AIIMS Common Recruitment Exam (CRE-5) 2026 – Exam Schedule Released

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is the nodal examination authority responsible for conducting the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) for various participating AIIMS institutes across the country. Its official examination portal is aiimsexams.ac.in.

AIIMS CRE-5 2026 – Exam Schedule Overview

The window to appear for the AIIMS CRE-5 2026 is approaching fast. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has set 25 July to 27 July 2026 as the final examination dates for the 1,484 Group B & C posts — leaving candidates just days to prepare. The recruitment covers various administrative, technical, and paramedical positions, with applications accepted until 03 July 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in. The application fee was ₹3,000 for General/OBC candidates, and ₹2,400 for SC/ST/EWS candidates (PwBD candidates were exempted).

This CRE-5 cycle consolidates 1,484 vacancies across multiple newly established and older AIIMS institutes, streamlining what used to be separate, decentralized hiring processes.

Source: Official AIIMS CRE-5 Exam Schedule Notice, 17 July 2026. Download PDF

AIIMS CRE-5 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule

The AIIMS examination section operates on stringent deadlines. Candidates whose application status is marked "Accepted" must download their admit cards promptly once the link is activated.

AIIMS CRE-5 2026 – Vacancy Details

The consolidated Common Recruitment Exam covers 1,484 Group B and Group C posts spanning multiple functional domains within the AIIMS network.

Refer to the official notification for a detailed, institute-wise and post-wise breakdown of vacancies.

AIIMS CRE-5 2026 – Application Fee (Reference)

For candidates tracking their application status, the following fee structure was applied during registration:

How to Check AIIMS CRE-5 2026 Application Status & Admit Card

Before the admit cards are issued, candidates must verify their application status. Follow these steps on the AIIMS portal:

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the AIIMS examinations website at aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Navigate to CRE Login: Click on the link for "Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) 2026".
3. Enter Credentials: Log in using your Candidate ID and Password generated during registration.
4. Check Status: Your dashboard will display whether your application is 'Accepted' or 'Rejected' (with reasons if rejected).
5. Download Admit Card: Once activated (typically 3-5 days before the exam), an "Admit Card" tab will appear on your dashboard. Download and print the PDF.

AIIMS CRE-5 2026 – What Appearing Candidates Should Know

The Computer Based Test (CBT) for the CRE-5 covers diverse posts, each with specific technical or administrative syllabi. The examination pattern typically involves a General section (testing General Intelligence, Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English/Hindi) and a Subject-specific section relevant to the post applied for. Candidates must thoroughly review the syllabus corresponding to their applied post category as published in the official notification.

As this recruitment encompasses Group B and C posts across multiple institutes, competition is intense. Candidates will be competing for positions with starting basic pay ranging from Level 2 to Level 7 under the 7th CPC matrix.

Candidates must carry their printed admit card, a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID), and recent passport-size photographs to the examination center. Biometric verification will be conducted at the venue, and candidates are advised to arrive well before the reporting time mentioned on their hall ticket.

AIIMS CRE-5 2026 – Official Links & Notices

AIIMS CRE-5 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions