AIIMS CRE 2026
● CRE-5 HELD JUL 2026 CONDUCTED BY AIIMS DELHILast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official AIIMS New Delhi notification
CRE — Common Recruitment Examination — is AIIMS New Delhi's single exam for Group B and Group C non-faculty posts (technicians, assistants, clerks, engineers, pharmacists, and many more post families) across participating AIIMS institutes. One application and one exam covers dozens of post types. The latest cycle, CRE-5, was notified on 13 June 2026 (Notice 93/2026); registration closed on 3 July 2026 and the CBT was tentatively held on 25–27 July 2026. The previous cycle, CRE-4, was held on 26 August 2025. Notifications appear on the Notices board of aiimsexams.ac.in and on the CRE portal aiimsexams.ac.in/cre.
AIIMS CRE — Key Dates
CRE-5 (the latest cycle) shown with CRE-4 for the pattern.
| CRE-5 notification (Notice 93/2026) | 13 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| CRE-5 registration closed | 3 Jul 2026 |
| CRE-5 CBT (tentative) | 25 – 27 Jul 2026 |
| CRE-4 exam date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Next CRE notification | To be announced |
CRE-5 was notified vide Notice 93/2026 dated 13 June 2026 on aiimsexams.ac.in — always verify a CRE cycle from the official notice itself, not from aggregator sites.
AIIMS CRE Eligibility
In plain words — CRE eligibility is post-specific.
There is no single CRE eligibility: every post family (Lab Technician, Radiographer, Pharmacist, UDC/LDC, JE, Assistant, and so on) has its own essential qualification and age limit printed in the notification's post annexure. You apply for the post(s) matching your qualification, and appear in the post-specific paper.
Fees in CRE-5 were ₹3,000 / ₹2,400 per group, as per Notice 93/2026. Confirm the fee table in the next notification — AIIMS revises it between cycles.
- Qualification and age are different for every post — read the post annexure
- One CRE application can cover multiple eligible posts as allowed in the notice
- Reservation and age relaxation as per Government of India rules
AIIMS CRE Exam Pattern
CRE-4 pattern (official brochure) — the next cycle may revise it.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Marks | 400 (4 marks per question) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Sections | 5 sections of 20 questions each |
| Negative marking | −1 mark per wrong answer (25%) |
| Language | English (post-specific sections as per syllabus) |
Papers are post-specific: the syllabus for your post is published with the notification.
AIIMS CRE Syllabus — What to Study
CRE syllabus = the syllabus of your post's qualifying course, plus a general section. The official syllabus document is published with each notification.
Post-Specific Subject
- Questions from the essential-qualification subject of your post (e.g. MLT for Lab posts, Radiography for imaging posts)
General Section
- General knowledge / aptitude section as per the cycle's scheme — see the official syllabus PDF on the CRE portal
AIIMS publishes a "Notice regarding Syllabus & Scheme" for every CRE cycle — download it from aiimsexams.ac.in/cre before preparing.
AIIMS CRE Application — What to Keep Ready
Applications run on the CRE portal. Photograph, signature and left thumb impression follow the official AIIMS Instructions for Uploading Images (also linked from the CRE help page, aiimsexams.ac.in/CREhelp.html).
How to Apply for AIIMS CRE
How CRE applications work (from CRE-5 — the next cycle will follow the same portal).
- 1Open aiimsexams.ac.in/cre and read the notification + post annexure for your post
- 2Register on the CRE portal and fill the application
- 3Choose the post(s) matching your qualification
- 4Upload photograph, signature and left thumb impression in the official AIIMS image specifications, plus your documents
- 5Pay the fee for your category and submit
- 6Download the admit card from the portal when released and appear in the CBT
Documents Required — With Sizes
Standard CRE set — the post annexure of the live notification is final for your post.
- Recent photograph 3.5 × 4.5 cm box · 50–100 KB · 200 DPI
- Scanned signature 6 × 3 cm box · 20–100 KB · 200 DPI
- Left thumb impression (required) 4 × 3 cm box · 20–100 KB · 200 DPI
- Qualifying degree / diploma / ITI certificate for your post
- Registration certificate — where the post requires it (e.g. paramedical councils)
- Experience certificate — where the post requires experience
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificate — if claimed (central govt format)
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport
AIIMS CRE — Frequently Asked Questions
When was the last AIIMS CRE held?
The latest cycle is CRE-5: notified on 13 June 2026 (Notice 93/2026), registration closed on 3 July 2026, and the CBT was tentatively held on 25–27 July 2026. The next notification will appear on the Notices board of aiimsexams.ac.in and on aiimsexams.ac.in/cre first.
What is the AIIMS CRE exam pattern?
In CRE-4: 100 MCQs for 400 marks in 90 minutes, in 5 sections of 20 questions, with −1 negative marking per wrong answer. Papers are post-specific. The next cycle's scheme will be in its notification.
What is the AIIMS CRE application fee?
CRE-5 fees were ₹3,000 / ₹2,400 per group (Notice 93/2026). Confirm the table in the next notification.
Which posts come under AIIMS CRE?
Group B and Group C non-faculty posts across participating AIIMS — technicians (lab, radiology, OT and others), pharmacists, assistants, clerks (UDC/LDC), junior engineers, nursing-adjacent technical posts and many more. The exact post list is in each notification's annexure.
What is the eligibility for AIIMS CRE?
It is different for every post — the essential qualification and age limit for your post are printed in the notification's post annexure. You must match your post's qualification exactly.
What is the AIIMS exam helpdesk number?
The AIIMS examination helpdesk is 1800-11-7898 (toll-free), 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, as published in AIIMS exam documents.
What are the photo, signature and thumb impression specs for AIIMS CRE?
As per the official AIIMS Instructions for Uploading Images, all at 200 DPI: photograph 50–100 KB from a 3.5 × 4.5 cm box; signature 20–100 KB in a 6 × 3 cm box; and left thumb impression (required) 20–100 KB in a 4 × 3 cm box.