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AIIMS Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Health Economist & Scientist-C Posts (DHR-HTAIn Project)

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Aug. 22, 2026
Health Economist (Level of Scientist C)Scientist C (Medical/Non-Medical) / Research Officer
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts (Health Economist: 1 | Scientist-C / Research Officer: 1)
Pay Scale
₹67K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 40 years as on 2026-09-15

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 19, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 19, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 19, 2026

Application Window19 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date19 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Cadre-wise essential qualifications and experience under DHR-HTAIn Guidelines:
Health Economist (Level of Scientist C - 01 Post): Master's degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health (MPH), or Community Medicine (MD) with specialization in Healthcare Costing and Economic Evaluation, plus minimum 2 years of relevant experience in health economics (or 6 years for senior staff). Desirable: Ph.D. in related field; proficiency in decision-tree modeling software (TreeAge Pro, Markov models, Excel VBA).
Scientist C (Medical/Non-Medical) / Research Officer (01 Post):
  - Medical Track: MBBS with 6 years' experience; OR PG Diploma after MBBS with 5 years' experience; OR MD / MS / DNB / MPH after MBBS with 4 years' research experience.
  - Non-Medical Track: M.Sc. Life Sciences / MPH / MHA / M.Pharm / Pharm D with 4 years' experience in systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, or clinical research (Ph.D. desirable).
  - Research Officer Track: Science Graduate with 4 years' experience OR Master's degree in relevant discipline OR Pharm D.
Key Responsibilities: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) study design, Markov decision-analytic modeling, cost-effectiveness analysis (ICER, QALY, DALY), systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and DHR Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) reporting.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 40 years as on the closing date (15 September 2026) for both positions. Age relaxation for Government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates admissible in accordance with Government of India (DoPT) instructions.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Submission of Application Form & Enclosures as Single PDF (by 15.09.2026, 5:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Scrutiny of Systematic Reviews, Best PMIDs & Publications (Eligibility email within 48 hrs)

OfflineQualifying Only

In-Person Written / Skill Test / Interview at AIIMS Deoghar (19.09.2026, Tentative)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection Process:
1. Email Application: Candidates must download the application format (Annexure-II) from www.aiimsdeoghar.edu.in, fill it completely, attach self-attested qualifications, experience certificates, publications, and best 2 systematic review PMIDs, and email as a single PDF file to [email protected] by 15 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Do not send hard copies.
2. Eligibility Intimation: Eligibility will be communicated to applicants via email within 48 hours of receipt.
3. Interview / Test: Physical (in-person) Written Test / Skill Test / Interview will be held tentatively on 19 September 2026 at AIIMS Deoghar, Jharkhand. Online interview may be permitted in exceptional cases with committee approval. No TA/DA is provided.

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
Scrutiny of Master's in Health Economics, MPH, MD, or MBBS/M.Pharm with relevant research experience
Evaluation of PubMed/SCOPUS publications, best 2 PMIDs, TreeAge Pro Markov modeling, and healthcare costing experience
Assessment of HTAIn methodological guidelines, ICER/QALY calculations, health policy advocacy, and DHR stakeholder coordination

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.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Deoghar), an autonomous Institute of National Importance established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), hosts a regional Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) resource center within the Department of Evidence Synthesis (DOES). Operating under the mandate of the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the HTAIn centre conducts health economic evaluations and systematic reviews to guide national public health procurement and Ayushman Bharat (AB PM-JAY) health benefit packages. Working under Dr. Seshadri Reddy Varikasuvu, the Health Economist and Scientist-C construct decision-analytic models (Markov state-transition models, decision trees in TreeAge Pro), extract real-world healthcare costs, calculate Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratios (ICER) per Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY) / Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY) gained, and synthesize clinical trials following Cochrane guidelines. The environment is academically elite, evidence-based, policy-relevant, and requires close collaboration with DHR, ICMR, and National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment for an initial period of 12 months, extendable for up to one additional year based on bi-annual performance reviews or until project completion. Stationed at the Department of Evidence Synthesis (DOES), AIIMS Deoghar, Jharkhand - 814117, with potential field visits.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Carrying consolidated remuneration of ₹67,000/- per month + HRA as per central norms (approx. ₹73,000/- to ₹75,000/- gross per month). Experience in DHR-HTAIn projects confers top-tier policy and health economic credentials, unlocking direct recruitment pathways into global health agencies (WHO, World Bank, Gates Foundation), permanent faculty/scientist positions at ICMR and AIIMS institutes, and senior health economics & outcomes research (HEOR) leadership in multinational pharmaceutical and medical device corporations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Soft-Copy Only via Email (15 September 2026, 5:00 PM): Applications must be submitted strictly as a single consolidated PDF file to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on 15.09.2026. Hard copies are explicitly prohibited.
  • Distinct Email Subject Lines: The email subject must strictly state 'Application for Health Economist' OR 'Application for Scientist-C'.
  • Best 2 Systematic Review PMIDs: The application format requires reporting PubMed IDs (PMIDs) of the applicant's best two systematic reviews / meta-analyses and SCOPUS/PubMed indexed publication lists.
  • Physical Interview Default: Written Test / Skill Test / Interview is scheduled in physical mode at AIIMS Deoghar tentatively on 19 September 2026 (online interview permitted only with prior approval for valid reasons). No TA/DA is provided.
  • Six-Month Performance Review: Performance is formally reviewed every six months, with termination possible upon one month's notice if unsatisfactory.

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

  • Health Economist (Level of Scientist C)01 (₹67,000/- + HRA)
  • Scientist C (Medical/Non-Medical) / Research Officer01 (₹67,000/- + HRA)
Total Vacancies02 Posts (Health Economist: 1 | Scientist-C / Research Officer: 1)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹67,000/- plus HRA as admissible under Central Government and DHR-HTAIn guidelines (approximate gross salary ₹73,000/- to ₹75,000/- per month).

DHR-HTAIn Scientist C consolidated remuneration scale with HRA

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility conditions can download the application form from the Institute's website www.aiimsdeoghar.edu.in. Duly filled application form along with self-attested enclosures must be sent as a SINGLE PDF-File to the Principal Investigator's email ([email protected]) by 15.09.2026, 5:00 PM. The subject line of the email must be either "Application for Health Economist” OR “Application for Scientist-C". Hard copies of applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, which will be notified via email and/or the Institute website. The deadline may be extended.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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.

AIIMS Deoghar has advertised 2 posts: Health Economist (Level of Scientist C) requiring a Master's in Health Economics/Economics/Public Health + 2 years' costing experience; and Scientist C (Medical/Non-Medical) requiring MBBS + 6 years' experience, MD/MPH + 4 years' experience, or M.Sc./MPH/M.Pharm/Pharm D + 4 years' experience.

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