JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 39 Vacancies

Apply online for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment. Check eligibility, 39 vacancies, exam dates, salary, and application steps.

The highly anticipated Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has officially released JIPMER NORCET 11 Recruitment notification for Nursing Officer posts through the JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment. This is your golden opportunity to step into a Level 07 Group-B central government career with handsome pay and incredible professional growth. Read on to explore complete details regarding eligibility, important dates, selection stages, and how you can apply seamlessly.

JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Board Name: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (Exam Body) / JIPMER, Puducherry (Participating Institute)
Test Name: JIPMER NORCET 11 Recruitment
Notice Number: Notice No.103/2026
Total Available Vacancies: 39 Posts
Job Category: Central Government Nursing Employment
Target Audience: Passionate nursing graduates and diploma holders across India, including aspirants from Odisha

JIPMER NORCET 11 Vacancy Details

Total Posts for JIPMER Puducherry: 39 Vacancies
Gender Reservation Policy: As per the decision of the JIPMER Governing Body, at least 80% of the total Nursing Officer posts are reserved exclusively for female candidates.
Category-Wise Breakup:
- Unreserved (UR): 19 posts (including 16 for females and 3 for males)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 4 posts (all allocated for female candidates)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 3 posts (all allocated for female candidates)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 posts (all allocated for female candidates)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 8 posts (including 7 for females and 1 for male)

JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:
- Candidates must possess a B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or regular B.Sc. Nursing degree from an Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council recognized Institute/University, OR a B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree.
- Alternatively, candidates can hold a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Institute, Board, or Council along with a mandatory two years of practical experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital acquired after obtaining the educational qualification.
Professional Registration: All applicants must be registered actively as Nurses and Midwives with any State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council.
Age Limit:
- The maximum age limit for JIPMER is up to 35 years.
- Upper age relaxations are fully applicable for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen) in line with Government of India guidelines.
- The crucial date for determining your age eligibility is the final closing date of online registration, which is 13th August 2026.

Salary Details for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment

Pay Scale: Level 07 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800)
Grade Pay: Rs. 4,600/- (Group-B Gazetted/Non-Gazetted post status as per central norms)
Additional Allowances: Selected candidates will receive standard allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance admissible to Central Government Servants stationed at respective cities.

Job Location

Primary Posting Location: Puducherry (JIPMER Campus, Dhanvantari Nagar)
Examination Centers: Computer-based test centers will be set up across various major cities all over India, making it easily accessible for applicants appearing from Odisha.

Selection Process for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment

Stage-I (NORCET Preliminary):
- A preliminary screening and qualifying computer-based test lasting 90 minutes.
- Consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 100 marks (20 questions on General Knowledge & Aptitude, and 80 questions on core nursing subjects).
- Features a negative marking scheme of $1/3$rd marks deducted for every incorrect response.
- The question paper is split sequentially into 5 timed sections of 18 minutes each.
- Qualifying marks are 50 percentile for UR/EWS, 45 percentile for OBC, and 40 percentile for SC/ST, with a 5 percentile relaxation for PwBD applicants.
Stage-II (NORCET Main):
- An advanced skill-focused competency test lasting 180 minutes for candidates shortlisted (5 times the total vacancies category-wise) from Stage-I.
- Comprises 160 case-scenario-based MCQs carrying 160 marks designed to test deep nursing proficiency.
- Divided into 4 sequential sections of 45 minutes each with a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for wrong answers.
Document Verification: Final allocation and appointment depend strictly on your merit ranking in Stage-II, choice preferences, and rigorous physical verification of original credentials.

How to Apply for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment

Visit the official AIIMS examination website at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
If you are a first-time user, complete your One Time Registration (OTR) profile carefully. Existing users should log in using their previous credentials.
Proceed to fill out the online application form for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload crisp scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression strictly following the specified format guidelines.
Pay the required application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Review all entries on the preview screen before final submission because modifications are not permitted later.
Save and download a digital copy or printout of your final Registration Slip and payment receipt for future reference.

Important Dates for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment

Notification Release Date: 24th July 2026
Online Registration Start Date: 24th July 2026
Closing Date for Online Registration: 13th August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Last Date to Submit NOC (for Government/Public sector employees): 18th August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Application Status Check Window: 24th August 2026
Examination City Information Upload: 3rd September 2026
Admit Card Download Date: 9th September 2026
Date of Stage-I Preliminary Online CBT: 12th September 2026 (Saturday)
Date of Stage-II Main Online CBT: 30th September 2026 (Wednesday)

Required Documents for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment

Keep the following scanned copies and original paperwork ready to ensure a smooth application and verification process:

Valid Government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport)
Date of Birth Proof (Matriculation/High School Certificate)
Essential Educational Qualification Marksheets and Degree Certificates (B.Sc. Nursing or GNM Diploma)
State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council Registration Certificate
Experience Certificate (minimum 2 years in a 50+ bedded hospital, strictly required for GNM diploma holders)
Category Certificate (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, or ST issued in the prescribed central government format within the valid financial year timeline)
PwBD Disability Certificate (if applicable, with benchmark disability of 40% or more)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, if working in a government, semi-government, PSU, or autonomous body
Downloaded copy of the Registration Slip and Admit Card

Important Instructions

Double-check all information before submitting your form, as corrections are strictly disallowed after the window closes.
Candidates currently employed in government sectors must obtain and upload their NOC on or before the strict deadline of 18th August 2026 to avoid direct cancellation of their candidature.
Rely solely on official notifications hosted on the AIIMS examinations website; avoid unofficial coaching channels or third-party platforms.
Ensure your category certificates (especially OBC-NCL and EWS) are issued between 1st April 2026 and 13th August 2026 to meet the financial year criteria.
Bring a clearly printed physical copy of your admit card to the examination hall, and hand it over to the invigilator after completing your test, otherwise your performance will be declared invalid.

Important Links for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment

Official AIIMS Exams Portal: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
JIPMER Official Website: www.jipmer.edu.in
Candidate Query Helpdesk: Access via the “RAISE A QUERY” option on your applicant dashboard
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JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment- FAQs

What is the full form of NORCET? NORCET stands for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test, conducted nationally by AIIMS New Delhi.
Is work experience mandatory for everyone applying for JIPMER NORCET 11 Nursing Officer Recruitment? No. Work experience (2 years in a 50+ bedded hospital) is mandatory only for candidates holding a GNM diploma. B.Sc. Nursing and Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing graduates can apply directly without prior experience.
Can candidates from Odisha apply for these vacancies at JIPMER Puducherry? Yes! Nursing professionals from Odisha meeting the eligibility criteria can apply online and choose examination centers conveniently.
What is the application fee for General and OBC candidates? The application fee for General and OBC candidates is Rs. 3,000/-, whereas SC, ST, and EWS candidates pay Rs. 2,400/- (with fee refunds for eligible SC/ST candidates post-examination), and PwBD candidates are fully exempted.
How many stages are there in the NORCET-11 examination structure?The selection process consists of two successive stages: Stage-I (NORCET Preliminary qualifying test) and Stage-II (NORCET Main competency test).