The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has released Notice No. 17/2026 dated 24.02.2026 for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-10.
The examination will be conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi for recruitment to Nursing Officer posts at Level 07 in Pay Matrix (Pre-revised PB-2 ₹9300-34800 + Grade Pay ₹4600), Group-B.
This is one of the biggest central government nursing recruitments of 2026.
📌 Post Details
Post Name: Nursing Officer
Exam Name: NORCET-10
Organization: ESIC
Conducting Body: AIIMS New Delhi
Pay Level: Level 07 (Group-B)
Job Location: ESIC Institutions across India
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for NORCET-10
Essential Qualification
Candidates must possess either:
Option A:
B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing
OR Regular B.Sc Nursing
OR Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State Nursing Council
OR
Option B:
Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
Registered Nurse & Midwife with State Nursing Council
Minimum 1 year experience in a 50-bedded hospital after qualification
🎂 Age Limit
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age calculated as on last date of online application (16 March 2026)
Relaxation available as per Government of India rules
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| ESIC Employees | Up to 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service + 3 years |
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹3000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | ₹2400 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
✔ Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
✔ SC/ST fees refundable after result declaration (if appeared in exam)
✔ Fees once paid is non-refundable
📅 Important Dates – NORCET 10
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 24.02.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16.03.2026 (5:00 PM) |
| NOC Upload Last Date | 20.03.2026 |
| Application Status | 24.03.2026 |
| Correction Window | 25–27.03.2026 |
| Exam City Info | 04.04.2026 |
| Admit Card Upload | 08.04.2026 |
| Stage I (Prelims) | 11 April 2026 |
| Stage II (Mains) | 30 April 2026 |
| Result | To be announced |
📝 Selection Process
NORCET 10 will be conducted in two stages:
Stage I – NORCET Preliminary
Qualifying exam
100 MCQs
90 minutes duration
Not counted for final merit
Stage II – NORCET Main
Final merit based on NORCET Main Score
Seat allocation based on:
Merit
Preference filled
ESIC vacancy position
🏥 Examination Centres
Conducted in cities across India
No request for change of centre will be entertained
📂 Documents Required at Verification
Qualified candidates must produce:
Registration Slip
Admit Card
Date of Birth Certificate
Educational Qualification Certificates
Nursing Council Registration
Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Caste / EWS Certificate (Central format)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
No Objection Certificate (for Govt employees)
Failure to produce valid documents will lead to cancellation.
♿ PwBD & Scribe Rules
Candidates with 40% benchmark disability eligible for reservation
Scribe facility available as per RPWD Act 2016
Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour
Medical Board evaluation mandatory after selection
📌 Important Conditions
Only ONLINE applications accepted
No physical documents to be sent
Eligibility will be verified later
Incorrect information will lead to cancellation
Delhi Courts jurisdiction for disputes
AIIMS only conducts exam; ESIC handles appointment
🖥️ How to Apply for ESIC NORCET 10?
Candidates must apply online through:
✔ Fill application carefully
✔ Upload photo, signature & thumb impression as per guidelines
✔ Submit before 5:00 PM on 16 March 2026
Download ESIC recruitment Official Notification 2026
🎯 Why Apply for ESIC Nursing Officer?
✔ Central Government Job
✔ Level 07 Pay Matrix
✔ All India Posting
✔ Job Security & Allowances
✔ Promotion Opportunities
NORCET 10 is a golden opportunity for GNM and B.Sc Nursing candidates seeking a stable central government nursing career.
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