AIIMS CRE-5 ECG Technician Recruitment 2026
The wait is over! AIIMS has released the CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 notification, and there is great news for ECG Technician aspirants. Through this single Common Recruitment Examination, AIIMS and other Central Government institutes are filling these posts together. Below is a complete, easy-to-understand guide — vacancy, eligibility, qualification, experience, age relaxation, exam pattern, language, fees and how to apply.
Quick Overview
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Recruitment
AIIMS CRE-5 2026
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Category
ECG Technician
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Exam Group
Group 47
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Total Vacancies
17 posts
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Domain Subject (80 MCQs)
ECG (Electrocardiography)
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Medium of Exam
English only
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Application Dates
13 June – 3 July 2026
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Exam Date (CBT)
25–27 July 2026 (Tentative)
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Pay Level / Salary
Pay Level 4 to Level 6 (as per 7th CPC pay matrix, roughly ₹25,500 to ₹1,12,400 depending on the post).
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Official Website
aiimsexams.ac.in
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What is AIIMS CRE-5 2026?
The Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) is a single-window recruitment by AIIMS New Delhi to fill Group-B and Group-C non-faculty posts across many participating AIIMS institutes and other Central Government bodies (ICMR, CNCI Kolkata, RML Hospital, Kalawati Saran, CAPFIMS, RHTC Najafgarh, Vardhman Mahavir, etc.). One application and one exam can make you eligible for jobs in several institutes — you only set your preference order later.
Who Can Apply?
Students with 10+2 Science + a Diploma in ECG (for ECG Technician at CNCI), or a Diploma/Degree in Electronics & Communication (for ECG/EEG/Junior Cardiac Technician posts).
Eligibility — Post, Qualification, Experience & Age (AIIMS-wise)
The essential qualification, required experience and age limit for each post are given below, exactly as per the official notification:
| Post (Pay Level) | Age Limit | Experience | Essential Qualification | AIIMS / Institute |
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| ECG Technician Level 5 |
Not exceeding 30 yrs (relaxation as per GoI) | 2 years (in the profession) | 10+2 in Science + 2-year Diploma in ECG (Central/State Govt or AICTE recognised) + 2 years experience. | CNCI Kolkata |
| ECG Technician Level 4 |
18–27 yrs | Nil (Degree route) / 5 years (Diploma route) | 12th Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology) + Degree in Electronics & Communication Engg (AICTE); OR Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engg + 5 years experience handling cardiac equipment (12-channel ECG, monitor, Echo, Defibrillator, TMT, Holter) in a min. 100-bed hospital. | Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh |
| EEG Technician Level 6 |
21–28 yrs | 1 year in Neurology (Degree route) | Degree in Science with Physics + 1 year experience in Neurology Dept.; OR Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Communication Engg. Desirable: 1 year experience with neurological diagnostic equipment. | RML Hospital (ABVIMS), New Delhi |
| Junior Cardiac Technician Level 5 |
18–25 yrs (relaxable to 40 for departmental candidates) | 2 years handling cardiac equipment | 10+2 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) + Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engg (AICTE) + 2 years experience handling cardiac equipment in a min. 20-bed Medicine/Cardiology unit. | RML Hospital (ABVIMS), New Delhi |
Note: Qualifications differ by post here. ECG Technician at CNCI specifically needs a Diploma in ECG; the RHTC ECG post and EEG/Junior Cardiac posts accept Electronics & Communication qualifications. All are diploma/degree-level technical posts.
Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved and special categories as below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
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| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years (over and above the relaxation for SC/ST/OBC) |
| Central Govt. employees with 3+ years regular service (UR) | 5 years (OBC/SC-ST employees get further relaxation as per rules) |
| Group-C: J&K domicile (1980-1989) | 5 years |
| Group-C: Widows / Divorced / judicially separated women (UR) | Up to age 35 (OBC up to 38, SC/ST up to 40) |
Age relaxation is counted from the upper age limit and applies per participating institute/post only (not across all institutes collectively). Crucial date for age = closing date of registration (3 July 2026).
Vacancy Details (AIIMS-wise)
| # | Post | AIIMS / Institute | Vacancy |
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| 1 | ECG Technician | CNCI Kolkata | 3 |
| 2 | ECG Technician | Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh | 1 |
| 3 | EEG Technician | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute / RML Hospital, New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | Junior Cardiac Technician | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute / RML Hospital, New Delhi | 12 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Which AIIMS has how many posts
| # | AIIMS / Institute | Total Posts |
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| 1 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute / RML Hospital, New Delhi | 13 |
| 2 | CNCI Kolkata | 3 |
| 3 | Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh | 1 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 17 |
Language / Medium of Examination
Rule: posts requiring 10th / 10+2 are usually bilingual (English & Hindi); posts with a technical subject in the essential qualification or Bachelor's & above are in English only. For this category, the medium is English only.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT). Duration: 90 minutes.
- 100 MCQs of 400 marks (each question = 4 marks).
- 20 MCQs — General Knowledge & Aptitude + Knowledge of Computer; 80 MCQs — Domain (subject) of the respective group.
- Paper divided into 5 sections of 18 minutes each (20 questions per section). Once a section's time lapses, you cannot return to it.
- Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Domain subject: ECG (Electrocardiography). Qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC 35%, SC/ST 30%, PwBD 30%.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General / OBC | Rs. 3000/- |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs. 2400/- (SC/ST fee refunded after appearing in exam) |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted (No fee) |
Fee is per GROUP. Candidate applying in more than one group must pay separately for each group. Payment via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking. Fee once paid is non-refundable (except SC/ST refund after exam).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Online registration last date | 3rd July 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| NOC submission (Govt/PSU/Autonomous employees) | 08.07.2026 |
| Status of application form for acceptance | 11.07.2026 |
| Issue of Admit Card | As per scheme of examination (3 days before exam) |
| Date of CBT (Computer Based Test) | 25th to 27th July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Date of Skill Test | To be notified later |
Admit Card
- Admit Card issued 3 days before the date of examination of the respective post/group; city/state notified 7 days in advance.
- Released only on AIIMS Examination website www.aiimsexams.ac.in — download by login. No admit card sent by post.
- Candidate must bring downloaded Admit Card to the centre and hand over to invigilator. Failing to do so may cancel candidature.
- Separate Admit Card issued for Skill Test (if any), conducted at few selected locations, preferably Delhi/NCR.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 MCQs, 400 marks, 90 minutes.
- Skill Test — applicable only for certain groups (AIIMS may introduce it for any group).
- Document Verification & eligibility check.
- Merit list and seat allocation as per preference & category.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Visit the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done already.
- Login and open the CRE-5 application form.
- Select the correct group for your post and fill your details carefully.
- Upload photo, signature and required documents/certificates.
- Pay the application fee online (Debit/Credit Card / Net Banking).
- Submit and download a copy of the final form.
Tip: Apply early — corrections are limited and the last date (3 July 2026) usually sees heavy website traffic.