AIIMS CRE Syllabus 2026: CBT Exam Pattern, Post-wise Paper Breakdown and Preparation Strategy

AIIMS CRE-5 has 1,484 posts — and the exam structure is not the same for all of them. A Pharmacist and a JAA sit for completely different papers. The technical posts (Pharmacist, JMLT, Radiographer, OT Technician) have 80 questions from their professional subjects. The clerical posts (JAA, Store Keeper Clerk) have 50 questions each from three separate sections. If you're preparing without knowing which category your post falls into, you're wasting study time. This article maps the exam structure precisely for each major post group.

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Exam Overview: What All Posts Share

The AIIMS CRE-5 exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) — multiple choice questions, conducted by AIIMS through aiimsexams.ac.in. Here are the elements common across all post categories: [Source: testbook.com; adda247.com; askfilo.com; toppersexam.com — official notification on aiimsexams.ac.in is the primary authority]

Parameter	Details
Exam Mode	CBT — Computer Based Test (online)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Application Deadline	July 3, 2026
Official Website	aiimsexams.ac.in
Total Vacancies	1,484 (Group B + Group C)
Negative Marking	Subject to notification — verify in official paper-specific instructions [INFERRED — check aiimsexams.ac.in for confirmation]

Post-Category Wise Exam Structure

The critical difference is here. Read your post category carefully before building a study plan: [Source: testbook.com; adda247.com; toppersexam.com]

Post / Category	Section	Questions	Total Q
Pharmacist / JMLT / Radiographer / OT Technician / Medical Record Technician (Technical posts — Level 5)	General Section (GA, Reasoning, Aptitude, Computer)	20	100
	Professional/Technical Subject Paper	80
JAA / Store Keeper Clerk / Junior Hindi Translator (Clerical posts — Level 2–4)	General Section (GA, Reasoning, Aptitude, Computer)	50	150
	Computer Proficiency	50
	Relevant Subject / Clerical aptitude	50
Dietitian / Office Superintendent (Group B posts — Level 6–7)	General Section	20	100
	Professional Subject Paper	80

Source: testbook.com, adda247.com, toppersexam.com. Always cross-verify section-wise breakdowns against the official notification at aiimsexams.ac.in before the exam.

Common General Section Topics (All Posts — 20Q or 50Q)

Every post in AIIMS CRE-5 has a General Section. For technical posts (Pharmacist, JMLT, etc.) it is 20 questions. For clerical posts (JAA, Store Keeper) it is 50 questions. These topics apply to all: [Source: adda247.com; testbook.com; askfilo.com]

General Awareness

• Current affairs — national and international (last 6–12 months)
• Health ministry schemes — Ayushman Bharat, PM Jan Arogya Yojana, National Health Mission
• Static GK — Indian history (freedom movement), Indian polity basics, geography
• Science and technology — recent developments in medical research, space, IT
• Government flagship schemes — PM Awas, Swachh Bharat, Digital India, Poshan Abhiyan
• Important days and events related to health (World Health Day, WHO observances)

Reasoning Ability

• Series — Number, Letter, and Alphanumeric
• Analogy — Semantic and Figurative
• Blood Relations
• Seating Arrangement — Linear and Circular
• Coding-Decoding
• Direction Sense
• Syllogisms and Statement-Conclusion
• Odd one out (word/number/figure)

Numerical Aptitude

• Number Systems — HCF, LCM, simplification
• Percentage and Ratio
• Average, Age-related problems
• Profit and Loss
• Time and Work, Time and Distance
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Basic Data Interpretation (bar chart, table reading)

Basic Computer Knowledge

• Computer fundamentals — input/output devices, hardware, software
• Operating systems — Windows basics
• MS Office — Word, Excel, PowerPoint basic functions
• Internet — browser, email, URL, HTTP, search engines
• Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+F, Ctrl+P, etc.)
• Computer security basics — virus, antivirus, firewall

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Post-Specific Technical Paper Breakdown

Pharmacist — 80 Technical Questions

The Pharmacist technical paper tests pharmaceutical science knowledge at the Diploma/B.Pharm level. Key subject areas: [Source: testbook.com; adda247.com]

