All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur, a premier medical institute in Maharashtra, has announced recruitment for Project Research Scientist II (Medical), Project Research Scientist I (Medical) and Project Technical Support III posts, with five openings in total. The positions are part of the IMPACT-NCD study, an ICMR funded research project on non-communicable disease prevention, and involve community based work across Nagpur district on a contractual basis.
AIIMS Nagpur Recruitment 2026 - Project Research Scientist and Technical Support Posts
Posted 28 Sept 2026Updated 28 Sept 2026AIIMS/NGP/CFM/Rec/IMPACT/26/01
Total Vacancies
5
Last Date
30 Sept
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Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026
- Notification10 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed30 Sept
About AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist and Technical Support Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur
- Advertisement No.
- AIIMS/NGP/CFM/Rec/IMPACT/26/01
- Post Name
- Project Research Scientist II (Medical), Project Research Scientist I (Medical) and Project Technical Support III
- Job Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 06 months initially, extendable maximum up to the end project date depending upon project requirement and performance
- Notice Period
- 30 days' notice by the candidate for resignation; one week notice by the institute for termination if performance is poor
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Research Scientist II (Medical)
1
Project Research Scientist I (Medical)
1
Project Technical Support III
3
Total5
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist II (Medical) | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist I (Medical) | 1 |
| Project Technical Support III | 3 |
| Grand Total | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Research Scientist II (Medical)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS / BVSc / BDS with three years' post qualification experience OR MBBS / BVSc / BDS + Post Graduate Degree (MD/MVSc/MDS/MPH) or any equivalent degree, including integrated PG degrees OR MBBS/BVSc/BDS with PhD
- Experience
- Three years' post qualification experience, or a Post Graduate degree (MD/MVSc/MDS/MPH), or a PhD
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Note
- Candidates with at least one year experience in community-based health research projects will be preferred.
Project Research Scientist I (Medical)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS/BVSc/BDS or equivalent
- Experience
- None mandatory; candidates with one year experience in community-based health research projects or with an MPH degree will be preferred
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
Project Technical Support III3 posts
- Qualification
- Three years graduate in relevant subject/field (Medical Social work (Community development/Social Welfare/Medical) or B.Sc. (Community Health or Life Sciences)) OR Post Graduate degree in relevant subject/field (Medical social work/MPH)
- Experience
- Three years' experience in community-based research; not required for candidates holding a Post Graduate degree in the relevant field
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
- Note
- Candidates with at least one year experience in community-based health research projects or with an MPH degree will be preferred.
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years for Project Research Scientist II (Medical); maximum 35 years for Project Research Scientist I (Medical) and Project Technical Support III
Age Relaxation
SC/ST up to 5 years, OBC up to 3 years. Age relaxation up to 5 years may be granted to deserving candidates with experience of working in a Government Research Organization on a case-to-case basis by DG, ICMR/Head of the Institution.
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
May be conducted before the interview for further shortlisting depending on the number of applications received; topics include epidemiology, implementation research, non-communicable diseases, health care delivery system in India, qualitative research and NP-NCD.
- 2Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are called; the date and venue are communicated within 2 to 3 weeks after the application deadline. Online interviews are not permitted.
- 3Document Verification
Verification of the documents of shortlisted candidates.
Salary Structure
HRA is fixed at 20% of basic pay.
Project Research Scientist II (Medical)
Pay: Rs. 80000/- + HRA (Rs. 96,000) per month
Project Research Scientist I (Medical)
Pay: Rs. 67000/- + HRA (Rs. 80,400) per month
Project Technical Support III
Pay: Rs. 28000/- + HRA (Rs. 33,600) per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist II (Medical) | Rs. 80000/- + HRA (Rs. 96,000) per month |
| Project Research Scientist I (Medical) | Rs. 67000/- + HRA (Rs. 80,400) per month |
| Project Technical Support III | Rs. 28000/- + HRA (Rs. 33,600) per month |
How to Apply
- 1Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure) through the Google Form link for the post you are applying for.
- 2Fill the CV in the Annexure format, sign it, scan it and upload it in the designated place in the Google Form.
- 3Enter personal, educational and work experience details in the form.
- 4Candidates working in an ICMR/DHR sanctioned research project must upload a No Objection Certificate from their Principal Investigator.
- 5Submit the application on or before 30 September 2026 by 5 pm.
- 6Check the AIIMS Nagpur website regularly for the eligibility list, interview date, venue and final results.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Prescribed application form (Annexure)
•Signed and scanned CV in the Annexure format
•Educational qualification certificates
•Work experience details
•No Objection Certificate for candidates working in ICMR/DHR sanctioned research projects
Important Details
- The posts are tenure jobs for a fixed duration under an ICMR funded research project and are not regular posts under ICMR or AIIMS Nagpur; no permanent employment can be claimed from this experience.
- The selected candidates have to work at Nagpur district and travel across rural and urban areas of the district.
- Candidates should be able to talk fluently in English, Marathi and Hindi.
- Applicants currently working in an ICMR/DHR sanctioned research project must submit a No Objection Certificate from their Principal Investigator.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Apart from the consolidated salary including HRA and travel claims, no other allowances are admissible.
- Applications will be accepted only in the prescribed format (Annexure) and generalized CVs should not be uploaded; applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.
- A written test or skill test may be conducted before the interview depending on the number of applications.
- Online interviews are not permitted.
- All notifications relating to this recruitment, including the eligibility list, interview date, venue, final results, addendum and corrigendum, will be published on the AIIMS Nagpur website only and no personal communication will be sent.
- Canvassing of any kind will lead to summary rejection of the application.
Topics for the Written Test
- Epidemiology
- Implementation research (IR)
- Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
- Health Care Delivery system in India
- Qualitative Research
- National Program for Prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD)
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates with a PhD apply for Project Research Scientist II (Medical)?
Yes. MBBS, BVSc or BDS holders with a PhD are eligible for the post.
Will the interview be held online?
No. Since a written test is also expected, online interviews are not permitted.
Do candidates need to know Marathi?
Yes. The notice requires candidates to be able to talk fluently in English, Marathi and Hindi.
Will a written test be conducted?
A written test or skill test may be conducted before the interview for further shortlisting, depending on the number of applications received.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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