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AIIMS Delhi Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) Post

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Sep. 1, 2026
Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹67.1K - ₹87.1K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

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Starts

Sep 1, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications & Clinical Experience:
Essential Qualification: MBBS degree from a recognized University / Medical College approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) / Medical Council of India.
Desirable Qualification: Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in Psychiatry, Psychology, or mental health domains.
Research Alignment: Experience with medical artificial intelligence (AI) systems evaluation, clinical trial validation, or digital mental health platforms.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the last date of online application submission (15.09.2026). Standard government relaxations apply for reserved categories as per ICMR / GoI norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Document Submission on Digital Psychiatry Portal

OnlineQualifying Only

Shortlisting of Applications based on MBBS & Mental Health Experience

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Project Selection Board at AIIMS Delhi

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications must be submitted online at https://digitalpsychiatry.in/jobs/ along with CV and supporting documents by 15th September 2026 (23:59 IST). Only shortlisted candidates meeting the eligibility criteria will be called for an in-person interview. Candidates must bring their original certificates for verification at the time of interview. Selection is made based on qualifications, research experience in psychiatry/mental health, and interview performance.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Pioneering clinical and digital mental health research environment in the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS New Delhi. The researcher works on the ICMR-funded TRUSTMAPS initiative evaluating safety, ethical boundaries, and privacy benchmarks of Artificial Intelligence tools in psychiatric clinical care.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS New Delhi, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi (PIN 110029). Initial appointment is for 6 months, extendable annually up to the 5-year project duration based on periodic performance milestones.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed consolidated fellowship of ₹87,100/- per month (₹67,100 basic + 30% HRA) as per ICMR project scientist norms. Purely temporary project appointment without entitlement to permanent AIIMS absorption.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online-only mode: Applications must be submitted online at https://digitalpsychiatry.in/jobs/ by 15.09.2026 (23:59 IST). No hand-delivered or postal hard copies will be entertained.
  • Experience preference: While MBBS is the essential minimum requirement, candidates possessing 3 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, psychology, or mental health will be given strong preference during shortlisting.
  • Original documents required: Shortlisted candidates must present all original degree certificates, medical council registration, and experience letters at the time of interview.
  • No TA/DA: No travel or dearness allowance is provided for appearing in the interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of ₹67,100/- per month plus 30% House Rent Allowance (₹20,000/-) totaling ₹87,100/- per month as per ICMR guidelines.

Monthly consolidated emoluments as per ICMR Guidelines: ₹67,100/- Basic + HRA @ 30% [= ₹87,100/- per month]. Initial tenure of engagement is for six months, extendable up to 5 years subject to performance review and project funding.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  • Applications must be submitted online by the deadline.
  • The last date for online submission of CV and documents is 15th September 2026 till 23:59 IST.
  • No hand-delivered or hard copies will be accepted.
  • Only eligible candidates will be called for an interview.
  • Eligible candidates are required to bring their original documents at the time of the interview.
  • Further project details and the application portal are available at https://digitalpsychiatry.in/jobs/.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The online application along with CV and documents must be submitted on the portal https://digitalpsychiatry.in/jobs/ on or before September 15, 2026 till 23:59 IST.

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