AIIMS Recruitment Update 2026: Detailed Vacancy Report for Faculty & Non-Faculty Posts
RELEVANCE FOR PHARMACY STUDENTS:
Pharmacy graduates (B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Pharm.D) and PhD scholars can apply for multiple roles across 20 AIIMS institutes. Key opportunities include Faculty positions in Pharmacology, and Non-Faculty roles such as Pharmacist (Grade II), Chief Pharmacist, Drug Store Keeper, and Technical Assistants. Recruitment for these roles is conducted via CRE-AIIMS and individual institutional drives.
Pharmacy graduates (B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Pharm.D) and PhD scholars can apply for multiple roles across 20 AIIMS institutes. Key opportunities include Faculty positions in Pharmacology, and Non-Faculty roles such as Pharmacist (Grade II), Chief Pharmacist, Drug Store Keeper, and Technical Assistants. Recruitment for these roles is conducted via CRE-AIIMS and individual institutional drives.
Overview of Rajya Sabha Question No. 1239
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently addressed Unstarred Question No. 1239 regarding the status of vacancies in various All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country. The report provides a comprehensive breakdown of Sanctioned, Filled, and Vacant posts as of February 2026.
Efforts and Recruitment Process
To fill these vacancies expeditiously, the Government of India has implemented several strategic measures:
| S.No | Recruitment Initiative / Step Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standing Selection Committee | Constituted in each AIIMS for regular selection of faculty and senior posts. |
| 2 | Retired Faculty Engagement | Provision to hire retired professors from INIs and GMCs on contract basis up to 70 years of age. |
| 3 | Visiting Faculty Scheme | Allowing Indian and International academic experts to teach at new AIIMS. |
| 4 | NORCET Examination | Conducting Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test for centralized hiring. |
| 5 | CRE-AIIMS | The Common Recruitment Examination conducted by AIIMS Delhi for Group B and C Non-Faculty positions (including Pharmacists). |
| 6 | INI-CET & INI-SS | Centralized entrance exams for selection of Junior and Senior Residents twice a year. |
AIIMS-Wise Detailed Vacancy Table (2026)
Below is the detailed list of sanctioned and vacant positions across 20 operational AIIMS. Scroll horizontally to view the full table.
| Sl. No. | Name of AIIMS (Location) | Faculty Positions | Non-Faculty Positions (Includes Pharmacists) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctioned | In Position | Vacant | Sanctioned | In Position | Vacant | ||
| 1 | New Delhi (Delhi) | 1306 | 860 | 446 | 13911 | 11369 | 2542 |
| 2 | Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | 312 | 241 | 71 | 3874 | 2920 | 954 |
| 3 | Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | 337 | 238 | 99 | 3963 | 2937 | 1026 |
| 4 | Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | 405 | 221 | 184 | 4048 | 3322 | 726 |
| 5 | Patna (Bihar) | 305 | 219 | 86 | 3884 | 2752 | 1132 |
| 6 | Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | 305 | 200 | 105 | 3884 | 2815 | 1069 |
| 7 | Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | 355 | 229 | 126 | 4095 | 2951 | 1144 |
| 8 | Bathinda (Punjab) | 219 | 143 | 76 | 2090 | 1453 | 637 |
| 9 | Bibinagar (Telangana) | 183 | 132 | 51 | 1374 | 898 | 476 |
| 10 | Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) | 217 | 130 | 87 | 1511 | 987 | 524 |
| 11 | Deoghar (Jharkhand) | 208 | 132 | 76 | 1712 | 940 | 772 |
| 12 | Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | 213 | 117 | 96 | 1492 | 949 | 543 |
| 13 | Guwahati (Assam) | 183 | 117 | 66 | 1630 | 879 | 751 |
| 14 | Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) | 183 | 119 | 64 | 1311 | 935 | 376 |
| 15 | Kalyani (West Bengal) | 309 | 175 | 134 | 2221 | 1171 | 1050 |
| 16 | Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | 183 | 70 | 113 | 911 | 40 | 871 |
| 17 | Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh) | 309 | 171 | 138 | 1953 | 1291 | 662 |
| 18 | Nagpur (Maharashtra) | 373 | 238 | 135 | 2107 | 1395 | 712 |
| 19 | Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) | 209 | 111 | 98 | 1613 | 1120 | 493 |
| 20 | Rajkot (Gujarat) | 183 | 78 | 105 | 1410 | 665 | 745 |
Why Pharmacy Students Should Apply?
- Central Government Benefits: Employment in AIIMS offers 7th Pay Commission salary structures (Level 5 or 6 for Pharmacists).
- Career Growth: Opportunity to work in premium Institutes of National Importance (INI).
- Research Exposure: Ideal for M.Pharm and PhD holders interested in clinical research and pharmacology departments.
Important Links
| Document / Portal | Action Link |
|---|---|
| Official Rajya Sabha Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| AIIMS Exams Portal (For CRE/NORCET) | Visit Portal |
| Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | Official Website |
