AIIMS NORCET-8: A Gateway to Nursing Excellence in 2025

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced the commencement of the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-8 for the year 2025. This significant recruitment drive aims to fill numerous Group-B government job vacancies for Nursing Officers across prestigious institutions, including AIIMS Delhi, newly established AIIMS branches nationwide, the National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD) in New Delhi, and various Central Government Hospitals in Delhi. The official advertisement, bearing number 32/2025, signals a promising opportunity for qualified Indian nursing professionals.

Detailed Job Description and Eligibility Criteria:

The positions available are for Nursing Officers at AIIMS New Delhi, other AIIMS branches, NITRD New Delhi, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNC) Kolkata, All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AIIPMR) Mumbai, and potentially other participating institutions. Successful candidates will be placed in Pay Level-7 of the Pay Matrix, with a salary range of ₹44900-142400/- (equivalent to the old pay scale of ₹9300-34800 with a Grade Pay of ₹4600/-).

To be eligible, candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

Option 1:
- A B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing degree from an institute or university recognized by the Indian Nursing Council or a state Nursing council.
- OR a B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognized institute or university.
- Must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with a State or Indian Nursing Council.
Option 2:
- A Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an institute, board, or council recognized by the Indian Nursing Council or a state Nursing council.
- Must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with a State or Indian Nursing Council.
- Must possess two years of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the GNM qualification.

The age limit for applicants is set between 18 and 30 years as of August 21, 2024.

Application Process and Fees:

Applicants are required to submit their applications online through the official AIIMS Exams Recruitment website. The application fee is ₹3000/- for general category candidates and ₹2400/- for SC/ST category candidates. Payment can be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are exempt from paying the application fee.

Key Dates and Examination Schedule:

The NORCET-8 2025 examination will be conducted in two stages:

Preliminary Examination (CBT): April 12, 2025 (Saturday).
Main Examination (CBT): May 2, 2025 (Friday).

The online application window will be open from February 24, 2025, to March 17, 2025.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should visit the AIIMS Exams Recruitment website and apply online in the prescribed format. The application process will be exclusively online.

For Detailed Information and Online Applications:

For comprehensive details and to access the online application form for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-8) 2025, please visit: