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AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination — CRE-5 2026
About CRE-5 & Eligibility Notice
The Common Recruitment Examination (CRE)-5 is a special-purpose recruitment initiative for timely appointments to various regular Non-Faculty Group-B and Group-C posts across 32 participating AIIMS and other Central Government Institutes/Bodies. These institutes are independent autonomous bodies functioning separately from AIIMS, New Delhi. The Examination Section, AIIMS New Delhi acts only as the conducting body for the Computer Based Test (CBT) — recruitment rules, eligibility, and final appointments rest entirely with each respective institute.
Participating Institutes
32 InstitutesName of the Post Groups & Details
54 Groups| Grp | Group Name / Posts Covered | Domain Subject (80 MCQs) | Skill / Trade Test | Exam Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Assistant Dietician / Dietician / Junior Dietician / Warden | Food & Nutrition, Diets | — | English |
| 02 | Junior Administrative Officer / Assistant Administrative Officer / Office Assistant / Assistant | General Administration, CCS Rules, FR/SR, Basic Computer | Skill Test | English |
| 03 | Data Entry Operator Gr. A / Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC / UDC | General Maths & English | Skill Test | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 04 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Civil Engineering | — | English |
| 05 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) / Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Electrical Engineering | — | English |
| 06 | Junior Engineer (AC&R) / Asst. Engineer (AC&R) / Mechanic (AC&R) | A/C & Refrigeration | Trade Test | English |
| 07 | Technical Assistant (ENT) / Audiometer Technician | Audio, Speech & Hearing | — | English |
| 08 | Electrician / Wireman / Lineman (Electrical) | Electrician Trade | — | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 09 | Manifold Technician (Gas Steward) / Gas Pump Mechanic / Supervisor (Maintenance) | Medical Gas Pipeline System | — | English |
| 10 | Assistant Laundry Supervisor | Dry Cleaning / Laundry Technology | — | English |
| 11 | Technical Officer (Technical Supervisor) / Technical Assistant / Technician (OT/Anesthesia) / OT Assistant / Technologist (OT) | OT Technicians | — | English |
| 12 | Dispensing Attendant / Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade II | Pharmacy | — | English |
| 13 | Cashier / Junior Accounts Officer / Junior Accounts Officer (Accountant) | Accounts & Book-Keeping | — | English |
| 14 | Junior Store Officer / Store Keeper / Store Keeper-cum-Clerk | Material Management, Storekeeping | — | English |
| 15 | CSSD Assistant / CSSD Technician | Microbiology / Medical Technology | — | English |
| 16 | Dissection Hall Attendant / Hospital Attendant Gr.III (Nursing Orderly) / Office & Stores Attendant / OT Attendant / Cook / Dresser / Mortuary Attendant | General Maths, English & Hospital Services | — | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 17 | Junior Medical Lab Technologist / Lab Attendant Gr.II / Technician (Laboratory) / Technical Officer (Medical Lab Tech.) | Medical Laboratory Technology | — | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 18 | Library & Information Assistant / Library Attendant Gr.II / Librarian Gr.III & Gr.I (Documentalist) | Library Science & Information | — | English |
| 19 | Coding Clerk / Junior Medical Record Officer / Medical Record Technician | Medical Records | Typing Test | English |
| 20 | Personal Assistant / PA to Principal (S) / Stenographer / Private Secretary | General Maths & English | Stenography Test | English |
| 21 | Counsellor / Vocation Counsellor / Medical Social Worker / Medical Social Service Officer Gr.I & II / Psychiatric Social Worker | Social Work / Psychology | — | English |
| 22 | Technical Officer (Dental) / Dental Technician / Dental Mechanic | Dental Hygiene / Dental Mechanic | — | English |
| 23 | Technical Officer (Ophthalmic) / Technical Officer Ophthalmology (Refractionist) | Ophthalmic Techniques | — | English |
| 24 | Radiotherapy Technician / Technician (Radiotherapy) | Radiotherapy | — | English |
| 25 | Dark Room Assistant / Technician (Radiology) / Radiographic Technician Gr.I / Sr. Radiographer | Radiography | — | English |
| 26 | Junior Perfusionist / Perfusionist | Perfusion Technology | — | English |
| 27 | Embryologist | Clinical Embryology | — | English |
| 28 | Assistant Security Officer | General Admin, CCS Rules, Computer, Fire Safety & Security | PST | English |
| 29 | Assistant Research Officer / Research Assistant | Biopharmaceutical & Applied Microbiology | — | English |
| 30 | Multi Rehabilitation Worker (Physiotherapist) / Jr. Physiotherapist / Physiotherapist | Physiotherapy | — | English |
| 31 | Driver (Ordinary Grade) / Driver | Traffic Rules | — | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 32 | Junior Medical Record Officer (Receptionist) / Receptionist | Mass Communication / Journalism / Hospital Admin & PR | — | English |
| 33 | Junior Warden (House Keepers) / Warden (Hostel Warden) / Warden | General Maths & English | — | English |
| 34 | Senior Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse Gr.I) / Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | Nursing | — | English |
| 35 | Caretaker / Sanitary Inspector Grade II | Sanitary Inspector Course | — | English |
| 36 | Junior Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist | Science & Occupational Therapy | — | English |
| 37 | Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer (Hindi) | English & Hindi | Skill Test | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 38 | Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Nuclear Medicine Technician / Junior Physicist | Life Science | — | English |
| 39 | Bariatric Coordinator | General Maths, English, Bariatric Surgery Coordination & Patient Counselling | — | English |
| 40 | Yoga Instructor | Yoga | — | English |
| 41 | Programmer | Computer Applications & Programming | Skill Test | English |
| 42 | Plumber | Trade Related | — | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 43 | Operator (E&M) / Lift Operator / Mechanic (E&M) | Trade Related | — | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 44 | Modellar (Artist) / Artist (Modellar) | Trade Related | — | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 45 | Workshop Technician Grade II (R&AL) | Prosthetics & Orthotics, Trade Related | — | English |
| 46 | Legal Assistant | Core Law Subjects | — | English |
| 47 | Junior Cardiac Technician / EEG Technician / ECG Technician | ECG | — | English |
| 48 | Telephone Operator | Trade Related | — | English |
| 49 | Hemodialysis Technician | Dialysis Technology | — | English |
| 50 | Statistical Assistant | Statistics | — | English |
| 51 | Deputy General Manager (Cafeteria) | Hotel Management & Catering Technology | — | English |
| 52 | Junior Photographer | Trade Related | — | Bilingual (Hindi/Eng) |
| 53 | Fire Technician / Security cum Fire Assistant | General Maths, English, Fire Safety & Security | PET & PST | Bilingual (Hindi/Eng) |
| 54 | Workshop Assistant (CWS) (Carpenter) | Trade Related | — | Bilingual (Hindi/Eng) |
Educational Qualification (Sample Overview)
10th / Matriculation Level Posts
Posts such as Hospital Attendant, Dissection Hall Attendant, Driver, Electrician, Plumber, Lift Operator, and similar trade-related positions generally require Matriculation (10th pass) along with the relevant trade certificate/ITI qualification or driving license as applicable.
12th / Senior Secondary Level Posts
Posts such as Data Entry Operator Grade A, Lower Division Clerk, and similar require 12th class pass or equivalent with a specified typing speed (e.g., 35 w.p.m. English / 30 w.p.m. Hindi, or 8000 key depressions per hour for DEO).
Graduate Level Posts
Posts such as Junior Administrative Officer, Office Assistant, Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, and Statistical Assistant generally require a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university along with working knowledge of computers (MS Office, databases).
Diploma / Engineering Posts
Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/AC&R) posts generally require a Diploma or Degree in the relevant Engineering branch from a recognised University/Institute, with experience requirements (typically 3–5 years) varying by institute and post.
Paramedical & Allied Health Posts
Posts such as Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Technologist, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Dietician, and Perfusionist require a relevant Diploma/Degree (B.Sc./M.Sc. in the respective discipline) recognised by the appropriate statutory council, often with internship/registration.
Specialist / Master’s Level Posts
Posts such as Assistant Dietician (M.Sc. Food & Nutrition), Embryologist, Junior Physicist, and Research Assistant require a Postgraduate degree in the relevant specialisation, often with prior hospital/institutional experience as specified per institute.
Age Limit & Age Relaxation
🎂 Standard Age Limits
Age limits vary by post and institute — ranging typically from 18–27 years (Group C posts like DEO, LDC) up to not exceeding 35 years (Group B Engineering posts). Refer to Annexure-I for the post+institute specific limit. The crucial date for age determination is the closing date of online registration — 3rd July 2026.
