The MOHFW Confirms Twice-Yearly AIIMS NORCET

The AIIMS Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) will now be held twice during the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to AIIMS, New Delhi. The first recruitment process is set for June 2023, and potential candidates should begin preparing immediately to take advantage of this opportunity.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare presided over a review of the status of filling sanctioned faculty and non-faculty seats as part of Mission Recruiting on March 30, 2023, which was attended by all AIIMS and three INIs (including JIPMER Puducherry and PGIMER). At the conference, the director of AIIMS Dr. M Srinivas, New Delhi, confirmed that beginning with the fiscal year 2023–24, the NORCET exam will be held twice a year for nurse recruitment.

Emphasis on Filling Vacancies in a Mission Mode during the Meeting with MOHFW:

During the meeting, the Secretary (HFW) emphasized that all institutions must make a concerted effort to fill vacancies in a mission mode and cannot continue business as usual. Human resources are essential to the functioning of any organization, and it is in the Institute's best interest to fill all vacancies quickly.

The Ministry requires AIIMS and INIs to submit a month-by-month recruitment plan until 2023

All AIIMS and INIs (including JIPMER and PGIMER) were instructed by the Ministry's relevant Programme Division/Coordination Division to share a month-by-month recruiting plan from April to September 2023 for faculty and non-faculty posts. It was clear that the positions to be filled through NORCET and those that are promotional should be displayed separately.

AIIMS, New Delhi, advised declaring NORCET results early for June 2023 recruitment drive

AIIMS, New Delhi, was advised during the meeting to make all possible efforts to declare the NORCET result early so that nursing vacancies can be filled no later than August-September 2023. This indicates that the first recruitment drive will likely occur in June 2023.

Recruitment Regulations of 2015 for Non-Faculty Jobs clarified by the Ministry

Addressing specific inquiries from some AIIMS, it was made clear that the approved Recruitment Regulations of 2015 may be used to fill various non-faculty positions with the approval of their relevant institutes/governing bodies. The Chairperson also clarified that the Ministry would not release further clarification on this subject.

AIIMS NORCET Exam: Recruitment Pattern and Exam Details

The AIIMS, New Delhi, administers the national-level AIIMS NORCET exam to hire nursing officers for the AIIMS and other top hospitals nationwide. A computer-based test (CBT), a written test, is a component of the AIIMS NORCET recruiting process. The test is three hours long and has 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The exam gauges a candidate's proficiency in fundamental computer skills, general knowledge, and nursing-related topics.

Candidates who wish to take the AIIMS NORCET exam must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Completed B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing/ B.Sc. Nursing/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute.
  OR
  Hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and be registered as Nurses and midwife with the State or Indian Nursing Council. They must also have at least two years of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds.
• Registered as a nurse or midwife with the State Nursing Council.
• Aged between 18 and 30 years.

Overview of AIIMS NORCET Exam: Syllabus and Exam Pattern

A computer-based examination administers the 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that make up the AIIMS NORCET exam. Each MCQ is worth one mark. The test has four sections, each lasting 180 minutes (3 hours). Each incorrect response results in a 1/3 deduction from the final grade. Topics from B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing, Post-Basic B.Sc., and GNM are included in the test syllabus. Broad knowledge, fundamental computer skills, general English, and nursing-related topics are all covered in the nursing curriculum.

Tips and Preparation Strategy for AIIMS NORCET Exam

To prepare for the AIIMS NORCET exam, candidates should follow a systematic study plan that covers all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. It is crucial to practice solving MCQs regularly to improve speed and accuracy. Candidates can refer to the previous year's question papers and mock tests to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. The AIIMS NORCET exam provides a great opportunity for nursing aspirants to work with prestigious institutions across India. The recruitment will be conducted twice in the financial year 2023-24, with the first drive expected in June 2023. Interested candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and follow a systematic study plan to prepare for the exam.

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