The wait is over! AIIMS has released the CRE-5 Recruitment 2026 notification, and there is great news for Nursing (Staff Nurse / ANM) 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

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?

B.Sc. Nursing (4-year) or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing holders with Nursing Council registration (for Senior Nursing Officer / Staff Nurse Grade-I). For ANM: 12th + ANM certificate with State Nursing Council registration. Multipurpose Worker: Matriculation + MPW course.

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:

Note: The main Nursing post (Senior Nursing Officer / Staff Nurse Grade-I, Level 8) needs B.Sc. Nursing (4-year) or Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing + Nursing Council registration + 3 years Staff Nurse Grade-II experience — this requirement is essentially the SAME across all AIIMS (the only minor variation is the bedded-hospital size, 100 vs 200 beds). ANM (Level 4) is a 12th + ANM-certificate post, and Multipurpose Worker is a Matriculation-level post.

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved and special categories as below:

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)

Which AIIMS has how many posts

Language / Medium of Examination

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: Nursing.   Qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC 35%, SC/ST 30%, PwBD 30%.

Application 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

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

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 MCQs, 400 marks, 90 minutes.
2. Skill Test — applicable only for certain groups (AIIMS may introduce it for any group).
3. Document Verification & eligibility check.
4. Merit list and seat allocation as per preference & category.

How to Apply (Step by Step)

1. Visit the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done already.
3. Login and open the CRE-5 application form.
4. Select the correct group for your post and fill your details carefully.
5. Upload photo, signature and required documents/certificates.
6. Pay the application fee online (Debit/Credit Card / Net Banking).
7. 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.

How to Prepare — Strategy & Tips