Subject Area	Key Topics
Pharmacology	Drug classification, mechanism of action, side effects — antibiotics, analgesics, antihypertensives, antidiabetics, CNS drugs
Pharmaceutics	Dosage forms (tablets, capsules, injections, suspensions, ointments), storage conditions, expiry, stability
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Drug structure-activity relationships, chemical properties, incompatibilities, basic organic chemistry of drugs
Biochemistry	Metabolic pathways, enzymes, blood biochemistry, drug metabolism (first pass effect, hepatic clearance)
Hospital Pharmacy Practice	Drug dispensing procedures, prescription reading, OPD/IPD pharmacy operations, inventory management, Schedule H/H1/X drugs
Pharmacognosy	Herbal drugs, alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, crude drugs and their sources
Anatomy and Physiology basics	Major organ systems and their relation to drug action

JMLT (Junior Medical Lab Technologist) — 80 Technical Questions

JMLT technical paper covers laboratory medicine and pathology at the DMLT/BMLT level: [Source: testbook.com; toppersexam.com]

Subject Area	Key Topics
Haematology	CBC interpretation, WBC differential count, anaemia types, coagulation tests (PT, APTT), blood grouping and cross-matching
Clinical Biochemistry	Liver function tests (LFT), kidney function tests (KFT), blood glucose, lipid profile, electrolytes, enzyme assays (ALT, AST, ALP)
Microbiology	Gram staining, culture and sensitivity, identification of bacteria and fungi, antibiotic susceptibility testing, sterilisation methods
Histopathology and Cytology	Tissue processing, H&E staining, special stains, PAP smear interpretation basics
Immunology and Serology	Antigen-antibody reactions, ELISA, Widal test, VDRL, ANA, HIV serology
Lab Equipment and QC	Autoclave, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, microscope maintenance; quality control in labs; ISO 15189 basics; bio-safety levels
Urine Analysis	Physical, chemical, microscopic examination; urine dipstick interpretation

Radiographer — 80 Technical Questions

Radiographer technical paper is based on radiography practice at DRIT/BRIT qualification level: [Source: adda247.com; testbook.com]

Subject Area	Key Topics
X-Ray Physics and Equipment	X-ray tube construction, kVp/mAs, image quality parameters, film processing (digital and analog), CR/DR systems
Radiographic Positioning	Standard projections — chest PA/AP, extremities, skull, spine; patient positioning for each body part; technical factors selection
Radiation Protection	ALARA principle, radiation units (Gy, Sv, R), dose limits for workers and public, lead apron use, distance/time/shielding
CT and MRI Basics	Principles of CT (Hounsfield units, window level/width), MRI safety (magnetic zones, contraindications — pacemakers, metallic implants), sequences overview
Anatomy for Radiographers	Skeletal system, chest anatomy, abdominal anatomy as seen on imaging; identification of normal radiographic landmarks
Contrast Media and Interventional	Iodinated contrast agents, barium studies, contrast reactions and management; basic fluoroscopy

JAA / Store Keeper Clerk — 150 Questions

JAA and clerical posts have the largest paper at 150 questions across three sections: [Source: adda247.com; testbook.com]

Section	Questions	Topics
General Section	50	GA, Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, Computer Basics — as detailed in the General Section above but at greater depth (50Q vs 20Q)
Computer Proficiency	50	MS Word (formatting, mail merge, styles), MS Excel (formulas — SUM, IF, VLOOKUP; charts; pivot table basics), MS PowerPoint (slide design, transitions), Email management, Internet search skills, File management, keyboard shortcut mastery
Relevant Subject / Clerical Aptitude	50	Office procedures, filing and record-keeping, noting and drafting basics, official correspondence formats, general office management

OT Technician — 80 Technical Questions

OT Technician technical paper covers operating theatre procedures and anaesthesia support: [Source: toppersexam.com; adda247.com]

