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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, has come up with a total of 1794 vacancies for Nursing Officer posts at Level 07 in Group-B for AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS under Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-8. The selection of candidates for Nursing Officer posts is based on Prelims & Mains. As per the schedule, the last date to apply online for the AIIMS NORCET 8 Nursing Officer 2025 exam is 17th March 2025 (5 pm). Refer to the article for more updates regarding the AIIMS NORCET 8 Nursing Officer Exam 2025.
AIIMS NORCET 8 2025
The AIIMS NORCET, which stands for All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test, is conducted for the recruitment of Nursing Officer positions. Candidates will be selected through two stages of Computer-Based Testing (CBT 1 and CBT 2). The preliminary stage of the AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-8) for 2025 is scheduled for 12th April 2025 (Saturday). Only registered candidates will be eligible to appear for the exam.
AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Notification
The notification for AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Exam (Notice No 34/2025) has been released by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, at its official website https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/. Candidates, after completing their B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing or B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) or Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery are eligible to register forthe AIIMS NORCET 2025 Exam. For complete eligibility criteria refer to the details released officially by clicking the below link.
AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Exam Summary
Candidates planning to appear for AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 eligibility test have to first submit their applications within the period as notified and then have to appear for Prelims and Mains exams. After qualifying the eligibility test, selected candidates will be eligible for the recruitment of Nursing Officer in various institutes of AIIMS.
AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 | |
Exam Conducting Body | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
Exam Name | Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-8 (NORCET-8) |
Advt. No. | 34/2025 |
Post Name | Nursing Officer |
Vacancy | 1794 |
Category | Eligibility Test |
Mode of application | Online |
Last Registration Date | 17th March 2025 (5 pm) |
Selection Process | Prelims & Mains |
Salary | Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- |
Official website | https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/ |
AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Exam Important Dates
The complete schedule including registration dates, exam dates etc for the AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Exam has been released by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi along with a notification pdf. Interested candidates can submit their application forms for the AIIMS NORCET 8 exam till 17th March 2025 (5 pm). Check important dates from the table below.
Events | Dates |
AIIMS NORCET 8 Notification release date | 24th February 2025 |
Apply Online Start Date | 24th February 2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 17th March 2025 (5 pm) |
AIIMS Norcet 8 Admit Card 2025 | 10th April 2025 |
AIIMS Norcet 8 Exam Date 2025 | 12th April 2025 (Saturday) |
AIIMS Norcet 8 Stage 2 CBT Exam Date | 2nd May 2025 (Friday) |
AIIMS NORCET 8 Exam Date 2025
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, will be conducted in two successive stages i.e. Prelims and Mains exam, to select candidates for Nursing Officer posts. As per notification, the AIIMS NORCET 8, Stage I Preliminary Examination will be conducted on 12th April 2025, and Stage II, Mains Exam will be held on 2nd May 2025.
Events | Dates |
Stage I (Preliminary Examination) | 12th April 2025 (Saturday) |
Stage II (Main Exam) | 2nd May 2025 (Friday) |
AIIMS NORCET 8 Vacancy 2025
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced a total of 1794 vacancies for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 2025.
AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Application Form
The online application forms for AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Exam has been made available at https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/. If you are interested and eligible to appear for the eligibility test for the recruitment of Nursing Officer must submit your duly filled application forms before 17th March 2025 (5 pm). For your reference, the links for online registration and login link is attached below which redirect to the official page of AIIMS, New Delhi.
AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Application Fee
To submit the application form for AIIMS NORCET 2025 Exam, the candidates have to pay the required application fee along with the duly filed application forms. The application fee is to be paid online through debit card/credit card/ net banking. The fee for SC/ST candidates will be refunded after they appear for the examination.
Categories | Application Fee |
General/OBC candidates | Rs. 3000/- |
SC/ST candidates/EWS | Rs. 2400/- |
Persons with Disabilities | Exempted |
Steps to Apply Online for AIIMS NORCET 8
Candidates can apply online for AIIMS NORCET 8 by following the below step by step process.
