basic eligibility rules mandated by AIIMS are as follows:
1. Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) or State Nursing Council recognized Institute.
- OR B.Sc (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing.
- OR Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) with exactly Two Years of Experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital.
- Mandatory: All applicants must be registered as Nurses & Midwives with State/Indian Nursing Council.
2. Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years (Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and up to 10 years for PwBD).
Selection Process & Salary Structure
Selection Framework:
AIIMS has updated the NORCET selection procedure into a two-tier rigorous online examination system:
- NORCET Preliminary Exam: A qualifying objective test checking basic nursing aptitude and general knowledge.
- NORCET Main Exam: The final merit-deciding examination strictly focusing on advanced clinical scenarios and nursing skills.
- Document Verification (DV): Seat allocation is based on merit ranking and individual hospital choices.
Salary Details:
*Note: The gross salary includes Basic Pay, Nursing Allowance, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance.
How to Check NORCET Results & Updates
- Visit the official AIIMS Examinations portal: aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Navigate to the “Results” tab on the homepage.
- Click on the link corresponding to the “NORCET-10 Final Outcomes/Result”.
- Download the official Merit List PDF.
- Use the “Ctrl + F” shortcut to search for your Roll Number in the allocation list.
- For personal dashboards and choice filling, log in to the “My Page” portal using your Candidate ID and Password.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Are GNM candidates eligible to apply for AIIMS NORCET?
Ans: Yes, candidates with a Diploma in GNM are eligible, provided they have exactly two years of clinical experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring their registration.
Q2. When will the next AIIMS NORCET exam be conducted?
Ans: AIIMS currently conducts the NORCET exam twice a year. The notification for the next phase is expected soon. Keep visiting our portal for instant alerts.
Q3. Is there a negative marking in the NORCET exam?
Ans: Yes. AIIMS implements a strict negative marking policy where one-third (1/3) of the marks are deducted for every incorrect answer in both Prelims and Mains.
Q4. Do Nursing Officers get central government benefits?
Ans: Absolutely. AIIMS Nursing Officers are central government employees (Group B) and are entitled to the 7th Pay Commission salary scale, central health schemes, pension benefits, and numerous standard allowances.
Conclusion:
The AIIMS NORCET examination is the ultimate goal for nursing professionals. Keep track of the current allocation outcomes, and if you are preparing for the next cycle, ensure your nursing council registrations and experience certificates are strictly up to date.
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