The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has declared a re-examination for candidates who appeared in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE)-5 2026 under seven designated group codes. This decision comes after the original CRE-5 exam was held from July 25 to 27, 2026.
The re-exam was approved following recommendations from an expert committee and the sanction of the competent authority. Candidates who took the test for the specified group codes will need to retake the exam, as the results from the earlier test for these groups will no longer be valid for final selection.
Which Group Codes Are Affected?
The re-examination applies exclusively to seven group codes and their associated posts. These include:
- Group Code 3: Data Entry Operator Grade A, Junior Administrative Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, Upper Division Clerk
- Group Code 20: Personal Assistant, PA to Principal (S), Stenographer, Private Secretary
- Group Code 28: Assistant Security Officer
- Group Code 32: Junior Medical Record Officer (Receptionist), Receptionist
- Group Code 33: Junior Warden, Warden, Hostel Warden
- Group Code 48: Telephone Operator
- Group Code 58: Social Security Officer, Manager Grade-II, Superintendent, Social Security Officer (Audit)
Only candidates who were issued admit cards for these group codes in the initial CRE-5 exam will be eligible to receive new admit cards for the re-exam. Eligibility will be confirmed through verification of official exam records and compliance with applicable conditions.
Details on the Re-Examination Process
The re-exam may be scheduled on short notice, but candidates will receive at least 10 days' advance notification before the test date. AIIMS will release the exam schedule, admit cards, and detailed instructions separately on its official website and through candidates' online dashboards.
This re-examination announcement applies solely to the seven specified group codes. Candidates who appeared for other group codes in CRE-5 will have their results processed and released independently, unaffected by this development.
All terms and conditions outlined in the original recruitment advertisement, as well as any subsequent notices or corrigenda, remain in force for the re-exam and the overall recruitment process.
Why AIIMS Is Conducting the Re-Exam
The decision to hold a re-examination indicates that issues were identified with the initial test for these particular group codes. While AIIMS has not publicly detailed the specific reasons, the involvement of an expert committee suggests concerns over exam fairness or procedural irregularities.
Re-exams are a measure to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the recruitment process, giving candidates a fair chance to compete. This step also helps AIIMS uphold its standards for selecting qualified personnel for critical administrative and support roles across its institutions.
For candidates, this means preparing again for the exam and staying alert for official updates. The re-exam offers an opportunity to improve scores or rectify any disadvantages experienced during the initial test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who needs to take the AIIMS CRE-5 re-exam?
A: Candidates who appeared for the CRE-5 exam under the seven specified group codes must take the re-exam. The earlier test results for these groups will not be considered.
Q: When will the re-exam be held?
A: The exact date has not been announced yet, but candidates will receive at least 10 days' advance notice before the exam.
Q: Will candidates receive new admit cards for the re-exam?
A: Yes, candidates who were issued admit cards for the affected group codes in the original exam will be issued new admit cards after verification of their eligibility.
