AIIMS CRE 5 2026: Recruitment Exam for Over 1,400 Positions Now Open
AIIMS CRE 5 2026 Overview
AIIMS CRE 5 2026: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has officially announced the commencement of the Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5). This recruitment drive aims to fill over 1,400 vacancies for various non-faculty Group-B and Group-C positions across multiple AIIMS institutes and other central government organizations. Interested candidates can submit their applications online until July 3, 2026.
Participating Institutions
Which institutions are involved?
The recruitment exam will facilitate appointments at several AIIMS institutes and notable central institutions, including:
- AIIMS Bhopal
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- AIIMS Jodhpur
- AIIMS Patna
- Various other AIIMS institutes
- ESIC
- ICMR
- CNCI, Kolkata
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital
- Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)
- RIPANS, Aizawl
- AIIMS-CAPFIMS
- Pasteur Institute of India
Key Dates
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official notification release | June 13, 2026 |
| Online application start date | June 13, 2026 |
| Last date for application | July 3, 2026 |
| Last date for NOC submission | July 8, 2026 |
| Release of application acceptance status | July 11, 2026 |
| Tentative date for admit card release | Second week of July 2026 |
| CBT Exam (Tentative) | July 25 to 27, 2026 |
| Skill Test | To be announced later |
Available Positions
Which posts are being recruited?
The recruitment will cover various Group-B and Group-C roles, including but not limited to:
- Assistant Dietician
- Dietician
- Warden
- Assistant Administrative Officer
- Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Junior Administrative Officer
- Office Superintendent
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
- Senior Administrative Officer
- Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)
- Assistant Engineer
- Pharmacist
- Store Keeper
- Cashier
- Junior Accounts Officer
- Assistant Stores Officer
- Junior Store Officer
- Library Information Assistant
- Librarian Grade-I
- Medical Record Officer
- Coding Clerk
- Personal Assistant
- Junior Scale Stenographer
- Private Secretary
- Assistant Security Officer
- Assistant Fire Officer
- Fire Technician
- Driver
- Senior Nursing Officer
- Multi-Purpose Worker
- Sanitary Inspector
- Junior Hindi Translator
- Transplant Coordinator
- Yoga Instructor
- Programmer
- Research Assistant
- Medical Photographer
- Junior Photographer
- Artist
- Other posts
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit and Educational Qualification
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, with maximum age limits varying by post (27, 30, or 35 years). Age relaxation is available for candidates from reserved categories as per government regulations.
Educational qualifications differ by position, generally requiring a Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions.
Exam Structure
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The selection process begins with a Computer-Based Test (CBT) lasting 90 minutes, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions.
The question paper will be worth 400 marks.
- 20 questions on General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge.
- 80 questions related to the specific subject of the post.
- Each correct answer earns 4 marks, while incorrect answers incur a penalty of 1 mark.
A skill test may follow the CBT for certain positions.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Percentage |
|---|---|
| General and EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 35% |
| SC/ST | 30% |
| PwBD | 30% |
Application Fee
What is the application fee?
| Category | Application Fee (in Rupees) |
|---|---|
| General | 3,000 |
| OBC | 3,000 |
| EWS | 2,400 |
| SC | 2,400 |
| ST | 2,400 |
| PwBD | Free |
Application Process
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official AIIMS website.
- Register as a new candidate by providing your mobile number and email ID.
- Log in using the registration ID received.
- Complete the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online based on your category.
- Ensure all information entered is accurate before submission.