Subject Area	Key Topics
OT Environment and Setup	Zones in OT (sterile, semi-sterile, non-sterile), scrubbing/gowning/gloving techniques, OT table positioning, instrument trolley setup
Sterilisation and Disinfection	Autoclave (steam sterilisation), ETO sterilisation, glutaraldehyde, instrument classification (critical, semi-critical, non-critical), spaulding classification
Anaesthesia Equipment	Anaesthesia machine components, checking procedures, breathing circuits, laryngoscope blades, endotracheal tubes, suction apparatus
Surgical Instruments	Classification of instruments (cutting, holding, clamping, retracting), instrument identification, counting protocols, care and maintenance
Anatomy basics for OT	Surgical anatomy of commonly operated areas — abdomen, chest, orthopaedic joints, head and neck
Patient Safety in OT	WHO surgical safety checklist, positioning injuries, diathermy safety, fire safety in OT

Preparation Strategy: Time Split Between General and Technical Sections

How you split your study time should reflect the mark weights — not equal time on everything.

For Technical Posts (Pharmacist / JMLT / Radiographer / OT Technician)

Technical paper is 80% of the exam. If you've studied the subject formally (DMLT, B.Pharm, DRIT, D.OT), the technical section should feel familiar — your preparation here is recall, not learning from scratch. The challenge is converting your practical training into MCQ-ready knowledge.

Section	Weightage	Recommended Study Time Split
General Section (GA + Reasoning + Aptitude + Computer)	20%	15–20% of total prep time
Technical/Professional Paper	80%	80–85% of total prep time

Why not spend more time on General Section? The general section is 20 questions. Even if you score 18/20 vs 12/20, the difference is 6 marks. A 6-mark swing on the technical paper (say 62/80 vs 68/80) is far more common and has the same impact. Technical section preparation directly determines your merit rank. Don't let coaching content on GA overshadow the subject-specific work.

For JAA / Store Keeper (Clerical Posts)

The exam is 150 questions — General (50), Computer Proficiency (50), Relevant Subject (50). Computer Proficiency is the hidden differentiator here. Most candidates under-prepare it because it seems easy. In reality, Excel functions (VLOOKUP, IF, nested formulas) and Word formatting shortcuts trip candidates who only use computers casually.

Section	Questions	Recommended Time Split
General Section	50	30–35% of prep time — more depth needed vs technical post
Computer Proficiency	50	35–40% — practice actual Excel/Word tasks, not just theory
Relevant Subject / Clerical	50	25–30% — office procedures, correspondence formats

Resources for Each Section

Section	Recommended Resources
General Awareness	Monthly current affairs capsule (Adda247, Testbook PDF); Lucent's General Knowledge for static GK; newspaper headlines last 6 months
Reasoning	RS Aggarwal's Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning; Testbook reasoning module; previous AIIMS CRE papers where available
Numerical Aptitude	RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude; SSC CGL Tier I level practice (similar difficulty)
Computer Proficiency (JAA)	Arihant Computer Fundamentals + MS Office guide; actual practice on Excel (create pivot tables, write formulas); CCC exam material
Pharmacy Technical	B.Pharm textbooks (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharm Chemistry); GPAT/PHARMACIST exam question banks; RD Burman Pharmaceutics
JMLT Technical	DMLT standard textbooks — Clinical Pathology by MC Bhatt; Haematology by Dacie & Lewis (simplified version); lab manual from your institution
Radiographer Technical	Radiographic Positioning by Bontrager; Radiation Protection by Bushong; Fundamentals of Radiological Science by Ball & Moore
OT Technician Technical	Principles of OT Techniques by Berry; Anaesthesia Equipment by Dorsch; CSSD/Sterilisation manual from your hospital training

Scoring Strategy: General Section as Guaranteed Marks

The General Section (20Q for technical posts, 50Q for clerical) is the most predictable part of the paper. Unlike your technical paper — where a question can be highly specific to a niche topic — the General Section follows a pattern used by most central government exams. Anyone who has prepared for SSC CGL Tier I or similar will find 70–80% of this section familiar.

