AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026: 57 Post Groups Across 28 Institutes | Nurse, Pharmacist, JE, LDC & More | Apply by 30 June
Latest Update (June 2026): The Examination Section, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has officially released the Common Recruitment Examination – 5 (CRE-5) notification for recruitment to 57 post groups across 28 participating institutes including all AIIMS campuses, ICMR, LHMC, CNCI Kolkata, Pasteur Institute of India, and more.
CRE-5 is a unified single-window platform — candidates apply once and are considered for similar posts across all participating institutes simultaneously. The last date to submit the online application is 30 June 2026.
Official Notification PDF: Download AIIMS CRE-5 2026 Full Notification PDF
Important Dates – AIIMS CRE-5 2026 |
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| Online Registration Last Date: | 30 June 2026 |
| NOC Upload Deadline (Govt./PSU employees): | 06 July 2026 |
| Application Acceptance Status Published: | 09 July 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date: | 25–27 July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Skill Test (where applicable): | After CBT – Date to be notified (Delhi/NCR preferred) |
Application Fee (Per Post Group) |
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| General / OBC Candidates: | ₹3,000/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / EWS Candidates: | ₹2,400/- (Refundable to SC/ST after appearing in exam) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): | Exempted |
| Fee is charged per group applied. Candidates applying to multiple groups must pay separately for each. Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only. | |
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About AIIMS CRE-5: What Is It and Who Is It For?
CRE-5 is a unified, single-window recruitment platform that allows eligible candidates to apply once and be considered for similar posts across multiple participating institutes simultaneously. The Examination Section, AIIMS New Delhi acts solely as the examination-conducting body — recruitment rules, service conditions, and final appointment decisions rest entirely with each participating institute independently.
Participating organizations are autonomous bodies or subordinate offices under the Government of India, functioning independently from AIIMS New Delhi. Candidates are advised to check each institute's individual recruitment rules and eligibility criteria before applying, as conditions may differ for the same post name across different institutes.
Participating organizations are autonomous bodies or subordinate offices under the Government of India, functioning independently from AIIMS New Delhi. Candidates are advised to check each institute's individual recruitment rules and eligibility criteria before applying, as conditions may differ for the same post name across different institutes.
Participating Institutes (28 Total)
AIIMS Awantipora
AIIMS Bathinda
AIIMS Bhopal
AIIMS Bibinagar
AIIMS Bilaspur
AIIMS Deoghar
AIIMS Gorakhpur
AIIMS Guwahati
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)
ABV-IMAS & Dr. RML Hospital
CNCI Kolkata
ICMR
LHMC & Sucheta Kriplani / Kalawati Saran Hospital
Pasteur Institute of India
RHTC Najafgarh
RIPANS Aizawl
All 57 Post Groups – AIIMS CRE-5 2026
Candidates applying for more than one group must submit a separate application and pay a separate fee for each group. Check Annexure-I of the official notification for institute-wise vacancy breakup per group.
