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NORCET Exam 2025: Complete Guide on Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary & AIIMS Recruitment

What is NORCET?

NORCET (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam conducted by AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) to recruit Nursing Officers in government hospitals across India, including: NORCET exam syllabus

  • AIIMS branches (Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, etc.)
  • Other central government hospitals
  • ESIC hospitals

NORCET 2025 Exam Highlights

FeatureDetails
Conducting BodyAIIMS Delhi
Exam LevelNational
Job RoleNursing Officer (Staff Nurse)
Salary₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level-7 Pay Matrix)
Exam ModeOnline (CBT)
Official Websiteaiimsexams.ac.in

NORCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

  • Must have passed B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an INC-recognized institute OR
  • Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) + Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State Nursing Council

2. Age Limit (As of Exam Date)

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per govt norms)

3. Experience (If Applicable)

  • No experience required for B.Sc. Nursing graduates
  • GNM Diploma holders: 2 years of experience in a 50+ bed hospital

NORCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Phase 1: Online CBT (Objective Test)

SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Nursing Subjects808090 minutes
General Knowledge1010
Reasoning & Aptitude1010
Total100100
NORCET exam syllabus

Phase 2 (If Applicable)

  • Only for candidates who qualify Phase 1 (varies as per vacancy)

NORCET 2025 Syllabus

1. Nursing Subjects (80 Marks)

  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing

2. General Knowledge (10 Marks)

  • Current Affairs (Healthcare, Govt Schemes)
  • Basic Science & Health Awareness

3. Reasoning & Aptitude (10 Marks)

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Numerical Ability
  • Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

NORCET Salary & Job Benefits

ComponentDetails
Pay ScaleLevel-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) as per 7th CPC
Basic Salary₹44,900 (Starting)
Gross Salary (In-hand)₹55,000 – ₹60,000 (approx. with allowances)
AllowancesDA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Night Duty Allowance
Job PerksPension, Medical Benefits, Paid Leaves

Best Books for NORCET 2025

📚 Nursing Subjects:

  • “Fundamentals of Nursing” by Kozier & Erb
  • “Medical-Surgical Nursing” by Brunner & Suddarth

📚 General Knowledge:

  • “Lucent GK” NORCET exam syllabus
  • “Manorama Yearbook 2025”

📚 Reasoning:

NORCET Preparation Tips

✔ Focus on Nursing Fundamentals (80% weightage)
✔ Solve Previous Year Papers (AIIMS releases sample papers)
✔ Take Online Mock Tests (Speed & Accuracy matters)
✔ Revise Current Affairs (Last 6 months healthcare news)

Final Words

NORCET is a golden opportunity for nursing professionals to secure a government job with AIIMS and other top hospitals. With the right preparation, you can crack it in the first attempt!

🚀 Start your preparation today and secure your future!

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