The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is conducting the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-4) to fill 1248 Group B and Group C posts across 26 central government healthcare institutions, including various AIIMS branches, JIPMER, and ICMR.
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | November 14, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | December 2, 2025 (by 5:00 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date (Tentative) | December 22 to 24, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 3 days before the exam |
Total Vacancies: 1248
Job Location: Across 26 participating AIIMS and Central Government Institutes in India.
Post Range: The vacancies are spread across 52 different post groups, covering a massive range of administrative, technical, and paramedical roles (Group B & C).
| Post Category (Examples) | Total Vacancies |
| Technician (OT) & related (Group 11) | 182 |
| Junior Admin. Assistant / LDC / UDC (Group 3) | 125 |
| Store Keeper & related (Group 14) | 110 |
| Senior Nursing Officer (Group 34) | 117 |
| Technician (Radiology) & related (Group 25) | 107 |
Eligibility is post-specific for the 52 different post groups. Candidates must carefully check the official notification's Annexure-I for exact requirements for their desired post.
10th Pass (Matriculation): Posts like Hospital Attendant, Office/Stores Attendant (often requires a certificate course or experience).
12th Pass (10+2): Posts like Junior Administrative Assistant (LDC) and Stenographer (requires typing/steno skills).
Diploma: Various technical posts such as Pharmacist (Diploma in Pharmacy) and Junior Engineer (Diploma in Engineering).
Graduate (Degree): Posts like Senior Nursing Officer (B.Sc. Nursing), Technologist (B.Sc.), and Store Keeper (Degree + Diploma).
Post Graduate (P.G.): Posts like Dietician (M.Sc.) and Medical Social Worker (MA).
General Range: Typically between 18 to 35 years.
Example Variations: Junior Administrative Assistant (18-30 years) vs. Dietician (21-35 years).
Crucial Date: Age is calculated as of the application closing date (December 2, 2025).
Relaxation: Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen is applicable as per Central Government rules.
The jobs offer a secure central government position with an excellent pay structure based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, ranging from Pay Level 1 to Pay Level 8.
Basic Pay Range: From ₹18,000 (Level 1) up to ₹47,600 (Level 8) as the starting basic pay.
Dearness Allowance (DA): A percentage of basic pay (e.g., currently 50%) to offset inflation.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies based on the city of posting (X, Y, or Z classification).
Transport Allowance (TA): To cover travel expenses.
Other Benefits: National Pension System (NPS), medical benefits for the employee and family, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
The selection is a two-tier process, primarily based on a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 400
Marking Scheme: +4 marks for a correct answer and -1 mark for an incorrect answer (Negative Marking).
| Part | Questions | Marks | Content |
| Part A | 20 MCQs | 80 | General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Knowledge of Computers. |
| Part B | 80 MCQs | 320 | Domain-Specific Subject (based on the post's educational qualification, e.g., Nursing, Pharmacy, or LDC syllabus). |
Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS (40%), OBC (35%), SC/ST/PwBD (30%).
Applicable Posts: Mandatory for posts like Junior Administrative Assistant (LDC), Stenographer, UDC, and Personal Assistant.
Nature: It is qualifying only. The final merit is decided solely by the marks scored in the CBT (Tier 1).
Examples: Typing Test (e.g., 35 WPM in English) or Shorthand Dictation/Transcription.
The process is entirely online and must be completed by December 2, 2025 (5:00 PM).
| Category | Fee | Note |
| General / OBC | ₹3000/- | |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹2400/- | Fee is refunded if the candidate appears in the examination. |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted (No Fee) |
Preparation: Gather necessary documents: valid Email/Mobile, scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Educational Certificates, and Caste/Disability Certificates (if applicable).
Registration: Go to the official AIIMS Examination website and complete the "New Registration" to get an ID and password.
Form Filling: Log in and fill out the detailed application form (personal, educational, etc.).
Upload: Upload the required scanned documents.
Payment: Pay the application fee online.
Submission: Review the entire form carefully, then submit.
Final Step: Download and print a copy of the completed application form.
Identify Post: The candidate must first choose the specific post they are interested in.
Verify Eligibility: They must check Annexure-I (Page 26 onwards) of the official notification for the exact educational qualification and age limit for that specific post.
Prepare: They should start preparation for the CBT, especially the domain-specific Part B which carries the most weight (320 marks).
