🏥 NORCET-9 (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test - 2025)-3500 post

Conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi

🧾 1. NORCET?-3500 Post

NORCET stands for Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test. It is conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to recruit Nursing Officers for:

AIIMS Delhi

Other AIIMS institutes across India

Central Government Hospitals such as:

Participating Aiims

1.AIIMS BATHINDA,

2.AIIMS BHOPAL,

3.AIIMS BHUBANESWAR, 

4.AIIMS BILASPUR, 

5.AIIMS DEOGHAR, 

6.AIIMS GORAKHPUR, 

7.AIIMS VIJAYPUR JAMMU, 

8.AIIMS JODHPUR, 

9.AIIMS KALYANI, 

10.AIIMS MANGALAGIRI, 

11.AIIMS NAGPUR, 

12.AIIMS NEW DELHI, 

13.AIIMS PATNA, 

14.AIIMS RAE BARELI, 

15.AIIMS RAIPUR, 

16.AIIMS RAJKOT, 

17.AIIMS RISHIKESH, 

18.AIIMS BIBINAGAR, 

19.AIIMS GUWAHATI, 

20.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES (NITRD),


This exam ensures centralized recruitment for multiple institutions under one merit list.

📅 2. Important Dates for NORCET-9 (Tentative Schedule)

EventTentative Date
Notification ReleaseJuly 2025
Online Registration Start Date22 July 2025 
Last Date to Apply11 August 2025
Admit Card Release03 Days Before Exam August 2025 (Mid)
Exam Date (CBT)Notify Later
Result DeclarationSeptember 2025
Document Verification & JoiningOctober–December 2025

👩‍⚕️ 3. Eligibility Criteria

(A) Educational Qualification

You must have any ONE of the following:
Option 1
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing council recognized institute or university.
Must be registered as a nurse and midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council.
Option 2
Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an INC-recognized institute.
Registered as nurse & midwife.
2 years of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds after obtaining GNM.

(B) Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit
General (UR)18 – 30 years
OBC (Non-creamy)18 – 33 years (+3 years)
SC/ST18 – 35 years (+5 years)
PwBD (General)18 – 40 years (+10 years)
PwBD (OBC)18 – 43 years (+13 years)
PwBD (SC/ST)18 – 45 years (+15 years)
Government employeesUp to 5 years additional age relaxation

🧪 4. Selection Process

The selection is purely based on merit in the Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Steps:

  1. Online Application

  2. CBT Exam (Online)

  3. Result & Merit List

  4. Document Verification

  5. Final Appointment/Posting

📝 5. Exam Pattern of NORCET-9

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks
Core Nursing Subjects8080
General Awareness & Aptitude2020
Total100100

📖 6. Detailed Syllabus of NORCET-9

(A) Nursing Subject (80% Weightage)

Topics Covered:

  1. Fundamentals of Nursing

  2. Medical-Surgical Nursing (including Anatomy & Physiology)

  3. Community Health Nursing

  4. Mental Health Nursing (Psychiatric)

  5. Child Health Nursing (Pediatric)

  6. Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing

  7. Pharmacology

  8. Nutrition

  9. Pathology

  10. Infection Control & Biomedical Waste Management

  11. First Aid and Emergency Nursing

  12. Nursing Research and Statistics

  13. Health Education & Communication Skills

(B) General Awareness & Aptitude (20% Weightage)

  1. General Knowledge:

    • Current Affairs
      Indian Polity
      History & Culture
      Geography
      Important Days
      Government Schemes

  2. Aptitude:

    • Numerical Ability
      Reasoning
      Logical Thinking
      Problem Solving

  3. Basic Computer Knowledge:

    • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
      Internet & Email
      Input-output devices
      Operating System basics

  4. English Language:

    • Grammar
      Synonyms/Antonyms
      Comprehension

📂 7. Application Process

Steps:

  1. Visit https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in

  2. Register yourself (New User Registration)

  3. Fill in personal and educational details

  4. Upload:

    • Photograph 
    • Signature
      Certificates (Educational + Nursing Council)

  5. Pay the application fee

  6. Submit and download final application

Application Fee:

CategoryFee
General/OBC₹3000
SC/ST/EWS₹2400
PwBD₹0 (Exempted)

🧾 8. Documents Required at the Time of Application & Joinin

  • 10th & 12th Marksheet

    B.Sc Nursing/GNM Certificate

    State/Indian Nursing Council Registration Certificate

    Caste Certificate (if applicable)

    Disability Certificate (if applicable)

