AIIMS CRE-5 Exam Analysis 2026; Day 1 Underway for 1,484 Group B & C Posts

AIIMS CRE-5 Exam Analysis 2026 — Day 1 Underway

Day 1 Is Live — What’s Happening Right Now

AIIMS, New Delhi has kicked off the Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) 2026 today, 25 July 2026, the first of three exam days that will run through 27 July 2026. This is a massive, centralised recruitment drive covering 1,484 Group B and Group C non-faculty posts — spanning Staff Nurse, Nursing Officer, Dietician, LDC, UDC, Assistant, Nursing Attendant, Technician, and many other roles — across more than 20 participating AIIMS institutes and Central Government healthcare organisations. With 59 different group codes being tested across morning and evening shifts over three days, candidates applying for multiple posts may need to appear across different sessions.

Good to Know: Since the CBT is happening live as this article is being written, real-time shift-wise feedback (exact good attempts, live difficulty reports) will only become available as each shift concludes today — this article will be most useful when read alongside candidate feedback pouring in from social media/coaching groups through the day, and updated further once official data emerges.

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AIIMS CRE-5 2026 Timeline So Far

• Notification Released: 13 June 2026
• Online Application Window: 13 June – 3 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Application Status (Provisional Acceptance) Released: 11 July 2026
• Exam Schedule (Post-Wise CBT Dates) Released: 17 July 2026
• Exam City Intimation Slip Released: 17 July 2026
• Admit Card Released: ~23 July 2026 (Approx. 3 Days Before Exam, As Per Past Trend)
• Computer-Based Test (CBT): 25–27 July 2026 (Day 1 Today)
• Provisional Answer Key: Expected in the Coming Days
• Result & Stage-I Cutoff: To Be Announced
• Document Verification (Shortlisted Candidates): To Be Announced

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AIIMS CRE-5 2026 Exam Pattern — What’s Being Tested

Section-Wise Expected Difficulty — Based on Recent CRE Trends

Since today’s live, shift-wise candidate feedback is still coming in as the exam progresses, here’s what to expect based on the most recent completed cycle (CRE 2025) and consistent syllabus patterns — useful context while you wait for real-time updates:

• General Knowledge, Aptitude & Computer Knowledge: Generally the easier, more scoring section — covers current affairs, government schemes, basic reasoning (puzzles, syllogism), aptitude (profit & loss, ratio, percentage), and basic computer knowledge (MS Office, computer fundamentals)
• Domain-Specific Knowledge: Difficulty varies significantly by post — technical/clinical roles (Nursing Officer, Technician, Pharmacist) tend to test deeper subject expertise, while administrative roles (LDC/UDC, Assistant) lean more toward procedural and general administrative knowledge
• Overall Expected Difficulty: Moderate, broadly consistent with the CRE 2025 cycle, where the General section was rated easier and the Domain section moderate-to-difficult depending on the post

Note: This is a trend-based expectation, not confirmed data for today’s specific shifts. Actual difficulty can vary by shift, group code, and exam centre — check back for live shift-1 and shift-2 candidate reactions as they emerge through the day.

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How to Calculate Your Estimated Score (Once Answer Key Is Out)

AIIMS follows a marking scheme with negative marking for incorrect answers — exact deduction values will be confirmed once the official answer key is released. As a general approach once you have the key:

Formula: Estimated Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) − (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking Value)

Remember, since the Domain-Specific section is worth 3x more marks per question compared to the General section, a few extra correct answers there will move your total score far more than the same number in the General section — factor that in when self-assessing.

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Appearing Later Today or in the Next 2 Days? Last-Minute Tips

• Reach your exam centre well ahead of your shift’s reporting time — carry your Admit Card and a valid original photo ID without fail, as both are mandatory for entry
• If you’ve applied for multiple group codes, double-check which specific shift and date apply to each — don’t mix up your slots across the three-day window
• Manage your 90 minutes wisely: with 100 questions to attempt, that’s roughly 54 seconds per question on average — don’t get stuck on any single difficult question
• Attempt the General Knowledge & Aptitude section confidently first if you find it easier, to bank quick, secure marks before diving into the higher-weightage Domain-Specific section
• Stay calm if your shift’s paper feels tougher than expected — remember, AIIMS applies score normalisation when the CBT runs across multiple shifts, adjusting for any difficulty variation between sessions

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Already Appeared Today? Here’s What to Do Next

• Try to recall and note down your responses to as many questions as possible while the exam is still fresh in your memory
• Avoid getting swayed by unofficial answer keys or “expected cutoff” numbers circulating on social media before the exam even concludes — treat all of these as unverified until AIIMS releases official data
• Keep your Admit Card and Application details safe — you’ll need them to access the provisional answer key and result later
• If you have exams on subsequent days (26 or 27 July) for other group codes, use today’s experience to fine-tune your time management strategy for those shifts

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Selection Process — What Comes After the CBT

• Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Currently in progress (25–27 July 2026)
• Stage 2: Provisional Answer Key Release & Objection Window
• Stage 3: Result Declaration (Merit List Based on CBT Score)
• Stage 4: Document Verification (DV) — original certificates verified by respective AIIMS/Institutes
• Stage 5: Final Selection & Appointment

Note: Final selection for each post is based purely on CBT performance — there is no separate interview stage for most CRE-5 Group B and C posts.

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