Chaos erupted at a Jaipur examination centre as the AIIMS recruitment re-test was marred by server failures and power outages. This follows a similar pattern of disruptions seen during the recent NEET-PG 2026 exams at the same venue.
- AIIMS recruitment exam for Group B and C posts cancelled at a Jaipur centre due to glitches.
- Server crashes and power outages led to candidate protests at the iON Digital Zone in Sitapura.
- The same centre previously faced similar failures during the NEET-PG 2026 examination.
- NBEMS has scheduled a fresh NEET-PG re-test for September 5 for affected candidates.
In a distressing turn of events for medical aspirants and job seekers, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was forced to cancel a recruitment re-examination at a centre in Jaipur on Monday. The examination, intended for Group B and Group C non-academic posts under the Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5), descended into chaos as technical failures rendered the testing process impossible.
According to Sanganer Sadar SHO Kamlesh Kumar, the disruption occurred at the iON Digital Zone examination centre in Sitapura. Candidates who arrived for the 9 am start were met with immediate delays, with the exam beginning 30 minutes late. Within minutes of the commencement, the servers crashed, and subsequent power outages further paralyzed the operation, leaving hundreds of candidates stranded and frustrated.
The situation escalated quickly as candidates walked out of the hall to stage a massive protest outside the venue. The anger was compounded by the fact that this specific centre had a history of failure. Just a day prior, the same Jaipur venue witnessed similar server outages during the NEET-PG 2026 examination, where computer screens repeatedly froze, forcing students to abandon their attempts.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows a systemic failure in the infrastructure management of high-stakes digital examinations. When the same centre fails twice within 48 hours for two different prestigious exams (NEET-PG and AIIMS Recruitment), it points to a gross negligence in the audit of the vendor, M/s TCS Ltd., and the facility's power backup systems. This pattern undermines the credibility of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and the AIIMS administration.
"Repeated technical failures at a single hub suggest a critical lack of stress-testing for server loads and a failure of the redundant power systems required for national-level competitive exams."
In response to the NEET-PG debacle, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced a fresh examination for those affected. This re-test is scheduled for September 5 at 3 pm in Jaipur for candidates at test centre numbers 41,682 and 41,683. However, the subsequent failure of the AIIMS recruitment test at the same location raises questions about whether the issues have been resolved.
| Feature | NEET-PG 2026 Incident | AIIMS Recruitment Incident |
|---|---|---|
| Location | iON Digital Zone, Sitapura, Jaipur | iON Digital Zone, Sitapura, Jaipur |
| Primary Issue | Server outage & power failure | Server crash & power outages |
| Outcome | Fresh exam on Sept 5 | Exam cancelled; date TBD |
| Responsible Agency | NBEMS / TCS Ltd. | AIIMS / TCS Ltd. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When will the fresh AIIMS recruitment exam be held?
AIIMS has cancelled the test at the affected centre and will announce a new date after a few days.
Q2: Who is responsible for the technical failures at the Jaipur centre?
The NBEMS attributed the internal power failures to the exam conducting agency, M/s TCS Ltd.
