AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1484 Group B & Group C Posts Across Participating AIIMS & Central Govt Institutes Total Openings: 1484 Vacancies Application Mode: Online Selection: CBT + Skill Test Closing Date: 30 June 2026 Critical Recruitment Overview The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, acting as the centralized nodal examination authority, has released the highly anticipated Detailed Recruitment Advertisement (DRA) for the Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) 2026. This monumental recruitment drive is orchestrated to facilitate timely appointments to various regular non-faculty Group-B and Group-C posts across participating AIIMS and several prestigious Central Government Institutes and Hospitals. With an impressive total of 1484 vacancies reported across the nation, this centralized examination represents a golden opportunity for job seekers holding qualifications ranging from Matriculation and 10+2 to specialized Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. The CRE platform simplifies the process by offering a single-window application portal, allowing candidates to apply for similar eligibility posts across multiple institutes simultaneously. Interested candidates must submit their online applications meticulously through the official AIIMS Exams portal before 5:00 PM on 30 June 2026. Prospective applicants must ensure that they satisfy all essential educational and age criteria mandated by the respective participating institutions prior to registering. Comprehensive Content Index 1. Important Dates & Action Timeline 2. List of Participating Institutes & Organizations 3. Broad Post Groups & Vacancy Overviews 4. General Eligibility Criteria & Age Relaxation Rules 5. Application & Examination Fees 6. Selection Methodology: CBT & Skill Tests 7. Scheme & Pattern of Examination 8. Step-by-Step Online Application Protocol 9. Important Official Links 10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. Important Dates & Action Timeline Candidates must adhere strictly to the schedule laid down by the Examination Section of AIIMS. The online portal will automatically disable the registration link at the exact closing time. AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment Schedule 2026 Date of Uploading Detailed Advertisement: 11 June 2026 Commencement of Online Registration: 11 June 2026 Closing Date for Online Registration: 30 June 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM) Submission of NOC for Govt/PSU Employees: 06 July 2026 Date of Status of Application (Acceptance/Rejection): 09 July 2026 Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) (Tentative): 25th to 27th July 2026 Note: Admit cards will generally be issued 3 days before the date of examination. The examination city/state will be notified 7 days in advance. 2. List of Participating Institutes & Organizations The CRE-5 framework incorporates recruitment for numerous premier health institutions across the country. Candidates allocated a seat through this exam will be appointed subject to the respective organization’s independent verification and rules. Participating AIIMS: Awantipora, Bathinda, Bhopal, Bibinagar, Bilaspur, Deoghar, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Kalyani, Mangalagiri, Madurai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli, Raipur, Rajkot, Rewari, Rishikesh, and Vijaypur. Other Central Government Bodies: AIIMS-Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS-CAPFIMS), Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. RML Hospital, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) & associated hospitals, Pasteur Institute of India, Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) Najafgarh, and Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS). 3. Broad Post Groups & Vacancy Overviews To simplify the process, AIIMS has systematically grouped similar posts into numerical categories. Below are examples of some of the most prominent groups and the general qualifications required. (For a granular list of all 1484 vacancies broken down by category, candidates must download the detailed Annexures of the PDF). Group Code Representative Post Names Broad Educational / Skill Requirements Group 2 & 3 Junior Administrative Officer, Office Assistant, Data Entry Operator (DEO), LDC, UDC, Junior Administrative Assistant 12th Class Pass / Bachelor’s Degree. Typing speed tests and basic computer literacy are predominantly required. Group 4, 5 & 6 Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, AC&R), Assistant Engineer Diploma or Degree in respective Engineering disciplines combined with specific hospital environment experience. Group 11 & 15 Operation Theatre (OT) Assistant, Technologist (OT), CSSD Technician, CSSD Assistant B.Sc. in OT Technology / Anaesthesia Technology or 10+2 with Diploma/Experience in OT operations or CSSD. Group 12 Pharmacist, Dispensing Attendants, Pharmacist Grade II Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution. Must be a registered Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948. Group 14 Junior Store Officer, Store Keeper, Store Keeper-cum-Clerk Degree in any discipline combined with a Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in Material Management and relevant store handling experience. Group 16 Hospital Attendant Grade III (Nursing Orderly), Mortuary Attendant, Dissection Hall Attendant Matriculation (10th Pass) along with a valid Certificate course in Hospital Services (e.g., St. John’s Ambulance). Group 17 Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist, Lab Attendant Grade II, Technician (Laboratory) 10+2 with Science subjects combined with a regular Diploma/B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology. Group 34 Senior Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse Grade-I), Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) and registration with INC/State Nursing Council, plus robust clinical experience. 4. General Eligibility Criteria & Age Relaxation Rules The crucial date for determining eligibility regarding age limit, educational qualification, and experience is the closing date of the online application: 30 June 2026. Candidates must possess the essential certificates valid as of this date. Age Limit & Concessions Age limits vary per post (e.g., 18-27 years, 21-30 years, up to 35 years). The upper age limit is generally relaxable under the Government of India norms for the following categories: SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years relaxation. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years relaxation. (OBC Certificate must be valid for the financial year 2026-2027, issued on or after 01 April 2026). Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years relaxation. Ex-Servicemen: Length of military service plus 3 years. Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Specific relaxations (up to 40 or 45 years depending on category) provided they have rendered not less than 3 years of continuous service. AIIMS Employees: Certain posts allow relaxation up to 40 years for internal staff depending on the recruitment rules of the specific AIIMS. 5. Application & Examination Fees Candidates applying in more than one group have to apply separately for each group by paying the examination fee separately.