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| AIIMS New Delhi invites online applications for 1,484 non-faculty Group-B and Group-C vacancies across India via the CRE-5 exam. |
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially released the Detailed Recruitment Advertisement (DRA) for the Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5).
This unified recruitment platform offers an incredible opportunity for eligible Indian nationals to secure regular, non-faculty Group-B and Group-C positions. The examination simplifies the application journey via a single-window portal, making it easier than ever to apply for multiple independent central government institutes and AIIMS branches across India.
Key Recruitment Details
- Recruiting Body: Examination Section, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (Conducted on behalf of participating autonomous bodies and central institutes).
- Notification Reference: Notice No. 93/2026 dated 13/06/2026.
- Examination Name: Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5).
- Job Categories: Non-Faculty Group-B and Group-C Regular Posts.
- Total Vacancies: 1,484 Posts.
- Mode of Application: Strictly Online via Official OTR Portal.
- Selection Mechanism: Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Skill/Trade Test (wherever applicable).
Important Dates to Remember
- Commencement of Online Registration: June 13, 2026
- Closing Date for Online Application: July 3, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM)
- Last Date to Submit NOC (For Govt/PSU employees): July 8, 2026
- Status of Application Form (Acceptance/Rejection Notification): July 11, 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: 3 days prior to the examination (City/State info out 7 days in advance)
- Tentative Date of Computer Based Test (CBT): July 25, 2026 to July 27, 2026
- Skill Test Schedule: To be notified at a later date{inAds}
Participating Institutes Under CRE-5
This central recruitment drive covers prominent healthcare and medical research bodies including, but not limited to:
- Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS), Aizawl
- AIIMS Guwahati, AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Bathinda, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Bibinagar, and AIIMS Bilaspur.
- AIIMS Deoghar, AIIMS Gorakhpur, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Kalyani, AIIMS Mangalagiri, AIIMS Madurai, AIIMS Nagpur, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Raebareli, AIIMS Raipur, AIIMS Rajkot, AIIMS Rewari, AIIMS Rishikesh, and AIIMS Vijaypur.
- AIIMS-Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS-CAPFIMS).
- Dr. RML Hospital, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI), and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital.
Post-Group Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The 1,484 vacancies are systematically divided into various post groups based on qualifications and professional domains. Candidates can review the total available vacancies across key cadres below:
| Post Group Name / Key Designations | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Personal Assistant / Stenographer / Private Secretary | 252 |
| Technical Officer / Technical Assistant / Operation Theatre Assistant (OT/Anaesthesia) | 267 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade A / Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC / UDC | 806 |
| Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist / Lab Attendant Gr. II / Technician (Lab) | 156 |
| Coding Clerks / Junior Medical Record Officer / Medical Record Technician | 141 |
| Senior Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse Grade I) / Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | 62 |
| Dispensing Attendants / Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade II | 64 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 60 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) / Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 51 |
| Counsellor / Medical Social Worker / Psychiatric Social Worker | 50 |
| Junior Administrative Officer / Assistant Administrative Officer / Office Assistant | 43 |
| Dark Room Assistant / Technician (Radiology) / Radiographic Technician | 35 |
| Electrician / Wireman / Lineman (Electrical) | 28 |
| Cashier / Junior Accounts Officer / Accountant | 27 |
| Junior Warden / Warden (Hostel) | 26 |
| Caretaker / Sanitary Inspector Grade II | 22 |
| Radiotherapy Technician | 22 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Technician / Junior Physicist | 20 |
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker / Junior Physiotherapist | 20 |
| Assistant Dietician / Dietician / Junior Dietician / Warden | 18 |
| Social Security Officer / Manager Grade-II / Superintendent | 18 |
| Junior Cardiac Technician / EEG Technician / ECG Technician | 17 |
| Library and Information Assistant / Library Attendant / Librarian | 12 |
| Junior Engineer (AC&R) / Assistant Engineer / Mechanic (AC&R) | 11 |
| Plumber | 10 |
| Junior Perfusionist / Perfusionist | 10 |
| Technical Officer (Ophthalmic) / Refractionist | 09 |
| Driver (Ordinary Grade) / Driver | 09 |
| Modellar (Artist) / Artist | 09 |
| Junior Medical Record Officer (Receptionist) / Receptionist | 08 |
| Operator (E&M) / Lift Operator / Mechanic (E&M) | 08 |
| Gas/Pump Mechanic / Manifold Technician / Supervisor | 07 |
| Fire Technician / Security cum Fire Assistant | 07 |
| Junior Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist | 06 |
| Assistant Laundry Supervisor | 05 |
| Technical Officer (Dental) / Dental Technician / Dental Mechanic | 05 |
| Assistant Research Officer / Research Assistant | 05 |
| Workshop Technician Grade II (R&AL) | 05 |
| Telephone Operator / Hemodialysis Technician | 09 |
| Programmer | 04 |
| Assistant Security Officer | 04 |
| Technical Assistant (ENT) / Audiometer Technician | 03 |
| Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer (Hindi) | 03 |
| Yoga Instructor | 02 |
| Various Workshop Assistants & Specialized Trades (Single Post vacancies) | 07 |
*Note: Detailed individual seat allocations for each specific AIIMS branch and central medical body are fully listed within Annexure-II of the official recruitment notification document.
