All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has invited applications for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 8 for the year 2025. Individuals who are looking to apply for the post of Nursing Officer at AIIMS hospitals in India are required to submit their applications on the official portal, aiimsexams.ac.in, within the stipulated time on or before March 17, 2025, at 5 PM. Applications were made available online from February 24, 2025.

This hiring campaign wants to cover positions for Nursing Officers in various AIIMS institutes, such as AIIMS New Delhi and other locations. The selection process will involve a two-tier examination, which will test their qualifications and fit for the position.

Eligibility Criteria

To be qualified for NORCET 8, the candidates should fulfill one of the given educational qualifications. Candidates should possess BSc (Hons) Nursing or BSc Nursing from a recognized institution by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or State Nursing Council. Individuals who have obtained BSc (Post-Certificate) or Post-Basic BSc Nursing from a recognized university are also qualified.

Besides, candidates who hold a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an INC/State Nursing Council-approved institution or board are eligible to apply. But they must be registered with the State or Indian Nursing Council as nurses and midwives. Candidates holding a diploma qualification also need to possess two years of experience in service in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds to qualify for recruitment.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The candidates should be between 18 and 30 years of age to be eligible for the post of Nursing Officer. But AIIMS grants relaxation in age to the candidates from reserved categories according to its recruitment policy. The age cut-off date will be the closing date of registration, i.e., March 17, 2025.

Salary Structure

Shortlisted candidates will be appointed in Group B posts and will get a pay scale of Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 with a grade pay of Rs 4,600. The salary structure and other allowances will be as per AIIMS recruitment rules. Recruited candidates will be assigned to AIIMS New Delhi or other AIIMS centers in India, as per the availability of posts.

Examination Process and Dates

The two consecutive examination phases will be followed by the selection process for the AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025. The first phase, NORCET Preliminary, is planned for April 12, 2025 (Saturday). Shortlisted candidates will then move to the second phase, NORCET Main, on May 2, 2025 (Friday). Final selection of candidates will be done on the basis of performance in both phases of the examination.

Application Charges

Candidates have to pay a non-refundable fee depending on their category during the application process. General and OBC candidates have to pay Rs 3,000, whereas candidates falling under SC/ST/EWS categories have to pay Rs 2,400. Candidates with disabilities are exempted from paying the fee. Payment will be accepted through debit cards, credit cards, or net banking while filling out the online application form.

How to Apply for NORCET 8

Eligible candidates can apply for AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 by going through some easy steps. They need to go to the AIIMS official website, aiimsexams.ac.in, and search for the link named “Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) – 8” in the home page. After clicking on the link, they will be directed to a new page where they will be asked to find the NORCET 8 application form.

Once the relevant link is chosen, the candidates have to register themselves by entering basic information like name, contact number, and qualifications. After registration, they can go ahead and complete the application form by entering mandatory details. The second part is to pay the application fee as per their category and upload the form online.

Candidates are strongly advised to download and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference. Since the registration deadline is approaching, interested candidates should complete the application process as soon as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Final Thoughts

AIIMS is among the most coveted medical institutions in India, and a job as a Nursing Officer at any of its units is a most desirable one. With a systematic selection process, good pay scale, and opportunities for career advancement, this recruitment exercise is likely to find many aspirants flocking to take advantage of this opportunity.

Since the registration window is closing on March 17, the potential candidates should not wait and start their application process. They should make sure that they fulfill all the eligibility requirements, such as educational qualifications, age limit, and work experience, before making an application. For more information and updates, the candidates should keep visiting the official AIIMS website.