AIIMS Nursing Officer Notification 2026: 462 New Nursing Posts Approved!

The AIIMS Nursing Officer Notification 2026 is set to receive a massive boost, as the Government of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved a significant number of new posts. In a major development, a total of 462 new posts for the nursing cadre, including 380 posts for Nursing Officers, have been sanctioned to operationalize new Critical Care Hospital Blocks in several AIIMS and other central institutes.

This is a golden opportunity for all nursing aspirants aiming for a prestigious government job. This guide will break down the official announcement, the post distribution, the institutes involved, and what this means for your preparation strategy.

The official notification is expected shortly. Stay connected with this page as we'll update it with the latest notification, important dates, and application details as soon as they're announced.

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What is This New AIIMS Recruitment About?

This new manpower approval is part of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). The government is establishing 150-bedded Critical Care Hospital Blocks (CCHBs) to strengthen tertiary critical care services across the country. To make these new blocks functional, a total of 878 regular posts and 372 outsourced posts have been created.

Category	Details
Scheme	PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
Objective	To operationalize 150-bedded Critical Care Hospital Blocks (CCHBs)
Total Regular Posts Approved	878 (including Faculty, Residents, Nursing, and Paramedical)
Total Nursing Cadre Posts	462
Expected Notification	To be included in the upcoming AIIMS Nursing Officer Notification 2026

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Vacancy Breakdown: 462 New Posts for the Nursing Cadre

For nursing aspirants, this is the most exciting part. The approval includes a substantial number of posts across different levels of the nursing hierarchy.

Post Name	Number of Posts Approved
Nursing Officer	380
Senior Nursing Officer / Nurse Coordinator	73
Assistant Nursing Superintendent (ANS)	9
Total Nursing Cadre Posts	462

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Which Institutes Will Get These New Posts?

This recruitment drive will impact several premier institutions across India. The new posts will be added to:

• 6 AIIMS Institutions:
  • AIIMS Bhopal
  • AIIMS Bhubaneswar
  • AIIMS Jodhpur
  • AIIMS Patna
  • AIIMS Rishikesh
  • AIIMS Raipur
• IMS-BHU, Varanasi
• Other Central Government Institutions (where this will also be implemented):
  • AIIMS Delhi
  • PGIMER Chandigarh
  • JIPMER Pondicherry
  • NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
  • RIMS, Imphal

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NPREP THE INSIDER'S VIEW

""This is a game-changing announcement. The creation of dedicated Critical Care Blocks and the large number of associated nursing posts signal a major shift in focus towards specialized care. For aspirants, this means two things. First, the upcoming AIIMS Nursing Officer Notification 2026 (likely via NORCET) will have a significantly higher number of vacancies. Second, questions related to Critical Care Nursing - ventilator management, ABG analysis, hemodynamic monitoring, emergency drugs - will become even more important. Students with practical ICU experience or those who master these topics will have a distinct advantage. This isn't just about more posts; it's about a demand for higher skills.""

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How Will These Posts Be Filled?

While a separate notification has not been released yet, it is almost certain that the 380 direct recruitment posts for Nursing Officer will be filled through the AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET). This makes the upcoming NORCET exams even more crucial.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this a separate exam from NORCET? A: No, it is highly expected that these 380 new Nursing Officer posts will be added to the total seat matrix of an upcoming AIIMS NORCET exam in 2026. A separate exam is unlikely.

Q2: Are these 462 posts permanent? A: Yes, the 462 nursing cadre posts fall under the 878 ""regular posts"" approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, indicating they will be permanent government positions.

Q3: When will the official AIIMS Nursing Officer Notification 2026 for these posts be released? A: The posts have been approved now. The official notification detailing the inclusion of these vacancies is expected to be released along with the next or subsequent NORCET exam announcement in 2026.

Q4: What is the salary for an AIIMS Nursing Officer? A: An AIIMS Nursing Officer is a Group 'B' post with a Level-7 pay scale. The approximate gross monthly salary, including all allowances, is typically over ₹70,000 to ₹80,000, depending on the city.

Q5: How should I prepare for these new critical care-focused posts? A: You should strengthen your fundamentals in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Fundamentals of Nursing, with a special focus on critical care topics, emergency nursing, and ventilator management.

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This approval is your signal to start preparing now!"