The AIIMS NORCET 10 (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test – 10th edition, for recruitment in 2026) will be done through two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) pattern. You must know that AIIMS Norcet 10 not only meant for AIIMS, other medical institution especially government institution participate for recruitment.
They give their requirement of the Nursing Officer and absorb according to the score of AIIMS NORCET 10
AIIMS NORCET 10 Selection Process
- Stage I: Preliminary Exam (qualifying in nature; marks not added to final merit).
- Stage II: Main Exam (determines final merit list).
- Final Merit: Based on Stage II scores only (after document verification).
- Candidates qualifying Stage I (typically 5 times the vacancies) are called for Stage II.
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer in both stages.
- Mode: Online CBT.
- No interview; merit-based on Stage II.
Stage I – Preliminary Exam Pattern (NORCET 10 Prelims)
- Date: April 11, 2026 (confirmed in AIIMS exam calendar).
- Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Total Marks: 100.
- Marking: +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.
- Section-wise Breakdown:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Focus Areas |
| Nursing Subjects | 80 | 80 | Core nursing topics from B.Sc/GNM syllabus |
| General Knowledge & Aptitude (Non-Nursing) | 20 | 20 | Current affairs, reasoning, aptitude, basic GK |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Often divided into 5 sections of 20 questions each (with sectional timing ~18 minutes per section in some reports).
- Qualifying nature: High cutoff expected; only top candidates advance.
Stage II – Main Exam Pattern (NORCET 10 Mains)
- Date: April 30, 2026 (confirmed).
- Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours).
- Total Questions: 160 MCQs.
- Total Marks: 160.
- Marking: +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.
- Content: Entirely from Nursing subjects (no separate GK/aptitude section).
- Questions cover the full syllabus of nursing courses (B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc / GNM level), emphasizing clinical application, procedures, and case-based scenarios.
Key Notes
- Syllabus Overview (for both stages, detailed in official prospectus when released):
- Nursing Core: Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, Nursing Management, etc.
- Non-Nursing (Prelims only): General Awareness (current affairs, Indian polity, history, geography), Aptitude/Reasoning (basic numerical, logical), English basics.
- Difficulty: Prelims – moderate (mixed conceptual & factual); Mains – higher focus on in-depth nursing application.
- Official Source: Always check www.aiimsexams.ac.in for the detailed notification PDF (expected February 2026), as minor tweaks can occur. The pattern is consistent with NORCET 8–9.
Start preparation focusing on nursing fundamentals + regular MCQ practice (previous papers + mock tests). Aim for accuracy to handle negative marking. If you need syllabus breakdown, books, or strategy tips, let me know! Good luck for NORCET 10 2026.
FAQs
The application form will open in February 2026 for recruitment of Nurses
You have done BSc Nursing and have one to two years experience in 50 bed hospital to apply for this recruitment
There are two stages for appointment and candidates will have to clear all the two stages
The candidates have to secure at least 50 percent
The exam consists of two component GK and Nursing Aptitude test
