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NORCET 2026 Eligibility & Qualification Explained: Who Can Apply for Nursing Officer Posts

What is NORCET?

The Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) is conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for the recruitment of Nursing Officers (Group B) across all AIIMS and associated government medical institutions in India. The upcoming cycle, NORCET-10 (2026), offers positions at Pay Level 7 = Basic Pay ₹44,900 under the 7th CPC.

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Educational Qualification

Option 1 - B.Sc. Nursing Route

• Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC / State Nursing Council recognized institute or university
• Registration: Must be registered as Nurse & Midwife with State / Indian Nursing Council
• Experience: Not required

Option 2 - GNM Route

• Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from an INC / State Nursing Council recognized institute or board
• Registration: Must be registered as Nurse & Midwife with State / Indian Nursing Council
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the qualification

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Age Limit (As per AIIMS Rules)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age	Age Relaxation
General / EWS	18 years	30 years	-
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	18 years	33 years	+3 years
SC / ST	18 years	35 years	+5 years
PWBD (UR/EWS)	18 years	40 years	+10 years
PWBD (OBC)	18 years	43 years	+13 years
PWBD (SC/ST)	18 years	45 years	+15 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per Govt. of India Rules	-	Length of Military Service + 3 years
Central Govt. Employees (Group B)	18 years	35-40 years (as per category)	As per AIIMS / GoI guidelines

Note: Age is counted as on the last date of closing of the online application.

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Ensure all certificates (degree, registration, experience, and category certificates) are valid on or before the last date of application. Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected during document verification.

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Quick Summary

Criteria	Requirement
Qualification	B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR GNM with 2 years’ experience
Registration	Mandatory with INC / State Nursing Council
Age Limit	18-30 years (Relaxation as per rules)
Experience	2 years (only for GNM candidates)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the minimum qualification required to apply for NORCET 2026? Candidates must have either a B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree or a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from an institute recognized by the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council.

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2. Is work experience mandatory for NORCET 2026? Experience is mandatory only for GNM candidates - they must have 2 years of experience in a 50-bedded hospital after obtaining registration.

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3. What is the age limit for NORCET 2026? Candidates should be between 18 and 30 years as of the last application date. Relaxation applies for OBC, SC/ST, PWBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government norms.

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4. Can final-year B.Sc. Nursing students apply for NORCET? ❌ No. Only candidates who have completed the course and obtained registration from the State or Indian Nursing Council are eligible.

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5. Is registration with the Indian Nursing Council mandatory for NORCET? ✅ Yes, every applicant must be registered as Nurse & Midwife with either the State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council before applying.

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