Due to power outages at two centers in Jaipur, the AIIMS CRE 2026 examination was disrupted, leading to a cancellation. The administration has rescheduled the exam for affected candidates to September 7.

  • Exams cancelled at RJ0101 and RJ0102 centers in Jaipur due to power failure.
  • Re-examination for affected candidates is scheduled for September 7, 2026.
  • AIIMS has demanded a comprehensive report and CCTV footage from TCS.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced the cancellation of the AIIMS CRE 2026 recruitment examination at two specific centers in Jaipur. The decision comes after a significant power outage at the TCS iON Digital Zone in Sitapura, which caused a delay of approximately 30 minutes and sparked protests among the candidates.

The affected centers, identified as RJ0101 and RJ0102, had a combined registration of 2,000 candidates. Specifically, 1,342 candidates were assigned to RJ0101 and 436 to RJ0102. To ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the recruitment process, AIIMS decided to nullify the results of these centers and conduct a fresh examination.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that infrastructure failures during high-stakes national exams create immense psychological pressure on candidates and tarnish the image of the organizing bodies. In an era of digital transformation, the reliance on a single power grid without seamless fail-safes is a critical operational vulnerability.

"Fairness in recruitment is not just about preventing leaks, but ensuring a standardized environment for every single candidate across all centers."

The CRE examination was designed to be conducted in three phases on August 31 and September 1, allowing candidates to apply for multiple roles. A total of 30,142 candidates registered for the process. The recruitment covers various administrative roles, including Junior Administrative Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Stenographer, and Private Secretary.

Taking a stern stance, AIIMS has ordered TCS to submit a detailed incident report. The agency has been instructed to preserve all system logs, CCTV footage, and control room communications to determine whether the disruption was a random technical failure or a result of negligence.

Did You Know?: The AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) is designed to streamline the hiring of non-faculty staff across multiple AIIMS institutions through a centralized testing mechanism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Who is eligible for the re-examination?
A: Only the candidates who were registered at the affected Jaipur centers (RJ0101 and RJ0102) are eligible for the re-exam.

Q2: When will the re-exam take place?
A: The re-examination for affected candidates is scheduled for September 7, 2026.