NBEMS Group A, B & C Various Posts Admit Card 2026

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is an autonomous body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Headquartered at NAMS Building, Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029, the Board conducts premier national-level examinations in modern medicine and allied healthcare specialties (such as NEET PG, NEET MDS, FMGE, and DNB PDCET). NBEMS administers direct recruitment examinations for its administrative, technical, and executive cadres through standardized, fair, transparent, and merit-based computer-based testing.

The tentative schedule for the written Computer Based Test (CBT) is fixed for **15–16 September 2026**. Depending on candidate volume, shifts and reporting windows are printed clearly on individual hall tickets. Candidates must strictly reach the examination centre before gate closure time.

The venue, date, and time of the examination along with Roll Number are intimated strictly through the E-Admit Cards. As per Clause Q(vii) and Clause F(ii) of the official notice: - NBEMS reserves the right to cancel, change, or add test centres/cities based on administrative feasibility, candidate response, or force-majeure conditions. - No request for change of examination centre or date will be entertained under any circumstances once allotted.

There is a strict negative marking rule in Stage-I CBT: - **Correct Answer:** +1.00 Mark. - **Incorrect Answer:** -0.25 Mark penalty (1/4th negative marking). - **Unanswered / Blank Question:** 0 Marks (No negative marking). Candidates should avoid random guesswork to maintain high accuracy.

The Stage-II Examination (Computer Knowledge / Skill Test) carries **100 marks** with a duration of **75 minutes**. Candidates are shortlisted based on Stage-I CBT merit at a ratio of **5 candidates per vacancy (1:5)** in each category. Depending on the post applied for, Stage-II evaluates: - **Data Entry Speed & Accuracy** - **Word Processing (MS Word formatting, letter drafting, paragraph layout)** - **Computer Operation (File management, Windows navigation, OS basics, LAN usage)** - **Stenography Skill Test (80 wpm shorthand and 30 wpm typing for Stenographers)**

As per Clause D(ii) Stage-II of the recruitment notice: - Five (5) candidates against every single vacancy in each category in order of merit prepared on the basis of CBT (Stage-I) will be called to participate in the Computer Knowledge/Skill Test (Stage-II). - Total candidates expected to be called for Stage-II: Approximately 265 candidates across all categories.

For Junior Accountant, Stenographer, and Junior Assistant: - Final merit list shall be prepared on the basis of **total marks obtained in CBT (Stage-I) [200 Marks] + Computer Knowledge/Skill Test (Stage-II) [100 Marks]**, making the aggregate grand total **300 Marks**. - The merit list will strictly determine position and appointment. - Validity of Merit List: Holds good for a period of **one (1) year** or until the next selection, whichever is earlier.

In cases where two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks (Stage-I + Stage-II combined): - The candidate **older in age** shall be placed higher in the merit ranking. - If age is also identical, normal administrative rules of the Board apply.

In accordance with Government of India directives abolishing interviews for non-gazetted Group B and Group C posts: - **No interview will be conducted** for Junior Programmer (Group B), Junior Accountant (Group C), Stenographer (Group C), or Junior Assistant (Group C). - Selection is 100% merit-based through written CBT and Skill Test.

Selected candidates will be placed on probation for a minimum period of two (2) years. During probation, performance, conduct, and suitability for the post will be strictly evaluated. Successful completion of probation leads to confirmation in regular service, subject to medical fitness and character verification.

The crucial date for determining age limit and educational eligibility was **20.07.2026** (the closing date for online submission of application form). - Candidates must have attained the minimum age of **18 years**. - Maximum upper age limit for Junior Assistant, Stenographer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Programmer is **27 years** (or below 27 years). - Upper age limit for Deputy Director (Medical) is **35 years**.

The non-refundable application fee notified under Section I: - **Unreserved (UR) / OBC:** ₹ 1,500 + 18% GST (Total ₹ 1,770). - **SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates:** **NIL (Exempted / ₹ 0)**. - Payment mode was strictly online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

In all, three (03) vacancies are earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across the cadre: - 01 Vacancy in Deputy Director (Medical) - 02 Vacancies in Junior Assistant Categories of eligible disability: 1. Blindness and Low Vision (B, LV) 2. Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D, HH) 3. Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, CP, LC, DW, AAV, MDY) 4. Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, and Mental Illness (ASD, SLD, MI) 5. Multiple Disabilities including Deaf-Blindness. Candidates must hold a disability certificate showing at least **40% disability** issued by the competent medical authority.

As per Clause C(f) of the official notification: - **Compensatory Time:** Permitted at the rate of **20 minutes per hour of examination** (total 60 extra minutes for 3-hour CBT) upon prior request. - **Scribe Arrangement:** Candidates must arrange their own scribe at their own end. - **Scribe Qualification:** The academic qualification of the scribe must not exceed the minimum qualification criteria of the examination.

03 vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen under horizontal reservation in the Junior Assistant cadre. - Ex-servicemen who have already secured regular civil employment in Group C or D posts after availing ESM reservation benefits are NOT eligible for ESM reservation or fee concession in subsequent civil jobs. - However, benefit can be availed if they submitted proper self-declaration / undertaking to the employer immediately after joining.