Three actions that secure the General Section:

1. Computer basics first — it's the fastest to memorise. 3–4 days on keyboard shortcuts, MS Office menus, internet terminology. These are fact-recall questions with no ambiguity. If you've been using a computer daily, a focused revision is enough.
2. Current affairs for the past 6 months — not 12. AIIMS exams typically cover recent events. Focus on health ministry announcements, national health scheme updates, important appointments in the medical sector, and WHO/global health news. Build a monthly 2-page summary capsule.
3. Reasoning — practise analogy and series only. For 20 general section questions, roughly 5–6 are reasoning. Analogy and series questions are the most common and most learnable. Don't spend time on complex arrangement or puzzles unless you're aiming for a clerical post (50Q general).

What No Other Prep Guide Will Tell You About This Exam

1. The technical paper is not uniform across AIIMS campuses. Different AIIMS institutions may conduct their own recruitment or use the central CRE paper with slight variation. When AIIMS Delhi and AIIMS Bhopal recruit under the same CRE, the paper is typically central. But topic weightage within the technical section can shift between notifications. Always check if previous year papers from the same notification number (CRE-5) are available — don't rely on CRE-2 or CRE-3 papers as if they're identical. [Source: candidate discussions on adda247 forums; verify at aiimsexams.ac.in]

2. Pharmacist is the most competitive post — technical paper depth matters. Because Pharmacist is a well-understood career path with diploma/B.Pharm graduates competing, the effective cutoff on the technical paper is high. Candidates who scored full marks on the general section but scored average (60/80) on technical have historically missed the cut when competing with B.Pharm graduates who scored 70+/80. The general section is not your rescue — the technical paper is your primary ranking factor.

3. JMLT candidates: biochemistry questions are more frequent than haematology. Based on pattern analysis from similar AIIMS recruitment papers (CRE-2, CRE-3), biochemistry (LFT, KFT, enzyme assays) and serology/immunology questions appear more than haematology. Candidates from DMLT backgrounds who focus only on haematology and microbiology may be underserved. Spend extra time on biochemistry test principles. [Source: candidate pattern reports on toppersexam.com — INFERRED; verify with official CRE-5 previous papers when available]

4. For JAA: your typing speed doesn't matter in the CBT stage. The CBT is multiple choice only — no typing test in the written stage. Typing tests (if any) come in later stages. Many candidates confuse this with SSC CHSL skill test format. You do not need to practice typing for the initial CBT. [INFERRED from AIIMS CRE selection structure; confirm in official notification for final stage details]

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the AIIMS CRE-5 exam online or offline?

The exam is CBT — Computer Based Test. It is conducted online at designated exam centres. You will be shown questions on a computer screen and select answers by clicking. There is no OMR sheet. [Source: aiimsexams.ac.in; testbook.com]

Q: How many questions are there for Pharmacist in AIIMS CRE?

Pharmacist has 100 questions total — 20 from the General Section (GA, Reasoning, Aptitude, Computer) and 80 from Pharmacy-specific subjects (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Hospital Pharmacy Practice, etc.). The 80 technical questions are the primary determinant of your rank. [Source: adda247.com; testbook.com]

Q: Is the syllabus different for JMLT and Pharmacist?

Yes — the General Section (20Q) is the same, but the 80-question technical paper is entirely different. JMLT covers Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, and Lab Equipment. Pharmacist covers Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Hospital Pharmacy. You cannot prepare both technical papers simultaneously — prepare only for the post you're applying for. [Source: testbook.com; toppersexam.com]

Q: How many questions does JAA have in AIIMS CRE-5?

JAA has 150 questions — 50 General Section, 50 Computer Proficiency, 50 Relevant Subject (Clerical Aptitude/Office Procedures). The paper is longer than technical posts (100Q) because the clerical tracks demand broader administrative skills. [Source: adda247.com]

Q: Is there negative marking in AIIMS CRE?

The negative marking structure should be confirmed in the official notification at aiimsexams.ac.in for CRE-5. Previous AIIMS CRE papers have had negative marking in some post categories and no negative marking in others. Always check the specific instructions in your admit card and official information brochure before the exam. [INFERRED — verify at aiimsexams.ac.in]

Q: What is the best book for AIIMS Pharmacist exam preparation?

