The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially released the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) Notification 2026 for recruitment to various Group B and Group C non-faculty positions. The recruitment drive will be conducted through a single Computer-Based Test (CBT) for vacancies reported by participating AIIMS institutions and several central government healthcare organisations.
Candidates seeking government jobs in the healthcare, administration, technical, nursing support, laboratory, pharmacy, accounts, engineering, and allied sectors can submit their applications through the official AIIMS examination portal. The online registration process commenced on June 13, 2026, and the last date to apply is July 3, 2026.
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AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Advertisement Number | 93/2026 |
| Posts | Group B & Group C Non-Faculty Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | June 13, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 3, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date | July 25 to July 27, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card | To be released before the examination |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026: Major Highlights
The Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) has been introduced as a centralised recruitment platform for multiple healthcare institutions. Through a single application process and examination, eligible candidates can compete for vacancies reported by participating AIIMS campuses and other central government medical institutions.
AIIMS New Delhi will act only as the examination-conducting authority. Final appointments, document verification, eligibility scrutiny, and service conditions will remain under the jurisdiction of the respective recruiting institutions.
This recruitment is expected to attract a large number of applicants because it covers numerous administrative, technical, scientific, engineering, pharmacy, laboratory, accounts, and healthcare support positions.
Participating Institutions Under AIIMS CRE-5
The recruitment will be conducted for vacancies reported by:
- AIIMS New Delhi
- AIIMS Bathinda
- AIIMS Bhopal
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- AIIMS Bibinagar
- AIIMS Bilaspur
- AIIMS Deoghar
- AIIMS Gorakhpur
- AIIMS Guwahati
- AIIMS Jodhpur
- AIIMS Kalyani
- AIIMS Mangalagiri
- AIIMS Madurai
- AIIMS Nagpur
- AIIMS Patna
- AIIMS Raebareli
- AIIMS Raipur
- AIIMS Rajkot
- AIIMS Rewari
- AIIMS Rishikesh
- AIIMS Vijaypur (Jammu)
Apart from AIIMS institutions, vacancies have also been reported by ESIC, ICMR, CNCI Kolkata, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, RIPANS, Pasteur Institute of India and several other central government healthcare organizations.
Posts Available Under AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026
The notification includes recruitment for dozens of post groups across multiple departments. Some of the major categories include:
- Assistant Dietician
- Dietician
- Junior Administrative Officer
- Assistant Administrative Officer
- Office Assistant
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacist Grade-II
- Cashier
- Junior Accounts Officer
- Accountant
- Biomedical Engineer
- Social Security Officer
- Superintendent
- Technical Assistant
- Laboratory Positions
- Engineering and Maintenance Posts
- Workshop Technician Posts
- Various Administrative and Support Staff Positions
The exact eligibility conditions, age limits, educational qualifications, and institution-wise vacancies differ from post to post.
AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of the following schedule:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 13, 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | June 13, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 3, 2026 |
| NOC Submission Deadline | July 8, 2026 |
| Application Status Release | July 11, 2026 |
| CBT Examination | July 25–27, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Skill Test | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements vary according to the post applied for. Depending on the position, candidates may require:
- 10th Pass qualification
- 12th Pass qualification
- Diploma certificates
- Graduation degrees
- Postgraduate qualifications
- Professional registrations
- Relevant work experience
Candidates are advised to verify the eligibility conditions for their specific post before submitting the application form. AIIMS has clearly stated that issuance of an admit card does not automatically confirm eligibility.
Application Fee
The application fee structure notified by AIIMS is:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹3,000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | ₹2,400 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Candidates applying under multiple groups must submit separate applications and fees for each group.
How to Apply for AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the AIIMS examination portal.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
- Select the relevant CRE-5 post group.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Upload a photograph, signature and thumb impression.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will generally include:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Skill Test (where applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (if required)
- Final Merit List
Final allocation of institutions and vacancies will be based on merit, post preferences, and eligibility verification.
