The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi conducted the Common Recruitment Examination-5 for regular non-faculty Group B and Group C posts in participating AIIMS institutions and other Central Government institutes and bodies.
The detailed recruitment advertisement was issued under Notice No. 93/2026 on 13 June 2026. Online applications were accepted from 13 June to 3 July 2026. The recruitment covered approximately 1,484 reported vacancies across administrative, clerical, technical, laboratory, pharmacy, engineering, security, social-security and other support posts.
The original computer-based examinations were conducted from 25 to 27 July 2026. AIIMS subsequently announced a re-examination for seven specified group codes. Candidates belonging to those groups must wait for a fresh examination schedule and admit card on the official AIIMS examination website.
AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting and examination authority | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
| Examination name | Common Recruitment Examination-5 |
| Short name | AIIMS CRE-5 |
| Notice number | 93/2026 |
| Notice date | 13 June 2026 |
| Recruitment type | Regular non-faculty Group B and Group C posts |
| Reported vacancies | Approximately 1,484 |
| Participating organisations | AIIMS institutions and other Central Government institutes/bodies |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application period | 13 June to 3 July 2026 |
| Initial CBT dates | 25 to 27 July 2026 |
| Re-examination | Announced for seven group codes |
| Re-examination date | To be announced |
| Selection stages | CBT, applicable skill/physical test and document verification |
| Official website | https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
The application process is closed. This page should remain available as a recruitment reference and for examination, re-examination, result and document-verification updates.
Latest AIIMS CRE-5 Re-Examination Update
AIIMS issued Notice No. 124/2026 on 31 July 2026 announcing a fresh examination for the following group codes:
| Group code | Group or post name |
|---|---|
| 3 | Data Entry Operator Grade A, Junior Administrative Assistant, Lower Division Clerk and Upper Division Clerk |
| 20 | Personal Assistant, PA to Principal, Stenographer and Private Secretary |
| 28 | Assistant Security Officer |
| 32 | Junior Medical Record Officer (Receptionist) and Receptionist |
| 33 | Junior Warden, Warden and Hostel Warden |
| 48 | Telephone Operator |
| 58 | Social Security Officer, Manager Grade-II, Superintendent and Social Security Officer (Audit) |
The examination already held for these group codes will not be processed for result declaration. Candidates who were previously issued admit cards for these groups will be considered for fresh admit cards, subject to verification of the official examination records and applicable conditions.
AIIMS stated that the re-examination may be conducted at short notice with at least ten days’ notice. The revised date, admit card and detailed instructions will be published separately on the AIIMS examination website and candidate dashboard.
The re-examination notice does not affect the remaining CRE-5 group codes. Results for unaffected groups will be processed separately.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed advertisement and registration opened | 13 June 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 3 July 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last date to submit NOC, where applicable | 8 July 2026 |
| Application-status publication | 11 July 2026 |
| Original CBT | 25 to 27 July 2026 |
| Re-examination notice | 31 July 2026 |
| Revised examination date for seven group codes | To be announced |
| Skill tests | To be notified according to the applicable post |
| Result | To be announced |
Candidates should monitor their dashboard and the official AIIMS examination website instead of relying on unofficial messages or social-media claims.
Vacancy and Post Details
AIIMS CRE-5 was not limited to one designation. It combined several posts with similar examination requirements into separate group codes.
The advertised vacancies included posts connected with:
- Administration and office management
- Junior administrative and clerical work
- Data entry and stenography
- Accounts and finance
- Laboratory and medical laboratory services
- Pharmacy and dispensing services
- Engineering and technical services
- Dietetics and hospital support
- Medical records and reception
- Library services
- Security and fire services
- Social security administration
- Telephone operations
- Hostel and ward management
- Other non-faculty Group B and Group C functions
Vacancies, pay level, age limit, qualification, experience and reservation were different for each post and participating institution. Candidates must check the relevant group code and post row in the detailed notification rather than applying a general eligibility rule to every vacancy.
Educational Qualification
There is no single educational qualification for all CRE-5 posts.
