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AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 1484 Posts, Eligibility, Apply Online

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the detailed notification for the AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026 on 13 June 2026 for various Group B and Group C non-faculty posts across participating AIIMS institutions and other central government healthcare organizations. A total of 1484 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive.

AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026

Through this recruitment drive, AIIMS and other participating Central Government institutions will fill various regular Non-Faculty Group-B and Group-C vacancies across multiple institutes in India. The recruitment process will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a skill test for selected posts. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for post-wise eligibility, vacancies, application fees, and other important details.

Overview

The overview table below highlights the key details related to the recruitment process, including vacancies, eligibility, selection process, and other important information.

Event  Information
Organization All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) 
Exam Name Common Recruitment Examination (CRE)-2026 
Posts Group B & Group C Non-Faculty Posts 
Total Vacancies 1484
Application Dates 13th June 2026 to 3rd July 2026
Application Mode Online 
Selection Process Computer-Based Test (CBT), Skill Test (post-wise), Document Verification 
Official Portal https://aiimsexams.ac.in

How Many Vacancies Are Released For This Recruitment?

AIIMS has announced 1,484 vacancies for various Group B and Group C non-faculty posts, including technical, administrative, laboratory, pharmacy, nursing, and other healthcare roles. The institute-wise and category-wise vacancy details are provided in Annexure-II of the official notification.

AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment Vacancies- Category Wise

Important Dates

Event  Dates
Closing Date for Online Registration 03 July, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM)
Last Date for Submission of NOC (Mandatory for candidates working in Government/PSUs/Autonomous bodies) 08 July 2026 
Notification of Application Status (Accept/Reject) 11 July 2026
Date of Computer-Based Test (CBT)  25 July, 2026 to 27  July, 2026 

Apply Online for AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit their applications through the official AIIMS examination portal after completing the registration process. Applicants should keep their educational certificates, photograph, signature, email ID, and mobile number ready before filling out the application form. The direct application link is given below for candidates.

AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026- Apply Link 

How to Apply Online for AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply for AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026 by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official AIIMS examination portal.
  • Click on the AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 link on the homepage.
  • Complete the new registration by providing basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
  • Login using the registration credentials generated during registration.
  • Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
  • Upload the required documents, including a recent passport-size photograph and signature, in the prescribed format.
  • Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes, if applicable.
  • Review all the entered details carefully before final submission.
  • Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General / OBC Candidates Rs. 3,000/-
SC / ST / EWS Candidates Rs. 2,400/-
Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) Exempted (Nil)

Note: The application fee paid by SC/ST candidates will be refunded after the declaration of results, provided they have appeared in the examination.

Who Is Eligible For AIIMS Recruitment 2026?

Applicants are advised to carefully review the AIIMS CRE 5 post-wise eligibility and experience requirements mentioned in the official notification before submitting their application form. Only candidates who fulfill all prescribed criteria as on the closing date of the application will be considered eligible.

