Nursing Officers Recruitment common eligibility test is a common eligibility paper for the appointment of nursing officers in the central government hospitals. Candidates who are interested in the posts of the nursing officer have to qualify for the test to get eligible for selection. The test will be a computer-based test that will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions.
The test will be of 180 minutes and for each correct answer, one mark will be given.
Total marks for the test will be 200.
NORCET Full Form : Nursing Officers Recruitment common eligibility test

Who can apply?
Candidates who are interested in Nursing officers’ posts can apply for the NORCAT.
Eligibility criteria
- B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university
- Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council.
OR
- Diploma in General Nursing
- Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council
- Two years of experience in the relevant occupation
Important dates
These dates can be changed in future. So, bookmark this page and visit one a week to see the latest dates.
Start Date of Registration: October 2023
End date of registration: October 2023
Correction dates: 31st October to 1st November
Date of examination: November 2023
Application fees
General candidates: 3000 INR
SC/ST/EWS: 2500 INR
PWD: Exempted
Candidates can pay the fee online using credit/ debit cards and net banking. The application fee of SC/ST candidates will be refunded after the declaration of the examination result.
Age Relaxation
The age limit to fill the application is 10 to 30 years.
Age relaxation will be given as per the government rules and regulations (SC/ST- 5 years, OBC-3 years, PWBD- 10 years, PWBD+OBC- 13 years, PEBD+SC/ST- 15 years, Ex-serviceman- 5 Years, Central govt. employee- 5 years, Central govt. employee+ OBC- 8 years, Central govt. employee+ SC/ST- 10 years)
Salary range
9300-34800 INR with Grade Pay of 4600 INR- Level 7
You can check AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment and apply now if you are eligible.