NORCET-10 (2026) Official Notification Summary - Eligibility, Dates, and Details

The Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-10) is conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi, for filling Group B Nursing Officer posts (Level 7, Pay Band ₹9,300 - 34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600) across AIIMS and other participating government medical institutions.

This national-level exam opens doors to one of the most prestigious nursing careers in India, offering stability, respect, and professional growth.

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Eligibility Criteria

Qualification Path	Educational Qualification	Registration	Experience
Option 1	B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing OR Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC/State Nursing Council recognized institute	Must be Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council	Not required
Option 2	Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)	Must be Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council	Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 50-bedded hospital after qualification

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Age Limit (as on last date of application)

Category	Age Range	Relaxation
UR / EWS	18-30 years	-
OBC	18-33 years	+3 years
SC / ST	18-35 years	+5 years
PWBD	Up to 10-15 years depending on category	-
Ex-Servicemen / Govt. Employees	As per Govt. of India norms	-

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Exam Pattern

NORCET-10 will be conducted in two stages - both online CBTs:

Stage	Type	Duration	Questions	Remarks
Stage I - Preliminary	CBT	90 mins	100 MCQs (80 Nursing + 20 GK/Aptitude)	Qualifying only
Stage II - Mains	CBT	180 mins	160 MCQs (Case-based Nursing questions)	Final merit determination

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Exam Dates (NORCET-10, 2026)

Event	Date
Preliminary Exam	11 April 2026 (Saturday)
Mains Exam	30 April 2026 (Sunday)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the eligibility criteria for NORCET-10? To apply for NORCET-10, candidates must have:
   • B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC-recognized university OR
   • GNM with 2 years of experience (for some posts, as per specific recruitment rules)
   • Registration with State Nursing Council is mandatory.
2. Is there any age limit for NORCET-10? Yes. The general age limit is 18 to 30 years, with relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) as per central government norms.
3. What is the exam pattern for NORCET-10 Stage I & II? While the exact syllabus is released in the official notification, generally:
   • Stage I (Preliminary):
     • Objective-type questions
     • Focus on Nursing fundamentals, clinical knowledge, and general awareness
     • Qualifying in nature
   • Stage II (Main):
     • Determines the final merit list
     • Includes advanced nursing application-based MCQs
     • May include negative marking (-0.33 per incorrect answer)
4. Is there negative marking in NORCET-10? Yes. 1/3rd mark is deducted for every wrong answer. So, strategic answering is important - especially in Stage II.
5. What happens if I clear Stage I but not Stage II? Stage I is just a qualifier. Only performance in Stage II counts for final selection and rank. Clearing Stage I alone does not guarantee a job.

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