{inAds}Group-Wise Post Details & Eligibility Criteria
Group 1: Assistant Dietician / Dietician / Junior Dietician / Warden
- Assistant Dietician & Dietician: Requires an M.Sc. degree in Food and Nutrition (or allied clinical nutrition branches) along with 2 to 3 years of clinical experience in a large or 200-bedded teaching hospital.
- Warden: Aimed at candidates aged 18–27 years holding a Graduate Degree plus a Diploma in Home Science, or a full Degree in Home Science.
Group 2: Junior Administrative Officer / Assistant Administrative Officer / Office Assistant
- ICMR Assistant: Open to graduates with a minimum 3-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline along with basic computer proficiency in MS Office. The age limit is up to 30 years.
- Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO): Degree from a recognized university. Post-graduate qualifications like an MBA or PG Diploma in Management are highly desirable.
- Junior Administrative Officer / Office Assistant: Degree from a recognized institution with structural proficiency in computer applications. Age limits generally stand between 21 and 30 years.
Group 3: Data Entry Operator (DEO) / Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC / UDC
- Data Entry Operator Grade A: 12th standard pass with a required data entry speed of at least 8,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH).
- Junior Administrative Assistant / Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 12th pass or equivalent with a typing speed standard of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer.
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Degree from a recognized university with working operational knowledge of computer office suites and structured databases.
Group 4 & 5: Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical) & Assistant Engineer
- Engineers (Civil & Electrical): Candidates must hold either a graduate degree in the respective engineering field (with 2 years of domain experience preferred) or a 3-year Diploma in Engineering backed by 5 years of professional experience in project maintenance/design.
Comprehensive Age Relaxation Norms
Crucial eligibility mapping with respect to age is calculated exactly as of the closing date, July 3, 2026. Permissible upper age relaxations are outlined below:
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Length of military service plus 3 years
- Central Government Civilian Employees: Up to 5 years for Group-B posts; Up to 40 years of age for General, 43 years for OBC, and 45 years for SC/ST for Group-C roles.
Crucial Caste Certificate Note: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must be valid for the financial year 2026–2027 and issued on or after April 1, 2026, up to the application deadline. EWS certificates must similarly evaluate the financial year 2025–2026 income and be issued within the same window.
{inAds}Scheme & Pattern of Examination
The assessment process comprises a unified Computer Based Test (CBT) spanning a total duration of 90 minutes.
- Total Marks & Layout: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) accounting for a total of 400 marks (4 marks awarded per correct answer).
- Sectional Breakup: 20 MCQs assess General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Basic Computer Knowledge. 80 MCQs evaluate the domain-specific technical syllabus matching the post group.
- Negative Marking: There is a strict penalty of 1 mark deduction for every wrong answer.
- Section Locking: The test features 5 distinct sections, each timed for exactly 18 minutes. Once a section's time expires, it auto-submits, locks, and transitions to the next section. Retakes or backtracking are not permitted.
- Qualifying Percentiles: Minimum cut-off marks are locked at 40% for UR/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
Application Fees
A separate examination fee is applicable if a candidate chooses to apply for multiple distinct post groups:
- General / OBC Candidates: Rs. 3,000/-
- SC / ST Candidates / EWS: Rs. 2,400/- (Application fees for SC/ST candidates who actively sit for the test will be refunded to their source account post-results).
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Completely Exempted.
Key Information & Links
- 🌐 Official Website: AIIMS Exams Home
- 📝 Apply Online: AIIMS CRE-5 Application Link
- 📄 Official Notification: Download Advertisement PDF
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