AIIMS CRE-5 Skill Test 2026: Schedule Out for Group Codes 2, 19 and 20
AIIMS, New Delhi has released the schedule of the Skill Test (Stage-II) of the Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) through Notice No. 172/2026 dated 6 November 2026. Group Code 2 and Group Code 19 candidates appear on 19 November 2026, and Group Code 20 candidates on 20 November 2026, at centres in Delhi/NCR only.
The test is for candidates of the AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026, which has the full notification, vacancies and eligibility. The admit card is on the Candidates’ Dashboard 3 days before the test, and the reporting time is printed on it.
AIIMS CRE-5 Skill Test 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Exam | Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) |
| Stage | Skill Test (Stage-II) |
| Notice | Notice No. 172/2026, dated 6 November 2026 |
| Skill Test dates | 19 November 2026 (Group Codes 2 and 19), 20 November 2026 (Group Code 20) |
| Venue | Delhi/NCR only |
| Admit card | Candidates’ Dashboard, 3 days before the test |
| Nature of test | Qualifying only; marks are not added to the merit |
Skill Test Schedule by Group Code
| Group Code | Posts | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Junior Administrative Officer / Assistant Administrative Officer / Office Assistant / Assistant | 19 November 2026 (Thursday) |
| 19 | Coding Clerks / Junior Medical Record Officer / Medical Record Technician | 19 November 2026 (Thursday) |
| 20 | Personal Assistant / PA to Principal (S) / Stenographer / Private Secretary | 20 November 2026 (Friday) |
For Group Code 19, the typing skill test applies only to those posts where it is mentioned in the qualification published for eligibility.
Skill Test Details
| Group Code | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| 2 | 60 minutes; 4 questions (2 Noting & Drafting, 2 Precise writing), English medium only; tab or space indentation allowed, no other formatting |
| 19 | Hindi or English; Hindi typing candidates should choose Mangal Font (Inscript), Remington CBI or Remington GAIL layout |
| 20 | Dictation through recorded audio, then transcription; different posts have different speeds, so a Stenographer result does not count for PA posts and vice versa |
Group Code 20 candidates choose Hindi or English through the link on the Dashboard. That window closed on 14 November 2026 (5:00 PM), the default language is English, and a change of preference is not entertained.
Facility for PwBD Candidates
- Scribe or compensatory time is given only if the certificates in Section IV of Notice No. 93/2026 dated 13 June 2026 were uploaded.
- Compensatory time is at least 20 minutes per hour, pro-rata for shorter tests, in multiples of 5 minutes.
- A candidate who needs an assistive device must get advance permission from the Examination Section, New Delhi.
- In Group Code 20, compensatory time applies only to the Transcription Test, not to the Dictation Test.
What to Know for Group Code 20
- AIIMS provides the computer and the shorthand notebook; no one may bring their own keyboard.
- Bring your own pen, pencil, eraser and sharpener in a transparent pouch.
- Write your roll number and name on every notebook page, and hand the notebook over after the test.
How to Download the Skill Test Admit Card
Open the official link below and log in with the details the page asks for. Your admit card is on the Candidates’ Dashboard 3 days before the test.
What’s Next
The Skill Test is qualifying only. The notice gives no date for the next stage.
About the AIIMS CRE-5 Recruitment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posts | CRE-5 Group B and Group C posts across 32 participating institutes |
| Vacancies | 2,693 |
| Recruitment post | AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026 |
AIIMS CRE-5 Skill Test 2026: Essential Links
- Download AIIMS CRE-5 Skill Test Schedule 2026 (Group Codes 2, 19 & 20) Interview / DV Notice (PDF)
- Other — AIIMS CRE-5 Skill Test Schedule 2026 (Group Codes 2, 19 & 20)
- Visit AIIMS CRE-5 Skill Test Schedule Official Website
- AIIMS CRE 5 Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Group Codes 2 and 19 sit the Skill Test on 19 November 2026 and Group Code 20 on 20 November 2026, so download your admit card 3 days before. GovtJobsAlert.in will cover the next AIIMS CRE-5 update when it is announced.