AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-2025) for Pharmacist & Other Healthcare Posts
A landmark recruitment drive for Group-B & Group-C positions in AIIMS and other Central Government Institutes. Applications are open from 12th July 2025.
CRE-AIIMS 2025: Detailed Overview
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has announced the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-2025), a centralized process to fill numerous regular Non-Faculty Group-B and Group-C vacancies. This examination is a prime opportunity for aspiring candidates, especially those in the pharmacy and allied healthcare fields, to join India’s premier medical institutions.
Key Dates
| Event Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Advertisement & Online Registration Commencement | 12.07.2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 31.07.2025 (Up to 5:00 PM) |
| Status of Application for Examination Acceptance | 07.08.2025 |
| Tentative Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) | 25th & 26th August 2025 |
| Date of Skill Test | To be Notified Later |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC Candidates | ₹ 3000/- |
| SC / ST / EWS Candidates | ₹ 2400/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted |
Important Note: The application fee paid by SC/ST candidates who appear for the examination will be refunded to their source account after the results are declared.
List of Participating Institutes
This massive recruitment drive covers a wide network of AIIMS and other prestigious central government bodies. Your application through CRE-2025 makes you eligible for consideration across all these institutes based on merit and preference.
| S.N. | Institute Name | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIIMS Bathinda | aiimsbathinda.edu.in |
| 2 | AIIMS Bhopal | aiimsbhopal.edu.in |
| 3 | AIIMS Bilaspur | aiimsbilaspur.edu.in |
| 4 | AIIMS Deoghar | aiimsdeoghar.edu.in |
| 5 | AIIMS Gorakhpur | aiimsgorakhpur.edu.in |
| 6 | AIIMS Jammu | aiimsjammu.edu.in |
| 7 | AIIMS Jodhpur | aiimsjodhpur.edu.in |
| 8 | AIIMS Mangalagiri | aiimsmangalagiri.edu.in |
| 9 | AIIMS Nagpur | aiimsnagpur.edu.in |
| 10 | AIIMS Patna | aiimspatna.edu.in |
| 11 | AIIMS Raebareli | aiimsrbl.edu.in |
| 12 | AIIMS Raipur | aiimsraipur.edu.in |
| 13 | AIIMS Rajkot | aiimsrajkot.edu.in |
| 14 | AIIMS Rishikesh | aiimsrishikesh.edu.in |
| 15 | Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) | esic.gov.in |
| 16 | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) | jipmer.edu.in |
| 17 | Lady Hardinge Medical College & associated Sucheta Kriplani Hospital | lhmc-hosp.gov.in |
| 18 | Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal | rims.edu.in |
| 19 | Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS), Aizawl | ripans.ac.in |
Key Vacancy Details for Pharmacy Professionals
The CRE-2025 offers numerous roles for individuals with a background in pharmacy. A summary of key posts is provided below. Please refer to Annexure-I of the official notification for detailed qualifications and experience for each specific post and institute.
Pharmacist / Pharma Chemist Roles (Group 12)
| Post Name | Institute(s) | Age Limit | Core Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Grade II / Dispensing Attendants | AIIMS Rishikesh, Patna, Jodhpur, etc. | 21-27 years | Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised University/Institution and must be a Registered Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. |
| Pharmacist (Allopathic) | Various ESIC Hospitals | Not exceeding 32 years (Relaxable for Govt. servants) | Degree in Pharmacy OR Senior Secondary with Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution. Must be a registered pharmacist. |
| Pharmacist (Ayurvedic) | Various ESIC Hospitals | 18-25 years | 12th pass with Science AND B.Pharm (Ayurveda) with 1-year experience OR Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy (min. 2 years) with 3 years experience. |
Laboratory & Technician Roles (Group 17 & 11)
| Post Name | Institute(s) | Age Limit | Core Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab Technician | AIIMS Rajkot, Rishikesh, Nagpur | 21-30 years | 10+2 with Science and Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT). A B.Sc. in MLT is desirable. |
| Junior Medical Lab Technologist | Various AIIMS & ESIC locations | 18-27 years | 10+2 with Science and a 2-year regular Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology along with one year of relevant experience. |
| Operation Theatre Assistant | Various AIIMS & ESIC locations | Up to 32 years | 10+2 with Science or equivalent, plus one-year experience in the Operation Theatre (O.T.) of a recognized hospital. |
Application & Selection Process
- The application process is completely online. No physical documents are to be sent.
- Candidates must carefully fill the online application. Changes may not be possible after final submission.
- The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT). The CBT will consist of 100 MCQs (400 marks) with a duration of 90 minutes.
- The exam will have a negative marking of 1/4 mark for each incorrect answer.
- For certain posts, a Skill Test will be conducted after the CBT, which will be qualifying in nature.
- Candidates are strongly advised to read the entire notification to understand the exam pattern, syllabus, and post-specific eligibility criteria before applying.
Important Links
| Link Description | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Website & Online Application Portal | Apply Online Here |
| Download the Full Official Notification (DRA) | Download Notification |
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