| Group Code | Post Names / Variants in This Group |
|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Dietician / Dietician / Junior Dietician / Warden |
| 2 | Junior Administrative Officer / Assistant Administrative Officer / Office Assistant / Assistant |
| 3 | Data Entry Operator Grade A / Junior Administrative Assistant / Lower Division Clerk / Upper Division Clerk |
| 4 | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 5 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) / Assistant Engineer (Electrical) |
| 6 | Junior Engineer (AC&R) / Assistant Engineer (AC&R) / Mechanic (AC&R) |
| 7 | Technical Assistant (ENT) / Audiometer Technician |
| 8 | Electrician / Wireman / Lineman (Electrical) |
| 9 | Manifold Technician (Gas Steward) / Gas/Pump Mechanic / Supervisor (Maintenance) |
| 10 | Assistant Laundry Supervisor |
| 11 | Technical Officer / Technical Assistant / Technician (OT/Anaesthesia) / Operation Theatre Assistant / Technologist (OT) / Technician CCU |
| 12 | Dispensing Attendants / Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade II |
| 13 | Cashier / Junior Accounts Officer / Junior Accounts Officer (Accountant) |
| 14 | Junior Store Officer / Store Keeper / Store Keeper-cum-Clerk |
| 15 | CSSD Assistant / CSSD Technician |
| 16 | Dissection Hall Attendant / Hospital Attendant Grade III / Office/Stores Attendant (MTS) / OT Attendant / Cook / Dresser / Mortuary Attendant |
| 17 | Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist / Lab Attendant Gr. II / Technician (Lab) / Technical Officer (Medical Lab Technology) |
| 18 | Library and Information Assistant / Library Attendant Grade II / Librarian Grade III / Librarian Grade I (Documentalist) |
| 19 | Coding Clerks / Junior Medical Record Officer / Medical Record Technician |
| 20 | Personal Assistant / Stenographer / Private Secretary |
| 21 | Counsellor / Medical Social Worker / Medical Social Service Officer / Psychiatric Social Worker |
| 22 | Technical Officer (Dental) / Dental Technician / Dental Mechanic |
| 23 | Technical Officer (Ophthalmic) / Refractionist |
| 24 | Radiotherapy Technician |
| 25 | Dark Room Assistant / Technician (Radiology) / Radiographic Technician / Sr. Radiographer |
| 26 | Junior Perfusionist / Perfusionist |
| 27 | Embryologist |
| 28 | Assistant Security Officer |
| 29 | Assistant Research Officer / Research Assistant |
| 30 | Multi Rehabilitation Worker (Physiotherapist) / Junior Physiotherapist / Physiotherapist |
| 31 | Driver (Ordinary Grade) / Driver |
| 32 | Junior Medical Record Officer (Receptionist) / Receptionist |
| 33 | Junior Warden / Warden (Hostel) / Warden |
| 34 | Senior Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse Grade I) / Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) |
| 35 | Caretaker / Sanitary Inspector Grade II |
| 36 | Junior Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist |
| 37 | Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer (Hindi) |
| 38 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Nuclear Medicine Technician / Junior Physicist |
| 39 | Bariatric Coordinator |
| 40 | Yoga Instructor |
| 41 | Programmer |
| 42 | Plumber |
| 43 | Operator (E&M) / Lift Operator / Mechanic (E&M) |
| 44 | Modellar (Artist) / Artist (Modellar) |
| 45 | Workshop Technician Grade II (R&AL) – Prosthetics & Orthotics |
| 46 | Legal Assistant |
| 47 | Junior Cardiac Technician / EEG Technician / ECG Technician |
| 48 | Telephone Operator |
| 49 | Hemodialysis Technician |
| 50 | Statistical Assistant |
| 51 | Deputy General Manager (Cafeteria) |
| 52 | Junior Photographer |
| 53 | Fire Technician / Security cum Fire Assistant |
| 54 | Workshop Assistant (CWS) – Carpenter/Upholster |
| 55 | Workshop Assistant (CWS) – Electronic |
| 56 | Workshop Technician Gd. II (R&AL) – Upholster |
| 57 | Workshop Technician Gd. II (R&AL) – Leather Worker |
Salary / Pay Scale – AIIMS CRE-5 2026 (7th Pay Commission)
Pay scales follow the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Allowances (HRA, DA, TA etc.) are additional and vary by institute location.
| Pay Level | Basic Pay (Approx.) | Example Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000/month | Hospital Attendant Gr. III, OT Attendant, Dresser, Cook, Mortuary Attendant, Nursing Attendant |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900/month | Junior Administrative Assistant, LDC, Wireman, Lineman (Electrical) |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700/month | Library Attendant Grade II |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500/month | Cashier, Dispensing Attendant, Data Entry Operator Gr. A, Electrician, Assistant Laundry Supervisor, UDC |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200/month | Pharmacist, Technologist (OT), Junior Medical Lab Technologist, Operation Theatre Assistant, Manifold Technician, Warden (RHTC) |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400/month | Assistant Dietician, Junior Administrative Officer, Assistant (ICMR), Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Store Keeper, Junior Accounts Officer, Technical Assistant (OT/MLT), CSSD Technician |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900/month | Dietician, Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical/AC&R), Librarian Grade I (Documentalist) |
Eligibility Criteria – Key Posts (AIIMS CRE-5 2026)
Important: Eligibility varies by post AND by participating institute. Always verify against the specific post and institute listed in Annexure-I of the official notification before applying, as recruitment rules differ institute to institute.