There is no single "AIIMS Pharmacist" specific book. The best approach is to use your formal qualification textbooks (B.Pharm/D.Pharm syllabus texts) combined with a GPAT or PHARMACIST exam question bank for MCQ practice. For the General Section, RS Aggarwal (Reasoning + Quantitative) and a current affairs capsule are sufficient. Avoid coaching notes written for state pharmacy officer exams — the difficulty level differs.

Q: How much time does it take to prepare for AIIMS CRE technical posts?

If you have already completed your qualification (DMLT, B.Pharm, DRIT), the technical section is a recall exercise. A focused 8–10 week preparation covers both the technical paper (6–7 weeks) and general section (2–3 weeks) adequately. If you are revising your subject from scratch, allow 14–16 weeks. The general section alone should not take more than 3 weeks for any post — it is predictable and formula-driven. [INFERRED — based on standard competitive exam timelines]

AIIMS CRE सिलेबस 2026: CBT Pattern, पोस्ट-वाइज़ पेपर और Preparation Strategy

AIIMS CRE-5 में 1,484 पद हैं — और सभी posts का exam एक जैसा नहीं है। Pharmacist और JAA के papers बिलकुल अलग हैं। Technical posts (Pharmacist, JMLT, Radiographer, OT Technician) में 80 questions professional subjects से आते हैं। Clerical posts (JAA, Store Keeper Clerk) में 50-50-50 के तीन अलग sections होते हैं। अगर आप यह जाने बिना तैयारी कर रहे हैं कि आपका post किस category में है — तो आपका study time waste हो रहा है। यह आर्टिकल हर major post category का exam structure clearly बताता है।

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Exam Overview: सभी Posts में क्या समान है

Parameter	Details
Exam Mode	CBT — Computer Based Test (online)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Application Last Date	July 3, 2026
Official Website	aiimsexams.ac.in
Total Vacancies	1,484 (Group B + Group C)

पोस्ट-कैटेगरी वाइज़ Exam Structure

पद / Category	Section	Questions	Total Q
Pharmacist / JMLT / Radiographer / OT Technician / Medical Record Technician	General Section (GA, Reasoning, Aptitude, Computer)	20	100
	Professional/Technical Paper	80
JAA / Store Keeper Clerk / Junior Hindi Translator	General Section (GA, Reasoning, Aptitude, Computer)	50	150
	Computer Proficiency	50
	Relevant Subject / Clerical Aptitude	50
Dietitian / Office Superintendent (Group B)	General Section	20	100
	Professional Paper	80

Source: testbook.com, adda247.com, toppersexam.com। Official notification aiimsexams.ac.in पर verify करें।

General Section Topics — सभी Posts के लिए (20Q या 50Q)

हर post में General Section होता है — technical posts में 20Q और clerical posts में 50Q। ये topics सभी के लिए common हैं:

General Awareness

• Current affairs — national और international (पिछले 6–12 महीने)
• Health Ministry schemes — Ayushman Bharat, PM Jan Arogya Yojana, National Health Mission
• Static GK — भारतीय इतिहास, राजव्यवस्था, भूगोल के basic facts
• Science and Technology — medical research, space, IT में recent developments
• Government schemes — PM Awas, Swachh Bharat, Digital India
• Health related important days (World Health Day, etc.)

Reasoning Ability

• Series — Number, Letter, Alphanumeric
• Analogy — Semantic और Figurative
• Blood Relations
• Coding-Decoding
• Direction Sense
• Seating Arrangement — Linear और Circular
• Syllogisms और Statement-Conclusion

Numerical Aptitude

• Number Systems — HCF, LCM, Simplification
• Percentage और Ratio
• Average, Age problems
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work, Time & Distance
• Simple और Compound Interest
• Basic Data Interpretation

Computer Basics

• Input/Output devices, hardware/software
• MS Office — Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics
• Internet — browser, email, URL, HTTP
• Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+S, Ctrl+F, Ctrl+P)
• Computer security — virus, antivirus, firewall