- Group C posts: commonly 18–27 years
- Group B posts (Admin/Engineering): commonly 21–35 years
- Specialist/PG posts: “Not exceeding 35 years” typical
📊 Age Relaxation Permissible (Beyond Upper Limit)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (All Categories) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECO / SSCOs | Military service + 3 yrs |
| Central Govt. Employees (Gr. B, 3+ yrs service) | 5 years |
| J&K Domiciled (UR / OBC / SC-ST) | 5 / 8 / 10 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women (Gr. C, UR/OBC/SC-ST) | Up to 35/38/40 yrs |
Application Fee
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
🖥️ CBT Structure
- Duration: 90 minutes, divided into 5 timed sections of 18 minutes each
- 100 MCQs total — 400 marks (4 marks per question)
- 20 MCQs — General Knowledge, Aptitude & Basic Computer Knowledge
- 80 MCQs — Domain-specific subject (per group, see table above)
- Each section auto-locks after 18 minutes; cannot revisit previous sections
✅ Qualifying Marks
- UR / EWS: 40% minimum
- OBC: 35% minimum
- SC / ST: 30% minimum
- PwBD (any category): 30% minimum
- Negative marking: −1/4 mark per wrong answer
🌐 Medium of Examination
- 10th / Matric / 10+2 level groups: Bilingual (English & Hindi)
- Groups requiring technical/domain knowledge or Bachelor’s+: English only
- Combined groups (mixed qualifications): English only
- AIIMS’s decision on exam medium is final
Register via OTR
Create One Time Registration on aiimsexams.ac.in
Select Group
Choose the post group(s) you’re eligible for
Fill Form
Complete personal, educational & category details
Pay Fee
₹3000 (UR/OBC) / ₹2400 (SC/ST/EWS) / NIL (PwBD)
Submit Form
Submit before 3 July 2026, 5:00 PM
Download Admit Card
Issued 3 days before CBT date
Appear for CBT
25–27 July 2026 (Tentative)
Skill/Trade Test
If applicable to your group — date TBA
Important Dates
📍 Examination Centre & Location
- Examination will be held in all major States/UTs of India, subject to receiving a sufficient number of applications per centre
- AIIMS reserves the right to allot any city/state to any candidate, irrespective of the choice made in the application
- If applications for a group are fewer than 500, that group’s exam will be conducted solely in Delhi/NCR
- Centre/city details will be published 10 days in advance of the admit card
🏛️ Job Location & Post Type
- Posting location depends on the participating institute/group selected via choice & preference exercise
- All posts are regular Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ Non-Faculty posts in AIIMS / Central Govt. Institutes
- Service conditions, allowances & benefits as per the Recruitment Rules of the respective institute
- 2026 NOC requirement applies to existing Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body employees
Important Links
AIIMS Examination Section — Help & Support
For queries on registration, document upload, NOC submission, fee payment or technical issues, refer to the contact information section (Section XVI) of the official DRA, or use the helpdesk facility on the AIIMS Exams portal.
Important Instructions & Warnings
- Online application form cannot be corrected/edited after submission — fill it carefully
- AIIMS does not authorize any agent, coaching centre, social media channel, WhatsApp/Telegram group, or third-party website for recruitment, appointment, recommendation, document verification, or payment other than the prescribed fee
- Rely only on official notices published on www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- No extension of the application deadline will be provided under any circumstances
- NOC from current employer is mandatory for Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body employees, including contractual staff — failure to upload disqualifies candidature for examination
- Applicants must apply through OTR (One Time Registration); duplicate Candidate IDs will be rejected
📂 Category Certificates
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificates must be valid for FY 2026-27, issued between 01.04.2026 and 03.07.2026, in the prescribed DoPT format. Candidates without a valid FY 2026-27 certificate at registration must upload the older certificate plus renewal acknowledgement slip.
♿ PwBD Scribe Facility
PwBD candidates with blindness, locomotor disability (both arms), or cerebral palsy may opt for a scribe and/or compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour, subject to a self-undertaking as per Appendix A. Other categories require a certificate from a Govt. Medical Officer.
📜 Document Verification
Educational, category, and experience certificates must be produced as and when required and on the day of document verification. Experience certificates must mention duration, pay, and nature of duties from the Head of the Organization/Department.