AIIMS CRE-4 Recruitment 2025 – MOST DETAILED 1500+ WORDS EXPLANATION (Fully Expanded Version)

(Common Recruitment Examination for Group B & C Posts – Advertisement DRA/21/2025)

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the official Detailed Recruitment Advertisement (DRA) for the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-4). This recruitment covers hundreds of vacancies across 26 major medical institutions including all AIIMS hospitals, ICMR institutes, CAPFIMS, JIPMER, RHTC, RIPANS, and Pasteur Institute of India.

This is one of India’s largest central government medical recruitments conducted every year. The CRE-4 allows you to apply once, write one exam, and get considered for multiple AIIMS & central medical institutes based on your merit and preferences.

What is AIIMS CRE-4 Recruitment?

The Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-4) is a centralized hiring system created to:

• Remove the need for applying separately to each AIIMS
• Maintain uniformity in recruitment standards
• Conduct one national exam
• Allocate posts purely based on merit
• Speed up staffing in AIIMS and national medical institutions

Previously, every AIIMS used to issue separate notifications, different exam dates, different patterns, and multiple exam fees. It became a heavy burden for candidates.

Therefore, AIIMS New Delhi created CRE (Common Recruitment Exam):

Single Application

Single Exam

Single Merit List

Multi-Institute Seat Allocation

This is exactly similar to:

• SSC combined exams
• NEET centralized admission system
• CUET common exam concept

But CRE is specifically for:

• Technical staff
• Paramedical staff
• Administrative staff
• Support & skilled staff

across all AIIMS institutions.

Participating Institutes – Fully Expanded

A total of 26 premier medical institutes are participating:

AIIMS UNDER MoHFW

• AIIMS New Delhi
• AIIMS Jodhpur
• AIIMS Rishikesh
• AIIMS Patna
• AIIMS Raipur
• AIIMS Bhopal
• AIIMS Bhubaneswar
• AIIMS Gorakhpur
• AIIMS Guwahati
• AIIMS Nagpur
• AIIMS Kalyani
• AIIMS Bilaspur
• AIIMS Rajkot
• AIIMS Mangalagiri
• AIIMS Deoghar
• AIIMS Jammu
• AIIMS Vizag (Proposed)

OTHER NATIONAL INSTITUTES

• JIPMER
• ICMR Institutes
• CAPFIMS
• RIPANS
• Pasteur Institute of India
• RHTC Najafgarh
  …and others listed in the PDF.

This is a historic recruitment because multiple health institutions across India are hiring simultaneously.

Total Vacancies – Highly Detailed

CRE-4 includes Group B and Group C posts.
These posts are divided into:

• Administrative Posts
• Technical Posts
• Paramedical Posts
• Support Staff
• Skilled Workers
• Health-Care Assistive Posts
• Engineering & Technical Services

Some major posts include:

•  Nursing Officer
• Lab Technician
• Radiology Technician
• Pharmacist
• Junior Engineer
• ECG Technician
• OT Technician
• Store Keeper
• Office Assistant LDC
• Stenographer
• Medical Social Worker
• Technician (Perfusionist / Dialysis / MRI / CT)
• Dietician
• Dental Technician
• ECG / EEG Technician
• Physiotherapist
• Hospital Attendant
• Administrative Coordinator

Vacancies vary for each institute. You can opt for your preferred posts + preferred institutes during application.

Eligibility Criteria – In-Depth Explanation

Eligibility varies by post, but general requirements are:

• Educational Qualification

From 10th pass up to Degree / Diploma / PG, depending on the post.

Example:

• Lab Technician → DMLT / B.Sc MLT
• Pharmacist → Diploma Pharmacy / B.Pharm
• JE Civil → B.Tech Civil
• Steno → 12th + Typing
• ECG Technician → Diploma ECG
• Dietician → M.Sc Food & Nutrition
• Nursing Officer → B.Sc Nursing / GNM + Experience

Experience

Some posts require 1–5 years relevant experience.

Age Limit – Detailed

Age limits change per post:

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST → +5 yrs
• OBC → +3 yrs
• PwBD → +10 yrs
• Govt staff → +5 yrs
• Ex-servicemen → as per rules

Application Fee

Refund for SC/ST candidates after they appear in exam.

Selection Process – Extremely Detailed

Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

This is the most important stage.

CBT STRUCTURE (VERY EXPANDED):

Negative Marking

• 1/4th (0.25 marks) deducted for each wrong answer.

Section Locking

Each 20 questions block locks automatically after time expires.

Medium of CBT

• For technical/paramedical → English ONLY
• For 10th/12th posts → English + Hindi

Skill Test (Post-Specific)

Some posts require a Stage-2 Skill Test, but it is QUALIFYING only.

Examples:

• Steno → Dictation + Typing Test
• Clerk → Typing Test
• JE → Engineering skill test
• Electrician → Practical test
• Lab Technician → Lab Hands-on
• Driver → Driving Test
• OT Technician → OT Skills
• Hospital Attendant → Physical Assessment

Skill Test does NOT affect merit ranking.

Final Merit Preparation – Most Important

Merit depends ONLY on:

• CBT Marks (400 Marks)

Skill Test → Qualifying only

Tie-breaking rules:

1. Higher domain section marks
2. Lesser negative marks
3. Older candidate preferred
4. Alphabetical order of name

Institute Allotment – Highly Detailed

After results, You must submit:

• Post preference order
• Institute preference order

Allocation is based on:

1. Exam merit rank
2. Reservation category
3. Availability of vacancies
4. Post & Institute preferences

If you don’t submit preferences →NO POST ALLOTMENT

Required Documents – Complete List

• 10th Certificate
• 12th Certificate
• Diploma/Degree
• Category Certificate
• EWS Certificate
• PwBD Certificate
• Experience Certificates
• Photo & Signature
• ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
• NOC (If employed)

Salary Structure – Complete Explanation

Salary varies by Group & Level:

Group B

• Pay Level: 6 or 7
• Salary Range: ₹35,400 – ₹44,900

Group C

• Pay Level: 2, 3, 4
• Salary Range: ₹19,900 – ₹29,200

Plus allowances:

• DA
• HRA
• TA
• NPA (for some posts)
• Night Duty Allowance
• Risk Allowance (Lab/Radiology)

Working in AIIMS gives excellent career growth, stability, and promotions.

Important Dates Table

Notification PDF & Apply Link Table

Final Conclusion

The AIIMS CRE-4 Recruitment 2025 is a massive opportunity for you are seeking permanent central government jobs in the medical, paramedical, engineering, technical, and administrative fields.

Benefits include:

Central Government Pay
Job Security
Medical & Pension Benefits
Work in India’s top medical institutes
One Exam → Multiple Institute Opportunities
Transparent selection through CBT

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