Overview
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has announced the CRE 5 seat allocation and online choice-filling process for 2026. Candidates shortlisted through the Common Recruitment Examination can submit their preferences for eligible institutes and posts from October 8, 2026; the seat allocation notice does not separately specify a consolidated vacancy total.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
| Post Name | Various Group B and Group C posts under AIIMS CRE 5 |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified separately in the seat allocation notice |
| Application Mode | Online choice filling and seat allocation |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | October 8, 2026 |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the application start date refers to the opening of the institute and post choice-filling window. The closing date, allocation result date and subsequent reporting schedule will be displayed through the candidate portal or a separate notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Only candidates who applied for AIIMS CRE 5 and qualified for the relevant recruitment stage can participate in seat allocation.
- Educational qualifications are post-specific and may range from Class 10 or Class 12 to a diploma, technical qualification or graduate degree.
- Candidates may exercise choices only for the group codes and posts for which they are eligible.
- Required qualifications must have been obtained from a recognized board, university or institution by the prescribed eligibility date.
- Original certificates will be checked during document verification. Entering a preference does not override the eligibility requirements of a post.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits vary according to the selected Group B or Group C post.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date mentioned in the original CRE 5 recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Central Government rules.
- Candidates must ensure that they meet the age requirement for every post included in their preference list.
Fees
- No separate fee is generally required for submitting institute and post preferences during seat allocation.
- The recruitment application fee, where applicable, is governed by the original CRE 5 notification.
- Candidates should check the portal before final submission in case any category-specific instruction or processing requirement is displayed.
Selection Process
- Common Recruitment Examination: Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the computer-based examination conducted for the relevant group code.
- Skill test or qualifying stage: A skill, typing, trade or other qualifying test may be conducted for posts where it is prescribed.
- Seat allocation and verification: Posts and institutes are allotted on the basis of merit, category, eligibility, submitted preferences and available vacancies, followed by document verification and appointment formalities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official AIIMS examination portal at aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Open the recruitment section and select the link for AIIMS CRE 5 Seat Allocation/Choice Filling 2026.
- Log in using the candidate ID, registration credentials and password generated during the recruitment process.
- Check the eligible group code, post names and participating institutes displayed in the dashboard.
- Arrange institute-post combinations in the preferred order. Place the most desired option at the top, as allotment will consider both merit and preference priority.
- Review post-specific eligibility, category requirements, location and other service conditions before saving choices.
- Use the preview facility to confirm the order of preferences and correct any errors before the deadline.
- Lock and submit the choices after final review. Unlocked or incomplete preferences may be treated in accordance with the allocation rules published by AIIMS.
- Download or print the submitted choice list and acknowledgement for future reference.
- Continue checking the portal for the allocation result, document verification schedule and reporting instructions.
Candidates should not wait until the final hours to submit preferences. Technical issues, forgotten credentials or failure to lock choices could affect participation in the allocation round.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will AIIMS CRE 5 choice filling begin?
The online institute and post choice-filling process is scheduled to begin on October 8, 2026.
2. Can candidates select any CRE 5 post?
No. Candidates can select only those posts and institutes linked to their eligible group code, qualification, category and examination status.
3. What happens after choices are submitted?
AIIMS will process allotment using merit, category, eligibility, preference order and vacancy availability. Provisionally allotted candidates will then receive instructions for document verification and reporting.