👉 AIIMS CRE Eligibility 2026 — age limits, educational qualifications post-wise

Post-Specific Technical Paper — प्रमुख Posts

Pharmacist — 80 Technical Questions

Subject	Key Topics
Pharmacology	Drug classification, mechanism of action, side effects — antibiotics, analgesics, antihypertensives, CNS drugs
Pharmaceutics	Dosage forms (tablets, capsules, injections), storage conditions, expiry, stability
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Drug structure, chemical properties, incompatibilities
Hospital Pharmacy Practice	Prescription reading, OPD/IPD pharmacy operations, inventory, Schedule H/H1/X drugs
Pharmacognosy	Herbal drugs, alkaloids, glycosides, crude drugs
Biochemistry	Metabolic pathways, drug metabolism, first pass effect

JMLT — 80 Technical Questions

Subject	Key Topics
Haematology	CBC, WBC differential, anaemia types, coagulation tests, blood grouping
Clinical Biochemistry	LFT, KFT, blood glucose, lipid profile, enzyme assays (ALT, AST, ALP)
Microbiology	Gram staining, culture & sensitivity, bacteria identification, sterilisation
Immunology/Serology	ELISA, Widal, VDRL, HIV serology, antigen-antibody reactions
Lab Equipment & QC	Autoclave, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, bio-safety, quality control

Radiographer — 80 Technical Questions

Subject	Key Topics
X-Ray Physics	kVp/mAs, X-ray tube construction, CR/DR systems, image quality
Radiographic Positioning	Standard projections — chest, extremities, skull, spine
Radiation Protection	ALARA principle, dose limits, lead apron, shielding
CT और MRI Basics	Hounsfield units, window level/width, MRI contraindications
Anatomy for Radiographers	Skeletal, chest, abdominal anatomy on imaging

JAA / Store Keeper Clerk — 150 Questions

Section	Questions	Topics
General Section	50	GA, Reasoning, Aptitude, Computer Basics (deeper than 20Q)
Computer Proficiency	50	MS Word formatting, Mail Merge; MS Excel formulas (SUM, IF, VLOOKUP), charts; PowerPoint; email management; file management
Relevant Subject / Clerical	50	Office procedures, filing, noting and drafting, official correspondence formats

Preparation Strategy — Time Split

Technical Posts (Pharmacist, JMLT, Radiographer, OT Technician)

Technical paper 80% of exam है। अगर आपने DMLT, B.Pharm, DRIT, या D.OT किया है — technical section recall exercise है, नई learning नहीं। General Section पर 15–20% time दें, Technical paper पर 80–85%। General Section में 6 marks का swing आता है, Technical में 10–15 marks का — तय करें कहाँ ज़्यादा time लगाना है।

JAA / Store Keeper (Clerical Posts)

Computer Proficiency section में Excel functions (VLOOKUP, IF, nested formulas) और Word formatting shortcuts candidates को trip करते हैं जो computer सिर्फ casually use करते हैं। Practice actual Excel tasks — सिर्फ theory पढ़ना काफी नहीं है।

OT Technician — 80 Technical Questions

Subject	Key Topics
OT Environment और Setup	Sterile/semi-sterile/non-sterile zones, scrubbing/gowning/gloving technique, OT table positioning, instrument trolley setup
Sterilisation और Disinfection	Autoclave, ETO sterilisation, glutaraldehyde, Spaulding classification — critical/semi-critical/non-critical instruments
Anaesthesia Equipment	Anaesthesia machine components, breathing circuits, laryngoscope blades, ETT sizes, suction apparatus, pre-use checks
Surgical Instruments	Cutting, holding, clamping, retracting instruments की classification; identification; counting protocols; care and maintenance
Patient Safety in OT	WHO surgical safety checklist, positioning injuries, diathermy safety, fire safety, time-out procedure

