Opening Overview
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the Detailed Recruitment Advertisement (DRA) for Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) for recruitment to various Non-Faculty Group B & Group C posts in AIIMS and other Central Government Institutes/Bodies. Online registration starts from 13/06/2026 and the last date to apply is 03/07/2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
The examination will be conducted by Examination Section, AIIMS New Delhi through Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Skill Test / PST / PET (where applicable) as per post group.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Post Name | Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) - Group B & Group C Non-Faculty Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 1,000+ (Post-wise & institute-wise as per Annexure-II) |
| Qualification | 10th / 12th / Diploma / Graduate / Post Graduate (Post-wise) |
| Last Date | 03/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Upload & Online Registration Start | 13/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 03/07/2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Submit NOC (Govt/PSU/Autonomous etc.) | 08/07/2026 |
| Application Status (Acceptance to appear in Exam) | 11/07/2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 25/07/2026 to 27/07/2026 (Tentative) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹3,000 |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹2,400 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. Bank transaction/processing charges (if any) will be payable by the candidate.
Important Note: SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will get the fee refunded to the source account after result declaration.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 03/07/2026 (closing date of online registration). Post-wise age limits vary as per Recruitment Rules of the participating institute.
Standard Age Relaxation (beyond upper age limit):
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (Group B & C): Length of military service + 3 years (as per rules)
- Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group B): 5 years (with 3 years regular continuous service)
- Central Govt. Civilian Employees (Group C): Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) (with 3 years regular continuous service)
- Jammu & Kashmir Domicile (Group C): UR 5 years, OBC 8 years, SC/ST 10 years
- Widows/Divorced/Judicially separated women (not remarried): UR up to 35 years, OBC up to 38 years, SC/ST up to 40 years
Vacancy Details
CRE-5 includes recruitment for multiple institutes such as AIIMS (various locations), ESIC, ICMR, CNCI, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. RML Hospital (ABVIMS), Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, RIPANS, Pasteur Institute of India, RHTC Najafgarh etc.
Posts are grouped into multiple Group Codes (examples):
- Assistant Dietician / Dietician / Junior Dietician / Warden
- Junior Administrative Officer / Assistant Administrative Officer / Office Assistant / Assistant
- Data Entry Operator Grade A / Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC / UDC
- Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical / AC&R)
- OT / Anesthesia / Lab / Radiology / Pharmacy / Nursing / Medical Records / Library
- Stenographer / Personal Assistant / Private Secretary
- Driver, Plumber, Operator (E&M), Fire Technician, Security posts
- ESIC Social Security Officer / Manager Grade-II / Superintendent / Audit
For complete institute-wise and category-wise vacancies, refer to Annexure-II of the advertisement.
Eligibility / Qualification
Eligibility is post-wise and institute-wise. Candidates must ensure they meet the essential qualification and experience on or before 03/07/2026.
Common qualification levels included in CRE-5:
- 10th Pass / Matric (with ITI/Trade certificate for technical posts)
- 12th Pass / 10+2 (with typing/skill test for clerical posts)
- Diploma (Engineering / Pharmacy / Radiography / OT / Lab / etc.)
- Graduate (BA/BSc/BCom/Any Degree depending on post)
- Post Graduate (MSc/MA/MSW/MBA and other specialized qualifications)
Examples (indicative):
- Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC: 12th pass + typing 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi
- Pharmacist: Diploma in Pharmacy + Registered Pharmacist
- Junior Engineer: Degree/Diploma in relevant engineering discipline
- Senior Nursing Officer: B.Sc Nursing + registration + experience (as per institute RR)
Selection Process
- Stage I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stage II: Skill Test / Typing Test / Stenography Test / Trade Test / PST (as applicable to the group/post)
- Document Verification by the allocated institute
- Medical Examination (where applicable as per institute rules)
Final merit is prepared primarily on CBT marks. Skill Test (where applicable) is generally qualifying for the respective post.
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT):
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Marking | +4 for correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark (1 mark) deducted for each wrong answer |
| Section Split | 20 MCQs General Knowledge & Aptitude + Computer Knowledge, 80 MCQs Domain (Group-wise) |
Section-wise timing rule: Question paper is divided into 5 sections, each of 18 minutes. Candidates can attempt only the active section; previous sections cannot be revisited.
Qualifying Marks (CBT):
- UR / EWS: 40%
- OBC: 35%
- SC / ST: 30%
- PwBD (all categories): 30%
Salary / Pay Scale
Posts are offered in Pay Levels 1 to 8 (7th CPC) depending on post and institute, such as:
- Pay Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Exact pay level is post-wise as per Annexure-I and Recruitment Rules of the participating institute.