The Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-4) is a groundbreaking recruitment initiative designed to streamline the hiring process for multiple Group-B and Group-C positions across participating All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and other Central Government institutes. Announced in November 2025, this unified examination platform represents a significant shift in how India’s premier medical institutions recruit non-faculty personnel. The examination, conducted by AIIMS New Delhi’s Examination Section, aims to fill vacancies across 26 participating organizations, including AIIMS branches nationwide and other government medical bodies. This initiative simplifies the application process through a single-window system while maintaining strict adherence to individual recruitment rules of each participating institute.
Key Important Dates for CRE-4 2025
Candidates must be aware of critical timelines to ensure they don’t miss important deadlines. The detailed advertisement and online application portal opened on November 14, 2025, with applications remaining open until December 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM. For candidates already employed in government positions, submission of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) is mandatory by December 6, 2025. AIIMS will announce the acceptance status of application forms by December 8, 2025. The Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for December 22-24, 2025, providing candidates with over a month to prepare comprehensively. Importantly, skill tests, where applicable to specific posts, will be notified later. The admit card will be released 3 days before the actual examination, though the examination city will be announced 7 days in advance.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Requirements
The eligibility framework for CRE-4 varies significantly depending on the specific post and participating organization. Generally, applicants must be Indian nationals and must fulfill all essential qualifications mentioned in the detailed advertisement. The crucial date for determining eligibility across all parameters is the closing date of online registration (December 2, 2025), unless expressly mentioned otherwise in the specific post details.
Age Limits and Relaxations
Age eligibility differs based on category and post. For most Group-C positions, the standard age limit is 18-30 years for unreserved candidates. However, substantial age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates receive a 5-year relaxation beyond the upper age limit. Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates are eligible for a 3-year relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) are entitled to a 10-year relaxation. Ex-Servicemen can claim relaxation equivalent to their military service period plus 3 additional years. Central Government civilian employees with not less than 3 years of regular service are eligible for age relaxation ranging from 5 years for Group-B positions to specific age limits (40-45 years depending on category) for Group-C positions.
Additionally, candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir, widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated receive specific age concessions. Service Clerks in the last year of their armed forces service are eligible for age limits up to 45 years for unreserved candidates, extending to 50 years for SC/ST candidates.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Application Process
The online application process for CRE-4 is exclusively conducted through the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates must carefully follow each step to ensure successful submission and avoid rejection during verification.
Registration and Application Form Submission
First, candidates must visit the official AIIMS examinations portal and select “CRE-4” from the recruitment options. They need to create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number. The registration form requires candidates to provide personal details, educational qualifications, work experience (if applicable), and select the group(s) they wish to apply for.
Candidates must upload a recent passport-sized photograph (not more than 100 KB), signature image (not more than 50 KB), and left thumb impression following the specified guidelines. The image upload instructions provided on the portal must be strictly adhered to, as images not meeting the prescribed format will result in application rejection.
Selecting Posts and Groups
CRE-4 organizes 52 different group codes encompassing various positions from Group-C administrative assistant roles to Group-B engineer posts. Candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria for each post under their selected group. It’s crucial to understand that merely fulfilling one criterion doesn’t guarantee eligibility for every post within the group.
Payment of Application Fee
The prescribed application fee varies by category: Rs. 3,000 for General/OBC candidates, Rs. 2,400 for SC/ST/EWS candidates, and exemption for Persons with Disabilities. Payment must be made online through debit card, credit card, or net banking. Notably, SC/ST candidates’ fees are refundable after declaration of final results. The application fee is non-refundable under all other circumstances, even if rejected as ineligible.
Examination Pattern and Syllabus Overview
Computer Based Test (CBT) Structure
The CRE-4 CBT is structured as a 90-minute objective examination comprising 100 multiple-choice questions with a total of 400 marks. Each question carries 4 marks, with a negative marking of -1 mark for every incorrect answer. The examination is divided into 5 sections of 18 minutes each, containing 20 questions per section. Importantly, sections appear sequentially, and once a section’s time expires, candidates cannot return to it, necessitating strategic time management.
Question Distribution
The question pattern distributes 100 questions across two domains: 20 General Knowledge & Aptitude questions covering general awareness and basic computer knowledge, and 80 domain-specific questions directly related to the post applied for. The domain portion testing covers subjects aligned with the educational qualification and experience requirements mentioned in the specific post description.
Qualifying Marks
Qualifying marks differ by category to ensure inclusive recruitment: 40% for Unreserved/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST candidates. Persons with Disabilities maintain a uniform qualifying mark of 30% irrespective of category. AIIMS reserves discretion to limit qualified candidates based on the number of vacancies reported by participating organizations.
Medium and Language Options
For positions requiring 10th/12th standard qualifications without technical specialization, the examination will be bilingual in English and Hindi. However, for positions requiring bachelor’s degrees or higher qualifications, or those demanding specialized technical domain knowledge, the examination will be English only. Group codes 3, 8, 16, 17, 20, 29, 31, 37, 43, 44, and 46 offer bilingual options.
Selection Process and Merit Preparation
Tie-Breaking Mechanism
In scenarios where multiple candidates achieve identical marks, AIIMS applies a systematic tie-resolution procedure. First, marks in the domain-specific section are compared, with higher scores placing candidates above others. If still tied, the number of wrong answers is evaluated—candidates with fewer incorrect responses rank higher. If the tie persists, date of birth is used, with older candidates placed higher in merit.
Skill Tests
Certain positions within groups require practical skill tests following CBT qualification. These include typing tests for administrative positions (requiring 35 words per minute in English or 30 WPM in Hindi), physical tests for security positions, and technical skill assessments for specialized roles. Separate admit cards are issued for skill tests, typically conducted at selected locations, preferably in Delhi/NCR. Performance in skill tests is qualifying in nature and directly influences final merit preparation.
Essential Certificates and Document Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess all essential qualifications on or before the application closing date. Educational certificates must be submitted as demanded by AIIMS or respective institutes. The organization reserves the right to cancel candidature if qualifications are found to be fabricated, forged, or not as claimed during verification.
Category Certificates
OBC candidates must produce valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificates in the prescribed DoP&T format for the financial year 2025-2026. EWS candidates require Income and Assets certificates issued on government-prescribed formats valid for FY 2025-2026. SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disabilities need certificates from competent government authorities.
Employment-Related Certificates
Candidates currently employed in Central Government, State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer. This is mandatory and must be submitted by December 6, 2025. Contractual employees are equally required to produce NOC. Non-submission results in candidate disqualification irrespective of other qualifications.
Experience Certificates
Where experience is prescribed, candidates must provide certificates from the head of employing organizations clearly mentioning employment duration (date, month, year), basic/consolidated pay, and nature of duties performed. Organizations reserve the right to verify employment through bank statements, PF records, ESIC documentation, or other means.
Exam Day Guidelines and Important Preparations
What to Carry on Examination Day
Candidates must carry the downloaded admit card printout and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN Card). Bringing at least one original photo ID along with a photocopy is essential for verification purposes.
What NOT to Bring
Candidates are strictly prohibited from bringing mobile phones (even in switched-off mode), smartwatches, pagers, electronic devices, calculators, Bluetooth devices, pen drives, or any communication equipment. Additionally, no books, notes, or reference materials are permitted inside the examination hall. Candidates found with prohibited items face immediate disqualification and potential debarment from future examinations.
Reporting Time and Hall Entry
Candidates must report at their designated examination center at least 30 minutes before the official reporting time mentioned on the admit card to complete formalities. Shift 1 reporting time is 7:30 AM (exam starts approximately 8 AM), while Shift 2 reporting time is 1:30 PM (exam starts approximately 2 PM). Candidates arriving after the reporting time may not be allowed entry.
Special Provisions for Persons with Disabilities
PWBD candidates with benchmark disability (40% or more) are eligible for examination support. Candidates with blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected), or cerebral palsy can opt for a scribe without additional documentation. Other PWBD categories require certification from Chief Medical Officers regarding the necessity of scribal assistance. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided to eligible PWBD candidates. The scribe can assist by reading questions and operating the mouse but cannot interpret or explain content.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: I missed the application deadline. Can I still apply?
A1: Unfortunately, no. The application portal strictly closes on December 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM. No applications received after this date will be considered under any circumstances. AIIMS recommends candidates plan ahead and apply well before the deadline.
Q2: What happens if my educational qualification was completed after the application closing date?
A2: Your candidature will be cancelled as eligibility is determined based on qualifications acquired on or before the application closing date. Candidates must ensure they possess all prescribed qualifications before applying.
Q3: Is it mandatory to submit the NOC if I work in a private organization?
A3: NOC is mandatory only for candidates employed in Central Government, State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, or government-funded institutions. Private sector employees don’t require NOC, but they must declare their employment status accurately in the application form.
Q4: Can I change my category or information after submitting the application?
A4: No corrections are permitted after the specified application period closes. The application form must be filled carefully as no changes are allowed through any mode (email, letter, or portal). Candidates are advised to verify all details before final submission.
Q5: What is the procedure if I’m selected but don’t meet the eligibility criteria?
A5: Your candidature will be cancelled at the document verification stage without refund of any fees or benefits. AIIMS emphasizes that eligibility verification occurs at multiple stages, and misrepresentation can result in disqualification and potential debarment from future examinations.
Important Disclaimer
This blog post provides comprehensive information based on the official AIIMS CRE-4 Detailed Recruitment Advertisement (Notice No. 355/2025 dated November 11, 2025) as of November 2025. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, candidates are strongly advised to visit the official AIIMS examinations website at www.aiimsexams.ac.in for the most current information, any amendments, or clarifications. Candidates must read the complete detailed recruitment advertisement thoroughly before applying, particularly regarding specific eligibility requirements, technical qualifications, and recruitment rules of their target organization. AIIMS reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any aspects of the recruitment process, and such announcements will be made on the official website. The author and website shall not be held responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or omissions. Candidates applying are deemed to have read and accepted all terms and conditions outlined in the official advertisement. Employment News, government portals, and official AIIMS communications take precedence over any other information source.