To become a nurse, students must clear the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET), which places them in various central hospitals as nursing officers. This examination is conducted by AIIMS, Delhi, to ensure a transparent and merit-based selection process.
However, the Indian Professional Nursing Association (IPNA) has recently raised concerns about the credibility of NORCET, which is scheduled to be held on September 15. The association has officially written to the AIIMS director, highlighting the issue of an "impractical recruitment drive."
Previously, each hospital or institute was responsible for conducting its own nursing exams. Unfortunately, several cases of unfair practices in these exams surfaced, leading to the responsibility being handed over to AIIMS Delhi to ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process.
One major concern that has emerged is related to identity verification. Reports reveal that in some instances, the biometric data of the student who appeared for the examination and the person who later joined the hospital as a nursing officer did not match. This discrepancy has raised serious doubts about the credibility of the NORCET exams and the integrity of the selection process.
This issue not only poses a threat to the healthcare profession but also affects genuine students who have been diligently preparing for NORCET. If individuals are joining hospitals without taking the exam, it undermines the efforts of those who have worked hard to qualify. The IPNA has demanded that biometric systems be applied more rigorously, both for candidates appearing for the exams and for those joining hospitals after selection.
Publish the final list only after biometric verification and identify drive. Conduct biometric verification of all NORCET exams previously conducted by AIIMS in the past and conducted an identity drive. Take strict action against any individuals found to have used fake identities, including but not limited toThe Indian Professional Nurses’ Association (IPNA)
The association suggests that the final list of selected candidates should only be published after thorough biometric verification and an identity check. They also insist that biometric verification, including matching photos, should be conducted before the exams are administered. Strict action must be taken against anyone using fake identities to prevent such issues in the future.
In conclusion, the IPNA's demands emphasize the need for enhanced security measures in the recruitment process to protect both the credibility of NORCET and the future of deserving nursing students.
Input from various sources
(Rehash//Yash Kamble/MSM)