AIIMS CRE 5 2026 Vacancies: Optometrist/Refractionist/Ophthalmic Officer

📢 Notice No. 93/2026  |  AIIMS CRE-5  |  Closes 3 July 2026, 5:00 PM

🏥 AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination 5

Optometrist &
Ophthalmic Officer
Vacancies 2026

Group 23 · Technical Officer (Ophthalmic) /
Technical Officer Ophthalmology (Refractionist)

📋 Group 23 💰 Pay Level 6 📍 7 AIIMS Campuses ⏰ Last Date: 3 July 2026

✏️ Apply Online Now 📄 Download Official Notification

⚠️ Registration closes 3 July 2026 at 5:00 PM
No extension will be given — Apply early!

Schedule

Important Dates

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Registration Opens

Advertisement published & online applications begin

13 June 2026

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Last Date to Apply

Portal closes at 5:00 PM sharp. No extension under any circumstances.

3 July 2026 — 5:00 PM

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NOC Submission (Govt Employees)

Govt / PSU / Autonomous Body employees must submit NOC

8 July 2026

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Application Status Published

Check if your form is accepted to appear in the exam

11 July 2026

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Computer Based Test (CBT)

Exam held across major states/UTs. City notified 7 days before admit card.

25–27 July 2026 (Tentative)

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Admit Card Available

Download from aiimsexams.ac.in — no copy sent by post

3 Days Before Exam

Group 23 — Ophthalmic Techniques

All Ophthalmic Vacancies

9

Total Ophthalmic Vacancies

Across 7 AIIMS Campuses · Pay Level 6 · Group B

Ophthalmic Technician Grade-I

1 Post

InstituteAIIMS New Delhi

Age LimitUp to 30 Years

Pay LevelLevel 6 (7th CPC)

Essential Qualification

B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Techniques or equivalent from a recognized University / Institution.

EWS — 1

Optometrist

1 Post

InstituteAIIMS Bathinda

Age Limit21 – 35 Years

Pay LevelLevel 6 (7th CPC)

Essential Qualification

B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Techniques or equivalent from a recognized University / Institution with 5 years' experience in the relevant field.

UR — 1

Technical Officer (Ophthalmic)

1 Post

InstituteAIIMS Raebareli

Age Limit21 – 35 Years

Pay LevelLevel 6 (7th CPC)

Essential Qualification

B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Techniques or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute with 5 years' experience in the relevant field.

UR — 1

Technical Officer (Ophthal) — Refractionist

1 Post

InstituteAIIMS Bhubaneswar

Age Limit21 – 35 Years

Pay LevelLevel 6 (7th CPC)

Essential Qualification

B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Techniques or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute with 5 years' experience in the relevant field.

SC — 1

Technical Officer Ophthalmology (Refractionist)

2 Posts

InstituteAIIMS Bhopal

Age Limit21 – 30 Years

Pay LevelLevel 6 (7th CPC)

Essential Qualification

B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Techniques or equivalent from a recognized University / Institution.

UR — 2

Technical Officer Ophthalmology (Refractionist)

1 Post

InstituteAIIMS Raipur

Age Limit21 – 30 Years

Pay LevelLevel 6 (7th CPC)

Essential Qualification

B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Techniques or equivalent from a recognized University / Institution.

UR — 1

Technical Officer Ophthalmology (Refractionist)

2 Posts

InstituteAIIMS Vijaypur, J&K

Age Limit21 – 35 Years

Pay LevelLevel 6 (7th CPC)

Essential Qualification

B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Techniques or equivalent from a recognized University / Institution with 5 years' experience in the relevant field.

UR — 2

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Note: Experience must be gained after obtaining the essential degree. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs. Crucial date for eligibility is the application closing date — 3 July 2026.

CBT Details

Exam Pattern — Group 23

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90 Minutes Total

Split into 5 sections of 18 min each. Once a section closes it cannot be revisited.

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100 MCQs · 400 Marks

4 marks per correct answer. −1 mark for each wrong answer.

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Syllabus Split

80 MCQs — Ophthalmic Techniques (domain)
20 MCQs — General Knowledge & Computer Aptitude

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Language — English Only

Group 23 is English-medium (technical/graduate level qualification).

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Qualifying Marks

UR/EWS — 40%  ·  OBC — 35%  ·  SC/ST — 30%  ·  PwBD — 30%

Fee

Application Fee

General / OBC

₹3,000

Non-refundable

SC / ST / EWS

₹2,400

Refunded after result

PwBD (Persons with Disability)

FREE

Fully exempted

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Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking only. Fee is non-refundable (except SC/ST after appearing). Applying for multiple groups requires separate fee payment per group.

Step-by-Step

How to Apply

1

Register via OTR

Visit aiimsexams.ac.in and complete One Time Registration. Duplicate Candidate IDs are rejected outright.

2

Fill Application — Select Group 23

Choose Group 23 (Ophthalmic Techniques). Fill all details accurately — corrections are not allowed after the closing date.

3

Upload Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression

Must match the upload instructions on the portal. Non-compliant images lead to rejection with no follow-up.

4

Submit NOC (if in Govt/PSU service)

Upload by 8 July 2026. Without a valid NOC you will not be allowed to sit the exam.

5

Pay the Application Fee

Pay online and save your receipt and registration slip. Fee once paid is not refunded (SC/ST exception applies).

6

Download Admit Card

Available on the portal 3 days before your exam date. No hard copy is dispatched by post.

Don't Miss the Deadline!

Portal closes on 3 July 2026 at 5:00 PM. Apply early — no extension will be granted.

✏️ Apply Online at aiimsexams.ac.in 📄 Download Official Notification

AIIMS CRE-5 — Group 23 Ophthalmic Vacancies 2026
Notice No. 93/2026 · Issued 13 June 2026 · Conducted by Examination Section, AIIMS New Delhi
Official website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in

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