Depending on the post, the required qualification may include:
- Matriculation or Class 10
- Senior Secondary or Class 12
- ITI or a recognised certificate
- Diploma in the relevant discipline
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional or technical qualification
- Registration with the relevant professional council
- Required typing, computer or stenography skill
- Prescribed work experience
Candidates were required to possess the essential qualification and experience by the closing date, unless the advertisement specifically provided another condition.
The issue of an admit card does not confirm eligibility. The respective allotted institution will verify original qualifications, category certificates, experience and other claims during document verification.
Use the Job Eligibility Checker to organise the requirements of a particular post before document verification.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit varies according to the post and participating organisation. Applicants should check the age column against the exact post and group code in the detailed advertisement.
The crucial date for determining age and other eligibility conditions was generally the closing date of online registration, 3 July 2026, unless another date was specifically stated for a post.
General age-relaxation provisions included:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Length of military service plus 3 years, subject to rules |
| Eligible Central Government civilian employees | As specified for Group B or Group C posts |
Additional concessions may apply to eligible widows, divorced women, women judicially separated and not remarried, defence personnel and other categories according to the detailed rules.
Candidates can calculate their age on the applicable cut-off date through the Recruitment Age Calculator.
Application Fee
The application fee was charged separately for each group of posts.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | ₹3,000 |
| SC, ST and EWS | ₹2,400 |
| Persons with Disabilities | Exempt |
Candidates applying for more than one group were required to submit a separate application and fee for each group.
The fee paid by SC and ST candidates who appeared in the examination is refundable to the source account after declaration of results, according to the notification. Bank transaction or processing charges are not included in the stated fee.
AIIMS CRE-5 Exam Pattern
The common computer-based test followed this general pattern:
| Exam feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Total questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Maximum marks | 400 |
| Marks per question | 4 |
| General and computer section | 20 questions |
| Domain-related section | 80 questions |
| Negative marking | One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question |
| Number of timed sections | 5 |
| Time for each section | 18 minutes |
Each timed section contained 20 questions. Once the allotted time for a section expired, candidates could not return to that section.
Minimum qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 35% |
| SC and ST | 30% |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 30% |
Meeting the minimum qualifying percentage does not guarantee selection. AIIMS may restrict the number of qualified candidates based on category-wise vacancies, merit and the rules applicable to each group.
Selection Process
The selection process may include the following stages:
- Computer-based test
- Skill test, where prescribed
- Physical Standards Test or Physical Efficiency Test for specified security or fire posts
- Exercise of institute and post preferences
- Document verification by the allotted institution
- Medical examination or other appointment formalities, where applicable
The skill test may include typing, stenography, programming, SQL, translation, drafting or another post-specific assessment.
Candidates qualifying in the CBT must submit their institute and post preferences when invited. Failure to submit a preference within the prescribed period may result in the candidate not being considered for the relevant organisations.
Clerical and stenography candidates can practise with the Typing Speed Test while waiting for the revised schedule or skill-test notice.
Documents Required for Verification
Candidates should keep the following original documents and self-attested copies ready:
- CRE-5 application or registration slip
- Admit card
- Valid photo identity proof
- Date-of-birth certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Marksheets
- Professional registration certificate, where required
- Experience certificates in the prescribed form
- Category certificate
- EWS certificate
- PwBD certificate
- Ex-serviceman certificate
- No Objection Certificate for applicable employees
- Government-service certificate for age concession
- Other documents supporting any eligibility or relaxation claim
Experience certificates should clearly mention the employment period, pay and nature of duties. AIIMS or the participating institution may verify experience through bank statements, PF, ESIC records or another appropriate method.
Prepare a post-specific list with the Application Document Checklist and consult the Recruitment Document Guide when organising certificates.
Photograph, Signature and Thumb Impression
The online application required clearly visible scanned images of the candidate’s photograph, signature and thumb impression according to the portal specifications.
Poorly prepared, blurred or incorrectly sized files could lead to rejection. Candidates should preserve the same identity details and images used during the application process for future examination and verification stages.
