The AIIMS has declared significant recruitment news regarding vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer and Pharmacist for 2026, making a good Sarkari Naukri for candidates who want to build their career in the government sector. The recruitment is being done via CRE-5 and NORCET-11 along with notification from some of the selected AIIMS institutions. Applications have been invited for the above vacancies to be filled in AIIMS institutions across India. All the information about the vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, salary, selection process, test pattern and application procedure has been given below through this article.

AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment 2026

Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) was initiated by AIIMS in order to facilitate the recruitment process for several Group B & Group C posts.

With the introduction of CRE-5, the candidates do not have to undergo several examinations for each institute but can simply fill a common online application form and appear for a Computer Based Test.

The announcement for CRE-5 was made in June 2026 and invites applications for several healthcare posts.

Highlights of AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment

• Totals no. of vacancies: Approximately 1,484 Group B & Group C posts 
• Recruitment in 28 AIIMS institutes along with few central government healthcare institutes 
• Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, Laboratory Posts, Technicians and administrative posts included 
• Online Application Form submission deadline: 13 June to 3 July 2026 
• Computer Based Test (CBT): 25-27 July 2026 (tentative) 
• Conducted through a Centralized Examination System

Nursing Officer Recruitment through NORCET-11

Candidates aspiring to appear as a Nursing officer can go through the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-11) conducted by AIIMS.

 NORCET has turned into the prime recruitment exam for nursing officer posts from participating AIIMS institutions.

Online registration for NORCET 11 starts from July 2026, also AIIMS has announced the examination schedule of NORCET 11.

Important Dates for NORCET-11

• Online application begins: 24 July 2026
• Last date to apply: 13 August 2026
• Prelims CBT considers 12 September 2026
• Mains Examination: 30 September 2026

All candidates clearing both the stages of the exam are eligible for the selection post Document verification and medical examination and will be appointed thereafter for the posts.

Vacancy Details

AIIMS Recruitment 2026 also presents openings for nurses and pharmacists alike.

Vacancies For Nurses

The AIIMS recruitment process features openings for positions like:

• Nursing Officer 
• Senior Nursing Officer 
• Staff Nurse Grade-I 
• ANM 
• Other categories of nursing, based on the participating institutions 

A total of 61 nursing vacancies have been announced under CRE-5, apart from more Nursing Officer vacancies under NORCET-11.

Pharmacists Openings

There are also around 62-64 Pharmacist positions to be filled by the recruitment process.

Pharmacy openings are available in several AIIMS hospitals and central government health care institutions taking part in CRE-5.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are advised to check their educational qualification and age requirements prior to applying for admission.

Nursing Officer Eligibility

Qualifications: Must have any one of the followings Qualification:

• B.Sc. Nursing
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing
• Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

Eligibility for all other positions will be subject to the following criteria;

Candidates should hold valid registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife from either the State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.

• Applicants who possess a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Diploma may apply but on condition that they are registered as Nurse & Midwife
• At least two (2) years’ experience working in a hospital with a minimum number of fifty (50) beds.

Pharmacist Eligibility

Those who are applying for Pharmacist positions need to have:

• D.Pharm, or 
• B.Pharm

Furthermore, the candidate should be registered from the concerned Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.

Age Limit

There will be variation in age limits based on the post applied for.

Nursing Officer NORCET-11 has age limit:

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 30 years 

In the case of Nursing Officer CRE-5, the maximum age limit could be till 35 years based on the advertisement.

Age limits for Pharmacist Recruitment are as follows:

• Minimum: 21 years 
• Maximum: 27 years 

Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories in accordance with the recruitment rules of the Government of India.

Examination Fee

The candidate needs to pay the examination fee at the time of applying online.

Fee structure is as follows:

• General/OBC: ₹3,000 
• SC/ST/EWS: ₹2,400 
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted 

The application fee can be paid online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

Pharmacist Salary

Almost all Pharmacist positions get classified as either Pay Level-5 or Pay Level-6 based on the job recruitment notice.

The average salary will include:

• Basic Salary considers Rs.29,200-Rs.35,400 month wise
• Approximate in-hand salary considers Rs.42,000-Rs.55,000 month wise
• Dearness Allowance
• HRA
• Transportation Allowance
• Medical Allowance

AIIMS Nursing and Pharmacist Vacancy 2026: Online Application Guide

Application is submitted only through the examination portal of AIIMS.

Steps to apply are as follows:

• Go to the official examination portal of AIIMS.  
• Select the recruitment notification for CRE-5/NORCET-11.  
• Register by providing email ID and mobile number. 
• Submit the application form through an online process.
• Upload a recent photograph, signature, thumb impression and necessary documents. 
• Make the payment of the application fee online. 
• Conform all the details prior to final submission. 
• Obtain the print out of the application confirmation page. 

Candidates must refrain from submitting their applications on the last date as there may be heavy traffic on the website.

Selection Process

The selection process varies somewhat based on the recruitment test.

For CRE-5

Recruitment usually involves:

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Skill Test (where applicable)
• Document Verification
• Medical Test

For NORCET-11

Selection involves:

• Preliminary Computer Based Test 
• Main Computer Based Test 
• Document Verification 
• Medical Fitness Test 

Only qualified applicants will be considered for appointment.

Pharmacist Exam Pattern

This AIIMS Pharmacist CBT test has been developed to test not only the professional knowledge of the candidate but also the general aptitude of the applicant.

Typically, the exam includes:

• GK, Reasoning, and Aptitude - 20 Questions 
• Pharmacy Subject - 80 Questions

The total 100 objective questions in this paper is 90 minutes.

There is a penalty of ¼ mark per wrong answer for this examination.

Institute-Level AIIMS Recruitment

Beside CRE-5 and NORCET-11, individual AIIMS campuses also issue their own recruitment notifications in accordance with their needs.

During 2026, many institutes had issued recruitment notifications independently, some of which include:

• AIIMS Nagpur
• AIIMS Guwahati
• AIIMS Bhopal
• AIIMS Bilaspur

These recruitment notifications usually consist of contractual/regular/deputation posts of Nurses, Pharmacists, etc.

Conclusion

AIIMS Nursing and Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 is an ideal chance for all healthcare professionals who are looking forward to a Sarkari Naukri in the premier medical colleges of India. Candidates can apply to more than 1,500 posts through CRE-5 and NORCET-11 at various AIIMS locations and selected government hospitals. These posts are not only highly paid but also offer great job security along with good career prospects. If you want to get selected in these posts, then it is important for you to follow some tips.