JIPMER Recruitment 2026: 5 Project Research Scientist I & Other Posts – Apply by Email @ jipmer.edu.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy, Age Limit & Pay Scale

• A total of 5 vacancies are available across different project posts under the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, JIPMER. The post-wise breakdown is as follows:
• Age limits are calculated as on the last date of receipt of applications (17 October 2026).

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Eligibility varies by post. Candidates must hold the minimum educational qualification specified below from a recognized university or institution:
• Project Research Scientist I (Non-medical): Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) from a recognized University/Institution.
• Project Technical Support III (MSW): Postgraduate degree in Social Work or Sociology or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Scientist B: PhD in Life Sciences from a recognized University.
• Program Manager: M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Public Health / Health Sciences / Management or a related research discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum of 6 years of research experience in project coordination/management, including at least 3 years of experience in TB research.
• Project Technical Officer: Three-year Graduate degree in Life Sciences from a recognized university with 3 years of work experience in the relevant field.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process for all five posts comprises the following stages:
• Written Test – Screening written examination to shortlist candidates.
• Skill Test – Assessment of post-specific technical/professional skills.
• Interview – Final selection interview. If the number of shortlisted candidates is small, a direct interview may be conducted without a written/skill test at the discretion of the selection committee.
• Interviews may be conducted in person or via videoconferencing at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. Candidates are advised to check their registered email regularly for updates.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test, skill test, or interview.

How to Apply for JIPMER Project Posts 2026

• Applications are accepted only by email. Follow these steps precisely:
• Download the Download JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Official Notification PDF and the application form from the JIPMER official website: jipmer.edu.in.
• Fill out the application form completely in the prescribed format.
• Prepare a single PDF file containing the filled application form, CV, and all supporting documents scanned together.
• Name the PDF file strictly in the format: "Candidate name_Post-name_year_application" (e.g., "James_DEO_2023_application").
• Mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
• Send the complete application by email to [email protected] on or before 17 October 2026, 01:00 PM.
• Note: Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post must fill a separate application form for each post and send it in a separate email with all required enclosures.

• Download JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• jipmer.edu.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
• A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory for all candidates.
• Submission of wrong, incomplete, or false information at any stage will lead to disqualification or termination of engagement.
• All these positions are purely contractual under an externally funded/sponsored research project. They are not regular government posts and do not carry permanent government service benefits.
• The duration of engagement may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.
• No TA/DA will be reimbursed for attending any stage of the selection process.

Required Documents

• Candidates must keep the following documents ready in scanned PDF format before applying:
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (as per post-wise qualification required)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (for posts requiring prior experience)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Filled Application Form in the Prescribed Format (downloaded from JIPMER website)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

4. What is the salary structure for JIPMER Project Scientist B?

• Scientist B will receive a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 55,680. No other allowances (DA, HRA, medical, etc.) are payable. For other posts, salary ranges from Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA (Project Technical Support III) up to Rs. 94,995 (Program Manager).

6. What is the selection process for JIPMER project posts?

• The selection process consists of a written test, followed by a skill test, and then an interview. If the number of shortlisted candidates is small, a direct interview may be conducted in place of the written/skill test. Interviews may be held in person or via videoconferencing at the Principal Investigator's discretion.