The next AIIMS CRE Lab Technician Vacancy 2026-27 (CRE-6) is coming soon — AIIMS has not released a new notification yet (checked 30 September 2026). Lab posts come under Group 17 (Medical Laboratory Technology). Minimum qualification is 10+2 Science + DMLT (Lab Attendant Gr. II / Lab Technician), while Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist needs DMLT + 1 year experience OR B.Sc. MLT/BMLT. The exam has 100 MCQs, 400 marks, 90 minutes (80 MCQs from MLT). In the last recruitment, CRE-5, the qualifying cut off was 160/400 (UR & EWS), 140/400 (OBC) and 120/400 (SC, ST & PwBD), and 9,233 candidates qualified.
AIIMS New Delhi conducts the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) to fill Group B and Group C posts in many AIIMS and other Central Government institutes through one exam. This guide covers only the Lab Technician posts (Group 17) — upcoming vacancy status, education qualification, experience, exam pattern, syllabus and the official CRE-5 cut off.
AIIMS CRE Lab Technician 2026-27: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Exam Name | Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) |
| Group Code | Group 17 – Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Lab Posts | Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist, Lab Attendant Gr. II, Lab Technician, Technician (Laboratory), Medical Laboratory Technologist, Technical Assistant, Technical Officer |
| Vacancy 2026-27 (CRE-6) | Coming Soon |
| Last Recruitment | CRE-5 (Notice No. 93/2026 dated 13.06.2026) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Medium (Group 17) | Bilingual – English / Hindi |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS CRE Lab Technician Vacancy 2026-27 (CRE-6): Coming Soon
As of 30 September 2026, the latest CRE on the official AIIMS exam portal is CRE-5. The next CRE notification (CRE-6) has not been released yet. It will again be an All India recruitment for AIIMS and other Central Government institutes.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | AIIMS CRE-6 (2026-27) |
| Posts | Lab Technician / Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist / Lab Attendant & other lab posts |
| Total Lab Vacancies | Coming Soon |
| Notification Date | Coming Soon |
| Online Apply Start Date | Coming Soon |
| Last Date to Apply | Coming Soon |
| CBT Exam Date | Coming Soon |
| Apply Mode | Online at aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Vacancy Level | All India |
Last time: CRE-5 was notified on 13 June 2026 with 229 vacancies in Group 17 (Lab posts) across 21 institutes, and the CBT was held on 25–27 July 2026. Full post-wise details of CRE-5 are in our AIIMS CRE-5 Lab Technician Recruitment 2026 guide.
AIIMS CRE Lab Technician Education Qualification
In AIIMS CRE, every lab post has its own qualification. As per the last official notification (CRE-5), these are the main lab posts:
| Post (Pay Level) | Education Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab Attendant Gr. II (Level 2) | 10+2 with Science + Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) | Not required (2 years desirable) | 18–27 years |
| Lab Technician (Level 5) | 10+2 with Science + Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT); B.Sc. MLT desirable | Not required | 21–30 years |
| Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist (Level 5) | 10+2 Science (PCB) + 2-year regular DMLT with 1 year experience in a lab of a 100-bed hospital OR 10+2 Science + B.Sc. MLT / BMLT | 1 year (only for DMLT route) | 18–27 years |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist (Level 6) | Bachelor’s Degree in MLT / Medical Laboratory Science | 2 years (lab of 100-bed hospital or NABL lab) | Up to 30 years |
| Technical Assistant / Technician (Level 6) | B.Sc. MLT + 5 years experience OR DMLT + 8 years experience | 5 / 8 years | 25–35 years (varies by institute) |
| Technical Officer (Level 7) | B.Sc. MLT or equivalent | 10 years | Up to 40 years |
Note: Age limit and qualification can differ slightly from institute to institute for the same post. Always check the institute-wise table (Annexure-I) of the new notification.
