AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 500+ Group B & C Posts Across 32 Institutes | Check Eligibility, Salary & Last Date
AIIMS New Delhi has released the official notification for Common Recruitment Examination – 5 (CRE-5) on 13 June 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking permanent government jobs across 32 AIIMS and Central Government Health Institutes all over India. The exam covers 59 post groups including 1400 plus vacancies of clerical, technical, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, and administrative roles. If you’ve been waiting for a big central government recruitment in the medical sector, this is it — the last date to apply is 3rd July 2026, so don’t wait!
🏢 Organization Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Examination Section, AIIMS New Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | Notice No. 93/2026 dated 13/06/2026 |
| Exam Name | Common Recruitment Examination – CRE-5 |
| Post Type | Non-Faculty Group B & Group C (Regular) |
| Job Location | All India (32 participating institutes across India) |
| Official Website | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) New Delhi is one of India’s most prestigious autonomous medical institutions under the Government of India. For CRE-5, it acts as the sole exam-conducting body for recruitment across 32 central institutes, making this one of the most significant healthcare sector recruitments of 2026.
🏛️ List of Participating Institutes
CRE-5 covers 32 organizations, including:
AIIMS Awantipora, AIIMS Bathinda, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Bibinagar, AIIMS Bilaspur, AIIMS Deoghar, AIIMS Gorakhpur, AIIMS Guwahati, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Kalyani, AIIMS Mangalagiri, AIIMS Madurai, AIIMS Nagpur, AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Raebareli, AIIMS Raipur, AIIMS Rajkot, AIIMS Rewari, AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Vijaypur, AIIMS-CAPFIMS (New Delhi), Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute (RML Hospital, Delhi), CNCI Kolkata, ESIC (multiple states), ICMR (multiple institutes), Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, Pasteur Institute of India, RHTC Najafgarh, RIPANS Aizawl, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital.
Each institute recruits independently based on its own Recruitment Rules (RR). AIIMS New Delhi only conducts the exam — final appointments are made by each respective institute.
📊 Number of Vacancies & Post Groups
Total Vacancies : 1400 Plus
CRE-5 covers 59 exam groups with vacancies across multiple disciplines. Exact total vacancies are mentioned in ANNEXURE-II of the official notification. The posts span Group B and Group C levels.
Key Post Groups Include:
| Group | Post Names |
|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Dietician / Dietician / Junior Dietician / Warden |
| 2 | Junior Administrative Officer / Office Assistant / Assistant |
| 3 | Data Entry Operator / Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC / UDC |
| 4 | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 5 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) / Asst. Engineer (Electrical) |
| 6 | Junior Engineer (AC&R) / Mechanic (AC&R) |
| 7 | Technical Assistant (ENT) / Audiometer Technician |
| 8 | Electrician / Wireman / Lineman |
| 9 | Manifold Technician / Gas Pump Mechanic / Maintenance Supervisor |
| 10 | Assistant Laundry Supervisor |
| 11 | Technical Officer / OT Technician / OT Technologist |
| 12 | Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade II / Dispensing Attendant |
| 13 | Cashier / Junior Accounts Officer |
| 14 | Store Keeper / Junior Store Officer |
| 15 | CSSD Technician / CSSD Assistant |
| 16 | Hospital Attendant / Dresser / Cook / Mortuary Attendant / MTS |
| 17 | Lab Technician / Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist |
| 18 | Library & Information Assistant / Librarian |
| 19 | Medical Record Technician / Coding Clerk |
| 20 | Stenographer / Personal Assistant / Private Secretary |
| 21 | Medical Social Worker / Counsellor |
| 22 | Dental Technician / Dental Mechanic |
| 23 | Ophthalmic Technician / Refractionist |
| 24–25 | Radiotherapy Technician / Radiographer |
| 26 | Perfusionist / Junior Perfusionist |
| 27 | Embryologist |
| 28 | Assistant Security Officer |
| 29 | Research Assistant / Assistant Research Officer |
| 30 | Physiotherapist / Junior Physiotherapist |
| 31 | Driver |
| 32 | Receptionist / Junior Medical Record Officer |
| 33 | Warden / Junior Warden |
| 34 | Senior Nursing Officer / Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) |
| 35 | Sanitary Inspector / Caretaker |
| 36 | Occupational Therapist |
| 37 | Junior Hindi Translator |
| 38 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Junior Physicist |
| 39 | Bariatric Coordinator |
| 40 | Yoga Instructor |
| 41 | Programmer |
| 42–57 | Plumber, Lift Operator, Artist, Workshop Technician, Legal Asst., ECG Technician, Telephone Operator, Hemodialysis Technician, Statistical Assistant, Hotel/Cafeteria Manager, Photographer, Fire Technician, Carpenter, etc. |
| 58 | Social Security Officer / Manager Grade-II |
| 59 | Biomedical Engineer |
Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD). Category-wise vacancy breakup is available in ANNEXURE-II of the official notification.
