The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 9th Phase Recruitment 2025. This exam is conducted to recruit Nursing Officers across various AIIMS institutions in India.
Here's a full detailed description:
1. Important Dates (as of July 22, 2025):
Official Notification Release Date: July 22, 2025
Online Application Start Date: July 22, 2025
Registration Last Date: August 11, 2025 (until 5:00 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date: August 11, 2025
Pre-Exam City Details/Admit Card: To be notified later (Admit Card expected around September 7, 2025)
Pre-Exam Date (Stage I): September 14, 2025
Mains Exam Date (Stage II): September 27, 2025
Result Announcement Date: October 4, 2025 (for Prelims, Mains result date will be announced later)
2. Application Fee:
General/OBC Candidates: ₹3000/-
SC/ST/EWS Candidates: ₹2400/-
PWBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Candidates: ₹00/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking)
Note: SC/ST candidates may receive a refund of their application fee after appearing in the exam.
3. Eligibility Criteria (as on August 11, 2025):
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
Educational Qualification:
B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized Institute/University.
Candidates must be registered as Nurses & Midwives with the State/Indian Nursing Council.
OR
Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Institute/Board or Council.
Candidates with a GNM Diploma must also have a minimum of two years of experience in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds, and be registered as Nurses & Midwives with the State/Indian Nursing Council.
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules for various categories (SC/ST, OBC, PWBD, Ex-Servicemen, Central Govt. Civilian Employees). For example:
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
PWBD: 10 Years (further relaxation for PWBD + OBC/SC/ST)
AIIMS employees and certain other categories may also have specific age relaxations up to 35 years (e.g., NITRD).
4. Application Process:
Mode of Application: Online
Website:
https://aiimsexams.ac.in Steps to Apply:
Visit the official AIIMS exam portal: aiimsexams.ac.in.
Navigate to the "Recruitment" or "Latest Recruitment" section.
Find and click on the "Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-9)" link.
New Registration: If you are a new user, register by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
Login: Log in using the credentials generated during registration.
Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details accurately.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents:
Passport-size photograph (recent)
Scanned signature
Nursing registration certificate
Educational qualification certificates
Category certificate (if applicable - SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
Experience certificate (for GNM candidates)
Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, etc.)
Date of Birth Proof (Birth certificate or Matriculation certificate)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in a government institution.
Pay Application Fee: Pay the examination fee online through the available payment modes.
Preview and Submit: Review all the entered details and uploaded documents carefully before final submission.
Print Application Form: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Correction Window: A correction window will likely be opened after the application period for candidates to rectify any errors or re-upload rejected documents.
5. Exam Pattern:
The AIIMS NORCET 9th exam is conducted in two stages:
Stage I: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying Nature)
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Sections:
Nursing Subjects: 80 questions (80 marks)
General Knowledge & Aptitude: 20 questions (20 marks)
Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, -1/3 for each incorrect answer.
Note: Candidates approximately 5 times the total vacancies will be declared qualified for the Mains exam.
Stage II: Mains Exam (For Merit Ranking)
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions: 160 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 160
Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
Sections: All 160 questions will be from Nursing Subjects, with a focus on clinical and practical aspects.
Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, -1/3 for each incorrect answer.
Note: Only marks obtained in the Mains exam will be considered for final merit ranking.
6. Syllabus:
The syllabus for AIIMS NORCET 9th primarily focuses on Nursing subjects, with a small portion dedicated to General Knowledge and Aptitude in the Prelims.
Nursing Subjects (for both Prelims and Mains):
Fundamentals of Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Nutrition
Health Education & Community Pharmacy
Drug Store Management
Computers in Nursing
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Environmental Hygiene
First Aid
Nursing Management
Sociology
Clinical Pathology
Toxicology
General Knowledge & Aptitude (for Prelims only):
General Awareness: Indian Current Affairs, Indian Politics, Indian Rivers, Lakes & Seas, Indian History, Indian Famous Places, Indian Parliament, General Sciences, Indian Tourism, Indian Sports (Latest Updates), Indian Artists, Countries, Capitals, Civics, Famous Books & Authors, National and International News Updates, Inventions and Discoveries, Indian Environmental Issues, Latest General Knowledge.
Aptitude: Number System, Percentage, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Permutation and Combination, Ratio and Proportion, Mixture and Alligation, Height and Distance, 2D and 3D
1 Geometry, Trains and Distance, Boat and Stream, Problems on Ages, Discount, Races and Games, Volume and Surface Area, Probability, Surds and Indices, Numbers, Average, Chain Rule, Square Root and Cube Root, Simplification, Logarithm, Stocks and Share, Pipes and Cistern, Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M, Banker's Discount, Area, Partnership, Decimal Fraction.
7. Selection Process:
The selection process typically involves:
Stage I (Prelims) Examination: Qualifying round.
Stage II (Mains) Examination: Marks from this stage determine the merit list.
Document Verification: Qualified candidates will undergo document verification.
Medical Examination: Final medical examination will be conducted.
Institute Preference Submission: Qualified candidates submit their preferences for various AIIMS institutions.
Provisional Seat Allotment: Based on rank, category, and preferences.
Reporting and Joining: Candidates report to the allotted institute.
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official AIIMS NORCET 9th notification on aiimsexams.ac.in for the most accurate and updated information.
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