AIIMS CRE-5 Group B C Recruitment 2026 — 2693 Vacancies

AIIMS New Delhi is conducting CRE-5 for 2,693 regular Non-Faculty Group B and Group C posts across AIIMS and other Central Government institutes. If your qualification matches any post group, from 10th/12th pass to diploma, graduate, nursing, pharmacy, technical, or professional qualifications, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 03 July 2026, 5:00 PM. Salary varies by post, with pay levels going up to Level 7 for several Group B posts.

AIIMS CRE-5 Group B and C Recruitment 2026 - 2693 Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released Notice No. 93/2026 for Common Recruitment Examination CRE-5. The exam covers regular Non-Faculty Group B and Group C posts in participating AIIMS, ESIC, ICMR, RML Hospital, VMMC Safdarjung Hospital, CNCI Kolkata, RIPANS, RHTC Najafgarh, and other listed bodies. One online exam window covers many post groups, but you must apply only for the groups where you meet the exact Annexure-I eligibility.

Vacancy Breakdown by Major Post Groups

• Upper Division Clerk: 757 posts
• Stenographer: 223 posts
• Medical Record Technician: 114 posts
• Junior Engineer (Civil): 59 posts
• Operation Theatre Assistant: 48 posts
• Junior Engineer (Electrical): 46 posts
• Jr. Medical Laboratory Technologist: 46 posts
• Lab Attendant Grade-II: 43 posts
• Other Group B and C posts: 1,357 posts across dietician, pharmacist, nursing, store, accounts, security, legal, technical, laboratory, radiology, and support categories

Total vacancies: The Annexure-II vacancy tables add up to 2,693 posts. Vacancies are split by institute and category, so you should check your preferred institute and post group before applying.

Who Can Apply?

Post-Wise Qualification

• Clerical and office posts: Many posts require 12th pass, graduation, typing, computer knowledge, or office experience, depending on the group.
• Healthcare posts: Nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, OT, radiology, physiotherapy, dental, and medical record posts require the exact degree, diploma, registration, or experience listed in Annexure-I.
• Engineering and technical posts: Junior Engineer, electrician, mechanic, programmer, and technical posts require the relevant engineering, diploma, ITI, trade, or technical qualification.
• Security and fire posts: Security and fire groups include physical standards and additional physical tests after CBT where applicable.
• Important: AIIMS conducts the exam, but the final eligibility and appointment rules belong to the respective participating institute.

Eligibility Date

• Crucial Date: You must meet the essential qualification, experience, age, and other conditions by 03 July 2026, unless a specific post says otherwise.
• NOC: Government, PSU, autonomous body, and government-funded institution employees must upload the required No Objection Certificate within the scheduled time.

Age Limit

• Post-wise age: Age limit is different for each post group, so check Annexure-I before choosing a group.
• Age reference date: Age is generally counted as on the closing date of online registration.
• SC/ST relaxation: 5 years beyond the upper age limit.
• OBC relaxation: 3 years beyond the upper age limit.
• PwBD relaxation: 10 years where the post is suitable for that disability category.
• Ex-servicemen: Military service plus 3 years, with category-wise rules in Annexure-III.

Salary

• Pay Levels: Salary is post-wise and listed as Central Government pay levels in Annexure-I.
• Indicative Range: Many posts fall between Pay Level 1 and Pay Level 7, depending on the role and institute.
• Allowances: Selected candidates get the usual allowances as per the rules of the respective institute or hospital.
• Check carefully: Because this is a common exam, the salary for a clerk, technician, nurse, engineer, pharmacist, and security post will not be the same.

Physical Standards

Assistant Security Officer

• Male height: 170 cm minimum, relaxable by 5 cm for notified hill area residents.
• Male chest: 81 cm normal and 85 cm expanded, with relaxation for notified hill area residents.
• Female height: 157 cm minimum, relaxable by 2 cm for notified hill area residents.
• Vision: 6/12 in both eyes without glasses and no colour blindness.

Fire Technician and Security cum Fire Assistant

• PST: Physical Standard Test is qualifying before PET.
• PET: Physical Efficiency Test carries 50 marks and you need at least 25 marks to qualify.
• Note: Physical standards apply only to the relevant security/fire post groups, not to all CRE-5 posts.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 3,000 per post group.
• SC / ST / EWS: Rs. 2,400 per post group.
• PwBD: No fee.
• Payment Mode: Debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Multiple Groups: If you apply for more than one group, you must submit a separate application and fee for each group.

Selection Process

The selection process starts with a Computer Based Test. Some groups also have skill tests, typing tests, physical tests, or document verification after CBT.

1. Computer Based Test: 100 MCQs for 400 marks in 90 minutes.
2. Skill Test / Typing Test / Trade Test: Applicable only for specific groups such as clerical, stenography, programming, AC&R, translation, and other notified roles.
3. Physical Standard / Efficiency Test: Applicable only for security and fire-related groups.
4. Choice and Preference: Qualified candidates may be asked to fill institute/post preferences later.
5. Document Verification: Final eligibility, category, NOC, experience, qualification, and institute-specific requirements are checked before appointment.

How to Apply

1. Go to the AIIMS Exams portal at aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Open the Common Recruitment Examination - 5 (CRE-5) advertisement.
3. Create or use your OTR account before filling the form.
4. Select only those post groups where you meet the exact qualification, age, experience, and registration rules.
5. Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, NOC if applicable, and other required details.
6. Pay the application fee online for each group you apply for.
7. Submit the form before 03 July 2026, 5:00 PM and keep the registration slip for your records.

Important Dates

• Notice Date: 13 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 13 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Registration: 03 July 2026, 5:00 PM
• NOC Submission Deadline: 08 July 2026
• Application Status Date: 11 July 2026
• CBT Date: 25 to 27 July 2026, tentative
• Admit Card Date: As per scheme of examination
• Skill Test Date: To be notified later

• Provide patient care, technical, clerical, administrative, or support services based on the allotted post
• Maintain records, registers, files, equipment logs, or patient documents as required by the institute
• Operate hospital, laboratory, engineering, office, security, or computer systems linked to the role
• Follow institute rules, safety standards, and reporting procedures during daily work
• Assist doctors, officers, engineers, nurses, or supervisors according to the assigned department
• Support public service delivery in participating AIIMS, ESIC, ICMR, and Central Government institutes