Post Name / Designation Minimum Educational Qualification Essential Experience / Skill Criteria
Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) Working knowledge of computer office suites & databases; 35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi typing
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / JAA 12th Class Pass (10+2) Typing speed 35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi on computer
Stenographer / Stenographer (English) 12th Class Pass (10+2) Dictation: 10 mins @ 80 WPM; Transcription: 50 mins (English) / 65 mins (Hindi)
Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade A 12th Class Pass (10+2) Data entry speed ≥ 8,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH)
Office Assistant / Superintendent Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) High proficiency in computer applications
Personal Assistant / Private Secretary Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) Shorthand/Dictation speed up to 100 WPM on computer
Asst. Administrative Officer (AAO) / JAO Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) Computer proficiency; administrative/supervisory experience preferred
Cashier / Accountant / Accounts Officer Degree in Commerce (B.Com) 2–3 years experience in handling accounts or commercial cash books
Store Keeper-cum-Clerk Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) 1 year continuous experience handling medical or general stores
Junior Store Officer / Store Keeper Degree + Material Management Diploma OR Graduation 3 years hands-on experience in handling stores
Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical / AC&R) 3-year Engineering Diploma 2–3 years field experience (B.E./B.Tech holders eligible without experience)
Electrician / Wireman / Lineman 10th Pass + ITI Trade Certificate 2–5 years practical experience maintaining large electrical plants
Mechanic (Air Conditioning & Ref.) 10th Pass + ITI Trade Certificate 2–5 years experience handling centralized HVAC units
Manifold Technician / Gas Mechanic 10th Pass + ITI Trade Certificate Experience handling medical gas systems or manifold room infrastructure
Supervisor (Maintenance) 10th Pass + ITI Trade Certificate Field experience in structural, building, or plant maintenance
Junior Medical Lab Technologist (JMLT) 10+2 (Science) + DMLT Diploma 1 year lab experience in 100+ bed hospital (B.Sc. MLT needs no experience)
Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Bachelor’s Degree in MLT (B.Sc. MLT) 2 years relevant lab experience in 100+ bed hospital or NABL lab
Lab Attendant Grade-II 12th Pass (with Biology) 1-year training certificate in laboratory techniques from government institute
Technologist (Operation Theatre) B.Sc. in OT / Anaesthesia Technology OR 10+2 (Science) with 5 years OT/ICU experience in 500+ bed hospital
Technical Assistant / Technician (OT) B.Sc. in OT Technology or equivalent Practical experience handling OT settings or anesthesia equipment
Operation Theatre Assistant / OT Assistant 10+2 (Science) or equivalent Specialized training certificate or practical hospital OT experience
Technician CCU / Post Operative Emergency B.Sc. in relevant technical field Clinical experience handling ICU or emergency unit machinery
Hemodialysis Technician B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology or equivalent Hands-on experience operating dialysis equipment in registered healthcare facility
CSSD Technician / CSSD Assistant 10+2 (Science) or equivalent Certificate or technical experience in central sterile supply setups
Medical Record Technician (MRT) B.Sc. Medical Records OR 10+2 + 6-month MRT cert 2 years experience + 35 WPM typing
Coding Clerk / Jr. Medical Record Officer 10+2 (Science) or equivalent Basic computer skills; certification in medical classification/coding preferred
Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade-II Diploma (D.Pharm) or Degree (B.Pharm) Registered Pharmacist under Pharmacy Act
Dispensing Attendant Matriculation (10th) or equivalent Experience or vocational training in pharmacy dispensing counters
Senior Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse Gr-I) B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing Nursing Council registration + 3 years clinical experience in 100+ bed hospital
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) 10th Pass + ANM Training Course Active ANM registration with state nursing council
Hostel Warden (Female) / Warden Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) 2 years experience handling student or institutional hostels
Junior Warden (House Keepers) Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) Practical experience managing residential/institutional housekeeping
Hospital Attendant Grade-III Matriculation (10th Pass) Certificate course in Hospital Services (e.g., St. John’s Ambulance)
Office / Stores Attendant (MTS) Matriculation (10th Pass) General multitasking; no experience needed
OT Attendant / Mortuary Attendant Matriculation (10th Pass) Basic operational awareness or elementary training
Dissection Hall Attendant Matriculation (10th Pass) Basic auxiliary service training for anatomy labs
Cook / Dresser Matriculation (10th Pass) Trade certificate or functional experience in large kitchens/medical dressing
Assistant Laundry Supervisor Matriculation (10th Pass) Experience handling commercial or hospital-grade laundry
Deputy General Manager (Cafeteria) Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management Managerial experience in commercial catering or cafeteria lines
Librarian Grade-III Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science 2 years professional experience in government/institutional library
Library and Information Assistant Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science Operational knowledge of digital indexing or library archival systems
Library Attendant Grade-II Matriculation (10th) or equivalent Basic library organization certificate or elementary experience
Assistant Dietician / Dietician M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition 2 years professional experience in dietetics within teaching hospital
Assistant Research Officer / Assistant Bachelor’s/Master’s in relevant science Research project experience or field work execution credentials
Statistical Assistant Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics Working knowledge of statistical software or analytical tracking
Technical Assistant (ENT) / Audiometer B.Sc. in Speech & Hearing or equivalent Clinical validation or certification in audiometry tests
Multi Rehabilitation Worker / Physiotherapist Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy (BPT) Council Registration + 2 years verified post-degree clinical experience
AIDS Educator-cum-Counsellor Degree in Social Work/Sociology/Psychology Experience in health communication, public counseling, or NGO work
Junior Photographer Matriculation (10th) or equivalent Trade certificate/diploma in photography; proficiency in digital medical imaging

