The next AIIMS CRE OT Technician Vacancy 2026-27 (CRE-6) is coming soon — AIIMS has not released a new notification yet (checked 30 September 2026). OT posts come under Group 11 (OT Technicians). Most posts — Technologist (OT), OT Assistant, Technician (OT) — need B.Sc. Anaesthesia & OT Technology / B.Sc. OT Technology with no experience. The exam has 100 MCQs, 400 marks, 90 minutes in English. In CRE-5, Group 11 had 267 vacancies, the qualifying cut off was 160 (UR), 140 (OBC) and 120 (SC/ST) out of 400, and 4,285 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 hospitals through one exam. This guide covers only the OT Technician posts (Group 11) — upcoming vacancy status, qualification, experience, exam pattern, syllabus and the official CRE-5 cut off.
AIIMS CRE OT 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 11 – OT Technicians |
| Posts | Technologist (OT), Operation Theatre Assistant, OT Assistant, Technician (OT), Technical Assistant (OT/Anaesthesia), Technical Officer, Technician CCU/Post Operative Emergency |
| 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 11) | English |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS CRE OT 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 be an All India recruitment for AIIMS and other Central Government institutes.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | AIIMS CRE-6 (2026-27) |
| Posts | OT Technician / Technologist (OT) / OT Assistant & other OT posts |
| Total OT 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 |
AIIMS CRE OT Technician Education Qualification
Each OT post has its own qualification. As per the last official notification (CRE-5):
| Post (Pay Level) | Education Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technologist (OT) / OT Assistant / Operation Theatre Assistant / Technician (OT) (Level 5) | B.Sc. (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology) / B.Sc. OT Technology / B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology | Not required | 18–30 years (up to 30 at AIIMS New Delhi; 25–35 at AIIMS Rajkot) |
| Operation Theatre Assistant – AIIMS Deoghar, Gorakhpur (Level 5) | B.Sc. OR 10+2 Science with 5 years experience in OT / ICU / CSSD / Manifold room (500-bed hospital); OT certificate/diploma preferred | 5 years (12th route) | 18–30 years |
| Operation Theatre Assistant – RHTC Najafgarh (Level 2) | 12th Science (PCB) | 1 year in a minimum 50-bed hospital | 18–27 years |
| Operation Theatre Technician – Kalawati Saran (Level 4) | 12th Science (PCB) + Diploma / Certificate course in Operation Theatre | 1 year after the course | 18–27 years |
| OT Technician Anaesthesiology – CNCI Kolkata (Level 5) | B.Sc. OT Technology OR B.Sc. (Science) + Diploma in OT Technology (DOTT) | 2 years certified | Up to 30 years |
| Technical Assistant / Technician (Level 6) | B.Sc. OT techniques OR 10+2 Science + Diploma in OT techniques | 5 years (B.Sc.) / 8 years (Diploma) | 25–35 years |
| Technical Officer (Level 7) | B.Sc. OT techniques OR 10+2 Science + Diploma in OT techniques | 10 years (B.Sc.) / 13 years (Diploma) | Up to 40 years |
Note: Age limit and qualification can differ from institute to institute for the same post. Always check the institute-wise table (Annexure-I) of the new notification.
Who Can Apply? B.Sc. OT, DOTT & 12th Candidates
| Candidate Profile | Eligibility (as per CRE-5) |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. Anaesthesia & OT Technology / B.Sc. OT Technology fresher | ✔ Eligible – Technologist (OT), OT Assistant, Technician (OT) – about 199 posts in CRE-5 |
| Diploma / Certificate in OT + 1 year experience | ✔ Eligible – Operation Theatre Technician (Kalawati Saran) |
| 12th Science + 1 year hospital experience | ✔ Eligible – Operation Theatre Assistant (RHTC Najafgarh) |
| Diploma in OT Technology (DOTT) fresher | ✘ Not Eligible – most posts need B.Sc. OT or experience |
| B.Sc. OT + 5 years / Diploma OT + 8 years experience | ✔ Eligible – Technical Assistant / Technician (Level 6) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (plus category relaxation) |
| Government Employees / Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
AIIMS CRE OT 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 (no going back to a finished section) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 marks for each wrong answer |
| Medium (Group 11) | English only |
| Part | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Part | General Knowledge & Aptitude + Knowledge of Computer | 20 | 80 |
| Domain Part | OT Technicians (OT & Anaesthesia 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 OT Technician Syllabus
As per the notification, the domain part (80 MCQs) is from the subject OT Technicians, at the level of the post’s qualification and experience. Topic-wise preparation list:
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| OT Techniques | OT layout & zones, OT table and positioning, surgical instruments, sutures & needles, surgical scrubbing, gowning & gloving |
| Sterilisation & Infection Control | Autoclave, ETO, plasma sterilisation, chemical disinfectants, CSSD workflow, biomedical waste management |
| Anaesthesia Technology | Anaesthesia machine, breathing circuits, vaporisers, airway devices, intubation, spinal/epidural & regional anaesthesia |
| Anaesthetic Drugs | Induction agents, inhalational agents, muscle relaxants, local anaesthetics, emergency drugs |
| Monitoring & Equipment | Pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography, NIBP, defibrillator, suction, diathermy (cautery), C-arm |
| Medical Gases & Safety | Oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical gas pipeline & manifold, cylinder colour codes, electrical and fire safety in OT |
| CPR & Critical Care | BLS/ACLS, ventilator basics, post-operative recovery room (PACU) care |
| Basic Sciences | Anatomy & physiology, applied pharmacology, basic microbiology |
| 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 OT Technician Cut Off (Group 11)
AIIMS released the CRE-5 Group 11 result on 12 August 2026 (Result Notification No. 245-11/2026) with the list of candidates called for online choice filling and seat allocation. Based on the official result list:
| Category | Qualifying Marks | Lowest Marks in Qualified List (out of 400) | Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 160 | 160 | 1,746 |
| EWS | 160 | 162 | 177 |
| OBC | 140 | 140 | 1,311 |
| SC | 120 | 120 | 815 |
| ST | 120 | 120 | 199 |
| PwBD | 120 | 128 | 26 |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per category | 170 | 11 |
| Total | — | — | 4,285 |
Highest marks in CRE-5 Group 11: 380 out of 400. Final institute-wise closing marks depend on online seat allocation, so aim to score well above the qualifying marks.
Source: AIIMS Result Notification No. 245-11/2026 dated 12-08-2026 (aiimsexams.ac.in → Recruitments → CRE-5 → Result).
How to Prepare for AIIMS CRE OT Technician
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1. Domain first | 80 of 100 questions are from OT & anaesthesia technology — revise instruments, sterilisation and anaesthesia machine daily |
| 2. English medium | The paper is in English only — learn instrument and drug names in English |
| 3. Section timing | Practise 20 questions in 18 minutes, as each section locks after its time |
| 4. Negative marking | Attempt only sure answers |
| 5. Mock tests | Give full 100-question, 90-minute mocks and analyse each mistake |
Conclusion
The AIIMS CRE OT Technician Vacancy 2026-27 is coming soon. B.Sc. OT / Anaesthesia Technology freshers get most of the posts (199 of 267 in CRE-5). In CRE-5 the qualifying cut off was 160 (UR), 140 (OBC) and 120 (SC/ST) out of 400, and toppers scored up to 380 — start preparing now to score well above these marks.
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