AIIMS Examination Section • Official RTI Update
AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-6) 2026: Tentative Exam Date & Notification Update
Reference No.: F. AIIMS/Exam.Sec./36-5332(RTI)/2026 | RTI Reply Date: 22.10.2026 | Tentative Exam: December 2026
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| The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Examination Section, New Delhi, has issued an official reply under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 (Letter No. F. AIIMS/Exam.Sec./36-5332(RTI)/2026, dated 22.10.2026) regarding the upcoming AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-6) 2026. As per the official response, CRE-6 2026 is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in December 2026. Because AIIMS CRE serves as the centralized recruitment drive for Group B & Group C non-faculty posts—including Pharmacist, Dispensing Attendant, Lab/Allied Health, and Graduate-level Administrative positions (such as SSO & UDC)—D.Pharm, B.Pharm, and M.Pharm aspirants are advised to monitor the official AIIMS examination portal closely for the detailed vacancy advertisement. |
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| Issuing Authority | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) – Examination Section, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029 |
| RTI Reply Letter Number | No. F. AIIMS/Exam.Sec./36-5332(RTI)/2026 |
| RTI Application Number | AIIMS/R/T/26/00456 (via RTI MIS Portal) |
| RTI Application Date | 12.10.2026 |
| Received in Examination Section | 17.10.2026 |
| Official RTI Reply Date | 22.10.2026 |
| AIIMS CRE-6 2026 Tentative Exam Schedule | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Notification Release Date | To Be Notified Soon on Official Website |
| Online Application Start & Last Date | Will Be Announced in CRE-6 Advertisement |
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| Point-by-Point RTI Queries & Official AIIMS Examination Section Reply | |||
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| Point No. | Information Sought by Applicant (RTI Query) | Official Reply by AIIMS Examination Section | Current Status |
| Point 1 | Total number of vacancies notified for the post of Social Security Officer (SSO) under AIIMS CRE-6 2026, institute-wise and category-wise (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS). |
Combined Official Reply (Points 1 to 4): “Common recruitment examination (CRE-6) is tentatively scheduled in December 2026. Please check the advertisement when it will get published on the website for further details.” |
Details in Advt. |
| Point 2 | Total number of vacancies notified for the post of Upper Division Clerk (UDC) under AIIMS CRE-6 2026, institute-wise and category-wise (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS). | Details in Advt. | |
| Point 3 | When will the official notification for the next AIIMS CRE-6 examination be published? | Exam: Dec 2026 | |
| Point 4 | Whether Social Security Officer (ESIC) vacancies are included in the AIIMS CRE-6 2026 examination? | Details in Advt. | |
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| Why AIIMS CRE-6 2026 Matters for Pharmacy Students (D.Pharm / B.Pharm / M.Pharm) | ||||
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| Post Category | Typical Posts Under AIIMS CRE | Qualification Relevance for Pharmacy | Pay Level (7th CPC) | CRE-6 Status |
| Core Pharmacy Cadre | Pharmacist / Pharmacist Grade-II / Junior Pharmacist | D.Pharm (with State Pharmacy Council Registration) or B.Pharm (as per participating AIIMS RR) | Level-5 (Approx. Rs. 29,200 – 92,300) | Awaited in Advt. |
| Allied Dispensing & Store | Dispensing Attendant / Store Keeper (Drugs) | D.Pharm / B.Pharm or Science Graduate with relevant Pharmacy / Medical Store experience | Level-4 / Level-6 (Post-wise) | Awaited in Advt. |
| Graduate Non-Technical Posts | Social Security Officer (SSO) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) (Queried in RTI) | B.Pharm / M.Pharm graduates (eligible under Any Bachelor’s Degree / Graduate criteria, subject to official advt.) | Level-4 (UDC) to Level-6 / 7 (SSO) | Awaited in Advt. |
| Laboratory & Technical | Technical Assistant / Lab Technician (Pharmacology / Biochem) | Relevant B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Life Sciences qualifications where notified by specific AIIMS | Level-5 / Level-6 | Awaited in Advt. |
Important Note for Aspirants: The RTI reply dated 22.10.2026 confirms only the tentative examination month (December 2026) for AIIMS CRE-6. Exact institute-wise vacancies (including Pharmacist, SSO, UDC, and other Group B/C posts), category-wise reservation breakup (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD), and final eligibility criteria will only be finalized when AIIMS publishes the official CRE-6 2026 Advertisement on aiimsexams.ac.in.
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| Application Fee Details (To Be Confirmed in Official CRE-6 Notification) | |
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| General / OBC Candidates | To be notified (Previous AIIMS CRE benchmark: Rs. 3,000/- per post group) |
| SC / ST / EWS Candidates | To be notified (Previous AIIMS CRE benchmark: Rs. 2,400/-; SC/ST fee often refundable after appearing in CBT) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted (As per standard AIIMS / GoI norms, subject to final advertisement) |
| Payment Mode | Online Only via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through the AIIMS Recruitment Portal. |
| How to Check AIIMS CRE-6 2026 Notification & Apply Online |
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Candidates
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| Important Official Links & RTI Document | |
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| View Official AIIMS RTI Reply Letter (Dated 22.10.2026) | View RTI Copy |
| AIIMS Recruitment / CRE Portal | Check CRE Updates |
| AIIMS Examination Section Official Website | Visit Official Site |