| Post (Pay Level) | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Dietician (L-6) | M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) from recognized University + 2 years' experience |
| Dietician (L-7) | M.Sc. (Home Science / Clinical Nutrition / Food Science / Dietetics) + 3 years' experience in a 200-bed hospital |
| Junior Administrative Officer (L-6) | Degree from recognized University + proficiency in computers |
| Assistant / ICMR Assistant (L-6) | Minimum 3-year Bachelor's Degree + computer knowledge (MS Office) |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC (L-2) | 12th Class pass + typing speed 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) on computer |
| Upper Division Clerk (L-4) | Degree from recognized University + 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) typing |
| Junior Engineer Civil/Electrical (L-6) | Graduate in relevant Engineering branch from recognized University/Institute |
| Assistant Engineer Civil/Electrical (L-7) | Graduate in relevant Engineering + 5 years' experience |
| Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade II (L-5) | Diploma in Pharmacy + registered under Pharmacy Act 1948 |
| Dispensing Attendant (L-4) | Diploma in Pharmacy + registered Pharmacist |
| Junior Medical Lab Technologist (L-5) | 10+2 (Science) + 2-year Diploma in MLT + 1 year experience, OR B.Sc. (MLT) |
| Hospital Attendant Grade III (L-1) | Matriculation + Certificate in Hospital Services from a recognized organization |
| Technologist (OT) / OT Assistant (L-5) | B.Sc. (Anesthesia & OT Technology / OT Technology / Anesthesia Technology) |
| Store Keeper (L-6) | Degree + PG Degree/Diploma in Material Management, OR Degree in Material Management + 3 years' experience |
| Cashier (L-4) | B.Com from recognized University + 2 years' accounts experience in Govt. Organization |
| Junior Accounts Officer (L-6) | B.Com + 2 years' experience handling accounts in a Govt. Organization |
| Senior Nursing Officer / Staff Nurse (L-varies) | Nursing qualification as per respective institute's Recruitment Rules (RR) |
| CSSD Technician (L-6) | B.Sc. (Microbiology or Medical Technology) + 3 years' CSSD experience in 200-bed hospital |
| Assistant Security Officer (L-varies) | As per Group 28 scheme – includes Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Fire Technician / Security cum Fire Asst. | General Maths, English, Fire Safety knowledge – with PET & PST |
Age Limit & Relaxation – AIIMS CRE-5 2026 (As on 30 June 2026)
Most Group B posts cap at 30 years and Group C posts between 18–30 years. Some technical/supervisory roles allow up to 35 or 40 years. Age is calculated as on the closing date of registration: 30 June 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years above upper limit |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years above upper limit |
| PwBD (irrespective of category) | 10 years above upper limit |
| Ex-Servicemen (Group B & C) | Length of military service + 3 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group B, min. 3 yrs continuous service) | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group C, UR) | Up to 40 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group C, OBC) | Up to 43 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group C, SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
| J&K Domicile – UR (Group C only) | 5 years |
| J&K Domicile – OBC (Group C only) | 8 years |
| J&K Domicile – SC/ST (Group C only) | 10 years |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (UR) | Up to 35 years |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (OBC) | Up to 38 years |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years |
Note: SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for unreserved vacancies are NOT entitled to age relaxation. AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS-CAPFIMS, LHMC & associated hospitals, ICMR, and Pasteur Institute of India follow Central Government service conditions only for the age relaxation benefit to existing employees.
Selection Process – AIIMS CRE-5 2026 (8 Stages)
Stage 1 – Online Application: Register on www.aiimsexams.ac.in and submit application by 30 June 2026. Govt./PSU employees must upload NOC by 6 July 2026.
Stage 2 – Application Acceptance: Application status published on 9 July 2026 on the official website.
Stage 3 – Computer Based Test (CBT): Tentatively 25–27 July 2026 at examination centres across India. Admit cards issued before the exam date.
Stage 4 – Skill Test (where applicable): Conducted after CBT for qualifying candidates in applicable groups. Venue: preferably Delhi/NCR. Date to be notified separately.