For future recruitment forms, use the Photo and Signature Resizer to prepare files according to the official dimensions and file-size limits.
How to Check the Re-Examination Date and Admit Card
- Visit the AIIMS examination website.
- Open the recruitment section.
- Select Common Recruitment Examination-5.
- Check the latest notices displayed under CRE-5.
- Open the revised examination-schedule notice.
- Log in to the candidate dashboard.
- Download the fresh admit card when it becomes available.
- Verify the examination date, reporting time, centre and instructions.
- Print the admit card and retain a digital copy.
Candidates should not travel to the AIIMS Examination Section for routine updates. The official notice states that updates will be provided through the examination website and candidate dashboard.
Save important stage updates in the Application Tracker.
Important Instructions
- The CRE-5 application process has closed.
- Admit-card issuance does not confirm final eligibility.
- Separate eligibility rules apply to each post and institute.
- Candidates must produce original documents at verification.
- Government and specified institution employees must provide a valid NOC where required.
- Choices and preferences must be submitted when invited.
- The earlier examination for the seven re-examination group codes will not be used for result preparation.
- Other group codes are unaffected by the re-examination notice.
- Candidates should rely only on the official AIIMS examination website.
- No agent, coaching centre or social-media channel is authorised to offer recruitment or appointment.
Use the Regal Career Application Tools Hub for additional photo, PDF, calculator and candidate-management tools. Do not upload confidential documents to an unknown third-party website.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official AIIMS CRE-5 recruitment page | https://aiimsexams.ac.in/notification/6a2cdd89be81945a8330d450 |
| Official AIIMS examination website | https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Detailed CRE-5 notification copy on AIIMS Kalyani | https://aiimskalyani.edu.in/aiimsapi/uploads/documents/general/cre_5_notification_20260615_141827_e4c6ba23.pdf |
| Regal Career Application Tools | https://regalcareer.com/application-tools |
| Job Eligibility Checker | https://regalcareer.com/job-eligibility-checker |
| Recruitment Age Calculator | https://regalcareer.com/recruitment-age-calculator |
| Application Document Checklist | https://regalcareer.com/application-document-checklist |
| Application Tracker | https://regalcareer.com/application-tracker |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies were announced under AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment covered approximately 1,484 reported Group B and Group C vacancies across participating AIIMS institutions and other Central Government institutes and bodies.
What was the last date to apply?
The last date for online registration was 3 July 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Is the AIIMS CRE-5 application form still open?
No. The online application period has ended.
When was the original CBT conducted?
The original computer-based examinations were conducted from 25 to 27 July 2026.
Why has AIIMS announced a re-examination?
AIIMS announced a re-examination for seven group codes after considering recommendations of an expert committee and receiving approval from the competent authority.
Which group codes will have a fresh examination?
The affected group codes are 3, 20, 28, 32, 33, 48 and 58.
Has the revised examination date been announced?
No revised date was provided in Notice No. 124/2026. AIIMS will issue the schedule and fresh admit cards separately.
Does the re-examination affect all CRE-5 candidates?
No. It applies only to the seven specified group codes. Other groups remain unaffected.
What was the application fee?
The fee was ₹3,000 for General and OBC candidates, ₹2,400 for SC, ST and EWS candidates, and nil for persons with disabilities.
What is the CRE-5 exam pattern?
The general CBT contains 100 questions for 400 marks and lasts 90 minutes. It includes 20 general/computer questions and 80 domain-related questions.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
Is a skill test required?
A skill test, physical test or another second-stage assessment is required only for posts where it is prescribed.
Final Summary
AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 was conducted for approximately 1,484 regular Group B and Group C vacancies across more than 30 participating AIIMS and Central Government institutions.
Applications were accepted from 13 June to 3 July 2026, and the original CBT was held from 25 to 27 July. AIIMS has now ordered a re-examination for group codes 3, 20, 28, 32, 33, 48 and 58. Candidates in those groups should wait for the fresh examination date and admit card, while candidates from other groups should monitor the official website for results and subsequent recruitment stages.