Preparation के लिए Resources

Section	Recommended Resources
General Awareness	Monthly current affairs capsule (Adda247, Testbook); Lucent's General Knowledge; पिछले 6 महीने की health news
Reasoning	RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning; previous AIIMS CRE papers
Numerical Aptitude	RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude; SSC CGL Tier I level practice
Computer Proficiency (JAA)	Arihant Computer Fundamentals + MS Office guide; actual Excel practice (VLOOKUP, IF formulas); CCC exam material
Pharmacy Technical	B.Pharm textbooks (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharm Chemistry); GPAT/PHARMACIST exam question banks
JMLT Technical	Clinical Pathology by MC Bhatt; Haematology by Dacie & Lewis; आपके institution का lab manual
Radiographer Technical	Radiographic Positioning by Bontrager; Radiation Protection by Bushong; Fundamentals of Radiological Science by Ball & Moore

General Section में Guaranteed Marks कैसे लें

General Section (technical posts में 20Q, clerical में 50Q) सबसे predictable हिस्सा है। जो candidate SSC CGL Tier I या similar exam की तैयारी कर चुके हैं — उन्हें इस section का 70–80% familiar लगेगा। तीन actions जो General Section secure करते हैं:

1. Computer basics सबसे पहले — यह fastest memorise होता है। Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+S, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+F), MS Office menus, internet terminology — ये fact-recall questions हैं, कोई ambiguity नहीं। अगर आप daily computer use करते हैं तो focused revision काफी है। 3–4 days maximum।

2. Current affairs — पिछले 6 महीने, 12 नहीं। AIIMS exams recent events cover करते हैं। Health ministry announcements, national health scheme updates, WHO/global health news पर focus करें। Monthly 2-page summary capsule बनाएं।

3. Reasoning में analogy और series — बाकी complex topics छोड़ें। Technical posts के 20 general questions में roughly 5–6 reasoning के होते हैं। Analogy और series सबसे common और learnable हैं। Complex arrangement या puzzles में time waste मत करें — जब तक clerical post (50Q) के लिए न हो।

Negative Marking Strategy

AIIMS CRE में negative marking की structure official notification में confirm करें। अगर negative marking है:

• Attempt करें: वो questions जहाँ 4 में से कम से कम 2 options eliminate कर सकते हैं
• Skip करें: जहाँ सभी options equally uncertain लगें
• Computer section: यहाँ questions predictable हैं — ज़्यादातर attempt करने चाहिए
• Technical section: अपने subject में confident रहें — अधिकतर questions आपके qualification level से आते हैं

जो कोई नहीं बताएगा

1. Technical paper ही आपकी merit decide करता है। Pharmacist post competitive है — B.Pharm graduates Technical में 70+/80 score करते हैं। General Section में 18/20 vs 12/20 का difference 6 marks है। Technical में 68/80 vs 62/80 का difference भी 6 marks है — लेकिन Technical में ज़्यादा candidates competitive gap होता है। General Section पर over-invest न करें।

2. JMLT candidates: Biochemistry पर extra focus करें। Similar AIIMS CRE papers में Biochemistry (LFT, KFT, enzyme assays) और Serology questions Haematology से ज़्यादा आते हैं। DMLT background वाले candidates जो सिर्फ Haematology और Microbiology पढ़ते हैं वे underserved हो सकते हैं। [INFERRED — toppersexam.com pattern analysis; CRE-5 के official papers से verify करें]

3. JAA के CBT stage में typing test नहीं है। CBT multiple choice only है — typing का test initial CBT stage में नहीं होता। कई candidates SSC CHSL की तरह typing test की तैयारी करने में time waste करते हैं। CBT के लिए typing practice की ज़रूरत नहीं है। [INFERRED — official notification से confirm करें]

4. अलग-अलग AIIMS के CRE papers में slight variation हो सकता है। CRE-5 का paper central है, लेकिन technical section का topic weightage CRE-2/CRE-3 से differ कर सकता है। Previous year papers देखें — वही CRE notification number के papers reliable हैं, दूसरे CRE के papers blindly follow न करें।

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Q: AIIMS CRE-5 exam online है या offline?

