AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1484 Group B and Group C Posts

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) notification for 1,484 Group B and Group C Non-Faculty vacancies. Candidates can apply online for these roles across 28 participating AIIMS and central institutes from 11 June to 30 June 2026. The selection process features a Computer Based Test (CBT) tentatively scheduled for 25–27 July 2026.

• Recruitment Overview
• Who Should Apply & Who May Skip
• Post Details & Vacancies
• Key Dates, Fee & Age Limit
• Salary & Pay Level
• Selection Process
• Required Documents
• How to Apply
• Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Apply

• Candidates seeking non-faculty administrative, technical, engineering, or support roles within premier medical institutions.
• Job seekers holding qualifications ranging from Matriculation (10th), 12th, ITI, Diploma, to Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees in relevant fields.
• Candidates prepared to take a structured Computer Based Test in July 2026.

Who May Skip

• Candidates unwilling to pay the high application fee (₹3,000 for General/OBC and ₹2,400 for SC/ST/EWS).
• Individuals seeking faculty or direct clinical medical positions (this exam covers non-faculty support roles only).

AIIMS CRE-5 encompasses 57 post groups representing hundreds of administrative and technical roles. Selected candidates will be assigned to a specific participating institute based on merit list rankings and choices submitted during registration.

Salaries for selected candidates are determined by the post’s Pay Level under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Pay levels range from Level 1 (Basic Pay ₹18,000–₹56,900) for posts like Hospital Attendant, to Level 7 (Basic Pay ₹44,900–₹1,42,400) for supervisory and administrative posts like Dietician or Assistant Engineer. Standard allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance, are provided per Central Government rules.

The selection process comprises a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (400 marks). The exam is split into a General section (20 questions testing Aptitude, GK, and computers) and a Domain-Specific section (80 questions testing post-specific knowledge). The CBT duration is 90 minutes, with sequential, time-locked sections of 18 minutes each. Negative marking of 1 mark applies for each incorrect answer. Skill tests, physical endurance tests (PET), or physical standards tests (PST) will be conducted where applicable, followed by Document Verification (DV).

• Valid email ID and mobile number for registration.
• Scanned copy of recent passport-size photograph with white background.
• Scanned copy of signature and left-thumb impression.
• Educational mark sheets and certificates (10th, 12th, Degree, Diploma, etc.).
• Registration certificates (for Pharmacists, Nurses, etc., if applicable).
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) if claiming reservation.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates working in Govt./PSU organizations (to be uploaded by 6 July 2026).

1. Visit the official AIIMS examinations portal at aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Click on the recruitment notification link for “Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) for Group B & C posts”.
3. Select “New Registration” and fill in your basic personal details to generate your candidate ID and password.
4. Log in with your credentials, complete the application form, and upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and left-thumb impression.
5. Pay the application fee online using net banking, credit card, or debit card. Separate fees apply if you register for multiple post groups.
6. Select your preferred exam city and participating AIIMS institutes where you want to be considered.
7. Preview the completed form and click on “Submit”. Download and print the confirmation page for your records.

Q1: Can I apply for multiple posts under CRE-5?

Yes. You can apply for multiple posts, but you must submit a separate application form and pay the individual application fee for each separate post group.

Q2: Is the application fee refundable?

No, the fee is non-refundable. However, for SC and ST candidates who actually appear for the Computer Based Test (CBT), the application fee will be refunded to their source account after the declaration of results.

Q3: What is the negative marking scheme in the CBT?

There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer. Since each question carries 4 marks, the penalty is equivalent to one-fourth (1/4th) of the question’s marks.

Q4: What is the format of the exam?

The exam is an online Computer Based Test (CBT) of 90 minutes containing 100 questions. It is divided into 5 sequential sections of 20 questions each, with a lock-in time of 18 minutes per section. Once a section closes, you cannot go back to it.

Q5: What are the qualifying marks for the CBT?

The minimum qualifying percentage is 40% for UR/EWS categories, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD categories.

Q6: By when do I need to submit the NOC if I am a government employee?

Government or PSU employees must submit/upload their self-attested No Objection Certificate (NOC) on the portal on or before 6 July 2026.