Overview
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) - 11. Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Important Dates
| Notice Number | 103/2026 dated 24.07.2026 |
Important Links
Exam Pattern
The NORCET-11 exam pattern is different for the Preliminary and Main stages. Both stages are conducted in a sectional, timed format - once a section's time is over, candidates cannot go back to it.
Syllabus
Download the AIIMS Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 PDF and check the latest NORCET-11 exam pattern, marking scheme, selection process, and stage-wise syllabus released by AIIMS New Delhi. Get complete details of the Preliminary and Main exam, qualifying criteria, and preparation tips to boost your NORCET 2026 exam strategy. Download AIIMS Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026
Selection Process
As per the official notification, selection for the Nursing Officer post under NORCET-11 is based on the following stage-by-stage process: • Stage I – NORCET Preliminary: This is a qualifying exam only. Marks scored in Stage I are not used for the final merit/rank. • Shortlisting for Stage II: Candidates who qualify Stage I as per category-wise qualifying percentile, equal to 5 times the total seats in each category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), are called for Stage II. In addition, all qualifying PWBD candidates and all tie cases at the last position of the shortlist are also called for Stage II. • Stage II – NORCET Main: This exam decides the final merit list. The merit list of qualified candidates is prepared based on performance in Stage II only, subject to category-wise qualifying marks. • Choice-filling and Allocation: Qualified and eligible candidates are invited to fill choices/preferences of participating AIIMS institutes. Seat allocation is done strictly in order of merit against the choices filled – there is one round of allocation, and no waiting list is maintained since NORCET is conducted twice a year. • Document Verification: Provisionally selected candidates must produce original certificates for verification, as notified by the respective participating AIIMS/Institute. If Stage II results in a tie, it is resolved in this order: fewer wrong answers in Stage II, then higher marks in Stage I, then fewer wrong answers in Stage I, then older date of birth, and finally a…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for AIIMS Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 (NORCET-11) - Check Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Syllabus PDF?
Notice Number: 103/2026 dated 24.07.2026
What is the selection process?
As per the official notification, selection for the Nursing Officer post under NORCET-11 is based on the following stage-by-stage process: • Stage I – NORCET Preliminary: This is a qualifying exam only. Marks scored in Stage I are not used for the final merit/rank. • Shortlisting for Stage II: Candidates who qualify Stage I as per category-wise qualifying percentile, equal to 5 times the total seats in each category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), are called for Stage II. In addition, all qualifying PWBD candidates and all tie cases at the last position of the shortlist are also called for Stage II. • Stage II – NORCET Main: This exam decides the final merit list. The merit list of qualified candidates is prepared based on performance in Stage II only, subject to category-wise qualifying marks. • Choice-filling and Allocation: Qualified and eligible candidates are invited to fill choices/pref…