AIIMS Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for CRE-5 Vacancies

AIIMS Pharmacist Vacancy 2026: CRE-5 Recruitment Notification Out

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),New Delhi has officially released the detailed recruitment advertisement for the Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5).This centralized exam simplifies the hiring process for various regular Non-Faculty Group-B and Group-C posts,including highly anticipated vacancies for Pharmacists,Pharmacist Grade II, and Dispensing Attendants across multiple AIIMS branches and other Central Government institutes.

If you have a degree or diploma in pharmacy and are looking for a secure,prestigious government job,this is a massive opportunity.Below is everything you need to know about eligibility,key dates,exam patterns,and how to apply.

Important Dates

Make sure you keep track of the timeline to avoid missing the deadline,as AIIMS has explicitly stated that no extensions will be granted.

Branch-wise Post Details & Vacancies

The vacancies fall under Group Code 12 (Dispensing Attendants / Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade II).Here is the breakdown of the post distributions across participating organizations:

• Dispensing Attendant (Pay Level 4): Branch vacancies include AIIMS Bhubaneswar (1),AIIMS Bhopal (1),AIIMS Raipur (3), and AIIMS Patna (1).
• Pharmacist (Pay Level 5): Vacancies are available at AIIMS Awantipora (3),AIIMS Bathinda (1),AIIMS Kalyani (1),AIIMS Madurai (2),AIIMS Mangalagiri (1),AIIMS New Delhi (8),AIIMS Raebareli (1),AIIMS Rajkot (2),AIIMS Rewari (2),AIIMS Vijaypur (2),RML Hospital New Delhi (2),CNCI Kolkata (2), and RHTC Najafgarh (4).
• Pharmacist Grade II (Pay Level 5): Vacancies exist at AIIMS Jodhpur (2),AIIMS Bhopal (4),AIIMS Bhubaneswar (5),AIIMS Deoghar (1),AIIMS Guwahati (2),AIIMS Raipur (5),AIIMS Rishikesh (6), and AIIMS Patna (8).

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

To apply for any of these pharmacy profiles,candidates must ensure they fulfill the basic criteria as of the closing date (3rd July 2026):

Dispensing Attendant / Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade II

• Essential Qualification: A Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized University or Institution.
• Registration: Candidates must be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act,1948.
• Age Limit: Generally between 21 to 27 years for most AIIMS institutes.However,a few institutes like AIIMS New Delhi and CNCI allow applications up to 30 years, and AIIMS Rajkot allows up to 18–30 years.
• Higher Degrees: Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) are also explicitly permitted to apply.

Note on Desirable Experience: Some institutes note a preference for candidates who have experience in dispensing/storage of drugs or in the manufacture/testing of transfusion fluids in a reputed hospital or industrial setting.

Application Fees

The application fee must be paid online via Debit Card,Credit Card, or Net Banking:

• General / OBC Candidates: Rs.3000/-
• SC / ST / EWS Candidates: Rs.2400/- (Fee is refunded to SC/ST candidates after they appear in the exam)
• Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted from paying fees

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection will be based entirely on the merit list generated from the performance in the online Computer Based Test (CBT).There is no structural interview round for these positions.

• Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
• Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) worth a total of 400 marks (4 marks per question).
• Section Breakdown:
  • General Part (20 MCQs): General Knowledge,Aptitude, and Basic Knowledge of Computers.
  • Domain Part (80 MCQs): Core Pharmacy subjects based on the technical education standards.
• Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1/4 mark deduction for every incorrect response.
• Medium of Exam: The test will be conducted in English only for the pharmacy domain.

Important Links to Apply

Be careful to register only on the official portal.Follow the steps below using the authentic authorities links:

• To complete your One-Time Registration (OTR),visit the AIIMS OTR Registration Portal.
• If you have already registered and need to fill out the form,go to the AIIMS Candidate Login Portal.
• To cross-check official parameters and technical groupings,read the Official AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment Advertisement PDF.