Nurse Recruitment Process: How do government hospitals like AIIMS fill nurse vacancies? Here's the complete process..
Nurse Recruitment Process: The healthcare sector in India is growing rapidly. Government hospitals, AIIMS, ESIC, CGHS, SSC, Railways, and state health departments continuously recruit staff nurses and nursing officers. Every year, vacancies arise for positions such as staff nurses, nursing officers, GNMs, and ANMs. If you aspire to a career in nursing and want to become a nurse at a major government hospital like AIIMS, but are unsure about how vacancies are announced and how to get a job, this article is for you. Here, we will explain step-by-step how nurse vacancies are announced, how to apply, and the selection process.
What are the eligibility requirements to become a nurse?
To become a nurse at AIIMS and government hospitals, you must have a GNM (Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery), B.Sc Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing. Registration with the State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council is also required. For some positions, two years of hospital experience is required. Generally, the age limit should be 18-30 years. Relaxations are available for reserved categories.
Nurse Recruitment Process in Government Hospitals like AIIMS
The process for nurse recruitment in institutions like AIIMS is conducted under the NORCET (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test).
AIIMS releases notifications on its website, aiimsexams.ac.in, for which applications must be submitted online.
All documents, such as educational certificates, photographs, and registration proof, must be uploaded.
Following this, B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, experience, age, and NOC (if you hold a government job) are verified.
A computer-based test is conducted, which includes questions on nursing, general knowledge, computer skills, and aptitude.
This is a qualifying exam and serves as a screening test for the main exam.
The CBT is an exam based on nursing subjects. Those who pass this stage are selected for the final merit list.
Selected candidates undergo document verification and a medical fitness test.
Postings are made at AIIMS and other government hospitals based on merit.
Staff Nurse Vacancies at the State Level
State health departments, district hospitals, PHCs, and CHCs regularly release vacancies.
Applications are made through online portals (UPPSC, RSMSSB, NHM, state website).
Selection typically involves a written examination and document verification.
Both contractual and permanent positions are available.
How to Apply
Visit the relevant recruitment website.
Open the Staff Nurse or Nursing Officer link.
Register and create a login.
Fill out the form and upload documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Check the form before final submission.
Print the form after submission.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Exam Pattern: CBT or Objective MCQs
Subjects: Nursing, Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, and General Awareness
Negative Marking: Available for some positions.
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