AIIMS NORCET 11 mains exam conducted on 30 September 2026 for nursing officer posts

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) today, 30 September 2026, conducted the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 11 Mains exam. This examination is a crucial step in the recruitment process for Nursing Officer posts across AIIMS and other participating institutes.

The NORCET 11 Mains exam follows a series of preceding events, including the release of admit cards and results for earlier stages of the recruitment cycle. The NORCET is a standardised test designed to simplify the selection of qualified nursing professionals.

NORCET 11 Examination Schedule and Key Dates

The NORCET 11 recruitment cycle commenced with the release of the official notification earlier in 2026. The application window for interested candidates was open for approximately three weeks, followed by the preliminary examination in mid-September.

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Admit Card for the mains examination was made available to candidates on 26 September 2026. Prior to this, the results for the NORCET 11 prelims exam were released on 18 September 2026, and the admit card for the prelims was issued on 9 September 2026.

Recruitment and Salary Structure for Nursing Officers

The AIIMS NORCET 11 is specifically for the recruitment of Nursing Officers. These positions are offered at AIIMS and other participating institutions, as determined by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The NORCET serves as a common eligibility test to ensure a consistent standard of selection.

Successful candidates appointed as AIIMS Nursing Officers are eligible for a salary structure ranging from Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800. This salary scale includes a grade pay of Rs. 4,600, reflecting the professional nature of the role within the medical institutes.

Preparation Resources for NORCET Candidates

For candidates preparing for the NORCET, various resources are available to aid in their study. These include previous year question papers and mock tests, which are recommended for detailed preparation. The availability of such materials is intended to help aspirants familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and question types.

Specifically, resources like the ‘AIIMS NORCET 10 Question Paper 2026 With Answer Key & Detailed Solutions’ are available in PDF format. Also, books containing ‘AIIMS NORCET Previous year question [PYQs] Book for NORCET 1-10 TI LATEST ALL SHIFTS SOLVED PAPERS’ offer over 3000 memory-based multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations. Other materials, such as an ‘AIIMS NORCET Nursing Officer Recruitment Exam Book for Final Revision Capsule’, cover frequently repeated topics and previous year trends in multiple-choice questions.

Further reading

• AIIMS NORCET 11 Mains admit card out: download by 30 September for stage 2 exam
• AIIMS M.Sc. Nursing August 2026 Open Round results out; complete joining by 28 September
• AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 open round result out: accept seats by 28 September
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