Would you like me to search for the official link to download the AIIMS CRE 2025 official notification PDF or the online application link?
That's an excellent idea. The official AIIMS examination website is the most reliable source for the notification and application link.
The official conducting body for this Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-4) is the Examination Section of AIIMS, New Delhi.
| Action | Direct Link | Note |
| Official AIIMS Exams Website | https://aiimsexams.ac.in/ | This is the official portal for all AIIMS examinations and recruitments, including CRE. |
| Direct Application/Recruitment Page | https://aiimsexams.ac.in/advertisement/6871d99ae3045cd386f7b850 | Look for the "Common Recruitment Examination(CRE) 2025" link and the "Login to Apply" button, which is active from November 14, 2025. |
| Notification PDF (Advt No. 355/2025) | Search the AIIMS website | While a direct link to the specific PDF for Notice No. 355/2025 is not directly listed here, it is available on the official recruitment section of aiimsexams.ac.in. The PDF is crucial as it contains the required Annexures (I for Eligibility, II for Vacancy Breakdown, V for Skill Test Details). |
The Computer Based Test (CBT) has two parts:
Part A (20 MCQs/80 Marks): General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Knowledge of Computers.
Part B (80 MCQs/320 Marks): Domain-Specific Subject based on the post's educational qualification.
| Post Group (Examples) | Domain-Specific Syllabus (Part B) | Skill Test (Tier 2) |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (LDC) / UDC | General Math & English | Typing Test (Mandatory) |
| Assistant Administrative Officer / Assistant | General Administration, CCS Rules, FR/SR, Basic Computer | None |
| Lab Technician / Technologist | Microbiology or Medical Technology / General Math, English, and Hospital Service related | None |
| Senior Nursing Officer | (Specific to B.Sc. Nursing Syllabus - Not fully detailed in search results but is qualification based) | None |
The specific syllabus for the domain-specific Part B is directly related to the required qualification for the post you apply for. For instance, a Junior Engineer (Civil) will be tested on Civil Engineering subjects, while a Dietician will be tested on Food & Nutrition.
The examination structure is as follows:
| Component | Questions (MCQs) | Marks | Weightage | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Part A: General | 20 | 80 | 20% | 90 minutes (Total) | -1 mark per wrong answer |
| Part B: Domain Specific | 80 | 320 | 80% | ||
| Total | 100 | 400 | 100% |
This section is common for all posts and tests your foundational aptitude. It is generally composed of:
General Intelligence and Reasoning: Includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning, similarities, differences, problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, and arithmetical number series.
General Awareness & Knowledge of Computers: Current affairs, history, culture, economics, Indian polity, scientific research, along with Basic Computer Knowledge (MS Office, Internet, Computer Organization, I/O devices, abbreviations, etc.).
Quantitative Aptitude: Problems related to Number Systems, Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Simple/Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, and basic Mensuration.
English/Hindi Language and Comprehension: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, and reading comprehension.
This part is the most critical as it carries 80% of the total marks and is based entirely on the educational qualification and experience required for the specific post. You must study the topics from your qualifying Diploma or Degree.
Here are examples for major post groups:
| Post Group (Examples) | Required Qualification & Syllabus Focus |
| Junior Administrative Assistant (LDC)/UDC | General Math & English (10+2 Level). |
| Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) / Jr. Administrative Officer | General Administration, CCS Rules, FR/SR (Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules), and Basic Computer knowledge. |
| Technician (OT)/OT Assistant | Operation Theatre Technology, Basic Anatomy & Physiology, Sterilization, Medical Terminology, and Anaesthesia techniques. |
| Lab Technician / Technologist | Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Hematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Waste Management, and Infection Control. |
| Pharmacist | Pharmaceutical Science (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry). |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | Civil/Electrical Engineering subjects (as per Diploma/Degree level). |
| Medical Record Technician | Medical Records Management and Hospital Service related topics. |
For certain posts, especially administrative roles, a Skill Test is mandatory but only qualifying in nature (marks do not count towards final merit):
Junior Administrative Assistant / UDC: Typing Skill Test (e.g., 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi).
Stenographer / Personal Assistant: Shorthand Dictation and Transcription (e.g., 80 WPM).
Crucial Advice: The official notification PDF on the AIIMS website is the only source for the exact, detailed, post-wise syllabus. You must find and refer to the specific Group Code and the corresponding syllabus mentioned in the advertisement.
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