The application process for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-5 commences on August 5, 2023, and aspiring candidates have until August 25, 2023, to complete their registration. The same date also marks the deadline for submitting the application fee. For those who need to make corrections in their applications, a window is provided from August 26 to 28, 2023. The NORCET Preliminary examination for Stage I is scheduled for September 17, 2023, which falls on a Sunday. Subsequently, the NORCET Mains examination for Stage II is set to take place on October 7, 2023, a Saturday. These dates are significant milestones in the NORCET-5 recruitment process conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Key Dates for the NORCET-5 application process are as follows:
- Starting Date: August 5, 2023
- Last Date of Registration: August 25, 2023
- Last Date of Application Fee Submission: August 25, 2023
- Correction Date: August 26 to 28, 2023
- Online (CBT) for Stage I: NORCET Preliminary Date – September 17, 2023 (Sunday)
- Online (CBT) for Stage II: NORCET Mains Date – October 7, 2023 (Saturday)
Application fees for the NORCET-5 are Rs. 3,000/- for General/OBC candidates, Rs. 2,400/- for SC/ST/EWS candidates, and no fee for PH candidates. The application fee can be paid using Debit card/credit card/netbanking.
Regarding age limit, candidates must be between 18 to 30 years old, as of August 25, 2023.
Age relaxation is granted to different categories of applicants as follows: Upper age limit relaxation beyond 30 years; SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates receive 3 years, PWBD candidates are eligible for 10 years, PWBD + OBC candidates have 13 years, PWBD + SC/ST candidates are granted 15 years, and Ex-Servicemen benefit from a relaxation of 5 years.
The NORCET Preliminary exam is a qualifying stage, lasting 90 minutes. It consists of 100 MCQs for 100 marks, covering General Knowledge & Aptitude (20 MCQs) and Nursing syllabus topics (80 MCQs). There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer. It’s important to note that NORCET Preliminary results won’t determine final Merit/Rank; rather, they serve as eligibility for Stage II: NORCET Main.
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Direct link to apply online AIIMS NORCET-5 Nursing Officer Recruitment Test 2023
Steps to apply for AIIMS NORCET-5:
Visit the Official Website: Go to the official AIIMS website for NORCET-5 recruitment.
Registration: Click on the “Apply Online” link and register with valid details, including email and mobile number.
Fill Application Form: Log in with your credentials and fill in personal, educational, and other required details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of passport-sized photo, signature, and relevant documents as per the specifications.
Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card or net banking. Note down the transaction details.
Final Submission: Review your application, make corrections if needed, and submit it. Keep a copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Ensure all steps are completed accurately to successfully apply for AIIMS NORCET-5 online.