All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur
Contractual / Regular

AIIMS Nagpur Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 23, 2026
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 67,200/- per month (incl. 20% HRA)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years as on 04.10.2026
Job Location
Maharashtra66Nagpur10

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 22, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 22, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window22 Sep – 4 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Essential: First-class Master's degree in Psychology from a recognized institute (including integrated PG degree); OR Second-class Master's degree in Psychology with a Ph.D.
Desirable: Minimum 1 year experience in clinical settings or mental health research projects; valid registration with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI); proficiency in English, Hindi, and Marathi; hands-on experience in administering cognitive and neuropsychological assessment tools; familiarity with statistical software and data analysis.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 35 years as on 04.10.2026. Age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates is admissible as per Government of India norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Shortlisting

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Personal Interview

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Applicants will be shortlisted based on educational qualifications and research/clinical experience. In case the applicant-to-post ratio exceeds 15:1, a written screening test will be conducted to shortlist candidates. Final selection is based on the personal interview held at the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS Nagpur.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & PG RecordFirst-class Master's degree in Psychology (or Second-class Master's with Ph.D.) from a recognized university.
Clinical & Mental Health Research ExperienceAt least 1 year experience in clinical settings or mental health research projects, and valid Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) registration.
Neuropsychological Assessment & Data AnalysisDemonstrated expertise in administering cognitive/neuropsychological tools, psychiatric data management, and statistical analysis software (SPSS/R).
Interview Board Performance & Multilingual CommunicationAssessment of research aptitude, psychiatric knowledge, and fluency in English, Hindi, and Marathi before the AIIMS interview panel.

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.

AIIMS Nagpur is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare situated in MIHAN, Nagpur. The Project Research Scientist-I works within the Department of Psychiatry under Principal Investigator Dr. Sonakshi Jyrwa on the cutting-edge ICMR-funded 'AIRIS' study. The research project investigates autonomous identification of retinal phenotypes as potential diagnostic biomarkers for Schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Day-to-day duties involve clinical patient recruitment, administering standardized neuropsychological and cognitive test batteries, coordinating retinal imaging protocols, statistical data analysis using research software, and multidisciplinary coordination between psychiatry, ophthalmology, and AI teams.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 07 months, extendable based on periodic performance evaluations by the PI and Director's approval up to the complete duration of the ICMR project. Monthly consolidated remuneration is Rs. 67,200/- (inclusive of 20% HRA). Resignation requires a 30-day prior written notice, and termination on unsatisfactory output carries a 7-day notice period.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position is tied strictly to the project lifecycle and carries no provision for permanent regular absorption into AIIMS Nagpur or ICMR cadres. However, working as a Project Research Scientist-I on an ICMR-funded AI healthcare project at AIIMS provides high-impact co-authorship in psychiatric/medical AI journals, clinical trials documentation experience, and credentials for Ph.D. / Postdoc fellowships or permanent scientist positions in ICMR, DST, and national medical institutes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Online Google Form Deadline: Applications must be submitted strictly via the designated Google Form link (https://forms.gle/gCfjiJkYR8DkTsv77) by 04.10.2026. Hard copies or submissions via email/postal dispatch will be rejected without review.
  • Screening Written Test Contingency: If the application ratio exceeds 15:1 per post, a written screening test will be conducted prior to the personal interview at AIIMS Nagpur.
  • Annexure I CV Attachment: Candidates must download, fill out, and upload the standardized Curriculum Vitae format (Annexure I) inside the Google Form along with all self-attested academic and experience certificates.
  • Multilingual Fluency: The role involves direct psychiatric patient evaluations in Vidarbha, making conversational proficiency in Marathi along with Hindi and English an essential practical asset.
  • Fixed Tenure Without Regular Claim: Experience gained under this ICMR project cannot be leveraged for permanent service regularization under AIIMS Nagpur or ICMR.

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

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 67,200/-, inclusive of 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 67,200/- per month (includes HRA @ 20%). Initial appointment is for 07 months, extendable based on performance and project duration.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Complete the prescribed Curriculum Vitae format given in Annexure I of the official notification advertisement.
  2. Navigate to the official online Google Form application portal: https://forms.gle/gCfjiJkYR8DkTsv77.
  3. Upload scanned self-attested copies of proof of date of birth, educational degree certificates and mark sheets, valid RCI registration (if applicable), and research/clinical experience certificates.
  4. Upload the completed Annexure I Curriculum Vitae in the Google Form upload field.
  5. Submit the completed Google Form on or before 04th October 2026. No application will be accepted through email or postal dispatch.
  6. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and through the official AIIMS Nagpur website to attend the offline personal interview at the Department of Psychiatry, 2nd floor IPD Block, AIIMS Campus, MIHAN, Nagpur.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

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The consolidated remuneration is ₹67,200/- per month, which includes 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA) under the ICMR-funded research project.

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