About the Examination
National entrance and recruitment examination for Nursing Officers (Staff Nurse Grade-II) across all AIIMS institutes and central government hospitals in New Delhi.
Selection Pattern Overview
Two-stage National CBT: Stage-I Screening Preliminary Exam (100 marks) followed by Stage-II Scenario-based Main Exam (100 marks).
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Stage-I: NORCET Preliminary CBT Examination
online cbt
90 Mins
100 Marks
50 Marks
Stage-II: NORCET Clinical Scenario Main CBT Exam
online cbt
90 Mins
100 Marks
50 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Prelims: 100 MCQs (80 on Nursing curriculum, 20 on General Knowledge & Aptitude). Mains: 100 MCQs focused on Clinical Nursing Scenarios, Skill Assessment, and Critical Care decision making.
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
1/3rd negative marking per wrong response in both Prelims and Mains.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
18 to 30 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute OR GNM with 2 years experience in a minimum 50 bedded hospital.
Standard relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs), Ex-Servicemen as per government directives.
Milestone Timeline
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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