CBT — Computer Based Test है। आप exam centre पर जाएंगे, computer screen पर questions आएंगे, और click करके answers select करने होंगे। OMR sheet नहीं है। [Source: aiimsexams.ac.in]

Q: Pharmacist के लिए AIIMS CRE में कितने questions हैं?

Pharmacist के लिए 100 questions — 20 General Section से (GA, Reasoning, Aptitude, Computer) और 80 Pharmacy subjects से (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Hospital Pharmacy, आदि)। Merit rank में 80 technical questions primary factor हैं। [Source: adda247.com; testbook.com]

Q: JMLT और Pharmacist का syllabus अलग है?

हाँ। General Section (20Q) दोनों का same है, लेकिन 80-question technical paper बिलकुल अलग है। JMLT में Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Lab Equipment आता है; Pharmacist में Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry आता है। दोनों posts के लिए एक साथ technical paper prepare नहीं किया जा सकता। [Source: testbook.com]

Q: JAA का exam कितने questions का है?

JAA के लिए 150 questions — 50 General Section, 50 Computer Proficiency, और 50 Relevant Subject (Clerical Aptitude/Office Procedures)। Technical posts (100Q) से ज़्यादा लंबा paper है। [Source: adda247.com]

Q: AIIMS CRE में negative marking है?

Negative marking की structure aiimsexams.ac.in पर official notification में confirm करें। Previous CRE papers में कुछ post categories में negative marking थी, कुछ में नहीं। Admit card और official information brochure में specific instructions देखें। [INFERRED — aiimsexams.ac.in पर verify करें]

Q: AIIMS Pharmacist exam की तैयारी के लिए कितना time चाहिए?

अगर आपने B.Pharm/D.Pharm complete किया है — technical section recall है। 8–10 हफ्ते में Technical paper (6–7 हफ्ते) और General Section (2–3 हफ्ते) cover हो जाते हैं। Subject scratch से revise कर रहे हैं तो 14–16 हफ्ते plan करें। General Section किसी भी post के लिए 3 हफ्ते से ज़्यादा time नहीं लेना चाहिए। [INFERRED]

Q: क्या AIIMS CRE-5 के लिए coaching ज़रूरी है?

Technical posts के लिए coaching generally ज़रूरी नहीं है — आपकी qualification (B.Pharm, DMLT, DRIT) ही foundation है। Standard textbooks और MCQ question banks से self-study काम करती है। General Section के लिए coaching optional है — RS Aggarwal और monthly current affairs capsule self-study से पर्याप्त हैं। JAA/Clerical posts के लिए Computer Proficiency section में Excel functions सीखने के लिए YouTube tutorials या किसी basic computer institute का short course helpful हो सकता है — full coaching की ज़रूरत नहीं। [INFERRED — coaching की ज़रूरत individual preparation level पर depend करती है]

Q: AIIMS CRE Radiographer के technical paper में सबसे ज़्यादा marks किस topic से आते हैं?

Radiographic Positioning और X-Ray Physics मिलकर सबसे ज़्यादा questions लाते हैं — यही आपकी core qualification का हिस्सा है। Radiation Protection भी high-frequency topic है क्योंकि यह safety-critical है। CT और MRI basics अब increasingly important हैं क्योंकि modern hospitals में CT/MRI workload X-ray के बराबर हो गया है। Contrast Media और interventional procedures कम questions लाते हैं लेकिन ignore नहीं करने चाहिए। [Source: toppersexam.com pattern analysis; INFERRED — official CRE-5 weightage से cross-verify करें]

Q: AIIMS CRE-5 application की last date क्या है और कहाँ apply करें?

AIIMS CRE-5 की application last date July 3, 2026 है। Official website aiimsexams.ac.in पर apply करें। Application से पहले official notification को ध्यान से पढ़ें — post-wise eligibility, educational qualification requirements, और fee structure notification में detailed है। Syllabus और exam pattern के बारे में भी official notification अंतिम authority है — इस article में दी गई जानकारी secondary sources पर based है; discrepancy होने पर aiimsexams.ac.in की notification priority लेती है। [Source: aiimsexams.ac.in]