AIIMS CRE Recruitment 2026: All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi has officially released the Common Recruitment Examination 5 various posts. CRE-5 is a unified recruitment drive for various Non-Faculty Group-B and Group-C posts across multiple participating AIIMS campuses and other Central Government Institutes or Bodies.
AIIMS CRE Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Assistant Officer Engineer Pharmacist LDC Clerk |
| Total Posts | 1484 Vacancy |
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Salary | Rs. 90,200/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 11th – 30th June 2026 |
AIIMS CRE Recruitment 2026
The AIIMS CRE-5 2026 Notification PDF has been officially published on the AIIMS Exams portal. It contains complete information regarding participating institutes, post groups, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern and selection procedure. All aspirants are strongly advised to read the full DRA before submitting their applications, as no corrections will be permitted after the specified dates.
Educational Qualification
Eligibility for CRE-5 varies by post and by participating institute. The criteria below cover the most widely advertised posts. Candidates wondering about specific eligibility must verify against the post and institute listed in Annexure-I of the official notification, as recruitment rules differ institute to institute.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Dietician (Pay Level 6) | M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) from a recognized University + 2 years’ experience |
| Dietician (Pay Level 7) | M.Sc. (Home Science Food & Nutrition / Clinical Nutrition / Food Science & Nutrition / Food Service Management & Dietetics) + 3 years’ experience in a 200-bed hospital |
| Junior Administrative Officer (Pay Level 6) | Degree from recognized University + proficiency in computers |
| Assistant (ICMR) (Pay Level 6) | Minimum 3-year Bachelor’s Degree + computer knowledge (MS Office) |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / LDC (Pay Level 2) | 12th Class pass + typing speed of 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) on computer |
| Upper Division Clerk (Pay Level 4) | Degree from recognized University + 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) typing |
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) (Pay Level 6) | Graduate in relevant Engineering branch |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) (Pay Level 7) | Graduate in relevant Engineering + 5 years’ experience |
| Pharmacist/Pharmacist Grade II (Pay Level 5) | Diploma in Pharmacy + registered under Pharmacy Act 1948 |
| Dispensing Attendant (Pay Level 4) | Diploma in Pharmacy + registered Pharmacist |
| Junior Medical Lab Technologist (Pay Level 5) | 10+2 (Science) + 2-year Diploma in MLT + 1 year experience, OR B.Sc. (MLT) |
| Hospital Attendant Grade III (Pay Level 1) | Matriculation + Certificate in Hospital Services from a recognized organization |
| Technologist (OT) /Operation Theatre Assistant (Pay Level 5) | B.Sc. (Anesthesia & OT Technologist / OT Technology / Anesthesia Technology) |
| Store Keeper (Pay Level 6) | Degree + PG Degree/Diploma in Material Management, OR Degree in Material Management + 3 years’ experience |
| Cashier (Pay Level 4) | B.Com from recognized University + 2 years’ accounts experience in Govt. Organization |
| Junior Accounts Officer (Pay Level 6) | B.Com + 2 years’ experience handling accounts in a Govt. Organization |
| Senior Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse (Pay Level varies) | Nursing qualification as per respective institute’s RR |
| Pharmacist Grade II (Pay Level 5) | Diploma in Pharmacy + registered under Pharmacy Act 1948 |
| CSSD Technician (Pay Level 6) | B.Sc. (Microbiology or Medical Technology) + 3 years’ CSSD experience in 200-bed hospital |
| Assistant Security Officer (Pay Level varies) | As per Group 28 scheme – includes PST |
| Fire Technician/Security cum Fire Assistant | General Maths, English, Fire Safety – with PET & PST |
AIIMS CRE Recruitment Age Limit
Age limits are post-specific and measured as of the closing date of online registration, i.e., 30 June 2026. Most Group B posts cap at age 30 years and Group C posts cap between 18–30 years, though higher caps apply to some technical and supervisory roles (up to 35 or 40 years). Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note the following:
| Category | Age Relaxation (Above 30 Years) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years (Max age 56) |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years (Max age 56) |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years (Max age 56) |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | Length of military service + 3 Years |
| Central Govt. Employee (General) | 5 Years (with 3 years regular service) |
AIIMS CRE 5 Participating Institutes 2026
CRE-5 is a single-window recruitment platform covering posts at multiple AIIMS campuses and Central Government medical institutes across India. The participating institutions include:
- AIIMS Awantipora (J&K)
- AIIMS Bathinda (Punjab)
- AIIMS Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
- AIIMS Bibinagar (Telangana)
- AIIMS Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh)
- AIIMS Deoghar (Jharkhand)
- AIIMS Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)
- AIIMS Guwahati (Assam)
- AIIMS Kalyani (West Bengal)
- AIIMS Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh)
- AIIMS Madurai (Tamil Nadu)
- AIIMS Nagpur (Maharashtra)
- AIIMS New Delhi
- AIIMS Patna (Bihar)
- AIIMS Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh)
- AIIMS Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
- AIIMS Rajkot (Gujarat)
- AIIMS Rewari (Haryana)
- AIIMS Rishikesh (Uttarakhand)
- AIIMS Vijaypur (Jammu & Kashmir)
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi
AIIMS CRE Recruitment Salary
Pay scales follow the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Specific pay levels differ by post and institute.