Stage 5 – Choice & Preference: Qualified candidates invited to exercise institute preferences in order of priority. Failure to exercise choices within the window results in no allocation.
Stage 6 – Seat Allocation: Candidates allocated institutes in order of merit, based on choices exercised and eligibility at each participating institute.
Stage 7 – Document Verification: Original certificates verified by the respective AIIMS/Institute on the date notified by them individually.
Stage 8 – Joining: Selected candidates must report on the date specified in the result/allocation notice. Failure to report leads to mandatory cancellation of CRE candidature.
AIIMS CRE-5 Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
CBT Structure:
Duration: 90 minutes | Total Questions: 100 MCQs | Total Marks: 400 (4 marks per correct answer)
Negative Marking: –1 mark per wrong answer (1/4th deduction). No marks deducted for unattempted questions.
• General Knowledge, Aptitude & Computer: 20 MCQs
• Domain-Specific Questions: 80 MCQs (subject relevant to post applied for)
• Structure: 5 sections × 20 questions × 18 minutes each — sections are time-locked and sequential. Once a section closes, you cannot go back.
Duration: 90 minutes | Total Questions: 100 MCQs | Total Marks: 400 (4 marks per correct answer)
Negative Marking: –1 mark per wrong answer (1/4th deduction). No marks deducted for unattempted questions.
• General Knowledge, Aptitude & Computer: 20 MCQs
• Domain-Specific Questions: 80 MCQs (subject relevant to post applied for)
• Structure: 5 sections × 20 questions × 18 minutes each — sections are time-locked and sequential. Once a section closes, you cannot go back.
Medium of Examination:
Posts where essential qualification is 10th/12th → Bilingual (English & Hindi).
Posts requiring Bachelor's degree or higher (or specific technical domain) → English only.
Posts where essential qualification is 10th/12th → Bilingual (English & Hindi).
Posts requiring Bachelor's degree or higher (or specific technical domain) → English only.
Qualifying Marks:
UR / EWS: 40% | OBC: 35% | SC / ST: 30% | PwBD (all categories): 30% | Ex-Servicemen: As per their category
UR / EWS: 40% | OBC: 35% | SC / ST: 30% | PwBD (all categories): 30% | Ex-Servicemen: As per their category
Tie-Breaking Rules:
Equal marks resolved by: (i) Higher marks in domain-specific section → (ii) Fewer wrong answers → (iii) Older date of birth → (iv) Alphabetical order of name, then father's name, then mother's name.
Equal marks resolved by: (i) Higher marks in domain-specific section → (ii) Fewer wrong answers → (iii) Older date of birth → (iv) Alphabetical order of name, then father's name, then mother's name.
Skill Test (Stage II – Qualifying in Nature):
Applicable to select groups only. Final merit is based on CBT score, but only among those who pass the skill test.
• Group 3 (LDC/JAA): Typing Test
• Group 20 (Stenographer): Stenography Test
• Group 37 (Hindi Translator): Translation Test
• Group 41 (Programmer): Computer Skill Test
• Group 28 (Asst. Security Officer): PST
• Group 53 (Fire Technician): PET & PST
If a candidate qualifies CBT but fails the skill test, they remain eligible only for posts within the same group that do not require a skill test.
Applicable to select groups only. Final merit is based on CBT score, but only among those who pass the skill test.
• Group 3 (LDC/JAA): Typing Test
• Group 20 (Stenographer): Stenography Test
• Group 37 (Hindi Translator): Translation Test
• Group 41 (Programmer): Computer Skill Test
• Group 28 (Asst. Security Officer): PST
• Group 53 (Fire Technician): PET & PST
If a candidate qualifies CBT but fails the skill test, they remain eligible only for posts within the same group that do not require a skill test.
Domain Syllabus (Key Groups)
| Group | Domain Syllabus Focus |
|---|---|
| 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 and Programming |
| 53 | General Maths, English, Fire Safety & Security |
| Full syllabus for all 57 groups is available in Section IX of the official DRA (Detail Recruitment Advertisement). | |
How to Apply Online for AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official AIIMS Exams website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- Register through the OTR (One-Time Registration) portal if you have not already done so. Note down your Registration Number and Password.
