AIIMS CRE-5 MLT Group 17: Recruitment Overview
Scope: This article explains the original CRE-5 notification dated 13 June 2026. Its application window has closed. Vacancy counts, eligibility and exam arrangements below describe that notification; later official notices may amend them.
AIIMS CRE-5 brought several medical laboratory posts into Group 17, with Medical Laboratory Technology as the domain subject. The group includes Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Lab Technician, Lab Attendant and other technical posts.
The original vacancy table contains 229 vacancies across 33 post/institute entries. This is MLTRecall's calculation from the table, rather than a separately printed group total. It includes attendant and supervisory posts, so describing all 229 as “Lab Technician vacancies” would be misleading. [pp. 17, 123–124]
The original notification at a glance
| Item | Detail in the June notification |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Common Recruitment Examination-5, conducted by AIIMS New Delhi |
| Relevant group | Group 17 |
| Domain subject | Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Original Group 17 vacancy total | 229, calculated across all listed entries |
| Registration opened | 13 June 2026 |
| Registration closed | 3 July 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Original tentative CBT window | 25–27 July 2026 |
| Pay levels represented | 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 |
| Official website | AIIMS Examinations |
Dates come from p. 2; pay levels from pp. 57–62. The tentative window was not a confirmed date for every individual group.
Why the exact post matters
Group 17 is an exam grouping, not one job with one qualification. The eligibility rules differ between posts and sometimes between institutes using similar titles. A DMLT qualification, a laboratory technology degree and professional experience can lead to different shortlists.
Start with the post and institute vacancy table. Then compare the corresponding qualification row in the eligibility guide. A candidate should assess essential qualifications, experience, age and applicable conditions together. [pp. 57–62]
The notification has conflicting language entries
The Group 17 table on p. 17 lists English/Hindi. The general rule on p. 15 says technical and mixed-qualification groups use English only. The original PDF therefore does not provide a consistent answer. A later official clarification or group-specific instruction is needed before stating the final medium with certainty.
Preparing from this notification
The CBT scheme specifies 100 MCQs in 90 minutes: 20 on general knowledge, aptitude and computer knowledge, and 80 on the group's domain. See the exam pattern and preparation guide for a practical study approach, clearly separated from the official syllabus wording. [pp. 14–17]
For a quick comparison of the main roles, read Junior MLT vs MLT vs Lab Technician. The FAQ covers common doubts about qualifications, vacancies and pay levels.
Sources
Original AIIMS CRE-5 Detailed Recruitment Advertisement, Notice No. 93/2026, dated 13 June 2026, pp. 2, 14–17, 57–62, 123–124. Official advertisement record; AIIMS Examinations. Page references refer to the uploaded 168-page notification. The source PDF is included in this pack as source-notification.pdf.