The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare based in Shillong, Meghalaya, has announced recruitment for the post of Project Technical Support 1 (Research Project Staff) with two vacancies on offer. The position is on a contract basis under an ICMR-funded multicentric research project titled Development and Prospective Multicentric Validation of an AI-Based Model for Automated Airway Assessment and Difficult Airway Prediction, run by the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care. The role involves project coordination, data entry, consent taking and record keeping for the study.
NEIGRIHMS Project Technical Support 1 Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
15 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
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About NEIGRIHMS Project Technical Support 1 Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences
- Post Name
- Project Technical Support 1
- Job Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 5 years as OT Assistant / OT Technician / ICU Technician for 10th pass candidates, or 1 year in a relevant subject for three-year graduate degree holders; experience must be gained after acquiring the essential qualification
- Pay Scale
- Rs 18,000 per month plus 10% HRA
- Tenure
- 6 months, extendable; total project duration 4 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Technical Support 1
2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Support 1 | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Project Technical Support 1 - Qualification and Experience
10th + 5 years experience as an OT (operation theatre) Assistant / OT Technician / ICU Technician; OR 10th + Diploma in operation theatre technology / B.Sc in OT Technology; OR Three years Graduate degree in relevant subject/field + one year experience in relevant subject. Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and in a reputed institution/organisation, and the experience should have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Support 1 - Qualification and Experience | 10th + 5 years experience as an OT (operation theatre) Assistant / OT Technician / ICU Technician; OR 10th + Diploma in operation theatre technology / B.Sc in OT Technology; OR Three years Graduate degree in relevant subject/field + one year experience in relevant subject. Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and in a reputed institution/organisation, and the experience should have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are screened on the CV and documentary proof submitted; a committee shortlists candidates at 5 times the number of posts, with additional qualifying marks for relevant experience, involvement in other projects and field work after the qualifying experience.
- 2Interview
Final selection is based on the CV, application and interview; the interview covers airway management and airway instruments, communication skills, photography, consent taking, data entry and operation of mobile phones, Excel and Microsoft Word.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5
Salary Structure
Rs 18,000 per month plus 10% HRA
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format given in the official notification PDF.
- 2Fill the application form in block letters with a blue pen on A4 size paper.
- 3Submit the application summary and contact details through the Google Form link given in the notification.
- 4Name the scanned full application PDF as candidate_name_postname_year_application, for example James_PTSIII_2026_application.
- 5Email the complete application in PDF format to [email protected] before 5:00 PM on the last date.
Reporting Venue
Room number 103, 1st Floor, OPD, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Proof of Identity (Aadhaar card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
•Certificate in support of age (Tenth equivalent / High School Certificate)
•Degrees/Diplomas
•Experience certificates
•Copy of best two publications (optional)
•Any other relevant certificates such as SC/ST/OBC proof
Important Details
- The post is purely on a contract basis for an externally sponsored project and carries no claim to any regular post in NEIGRIHMS or ICMR.
- The engagement can be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Principal Investigator, and qualification, experience and other terms may be relaxed or altered at the PI's discretion.
- A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
- Applications not in the prescribed format, meaning an online summary in the Google Form plus the full application in PDF, will not be accepted, and an application with a CV alone and without the prescribed form and certificates will be rejected.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview and no TA/DA will be paid for attending it.
- The selected candidate is advised to join within 10 days of selection.
- Further communication with the selected candidate will be through email only.
Project Details
Project Title
Details: Development and Prospective Multicentric Validation of an AI-Based Model for Automated Airway Assessment and Difficult Airway Prediction
Funding Agency
Details: ICMR, New Delhi
Principal Investigator
Details: Dr Laltanpuii Sailo
PI's Department
Details: Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Development and Prospective Multicentric Validation of an AI-Based Model for Automated Airway Assessment and Difficult Airway Prediction |
| Funding Agency | ICMR, New Delhi |
| Principal Investigator | Dr Laltanpuii Sailo |
| PI's Department | Anaesthesiology and Critical Care |
Desirable Experience
- Prior experience in data collection
- Experience in photography, video recording and communication skills
- Experience as counsellor for patients
- Knowledge of computer software for data collection, documentation, data entry, cleaning and analyses, statistics
- Minimum 6 months of work in the field of computers and data handling
Nature of Work and Responsibilities
- Liaise with investigators and attend project coordination meetings as and when necessary
- Coordinate day-to-day progress at the site, including data entry, consent taking, record keeping and storing in computer
- Coordinate all necessary problems and inform the Principal Investigator in time
- Coordinate the outcome, assessment and smooth implementation of the project
- Undertake other responsibilities assigned from time to time by the Principal Investigator
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0364-2538025, 0364-2538013, 0364-2538010
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a permanent job at NEIGRIHMS?
No. The position is purely on a contract basis for an externally sponsored ICMR project and gives no claim to a regular post in NEIGRIHMS or ICMR.
Can the engagement be extended beyond six months?
Yes. The initial appointment is for 6 months and can be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Principal Investigator, within the project duration of 4 years and subject to availability of funds.
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