- Log in and click on the CRE-5 Application Link.
- Fill in all personal details carefully — name, date of birth, category, qualification, experience details, and NOC information if applicable. Name and DOB must match your Matriculation certificate.
- Upload your Photograph, Signature, and Left Thumb Impression in the format specified under "Upload Image Instructions" in the notification.
- Select your Examination Centre preference (state/UT) from the available options.
- Pay the applicable non-refundable examination fee (₹3,000 for Gen/OBC; ₹2,400 for SC/ST/EWS; Exempted for PwBD) via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Pay separately for each group applied.
- Submit the application and download the Registration Slip for future reference.
- If employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body: Upload your NOC from your current employer by 6 July 2026 — failure to upload will prevent you from appearing in the examination.
- Check your Application Acceptance Status on 9 July 2026 at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
Required Documents & Certificates – AIIMS CRE-5 2026
Keep all certificates ready before applying. No additional time will be granted during document verification.
- Downloaded Registration Slip and Admit Card
- Date of Birth proof (Matriculation Certificate or equivalent)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — OBC NCL certificate must be valid for FY 2026-27 (issued on or after 01 April 2026)
- EWS certificate issued between 01 April 2026 and 30 June 2026
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates (minimum 40% benchmark disability)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer — for Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body employees
- All educational qualification certificates (10th, 12th, Diploma, Degree, PG as applicable)
- Experience certificates mentioning dates, basic pay, and nature of duties
- Any other certificate specifically required by the respective institute
AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
What is AIIMS CRE-5 and how is it different from a regular recruitment?
CRE-5 is a Common Recruitment Examination conducted by AIIMS New Delhi on behalf of 28 participating institutes. Candidates apply once and are considered for similar posts across all institutes simultaneously, making it a single-window recruitment platform. AIIMS New Delhi only conducts the exam — final appointment is made by each individual institute.
What is the application fee for AIIMS CRE-5 2026?
General and OBC candidates must pay ₹3,000 per group applied. SC/ST/EWS candidates pay ₹2,400 per group (SC/ST fees are refunded after appearing in the exam). PwBD candidates are fully exempted. A separate fee is required for each group if applying to multiple groups.
Is there negative marking in the AIIMS CRE-5 CBT?
Yes. Each correct answer carries +4 marks and each wrong answer results in a deduction of -1 mark (1/4th penalty). Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What is the exam pattern for CRE-5?
The CBT consists of 100 MCQs to be completed in 90 minutes, carrying 400 marks total. The paper is divided into 5 time-locked sections of 20 questions each (18 minutes per section) — 80 domain-specific and 20 general aptitude/computer questions. Sections are sequential and once closed, cannot be revisited.
Can I apply for more than one post group in CRE-5?
Yes, but each post group requires a completely separate application and a separate examination fee payment. You cannot apply for multiple groups in a single application.
What is the last date to apply for AIIMS CRE-5 2026?
The online application closes on 30 June 2026. Government/PSU employees must additionally upload their NOC by 6 July 2026. Application acceptance status will be published on 9 July 2026.
AIIMS CRE-5 2026 – Important Instructions (Avoid Rejection!)
Ensure meticulous adherence to the following parameters:
- Institute-Specific Eligibility: The same post name can have different eligibility requirements at different institutes. Always verify your eligibility for the specific post at your preferred institute via Annexure-I of the official DRA before applying.
- Section Time Lock: The CBT is divided into 5 time-locked sections of 18 minutes each. Once a section's time expires, you cannot return to it. Manage your time carefully within each section.
- NOC Mandate: Candidates serving in any Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body must upload their No Objection Certificate by 6 July 2026. Failure to upload the NOC will result in the candidate being barred from appearing in the examination.
- Separate Fee Per Group: Each post group requires a completely separate application and separate fee payment. There is no bundled or combined application option.
- Choice & Preference is Mandatory: After qualifying the CBT, candidates MUST exercise institute preferences within the given window. Failure to exercise choices means no seat allocation — even if you scored well in the exam.
- OBC NCL Certificate Date: OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be valid for Financial Year 2026-27, meaning it must have been issued on or after 01 April 2026. Older certificates will not be accepted.
