AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 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 11 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 30 June 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) at www.aiimsexams.ac.in. The Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for 25 to 27 July 2026.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF – Click Here to Download

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Candidates planning to apply for CRE-5 must note all key dates carefully. Missing any deadline - especially the NOC submission or application status check - can result in cancellation of candidature.

About 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. 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 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), Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. RML Hospital, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI) Kolkata, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Lady Hardinge Medical College & associated Sucheta Kriplani Hospital and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, Pasteur Institute of India, Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) Najafgarh, and Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) Aizawl.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Post Groups and Vacancy Breakdown

CRE-5 covers 57 post groups, each containing one or more post variants with institute-specific vacancies. The following table lists all 57 post groups as defined in the official advertisement.

Candidates applying for more than one group must submit a separate application and pay a separate examination fee for each group.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for CRE-5 varies by post and by participating institute. The criteria below cover the most widely advertised posts. Candidates wondering about specific eligibility must verify against the post and institute listed in Annexure-I of the official notification, as recruitment rules differ institute to institute.

Educational Qualification (Key Posts)

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

Age limits are post-specific and measured as of the closing date of online registration, i.e., 30 June 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.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

The application fee is charged per group applied. Candidates applying to multiple groups must pay separately for each group.

Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. The examination fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if the application is rejected for ineligibility. However, application fees paid by SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will be refunded to the source account after declaration of results.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The CRE-5 Computer Based Test is a structured, time-bound examination designed to assess both domain knowledge and general aptitude.

CBT Structure

Each section is sequential and time-locked - once a section closes, candidates cannot return to it. Candidates must attempt all possible questions within the active section's time window.

Medium of Examination

Posts where the essential qualification is 10th/12th will be examined in bilingual (English and Hindi) medium. Posts requiring bachelor's or higher qualifications, or posts involving specific technical domain knowledge, will be examined in English only.

Qualifying Marks

Tie-Breaking Rules

In case of equal marks, ties are resolved in this order: (i) higher marks in the domain-specific section; (ii) fewer wrong answers/negative marks; (iii) older date of birth; (iv) alphabetical order of name, then father's name, then mother's name.

Syllabus (Domain Part - Selected Groups)

Full syllabus details for all 57 groups are in Section IX of the official DRA.

Skill Test

For selected post groups, a Skill Test is conducted as Stage II for candidates who qualify the CBT. The skill test is qualifying in nature. The final merit list is prepared based on CBT performance, but only among those who pass the skill test for the relevant post.

Posts requiring skill tests include groups such as Junior Administrative Assistant (typing test), Stenographer (stenography test), Programmer (computer skill test), Hindi Translator (translation test), Assistant Security Officer (PST), and Fire Technician (PET & PST). See Annexure-V of the DRA for complete scheme details.

If a candidate qualifies the CBT but fails the skill test, they remain eligible only for posts within the same group that do not require a skill test.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

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 30 June 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.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Pay Scale

Pay scales follow the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Specific pay levels differ by post and institute.

In addition to basic pay, posts carry allowances (HRA, DA, TA, etc.) as per the rules applicable at each respective institute.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply for AIIMS CRE-5 2026

Applications can only be submitted through the Online Registration Terminal (OTR) at www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Physical documents must not be sent; no correspondence regarding correction in registration will be entertained.

1. Visit the official website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
2. Register through the OTR (One-Time Registration) portal if you have not already done so.
3. Log in and select the CRE-5 application link.
4. Fill in all details carefully - name, date of birth, category, qualification, experience, and NOC details if applicable.
5. Upload photographs, signature, and left thumb impression in the format specified under "Upload Image Instructions."
6. Select your examination centre preference (state/UT).
7. Pay the applicable examination fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
8. Submit the application and download the registration slip for your records.
9. If you are working in a Government/PSU/Autonomous Body, upload the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current employer by 6 July 2026 - failing to do so will prevent you from appearing in the examination.
10. Check your application status on 9 July 2026 at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Required Documents and Certificates

Candidates must have all certificates ready at the time of applying, as no additional time will be granted at document verification. Documents required include:

• Downloaded Registration Slip and Admit Card
• Date of Birth certificate (Matriculation certificate or equivalent)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) - valid and current; OBC NCL certificate must be valid for Financial Year 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, with minimum 40% benchmark disability)
• No Objection Certificate from current employer (for Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body employees)
• Educational qualification certificates
• Experience certificates mentioning dates, basic pay, and nature of duties
• Any other certificate required by the respective institute

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 - Important Links