📢 NORCET Recruitment 2025 – Nursing Officer Posts at All AIIMS
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-9) for the year 2025. This test offers a golden opportunity for aspiring nurses across India to secure a Group-B Nursing Officer position at Level 07 in the pay matrix (Pre-revised Pay Band-2 of ₹9300–₹34800 with Grade Pay of ₹4600).
🗓 Important Dates
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Online Application Start Date: 22nd July 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 11th August 2025 (up to 5:00 PM)
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NORCET Preliminary Exam: 14th September 2025 (Sunday)
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NORCET Main Exam: 27th September 2025 (Saturday)
🧑⚕️ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications (Any one of the following):
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an INC/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University
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Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC/State Nursing Council recognized Institute
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Must be registered as Nurse & Midwife with Indian or State Nursing Council
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OR
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Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from INC/State Nursing Council recognized Institute
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Must be registered as Nurse & Midwife
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Must have 2 years’ experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after qualification
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📈 Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 30 years
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Age is calculated as on the closing date of application (11.08.2025)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWBD (General) | 10 years |
| PWBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PWBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Length of service + 3 years (see detailed rules) |
💸 Application Fees
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹3000 |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹2400 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
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Refund: SC/ST candidates who appear for the exam will receive a refund of their application fee.
📝 Selection Process
Selection is through two-stage Computer-Based Tests (CBT):
Stage I – NORCET Preliminary (Qualifying only)
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Duration: 90 Minutes
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Questions: 100 MCQs
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20 – General Knowledge & Aptitude
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80 – Nursing Syllabus
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Marking: -1/3 for wrong answers
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Qualifying Percentile:
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UR/EWS: 50
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OBC: 45
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SC/ST: 40
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PwBD: Additional 5 percentile relaxation
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Stage II – NORCET Main (Merit-based)
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Duration: 180 Minutes
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Questions: 160 MCQs
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Case-scenario based Nursing questions
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Marking: -1/3 for wrong answers
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Qualifying Marks (%):
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UR/EWS: 50%
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OBC: 45%
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SC/ST: 40%
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PwBD: 5% relaxation on above
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🏥 Participating AIIMS Institutions
Here are some of the 18 participating AIIMS institutes:
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AIIMS New Delhi
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AIIMS Bhopal
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AIIMS Bhubaneswar
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AIIMS Raipur
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AIIMS Patna
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AIIMS Rishikesh
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AIIMS Gorakhpur
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AIIMS Kalyani
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AIIMS Rajkot
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AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu
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AIIMS Deoghar
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AIIMS Awantipora (J&K)
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And others…
📝 Note: 80% of seats are reserved for female candidates and 20% for males across all participating institutes.
📑 Documents Required (At the time of verification)
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Copy of online application form and admit card
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Proof of Date of Birth
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Nursing Council Registration Certificate
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Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
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No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
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Educational qualification certificates
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Experience certificate (if applicable)
📝 How to Apply?
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Visit: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
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Apply between 22 July to 11 August 2025
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Upload required documents and pay the fee online
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Save the application form for future use
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No offline/physical form submission allowed
🛑 Note on Disqualification
Your application may be rejected for the following reasons:
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Incomplete application or incorrect details
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Not meeting eligibility criteria
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Uploading incorrect images/documents
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Failing to submit original certificates during verification
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Any malpractice or impersonation during the exam
🆘 Need Help?
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📞 Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-11-7898
(Mon-Fri: 10 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–1 PM) -
🌐 Official Website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
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Use “Raise a Query” on your applicant dashboard
🧾 Summary
AIIMS NORCET-9 2025 provides a great opportunity for nurses to work in India’s top medical institutions. Ensure you meet the eligibility, apply on time, and prepare well for the exam.
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