The Recruitment Examination for Group-A (Non-Faculty) Posts – REGA-2.0 has been officially announced by the Examination Section of AIIMS, New Delhi. This recruitment is one of the most important central government opportunities in the medical and research sector in 2026, offering high-paying Group-A posts with All India level competition.
Through this examination, eligible candidates will be recruited for Group-A (Non-Faculty) positions at AIIMS New Delhi and Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor (Tamil Nadu). The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Descriptive Written Test, ensuring merit-based and transparent recruitment.
If you are a medical graduate, research professional, veterinary expert, or media/education specialist, this recruitment can significantly boost your government career.
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🔍 Quick Review – AIIMS Group-A Recruitment 2026
- 🏢 Recruiting Authority: AIIMS, New Delhi
- 📢 Exam Name: Recruitment Examination for Group-A (REGA-2.0)
- 🧑⚕️ Posts: Medical, Research, Veterinary & Educational Media
- 🖥️ Mode of Application: Online
- 📝 Exam Mode: CBT + Descriptive Written Test
- 📍 Exam Centres: Delhi/NCR, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal
- 📅 Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- 💼 Job Type: Central Government (Group-A)
📅 Important Dates You Must Not Miss
- 🟢 Online Application Starts: 22 January 2026
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply Online: 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
- 🛠️ Application Status / Edit Window: 25–28 February 2026
- 📄 Admit Card Release: To be notified
- 📝 Date of Examination: To be notified
Applicant Tip: The edit window is not an extension of the last date. No category change is allowed after fee payment.
💰 Application Fee Details
- 💳 General / OBC: ₹3000
- 💳 SC / ST / EWS: ₹2400
- ♿ PwBD Candidates: Fee Exempted
📌 SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will get a fee refund after result declaration, subject to certificate verification.
🏛️ Total Vacancies & Post Details
🩺 General Duty Medical Officer
- 🏢 Institute: AIIMS New Delhi
- 🧮 Vacancies: 12
- 💼 Pay Level: Level-10
- 🎓 Qualification: MBBS with compulsory internship
- 🎂 Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years
🎓 Educational Media Generalist
- 🏢 Institute: AIIMS New Delhi
- 🧮 Vacancies: 1
- 💼 Pay Level: Level-11
- 🎓 Qualification: Master’s Degree + 6 years experience
- 🎂 Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years
🔬 Research Officer
- 🏢 Institute: Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
- 🧮 Vacancies: 4
- 💼 Pay Level: Level-10
- 🎓 Qualification: MBBS / B.Pharm / M.Sc / B.Tech (Biotech)
- 🎂 Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years
🐾 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
- 🏢 Institute: Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
- 🧮 Vacancies: 2
- 💼 Pay Level: Level-10
- 🎓 Qualification: Recognised Veterinary Degree
- 🎂 Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for AIIMS Group-A Recruitment 2026
Before applying for the AIIMS Group-A (Non-Faculty) Recruitment Examination – REGA-2.0, candidates must ensure that they fully satisfy the eligibility conditions related to age, educational qualification, experience, and category requirements. Applications are accepted provisionally, and eligibility is verified at later stages; any discrepancy will lead to cancellation of candidature.