- Visit the official website of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences at https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/.
- Under the important announcement section, select the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) – 8.
- For new registration click on ‘Create a New Account’ and enter all personal details such as the candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name mobile number, and email ID.
- A candidate ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID.
- Click on the new ‘Login to Apply’ and enter valid login details i.e. Candidates registered ID or mobile number and Password.
- Fill Enter educational details like the qualifying exam, college name, admission, and passing dates.
- Enter the registration number of the candidate with which he/she is registered with the Nursing Council of India/ State Nursing Council.
- Select the name of the State Nursing Council and enter the date of issuance of the registration number.
- Pay the application fee as per category through online mode.
- Upload a photograph, signature, and thumb impression of the candidate in a specific format.
- Download and take a printout of AIIMS NORCET 8 Application Form 2025 for future reference.
AIIMS NORCET 8 2025 Eligibility Criteria
All those candidates who are interested in the recruitment of Nursing Officer posts must be aware that they fulfill the required eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Candidates who don’t fulfill the required eligibility for NO post their application forms and selection will be rejected at any stage of the selection process.
Educational Qualifications
- The candidates must have registered as Nurses & midwives with the State / Indian Nursing Council.
- Candidates must have completed a B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/ State Nursing Council-recognized Institute or University (OR)
Candidates must possess a B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute/ University.
(OR) - Those who are registered as Nurses & midwives in the State / Indian Nursing Council.
- Candidates having a diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized Institute / Board or Council are also eligible.
- Candidates must have two Years of Experience in a minimum 50-bed Hospital after acquiring the educational qualification mentioned above as applicable for all Participating AIIMS.
Age Limit (as on 17/03/2025)
Candidates age must be between 18 to 30 years as on 17/03/2025 to be eligible AIIMS NORCET 8 2025. The upper age relaxation for the reserved category will be provided as per the Recruitment rules of respective Institutes/Hospitals.
Categories | Age Relaxations |
OBC | 3 years |
SC/ST | 5 years |
PwBD | 10 years |
PwBD+OBC | 13 years |
PwBD+ST/SC | 15 years |
Ex-Serviceman/ECO/SSOs | 5 years |
Central Government Civilian Employees | General: 5 years OBC: 8 years ST/SC: 10 years |
AIIMS NORCET 8 Selection Process 2025
The selection of candidates for Nursing Officer posts is based on candidates’ performance in Preliminary and Mains examination. Both stages will be held online computer-based mode. Candidates who qualify for the Stage 1 exam will be called to appear for the Stage II exam.
- Stage I – Preliminary Examination
- Stage II – Mains Examination
AIIMS NORCET 8 Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates planning to appear for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-8 (NORCET-8) must go through the AIIMS NORCET 8 Exam Pattern 2025 to know the topics asked in the exam, total no. of questions, marking scheme, and other details.
AIIMS NORCET 8 Exam Pattern 2025 – Stage I
- AIIMS NORCET 8 will be conducted Computer Based Mode.
- A total of 100 MCQ-based questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks.
- For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
- There is a negative marking 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
General Knowledge & Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 18 minutes |
Syllabus of Nursing Course | 80 | 80 | 72 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
AIIMS NORCET 8 Exam Pattern 2025 – Stage II
- In AIIMS NORCET 8 Stage 2 Exam a total of 160 objective type multiple choice questions will be asked.
- 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer, there is a negative marking, a 1/3 mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
Topics from Nursing Courses | 160 | 160 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
AIIMS NORCET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
AIIMS NORCET 8 Salary 2025
Candidates who qualify for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test-8 (NORCET-8) will be appointed for the Nursing Officer posts at Pay Level 07 in the Pay Matrix pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4600/-, Group-B for AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS as per available vacancies in the respective Institutes.
AIIMS NORCET 8 Salary 2025 | |
Basic Pay | Rs. 46,200/- |
Pay Band | Rs. 9300/- to Rs. 34800/- |
Grade Pay | Rs. 4600/- |