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
Eligibility varies by post group. Key qualifications are:
- Group B Technical Posts (Pay Level 6–7): Degree/Diploma in relevant discipline (Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Library Science, etc.) + experience as specified
- Group C Clerical Posts (Pay Level 2–4): 10th / 12th pass with typing/computer skills
- Group C Technical Posts (Pay Level 4–5): 10+2 Science / Diploma / B.Sc. in relevant trade
- Group B Administrative Posts (Pay Level 6): Bachelor’s degree with computer proficiency; some posts need commerce degree + 2 years accounts experience
- Junior Engineers (Civil/Electrical/AC&R): B.E./B.Tech in relevant stream; Diploma holders with extra experience also considered for some posts
- Pharmacist: Diploma in Pharmacy + Registration under Pharmacy Act 1948
- Lab Technologist: 10+2 Science + 2-year Diploma in MLT + 1 year experience OR B.Sc. (MLT)
Refer to ANNEXURE-I of the official PDF for post-wise detailed qualifications. Eligibility is determined as on the closing date (3rd July 2026).
📉 Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT)
Each question carries 4 marks. Negative marking of 1/4 mark applies for wrong answers.
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 35% |
| SC / ST | 30% |
| PwBD (any category) | 30% |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per their original category |
Qualifying marks are the minimum threshold — actual cutoffs may be higher depending on competition and available vacancies. Candidates must aim to score well above the cutoff to have a chance at preferred institutes.
🎂 Age Limit
Age is calculated as on the closing date of online registration (3rd July 2026).
| Post Type | General Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Most Group B Posts | 18–30 or 18–35 years (varies by post) |
| Most Group C Posts | 18–27 or 18–30 years (varies by post) |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service + 3 years |
| Central Govt. Employees (Group B) | 5 years (after 3 years regular service) |
| Central Govt. Employees (Group C – UR) | Up to 40 years |
| Central Govt. Employees (Group C – OBC) | Up to 43 years |
| Central Govt. Employees (Group C – SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
| J&K Domicile (UR) | 5 years (Group C) |
| J&K Domicile (OBC) | 8 years (Group C) |
| J&K Domicile (SC/ST) | 10 years (Group C) |
| Widows / Divorced Women (UR) | Up to 35 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women (OBC) | Up to 38 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years |
Note: OBC candidates applying for UR vacancies are NOT eligible for age relaxation. PwBD age relaxation applies even for unreserved posts if the post is identified suitable for the disability category.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹3,000/- |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹2,400/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted |
Important fee notes:
- Separate fee for each group applied
- Payment via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
- Fee once paid is non-refundable in most cases
- SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam will get their fee refunded after result declaration
⚙️ Selection Process
The CRE-5 recruitment happens in up to two stages:
Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT)
- All candidates who apply will sit for the CBT
- Qualifying candidates are shortlisted for Stage 2 (if applicable)
Stage 2 – Skill Test / Trade Test / Typing Test / Stenography Test / PET & PST (as applicable to specific groups)
- The Skill Test is qualifying in nature
- Final merit list is prepared based on CBT marks only
- Candidates who clear CBT but fail Skill Test are considered for posts where no Skill Test is required
Document Verification is conducted by respective institutes after seat allocation.
This is a highly competitive exam given the number of institutes and nationwide reach. Candidates should prepare rigorously for their domain subjects.
📚 Examination Syllabus & Pattern
Exam Pattern (CBT):
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 400 marks (4 marks each) |
| Negative Marking | -1 mark per wrong answer |
| Sections | 5 sections × 20 questions × 18 minutes each |
| Section Structure | Sections appear one by one — you cannot go back to a previous section |
Question Distribution:
- 20 Questions – General Knowledge, Aptitude & Computer Knowledge
- 80 Questions – Domain-specific subject (based on your group)
Medium of Exam:
- Posts with 10th/12th level qualification: Bilingual (Hindi + English)
- Posts with Bachelor’s degree or higher: English only
- Posts with specific technical domain knowledge: English only
Domain Subjects by Group (examples):
| Group | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1 | Food & Nutrition, Diets |
| 2 | General Administration, CCS Rules, FR/SR, Basic Computer |
| 3 | General Maths & English |
| 4 | Civil Engineering |
| 5 | Electrical Engineering |
| 12 | Pharmacy |
| 17 | Medical Laboratory Technology |
| 34 | Nursing |
| 41 | Computer Applications & Programming |
| 59 | Biomedical Engineering |
Detailed syllabus for each group is aligned with the educational qualification and experience required for that group, as per Annexure-I.