| Pay Level | Basic Pay | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Level 1 | ₹18,000/month | Hospital Attendant Grade III, Nursing Attendant, OT Attendant, Dresser, Cook |
| Pay Level 2 | ₹19,900/month | Junior Administrative Assistant, LDC, Wireman, Lineman |
| Pay Level 3 | ₹21,700/month | Library Attendant Grade II |
| Pay Level 4 | ₹25,500/month | Cashier, Dispensing Attendant, Data Entry Operator Grade A, Electrician, Assistant Laundry Supervisor |
| Pay Level 5 | ₹29,200/month | Warden (RHTC), Pharmacist, Technologist (OT), Junior Medical Lab Technologist, Operation Theatre Assistant, Manifold Technician (Gas Steward) |
| Pay Level 6 | ₹35,400/month | Assistant Dietician, Junior Administrative Officer, Assistant (ICMR), Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Store Keeper, Junior Accounts Officer, Technical Assistant (OT/MLT) |
| Pay Level 7 | ₹44,900/month | Dietician, Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical/AC&R), Librarian Grade I |
In addition to basic pay, posts carry allowances (HRA, DA, TA, etc.) as per the rules applicable at each respective institute.
AIIMS CRE Recruitment Selection
CRE-5 follows a multi-stage recruitment process. Each stage is mandatory for progression to the next.
- Stage 1 – Online Application: Candidates register on www.aiimsexams.ac.in and submit applications by 30 June 2026.
- Stage 2 – Application Acceptance: Application status published on 9 July 2026.
- Stage 3 – Computer Based Test (CBT): Tentatively 25–27 July 2026 at examination centres across major states/UTs of India.
- Stage 4 – Skill Test (where applicable): Conducted after CBT for qualifying candidates in applicable groups. Venue: preferably Delhi/NCR. Date to be notified.
- Stage 5 – Choice & Preference: Qualified candidates are invited to exercise institute choices and indicate order of preference. Candidates who fail to exercise choices within the given period will not be considered for any institute.
- Stage 6 – Seat Allocation: Allocation is made in order of merit based on choices exercised and eligibility at each participating institute.
- Stage 7 – Document Verification: Original certificates verified by the respective AIIMS/Institute on the date notified by them.
- Stage 8 – Joining: Selected candidates must report on the date specified in the result/allocation notice. Failure to report will lead to mandatory cancellation of candidature for CRE.
AIIMS CRE Recruitment Application Fee
The application fee is charged per group applied. Candidates applying to multiple groups must pay separately for each group.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹3,000 |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹2,400 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted |
Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. The examination fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if the application is rejected for ineligibility. However, application fees paid by SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will be refunded to the source account after declaration of results.
AIIMS CRE Recruitment Important Dates
Candidates planning to apply for CRE-5 must note all key dates carefully. Missing any deadline – especially the NOC submission or application status check – can result in cancellation of candidature.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Upload & Online Registration Opens | 11 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 30 June 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| NOC Submission for Govt./PSU Employees | By 6 July 2026 |
| Application Status / Acceptance Status | 9 July 2026 |
| Admit Card | 3 days before examination (city/state notified 7 days prior) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 25–27 July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Skill Test | To be notified later |
How To Apply For AIIMS CRE Recruitment
Candidates can apply for AIIMS CRE Recruitment 2026 through the official AIIMS website.
- Visit the official AIIMS website.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway (if applicable).
- Submit the application and save/print the acknowledgement page.
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