AIIMS CRE Exam Guide 2026
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📊 AIIMS CRE Eligibility Criteria 2026: Details
| Age Limit | Varies Post wise |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education Qualifcation | Degree from recognised University or its equivalent Desirable MBA/PG diploma in management from recognised Institutes Knowledge of Government Rules and Regulations Proficiency in Computers |
| Number of Attempts | Until maximum age limit |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Dietician/Demonstrator | 18-35 years |
| Administrative/Office Assistant Roles | 18-30 years |
| Data Entry Operator/Clerk/UDC | 18-27 years |
| Engineers (Civil/Electrical/AC&R) | 21-35 years |
| Audiometer Technician/Speech Therapist | 21-30 years |
| Electrician/Lineman/Wireman | 18-30 years |
| Manifold Technicians/Gas Mechanic | 21-30 years |
| Lab Attendant/Laboratory Roles | 18-30 years |
| Hospital Attendant/Nursing Attendant | 18-30 years |
| ECG Technician | 18-30 years |
| Technical Assistant (Anaesthesia/OT/ICU) | 21-35 years |
| Dental Technician/Dental Hygienist | 18-30 years |
| Radiographic Technician | 18-30 years |
| Nursing Officer/Public Health Nurse | 21-35 years |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy/Ayurvedic/Homeopathy) | 18-30 years |
| Medical Record/Coding Clerk | 18-30 years |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| S.No. | Category | Age Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper age limit. |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2. | OBC | 3 years |
| 3. | PWBD | 10 years |
| 4. | Ex Servicemen and commissioned Officers including ECO/SSCOs For Group B posts | 5 years (See Annexure-IV for detail) |
| 5. | Ex Servicemen and commissioned Officers including ECO/SSCOs For Group C posts | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the Closing date for receipt of application (See Annexure-IV for detail) |
| 6. | Central Govt. Civilian Employees – AIIMS CRE group B posts | |
| 1) Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt for online submission of application | 5 years | |
| 7. | Central Govt. Civilian Employees – AIIMS CRE group B posts | |
| 1) Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Upto 40 years of age | |
| 2) Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC)) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Upto 43 years of age | |
| 3) Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application | Upto 45 years of age | |
| AIIMS CRE group C posts | ||
| 1 | Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir (Unreserved/General) | 5 years |
| 2. | Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir(OBC) | 8 years |
| 3. | Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir( SC/ST) | 10 years |
| 4. | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (Unreserved/General) | Upto 35 years of age |
| 5. | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (OBC) | Upto 38 years of age |
| 6. | Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST) | Upto 40 years of age |
| 7. | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. (Unreserved/General) | 5 years |
| 8. | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.( OBC) | 8 (5+3) years |
| 9. | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) | 10 (5+5)years |
| 10. | Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (Unreserved/ General) | Upto 45 years of age |
| 11. | Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (OBC) | Upto 48 years of age |
| 12. | Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (SC/ST) | Upto 50 years of age |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Dietician/Demonstrator | Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics |
| Administrative/Office Assistant Roles | Graduation in any discipline |
| Data Entry Operator/Clerk/UDC | 12th pass or Graduation with computer knowledge |
| Engineers (Civil/Electrical/AC&R) | B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in respective fields |
| Audiometer Technician/Speech Therapist | Diploma/Degree in Audiology or Speech Therapy |
| Electrician/Lineman/Wireman | ITI in Electrical trade |
| Manifold Technicians/Gas Mechanic | Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering |
| Lab Attendant/Laboratory Roles | 12th pass with Science or Diploma in Lab Technology |
| Hospital Attendant/Nursing Attendant | 10th pass with knowledge of first aid |
| ECG Technician | Diploma in ECG Technology or equivalent |
| Technical Assistant (Anaesthesia/OT/ICU) | Diploma/B.Sc. in relevant field |
| Dental Technician/Dental Hygienist | Diploma in Dental Technology/Dental Hygiene |
| Radiographic Technician | Diploma in Radiography |
| Nursing Officer/Public Health Nurse | B.Sc. Nursing or Diploma in General Nursing |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy/Ayurvedic/Homeopathy) | Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy |
| Medical Record/Coding Clerk | Diploma in Medical Record Technology or equivalent |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Who can apply for the AIIMS CRE exam?
Candidates with valid AIIMS CRE qualification and Indian citizenship can apply. Posts are listed under AIIMS CRE Group B and Group C with post-specific requirements.
Q2.What is the AIIMS CRE qualification for lab technician?
AIIMS CRE qualification for lab technician includes 12th with science and diploma in medical lab technology. It falls under AIIMS CRE Group C recruitment.
Q3.What is the AIIMS CRE eligibility criteria for Group B nursing officer?
AIIMS CRE qualification for nursing officer includes B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with registration. This post is part of AIIMS CRE Group B category.
Q4.What is required AIIMS CRE qualification for radiographer?
AIIMS CRE qualification for radiographer includes diploma in radiography from a recognized institute. It is listed under AIIMS CRE Group C posts.
Q5.What is AIIMS CRE eligibility criteria for Group C for clerk posts?
For clerks under AIIMS CRE Group C, candidates need 12th pass with typing skills and basic computer knowledge as part of AIIMS CRE qualification.
Q6.What is the AIIMS CRE qualification for pharmacist posts?
To apply for pharmacist posts under AIIMS CRE Group C, you must hold a diploma or degree in pharmacy from a recognized institute with registration.
Q7.Can 10th pass apply under AIIMS CRE Group C?
Yes, some AIIMS CRE Group C roles like hospital attendant require 10th pass with relevant AIIMS CRE qualification like first-aid or hospital services certificate.
Q8.What is the age limit for AIIMS CRE Group B?
For AIIMS CRE Group B, candidates must be 21–35 years. Age relaxation applies as per rules. AIIMS CRE qualification also must be met.
Q9.What is the AIIMS CRE qualification for technical posts?
Technical AIIMS CRE Group B/C roles require diplomas or B.Sc. in related fields like OT, ICU, or anaesthesia, as per official AIIMS CRE qualification norms.
Q10.What is the salary for radiographers in AIIMS CRE group?
Radiographers in AIIMS CRE Group C get Pay Level 5 salary (₹29,200–₹92,300), depending on experience and AIIMS CRE qualification criteria fulfilled.
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