AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026: 1484 Group B & C Posts Across 28 Central Govt Institutes
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the Detailed Recruitment Advertisement for Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) on 13 June 2026. The examination invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for a wide range of Non-Faculty Group-B and Group-C posts spread across 28 participating AIIMS and Central Government Institutes/Bodies. The last date to apply online is 03 July 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
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AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026: 1484 Group B & C Posts Across 28 Central Govt Institutes – Overview
| Selection Procedure | CRE-5 follows a multi-stage recruitment process. Each stage is mandatory for progression to the next.,Stage 1 - Online Application: Candidates register on www.aiimsexams.ac.in and submit applications by 03 July 2026.,Stage 2 - Application Acceptance: Application status published on 9 July 2026.,Stage 3 - Computer Based Test (CBT): Tentatively 25-27 July 2026 at examination centres across major states/UTs of India.,Stage 4 - Skill Test (where applicable): Conducted after CBT for qualifying candidates in applicable groups. Venue: preferably Delhi/NCR. Date to be notified.,Stage 5 - Choice & Preference: Qualified candidates are invited to exercise institute choices and indicate order of preference. Candidates who fail to exercise choices within the given period will not be considered for any institute.,Stage 6 - Seat Allocation: Allocation is made 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.,Stage 8 - Joining: Selected candidates must report on the date specified in the result/allocation notice. Failure to report will lead to mandatory cancellation of candidature for CRE. |
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| Application Mode | Online |
Age Limit
| Notes | Age limits are post-specific and measured as of the closing date of online registration, i.e., 03 July 2026. Most Group B posts cap at age 30 years and Group C posts cap between 18-30 years, though higher caps apply to some technical and supervisory roles (up to 35 or 40 years). Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note the following: | 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. |
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Important Links
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| Official Notification | Click Here ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply for AIIMS CRE-5 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for CRE-5 is 03 July 2026 up to 5:00 PM. No applications will be accepted after the portal closes at this time.
Q: What is the application fee for AIIMS CRE-5?
General and OBC candidates must pay ₹3,000 per group applied. SC, ST, and EWS candidates pay ₹2,400 per group. PwBD candidates are fully exempted from the fee. Fee is paid online and is non-refundable (except for SC/ST candidates who appear in the exam)
Q: What posts are covered under CRE-5?
CRE-5 covers 57 post groups comprising a wide variety of Non-Faculty Group B and Group C posts, including Junior Engineers, Pharmacists, Lab Technologists, Administrative Officers, Clerks, Nurses, OT Technologists, Radiographers, and many other technical and non-technical roles.
Q: How many institutes are participating in CRE-5?
A total of 28 AIIMS and Central Government Institutes/Bodies are participating in CRE-5, including all new AIIMS, ICMR institutes, CNCI Kolkata, Dr. RML Hospital, LHMC, Pasteur Institute of India, and others.
Q: When is the CRE-5 exam date?
The Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for 25 to 27 July 2026. AIIMS reserves the right to conduct the examination at any other date with 10 days' advance notice.
Q: What is the selection process for CRE-5?
Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) as the primary stage, followed by a Skill Test (for applicable post groups), choice/preference exercise by qualified candidates, seat allocation in order of merit, and document verification by the respective institute.
Q: What is the exam pattern for CRE-5?
The CBT consists of 100 MCQs of 400 marks to be completed in 90 minutes, divided into five sections of 20 questions each. There is a negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer. The paper covers 20 questions on General Knowledge, Aptitude & Computer, and 80 domain-specific questions.
Q: Is there any relaxation for PwBD candidates in age and qualifying marks?
Yes. PwBD candidates with benchmark disability (minimum 40%) receive an age relaxation of 10 years irrespective of their category. The qualifying marks for PwBD candidates are 30%, regardless of which category they belong to. Scribes and compensatory time are also available as per applicable government rules.
Q: Where can I check my application status after submission?
Application acceptance status will be published on 9 July 2026 at www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates must log in with their credentials to check status. AIIMS does not respond to telephonic or email queries about application status before the scheduled date.