Who Can Apply? DMLT, BMLT & B.Sc. MLT Candidates
| Candidate Profile | Posts You Can Apply For |
|---|---|
| DMLT fresher (no experience) | ✔ Eligible – Lab Attendant Gr. II and Lab Technician posts |
| DMLT + 1 year lab experience (100-bed hospital) | ✔ Eligible – Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist also |
| BMLT / B.Sc. MLT fresher | ✔ Eligible – Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist (no experience needed in the degree route) |
| BMLT / B.Sc. MLT + 2 years experience | ✔ Eligible – Medical Laboratory Technologist (Level 6) also |
| 12th Science only (no MLT course) | ✘ Not Eligible |
Tip: Unlike ESIC, AIIMS CRE allows B.Sc. MLT / BMLT freshers for Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist, and DMLT freshers for Lab Attendant / Lab Technician posts.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (plus category relaxation) |
| Central Govt. Employees | As per Government of India rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
AIIMS CRE Lab Technician Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 400 (4 marks per question) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Sections | 5 sections × 20 questions, 18 minutes each (you cannot go back to a finished section) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 marks for each wrong answer |
| Medium (Group 17) | Bilingual – English / Hindi |
| Part | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Part | General Knowledge & Aptitude + Knowledge of Computer | 20 | 80 |
| Domain Part | Medical Laboratory Technology | 80 | 320 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% (160 out of 400) |
| OBC | 35% (140 out of 400) |
| SC / ST | 30% (120 out of 400) |
| PwBD | 30% (irrespective of category) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per own category |
Source: AIIMS CRE-5 official notification (Notice No. 93/2026), Section IX – Pattern / Scheme / Syllabus of Examination.
AIIMS CRE Lab Technician Syllabus
As per the official notification, the domain syllabus (80 MCQs) is from Medical Laboratory Technology, at the level of the education qualification and experience of the post. Below is the topic-wise syllabus to prepare:
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Haematology | Blood cells, Hb estimation, TLC/DLC, ESR, PCV, RBC indices, peripheral smear, anaemia, coagulation (BT, CT, PT, APTT) |
| Clinical Biochemistry | Glucose, LFT, KFT, lipid profile, enzymes, electrolytes, colorimetry & spectrophotometry, quality control |
| Microbiology | Bacteriology, virology, mycology, staining (Gram, ZN), culture media, sterilisation & disinfection |
| Parasitology | Malaria parasite, intestinal parasites, stool examination |
| Clinical Pathology | Urine routine & microscopy, CSF, semen and body fluid analysis |
| Histopathology & Cytology | Fixation, tissue processing, microtomy, H&E staining, PAP stain |
| Blood Bank & Immunology | ABO & Rh grouping, cross-matching, Coombs test, blood components, serology |
| Lab Management | Lab instruments, specimen collection, biomedical waste, lab safety, normal values |
| General Part (20 MCQs) | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, history, geography, polity, general science, health schemes |
| Aptitude | Reasoning, number series, percentage, ratio, average, time & work |
| Knowledge of Computer | Computer basics, MS Word, MS Excel, internet, email, shortcuts |
AIIMS CRE-5 Lab Technician Cut Off (Group 17)
AIIMS released the CRE-5 Group 17 result on 12 August 2026 (Result Notification No. 245-17/2026). Candidates who scored the minimum qualifying marks were called for online choice filling and seat allocation. Based on the official result list:
| Category | Cut Off Marks (out of 400) | Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 160 | 2,997 |
| EWS | 160 | 327 |
| OBC | 140 | 3,070 |
| SC | 120 | 2,211 |
| ST | 120 | 507 |
| PwBD | 120 | 103 |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per own category | 18 |
| Total | — | 9,233 |
Highest marks in CRE-5 Group 17: 320 out of 400. The final post-wise / institute-wise closing marks depend on online seat allocation, so aim to score well above the qualifying marks to get your preferred institute.
Source: AIIMS Result Notification No. 245-17/2026 dated 12-08-2026 (aiimsexams.ac.in → Recruitments → CRE-5 → Result).
How to Prepare for AIIMS CRE Lab Technician
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1. Domain first | 80 of 100 questions are from MLT — revise Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Blood Bank daily |
| 2. Section timing | Practise 20 questions in 18 minutes, because each section locks after its time |
| 3. Negative marking | Attempt only sure answers; guessing reduces your score |
| 4. General part | GK, aptitude and computer (20 MCQs = 80 marks) are easy scoring — do not skip |
| 5. Mock tests | Give full 100-question, 90-minute mocks and analyse each mistake |
Conclusion
The AIIMS CRE Lab Technician Vacancy 2026-27 is coming soon. DMLT, BMLT and B.Sc. MLT candidates can all apply for different posts, and the exam follows the 100-question, 400-mark CBT pattern. In CRE-5 the qualifying cut off was 160 (UR/EWS), 140 (OBC) and 120 (SC/ST/PwBD) out of 400 — start preparing now to score well above these marks.
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