Topics covered in the 50 questions of General Intelligence & Reasoning: - Analogies (Semantic, Symbolic, Figural) - Similarities and Differences, Spatial Orientation - Coding and Decoding, Number Series, Alphabet Series - Syllogisms, Statement & Conclusion, Venn Diagrams - Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement - Paper Folding & Cutting, Embedded Figures, Mirror & Water Images - Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making.

Topics covered in the 50 questions of General Awareness: - Current Events (National & International Affairs of past 6–12 months) - Indian Polity & Constitution of India - Indian History, National Movement & Culture - Geography (Physical, Economic & Social) - Indian Economy & Budget Highlights - General Science & Everyday Technology - Scientific Research, Health Initiatives, Government Welfare Schemes & Policies.

Topics covered in the 50 questions of Quantitative Aptitude: - Number System, Fractions, Decimals, LCM & HCF - Percentages, Ratios & Proportions, Averages - Profit, Loss & Discount, Simple & Compound Interest - Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time, Speed & Distance - Mensuration (2D & 3D Area, Volume, Perimeter) - Basic Algebra, Linear Equations - Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts).

Topics covered in the 50 questions of English Comprehension: - Reading Comprehension Passages - Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution, Spelling Errors) - Idioms & Phrases, Phrasal Verbs - English Grammar (Parts of Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions) - Error Detection, Sentence Improvement & Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles) - Cloze Test & Fill in the Blanks.

Any one of the following government-issued original photo ID proofs is valid: - **Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar printout with visible photograph** - **Voter ID Card (EPIC)** - **Driving License (Smart Card or laminated card)** - **Passport (Valid)** - **PAN Card** - **Bank Passbook with attested photograph** - **Valid Government Employee Identity Card**. Photocopies, scanned images on mobile screens, or expired identity documents are strictly rejected.

As per Clause T(x) and Clause G(xvi) of the official notification: The following items are **STRICTLY PROHIBITED** inside the examination centre: - Mobile phones, smart phones, pagers, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones. - Smart watches, electronic fitness bands, calculators, digital diaries. - Any metallic items, wallets, pouches, handbags, bags. - Notes, printed or written paper, rough sheets, books, log tables. Any candidate found in possession of banned electronic devices will face instant cancellation of candidature, confiscation of equipment, and permanent debarment from all future examinations conducted by NBEMS.

Candidates must reach the allotted test centre strictly at the **Reporting Time** specified on their E-Admit Card. - Entry gates will close precisely at the gate closure time printed on the hall ticket. - Under no circumstances will any candidate be permitted inside after gate closure. - Candidates must account for traffic, weather conditions, and travel time to avoid disqualification.

To facilitate swift frisking and biometric authentication: - Wear simple, comfortable attire without heavy metallic buttons, buckles, or broad jewelry. - Footwear should preferably be slippers, sandals, or low-heeled shoes. - Maintain absolute silence and decorum inside the computer lab. - Follow invigilator instructions and do not tamper with computer keyboards, mice, or cables.

As specified under Section L and Section M: - A candidate for direct recruitment must possess exemplary moral character. - Persons dismissed by the Union Government, State Governments, local authorities, or public sector corporations are deemed permanently ineligible. - Marital Status Rule: A male candidate with more than one living wife, or a female candidate who has married a person having a living wife, is not eligible for recruitment unless specifically exempted by the appointing authority.

As specified under Section N: - No candidate will be appointed to the Board unless declared mentally and physically sound and free from any defect likely to interfere with efficient performance of official duties. - Selected candidates must undergo a comprehensive medical examination and obtain a Physical Fitness Certificate issued by the designated medical authority prior to appointment.

As per Clause F(xii) & Clause F(xv) of the official notice: - Information uploaded on the website is not provided under the RTI Act, 2005 during the active recruitment process. - In midway of recruitment, no application under RTI Act will be entertained. - Factual information under RTI Act will be provided only after the declaration of final results. - Inferential and speculative questions will not be answered.

As specified in Section T(vi) of the official notification: Any legal dispute, writ petition, or legal proceedings arising out of this recruitment process shall fall strictly under the exclusive territorial jurisdiction of the competent Courts at **New Delhi**.

Candidates preparing documents for NBEMS applications or document verification can use the 100% free, private client-side utilities on RajDailyTools: - **Photo Resizer:** Format passport images to ≤ 80 KB in JPG/JPEG as required by NBEMS. - **Signature Resizer:** Compress signature scans to ≤ 50 KB in JPG/JPEG. - **Age Calculator:** Calculate exact age in Years, Months, and Days as on the crucial cut-off date (20.07.2026). - **Eligibility Evaluator:** Cross-verify academic requirements against official Board standards.

Effective strategy for Stage-I CBT: - **Time Management:** You have 180 minutes for 200 questions (approx. 54 seconds per question). - **Accuracy First:** Due to the 0.25 negative marking penalty, avoid answering speculative questions where you cannot eliminate at least two options. - **Section Order:** Start with your strongest section (e.g. English or General Awareness) to build confidence and bank quick marks before moving to Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning.

Quick answers to common candidate queries: - **Is the admit card out?** Yes, E-Admit Cards are actively downloadable via the Digialm portal. - **When is the CBT?** 15–16 September 2026. - **Is there negative marking?** Yes, 0.25 mark penalty for every wrong response. - **Is there an interview?** No, interviews are abolished for Group B and Group C posts.