🧑⚕️ Post-Wise Educational Qualification & Age Limit
🩺 General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO)
- Institute: AIIMS, New Delhi
- Educational Qualification:
- MBBS or equivalent degree included in the First/Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
- Compulsory rotating internship must be completed on or before the last date of application
- Age Limit:
- Not exceeding 30 years as on the closing date
🎓 Educational Media Generalist
- Institute: AIIMS, New Delhi
- Educational Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in Psychology / Behavioural Sciences / Social Sciences / Education / Health Education / Communication
- Experience:
- Minimum 6 years of experience in media production after obtaining the postgraduate degree
- Desirable Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Communication from a recognised university
- Age Limit:
- Not exceeding 30 years
🔬 Research Officer
- Institute: Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
- Educational Qualification (any one):
- MBBS / BVSc / B.Pharm / Pharm.D
- M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology / Medical Pharmacology / Medical Biochemistry / Medical Virology
- M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Life Sciences (Integrated)
- B.E./B.Tech in Biomedical / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Industrial Biotechnology
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a biopharmaceutical industry
- Age Limit:
- Not exceeding 35 years
🐾 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
- Institute: Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
- Educational Qualification:
- Recognised Veterinary degree included in the First or Second Schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1982
- Must be registered with State Veterinary Council or Indian Veterinary Council
- Desirable:
- Knowledge of CCSEA norms and Laboratory Animal Sciences
- Age Limit:
- Not exceeding 35 years
🧾 Age Relaxation Rules (Category-Wise)
- 🟦 SC/ST: 5 years
- 🟦 OBC: 3 years
- 🟦 PwBD: Up to 10 years
- 🟦 PwBD + SC/ST: Up to 15 years
- 🟦 Central Govt Employees: Up to 10 years (category-wise)
- 🟦 Ex-Servicemen: As per Annexure-I
⚠️ Maximum age after relaxation must not exceed 56 years.
📝 Selection Process Explained (Step-by-Step)
🖥️ Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 200 Objective Questions
- ⏱️ Negative Marking: 1/3
- 📚 160 Subject-specific + 40 General English/Aptitude
- 🎯 Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS – 50%
- OBC/SC/ST/PwBD – 45%
📂 Stage-II: Eligibility Screening
- Document verification (online)
- Only 5× candidates per vacancy shortlisted
✍️ Stage-III: Descriptive Written Test (DWT)
- Mode: Pen & Paper
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Marks: 50
- Medium: English
🏆 Final Merit & Tie-Breaking Rules
Final merit is prepared based on combined marks of CBT + DWT.
Tie resolution order:
- Higher CBT marks
- Higher domain-specific marks
- Fewer wrong answers
- Older age
- Alphabetical order
📄 Mandatory Documents (Common Rejection Reasons)
- ❌ Invalid OBC/EWS certificate (state format instead of central)
- ❌ No Objection Certificate (NOC) for govt employees
- ❌ Internship not completed before last date
- ❌ Incorrect photo/signature upload
- ❌ Claiming reservation without valid proof
📌 Candidates must possess all certificates before applying. No extra time will be granted.
🌐 How to Apply Online (Correct Method)
- Visit aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on Recruitment Examination (REGA)
- Complete registration carefully
- Upload photo, signature & thumb impression
- Pay application fee
- Download confirmation page
📄 Category & Certificate Requirements
- OBC candidates must possess a Central Government OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate valid for FY 2025–26
- EWS candidates must submit a valid Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025–26
- SC/ST candidates must provide certificates issued by competent authority
- PwBD candidates must have benchmark disability of 40% or more and the post must be identified as suitable
Failure to produce valid certificates at document verification will result in cancellation of candidature.
🧾 No Objection Certificate (NOC) – Mandatory
- Candidates working in Central/State Government, PSU, Autonomous Bodies, or Government-funded institutions must submit a valid NOC
- NOC is required at document verification stage
- Contractual employees in government institutions are also required to submit NOC
⚠️ Important Eligibility Notes (Most Common Mistakes)
- Internship / experience must be completed before the last date of application
- Merely appearing in the exam does not confirm eligibility
- Incorrect category claim or invalid certificate = direct rejection
- Eligibility is checked again after CBT and before final selection
🌐 Important Links
✅ Official Link to Apply Online for All Posts ✅
- Download Official Notification Pdf Here
- Official Website: aiimsexams.ac.in
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is interview conducted?
No. Selection is through CBT + Descriptive Written Test only.
Q. Can I change category after payment?
No. Category change is strictly prohibited.
Q. Will admit card be sent by post?
No. Admit card must be downloaded online.
Q. Is AIIMS the appointing authority?
AIIMS New Delhi conducts the exam; appointment depends on the respective institute.
📢 Final Words for Applicants
AIIMS Group-A Recruitment 2026 is a rare opportunity for high-level central government jobs in medical and research institutions. Due to strict eligibility scrutiny after the exam, even a small mistake can cancel candidature. Apply only if you fully meet eligibility conditions and upload valid certificates.
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