    Experience Certificate (for GNM candidates)

    Aadhaar Card/ID Proof

    Passport-size Photograph

💼 9. Salary and Benefits

ComponentDetails
Pay LevelLevel 7 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Grade Pay₹4600
Other AllowancesDA, HRA, TA, NPA, PF, Pension etc.
Total Monthly SalaryApprox. ₹65,000 – ₹80,000/month

📘 10. Preparation Tips

🧠 Study Plan:

  • Cover nursing subjects in detail (80% of the exam!)
    Revise short notes regularly
    Focus on previous year question papers
    Give online mock tests for time management
    Stay updated with current affairs and basic computer knowledge

📚 Books:

  • Arihant NORCET Guide

    Made Easy NORCET Book

    AIIMS Nursing Officer Previous Year Papers

    Nursing Competitive Exam Books by Kaur & Kaur

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NORCET-9 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

❓ 1. What is NORCET-9?

Answer:
NORCET-9 is the 9th edition of the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for recruitment of Nursing Officers at various AIIMS and central government hospitals across India.

❓ 2. Who conducts the NORCET exam?

Answer:
The exam is conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

❓ 3. What is the eligibility for NORCET-9?

Answer:

You must have either:

  • B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc Nursing, or
    GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) with 2 years' experience in a 50+ bedded hospital.
    AND
    Must be registered with a State/Indian Nursing Council.

❓ 4. What is the age limit?

Answer:

  • General: 18 – 30 years
    OBC: +3 years
    SC/ST: +5 years
    PwBD: +10 to +15 years depending on category
    Central Govt Employees: +5 years

❓ 5. How can I apply for NORCET-9?

Answer:
You can apply online through the official website:
🔗 https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in

❓ 6. What is the application fee?

CategoryFee
General/OBC₹3000
SC/ST/EWS₹2400
PwBD₹0

❓ 7. What is the exam pattern of NORCET-9?

Answer

 Mode: Online (CBT)

Duration: 90 minutes

Total Questions: 100

80 Nursing-related

20 General Knowledge, Aptitude, English, Computer

Negative marking: Yes (1/3 per wrong answer)

❓ 8. What is the salary of a Nursing Officer through NORCET?

Answer:
You’ll be recruited at Level 7 Pay Matrix (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400).
Total monthly salary: ₹65,000 – ₹80,000 (approx.) with allowances.

❓ 9. Is NORCET a central government job?

Answer:
Yes. It is a Group B Central Government job. You will be posted at AIIMS or central hospitals like RML, LHMC, Safdarjung, etc.

❓ 10. Can GNM diploma holders apply for NORCET-9?

Answer:
Yes, GNM holders with 2 years of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds are eligible.

❓ 11. Is there any bond or service period after selection?

Answer:
Some AIIMS institutes may have service bonds. Details are shared in appointment letters. Read the official notification carefully.

❓ 12. What is the validity of NORCET-9 score?

Answer:
The score is valid for one recruitment cycle only (till the next NORCET exam is conducted).

❓ 13. Can I apply for multiple AIIMS through one NORCET exam?

Answer:
Yes. NORCET creates a common merit list, and selection is based on your rank and preference during the counselling/allocation process.

❓ 14. Will there be counselling after the NORCET result?

Answer:
Yes. Candidates who clear the exam will be called for online seat allocation/counselling based on merit, preference, and category.

❓ 15. What documents are needed during application and joining?

Answer:

10th/12th marksheets

B.Sc Nursing/GNM degree 

Nursing Council registration certificate 

Category certificate (if applicable) 

ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN) 

Passport-size photo & signature 

Experience certificate (for GNM)

❓ 16. How many attempts are allowed for NORCET?

Answer:
There is no limit on the number of attempts, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.

❓ 17. Is there reservation for EWS, SC, ST, OBC, PwD?

Answer:
Yes. Reservation rules as per Government of India norms apply.

❓ 18. When will NORCET-9 be conducted?

Answer:
Expected in August 2025. Dates will be released on the official website in the notification (July 2025).

❓ 19. What are good books for NORCET preparation?

Answer:

 Arihant NORCET Nursing Officer Guide

Made Easy NORCET Book 

Kaur & Kaur’s Objective Nursing 

Previous Year Solved Papers (Adda247, Prepp, etc.)

❓ 20. Is coaching necessary to crack NORCET?

Answer:
No, coaching is not mandatory. With proper self-study, mock tests, previous year papers, and discipline, you can crack NORCET on your own.

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