📅 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 13 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (5:00 PM) | 3 July 2026 |
| NOC Submission (Govt. Employees) | 8 July 2026 |
| Application Status Published | 11 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before exam (city notified 7 days prior) |
| CBT Date (Tentative) | 25 to 27 July 2026 |
| Skill Test Date | To be notified later |
⚠️ No extension of dates will be given under any circumstances. Apply early — the portal closes at 5:00 PM on 3rd July 2026 sharp.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official AIIMS Examinations website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- Register via OTR (One Time Registration) — a unique Candidate ID will be assigned
- Log in with your Candidate ID credentials
- Select the relevant post group(s) you wish to apply for
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and experience details carefully
- Upload your photo, signature, and left thumb impression as per guidelines
- If working in Government / PSU / Autonomous Body, upload your NOC from the employer
- Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking
- Review your application thoroughly before final submission
- Download and keep a copy of the Registration Slip and payment proof
Important: If you apply for more than one group, fill a separate application and pay a separate fee for each group. No physical documents need to be sent to AIIMS. Corrections after the closing date are not entertained.
📜 General Conditions
- Canvassing in any form leads to automatic disqualification
- Candidature is provisional — any false information detected at any stage leads to cancellation
- Seat allocation is based on merit, eligibility, and candidate’s order of choice/preference
- Candidates working in Government / Semi-Government / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies must upload a valid NOC; failing this, they will not be permitted to appear in the exam
- AIIMS New Delhi is only the exam body — final appointment and posting is decided by respective institutes
- All legal disputes are subject to jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only
- AIIMS reserves the right to cancel, modify, or withdraw any post/vacancy at any time
- Biometric verification will be done after joining; failure leads to appointment cancellation
Electronic devices (mobile phones, smartwatches, pen drives, etc.) are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
🔗 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / OTR Registration | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Official Notification (PDF) | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Official Website | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Normalization Procedure (CBT) | docs.aiimsexams.ac.in |
❓ FAQ Section
The last date to submit the online application for AIIMS CRE-5 is 3rd July 2026 up to 5:00 PM. No extension will be given under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Eligibility depends on the post group applied for. Qualifications range from 10th pass (for Group C lower posts) to Degree/Diploma in relevant technical/professional fields (for Group B posts). Candidates must be Indian nationals and must fulfil the age and educational criteria as on the closing date (3rd July 2026). Refer to Annexure-I of the official notification for post-wise eligibility.
The posts are in Pay Matrix Levels 1 to 7 (as per 7th Pay Commission). Pay Level 1 applies to lowest Group C posts (MTS, attendants) and Pay Level 7 to senior Group B posts (Assistant Engineers, Dieticians with experience, etc.). The exact pay level for each post is mentioned in Annexure-I. In addition, candidates receive DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules applicable at the respective institute.
Selection happens in two stages: Stage 1 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 MCQs (400 marks, 90 minutes) with 1/4 negative marking. Stage 2 is a Skill Test / Typing Test / Trade Test (where applicable), which is qualifying in nature. The final merit list is prepared purely on CBT performance. After merit listing, candidates exercise choices for institutes, and seats are allocated based on merit and preference.
The fee is ₹3,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹2,400 for SC/ST/EWS candidates. PwBD candidates are fully exempted. Fee is paid online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking. A separate fee must be paid for each post group applied. The fee is non-refundable except for SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam — they get a refund after result declaration.
Yes, you can apply for multiple groups if you are eligible. However, you must fill a separate application form and pay a separate fee for each group. One application covers all participating institutes under that group — you can exercise your choice of institutes at a later stage after qualifying the CBT.
The Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled from 25th to 27th July 2026. AIIMS reserves the right to change the date with 10 days’ advance notice. Admit cards will be issued 3 days before the exam, and the exam city will be notified 7 days before admit card release. Keep checking www.aiimsexams.ac.in regularly.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information provided above is based on the official AIIMS CRE-5 notification (Notice No. 93/2026 dated 13/06/2026). CurrentOpenings (https://currentopenings.in/) is not responsible for any discrepancy, error, or mismatch in the details. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification PDF carefully and verify all information — including eligibility, dates, fees, and post-wise qualifications — directly from the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in before applying.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)| Advertisement No. | 93/2026 dated 13/06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1400 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 13 Jun 2026 — 03 Jul 2026 Live · 14 days left |
| Job Location | 📍 All India |
| Official Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Official Notification Release | 13 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (5:00 PM) | 3 July 2026 |
| NOC Submission (Govt. Employees) | 8 July 2026 |
| Application Status Published | 11 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before exam (city notified 7 days prior) |
| CBT Date (Tentative) | 25 to 27 July 2026 |
| Skill Test Date | To be notified later |
| Official Website | Open Website |
| Career/Recruitment URL | Open Now |
| Department Website | Open Offical Website |
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| Office Address | 1st Floor, Convergence Block, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Ansari Nagar, AIIMS, New Delhi 110029 |
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