Age Limit 2026

The age of candidates will be calculated as on 3 July 2026, which is the last date for online application submission. The minimum and maximum age limits vary according to the post applied for.

Category Age limit
General Age Bracket (Post-wise) • 18–27 years (For UDC, LDC, JAA, Stenographer)
• 18–30 / 35 years (For technical & specialized posts – varies by post)
SC / ST Candidates 5 years of relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years of relaxation
PwBD (Disabled Candidates) 10 years of relaxation
Ex-Servicemen (EX-SM) Length of military service rendered + 3 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees
(With 3+ years regular service)
• Group B Posts: 5 years relaxation
• Group C Posts: Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
Widows / Divorced Women
(Not remarried)
Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)

Selection Process

The selection process includes the following stages:

Stage Name
Stage I Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Stage II Skill Test (where applicable)
Stage III Document Verification

AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern 2026

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will assess candidates on both general aptitude and post-specific professional knowledge. The examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 400 marks.

Particulars Details
Mode of Exam Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration 90 Minutes
Total Questions 100 MCQs
Total Marks 400 Marks
Marks per Question 4 Marks
Negative Marking 1 Mark deduction for each incorrect answer
General Section 20 Questions
Domain-Specific Section 80 Questions

The CBT will be divided into five sections of 18 minutes each. Candidates will not be allowed to revisit a section once its allotted time expires.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentage prescribed for their category to be considered for further stages of the recruitment process.

Category Qualifying Marks
UR/EWS 40%
OBC 35%
SC/ST/PwBD 30%

AIIMS CRE 5 Participating Institutes

The Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) will be conducted for vacancies across 32 participating AIIMS institutes and other central government healthcare organizations. Candidates selected through the recruitment process may be appointed to any of the participating institutions based on merit, preferences submitted, and vacancy availability.

  • 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

Other Central Government Institutes/Bodies (10)

  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. RML Hospital
  • Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI)
  • Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
  • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
  • Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital
  • Pasteur Institute of India
  • Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh
  • Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS), Aizawl
  • Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

FAQs

Is the application fee refundable for SC/ST candidates?

Yes. The application fee for SC/ST candidates who actually appear in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be refunded in full to their original payment source account after the declaration of results.

Can I apply for more than one post group?

Yes, you can apply for multiple post groups if you meet the eligibility criteria. However, you must submit a separate application form and pay a separate examination fee for each individual post group.

What does "Strict Sectional Timing" mean in the exam?

The exam is divided into 5 sections, and each section has a strict timer of 18 minutes. Once the 18 minutes for a section are over, that section auto-locks, and you cannot go back to review or change your answers in

Will the exam be conducted in Hindi or English?

The exam will be bilingual (Hindi & English) for posts that require a 10th/Matriculation or 12th pass qualification. For technical posts or positions requiring a Bachelor's degree or higher, the exam will be conducted in English only.

Do I need to send a hard copy of my application form to AIIMS?

No. Candidates are not required to send a printout of the registration slip or any physical documents/certificates to the AIIMS New Delhi office.

How do I select my preferred AIIMS institute or ESIC location?

You do not select your institute preference during registration. Once the CBT results are declared, qualified candidates will be invited to fill out their choice and order of preference for the participating organizations online based on their merit rank.

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