AIIMS Recruitment 2026: All India Institute of Medical Sciences has released an notification for the posts of 2551 Nursing Officer at Participating AIIMS and Central Government Hospitals under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through Common Recruitment Examination. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .
AIIMS Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Nursing Officer – NORCET-10 |
| Total Posts | 2551 Vacancy |
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
| Qualification | B.Sc/GNM |
| Salary | Rs. 63,200/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 24th Feb – 16th Mar 2026 |
AIIMS Recruitment Details
Name of posts: Nursing Officer – NORCET-10
No of posts: 2551 posts
Name of exam: Common Recruitment Examination 2026
Pay Scale: Level 07 (Pre-revised PB-2: ₹9,300–₹34,800 + GP ₹4,600)
AIIMS Recruitment Qualification
Candidates applying for the AIIMS Recruitment 2026 must ensure that they fulfil the required eligibility criteria in terms of their AIIMS age limit , qualification, experience, etc.
Candidates can qualify through one of two pathways. The first pathway requires a B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing, or B.Sc. (Post-Certificate)/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognized institution, along with registration as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council.
The second pathway is for GNM Diploma holders. Candidates must hold a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from a recognized institution, be registered as Nurse & Midwife with State/Indian Nursing Council, and have at least two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital. This experience must be acquired after completing the course residency, declaration of result, and registration with the Nursing Council.
AIIMS Recruitment Vacancy
The total 2551 vacancies are spread across 26 participating institutions. Some of the major allocations are listed below. Note that 80% of the seats are reserved for Female candidates and 20% for Male candidates at participating AIIMS.
| Institute | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| JIPMER, Karaikal | 383 |
| AIIMS New Delhi | 282 |
| ESIC, New Delhi | 219 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | 205 |
| AIIMS Gorakhpur | 203 |
| AIIMS Patna | 168 |
| SJH, Hospital | 140 |
| AIIMS Deoghar | 104 |
| JIPMER, Puducherry | 88 |
| AIIMS Mangalagiri | 88 |
| AIIMS Raebareli | 85 |
| AIIMS Guwahati | 78 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 76 |
| AIIMS Bathinda | 72 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 64 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 56 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 55 |
| AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu | 54 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 43 |
| CAPFIMS, Maidangarhi | 32 |
| AIIMS Madurai | 30 |
| AIIMS Rajkot | 13 |
| JIPMER, Yanam | 7 |
| NITRD | 5 |
| AIIPMS, Mumbai | 1 |
| CIP, Ranchi | 1 |
Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and subject to change. Institutes not currently declaring vacancies may do so later. PwBD vacancies are included in the total and applied horizontally across categories.
AIIMS Recruitment Age Limit
andidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on the last date of closing of the application form (16 March 2026).
| Category | Age Relaxation (Above 30 Years) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years (Max age 56) |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years (Max age 56) |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years (Max age 56) |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | Length of military service + 3 Years |
| Central Govt. Employee (General) | 5 Years (with 3 years regular service) |
AIIMS Recruitment Selection Process
Selection Process: The Selection will be based in AIIMS Recruitment 2026 are given below:
- Written Test
- Skill Test (If required)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
AIIMS Recruitment Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Fee |
| General | Rs.3000/- |
| OBC | Rs.3000/- |
| SC/ST/EWS | Rs.2400/- |
| PwBD | Nil |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of AIIMS Recruitment
| Notification Date | 24 February 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 24 February 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 16 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Application Status | 24 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | 25 March to 27 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Exam City Information | 4 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Upload | 8 April 2026 |
| Stage I: Preliminary Exam | 11 April 2026 (Saturday) |
| Stage II: Mains Exam | 30 April 2026 (Thursday) |
| Result | To be announced |
How To Apply For AIIMS Recruitment
Candidates can apply for AIIMS Recruitment 2026 through the official AIIMS website.
- Visit the official AIIMS website.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway (if applicable).
- Submit the application and save/print the acknowledgement page.
Important Links of AIIMS Recruitment
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
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| Official Website | Click Here |