Last updated: November 2026
This page tracks the ESIC Nursing Officer notification 2026 and everything that follows it: current status, eligibility, how to apply, admit card, answer key and result. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Nursing Officer posts have recently been filled through other recruiting bodies, so this hub explains where the vacancies actually appear and what to watch next.
ESIC Nursing Officer notification 2026: latest status
| Item | Verified status (November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Standalone ESIC Nursing Officer advertisement for 2026 | Not found on official sources at the time of writing. Reports in May and August 2026 confirmed that no separate ESIC Nursing Officer notice had been issued. |
| ESIC posts in AIIMS NORCET 10 | ESIC New Delhi was listed with 219 Nursing Officer vacancies in the NORCET 10 vacancy table reported in April 2026. |
| NORCET 10 exam dates | Stage I on 11 April 2026, Stage II on 30 April 2026 |
| AIIMS NORCET 11 | Notice No. 103/2026 dated 24 July 2026; registration closed 13 August 2026; Stage I on 12 September 2026; Stage II on 30 September 2026; mains result declared on 10 October 2026 |
| ESIC posts in NORCET 11 | Some published vacancy tables list ESIC New Delhi among NORCET 11 participants. Confirm in the official vacancy annexure on aiimsexams.ac.in. |
| Next ESIC Nursing Officer recruitment | To be announced |
In the previous large cycle, UPSC advertised 1,930 ESIC Nursing Officer posts in March 2024, held the recruitment test on 7 July 2024 and declared the written result on 12 August 2024.
What this means for you: watch the AIIMS NORCET notices as closely as the ESIC website, because ESIC hospital vacancies can appear inside NORCET. Our NORCET notification 2026 hub tracks those dates.
Eligibility for ESIC Nursing Officer
Eligibility below is taken from the last official notices. The next notice may change details, so read it before applying.
Educational qualification and registration
- B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognised institute or university, with registration as a nurse and midwife with a State or Indian Nursing Council; or
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised institute, with registration as a nurse and midwife, plus hospital experience after qualifying.
| Requirement | UPSC ESIC 2024 | AIIMS NORCET 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| GNM experience | 1 year in a hospital of minimum 50 beds | 2 years in a hospital of minimum 50 beds |
| Upper age limit (UR) | 30 years | 30 years (minimum 18), as on 13 August 2026 |
| Age relaxation | OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years, as per rules | OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years, others as per rules |
| Application fee | Rs 25; SC, ST, PwBD and women exempt | General/OBC Rs 3,000; SC/ST/EWS Rs 2,400; PwBD exempt |
How to apply when ESIC posts come through NORCET
- Go to the official AIIMS exams website and open the NORCET notice.
- Check the vacancy annexure to confirm ESIC is a participating institution and note the category-wise posts.
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID, then complete the application form.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other documents as per the specifications in the notice.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before the closing time.
- Download and save the final confirmation page.
- Check the application status later and use the correction window if the notice provides one.
If ESIC or UPSC issues a separate advertisement in a future cycle, the steps will be similar, but on that body’s own portal.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NORCET 11 notice released | 24 July 2026 |
| NORCET 11 registration closed | 13 August 2026, 5:00 pm |
| NORCET 11 Stage I | 12 September 2026 |
| NORCET 11 Stage II | 30 September 2026 |
| NORCET 11 mains result | 10 October 2026 |
| Next standalone ESIC Nursing Officer notification | To be announced |
| Next NORCET cycle | To be announced |
Exam city slip and admit card
- Log in to the portal where you applied using your registration ID and password.
- Open the exam city intimation link when it is released and note your city and date.
- Download the admit card when the link goes live, usually a few days before the exam.
- Check your name, photograph, category, exam centre address and reporting time.
- Print it and carry it with the original photo ID mentioned in the instructions.
Answer key and objection process
- For computer based exams such as NORCET, the provisional answer key and response sheet are usually released on the candidate portal after the exam.
- Candidates can challenge a key answer within the window given in the notice, by paying the prescribed fee per question and attaching a justification.
- Results are prepared on the basis of the final key after expert review.
Fees and timelines for objections are announced with each key, so read the notice that comes with it.
Result and cut-off
- Visit the official website of the conducting body (aiimsexams.ac.in for NORCET, upsc.gov.in for the UPSC route).
- Open the result notice and download the PDF.
- Search your roll number using Ctrl + F.
- Check category-wise cut-off or qualifying marks if published along with the result.
- Follow the document verification and allocation schedule that comes after the result.
Documents for verification
- Admit card and printout of the application form
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof) and Class 12 marksheet
- B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM marksheets and degree or diploma
- Nursing council registration certificate (nurse and midwife)
- Experience certificate (for GNM candidates) in the format required
- Category, EWS or PwBD certificate, if applicable, in the prescribed format
- No Objection Certificate, if you are already in government service
- Photo ID and recent passport size photographs
Official websites
- ESIC: esic.gov.in (recruitment section)
- AIIMS NORCET: aiimsexams.ac.in
- UPSC (route used in 2024): upsc.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
Has the ESIC Nursing Officer notification 2026 been released?
No standalone ESIC Nursing Officer advertisement for 2026 had been found on official sources at the time of writing. ESIC New Delhi vacancies were offered through AIIMS NORCET 10 in 2026.
Do I need to apply separately for ESIC if it is part of NORCET?
No separate ESIC form was needed for posts offered through NORCET. You apply for NORCET and are considered for participating institutions as per merit and your preferences, under the rules of that notice.
What is the age limit for ESIC Nursing Officer?
The upper age limit in both the 2024 UPSC notice and the NORCET 11 notice was 30 years for the unreserved category, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules.
Can GNM nurses apply for ESIC Nursing Officer?
Yes, with registration and the required post-qualification experience in a hospital of at least 50 beds. The 2024 UPSC notice asked for one year, while the NORCET 11 notice asked for two years.
Where will the next ESIC Nursing Officer update come from?
Watch esic.gov.in, aiimsexams.ac.in and upsc.gov.in. We update this page whenever an official notice is released.
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