Contractual / Regular

AIIMS Nagpur Project Technical Support 2026

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Oct. 7, 2026
Project Technical Support – I (Medical Social Worker)Project Technical Support – I (Laboratory Technician)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 21,600/- per month (Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA)
Age Limit
Maximum 30 Years as on Interview Date (26.10.2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 1, 2026

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Starts

Oct 1, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 17, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 26, 2026

Application Window1 – 17 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date26 Oct 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

Post-wise Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Project Technical Support – I (Medical Social Worker / Nurse): 10th + Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) / Psychology / Nursing or equivalent + 2 years of relevant experience from a recognized institute; OR 3-year Graduate degree in relevant field + 1 year relevant experience; OR 3-year Graduate degree in Social Work / Sociology + 3 years experience; OR Master's Degree (PG) in Social Work (MSW) / Sociology with minimum 1 year research experience (preferably in TB/Cervical screening). Desirable: MSW / M.Sc. Nursing, community research expertise, and proficiency in Marathi.
  • Project Technical Support – I (Laboratory Technician): 10th + DMLT / MLT + 2 years of relevant laboratory experience; OR 3-year Graduate degree in relevant science discipline + 1 year experience in relevant subject. Desirable: Master's degree in Life Sciences / relevant field, experience handling blood/stool samples, serological assays, and proficiency in Marathi.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years as on the date of interview (26/10/2026). Age relaxation is admissible as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Document Scrutiny

Online ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview (with Preliminary Written Test if applicants > 10)

Offline Interview / Written ScreeningMerit Scored

Candidates must submit their applications online via designated Google Forms by 17/10/2026 (5:00 PM). Eligible candidates will be intimated via email. Selection will be made through a personal interview on 26/10/2026 at the Department of Community Medicine, AIIMS Nagpur. If more than 10 candidates are eligible for a post, a preliminary written screening test may be conducted prior to the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Essential Educational Qualifications & Academic PerformanceQualifying / Screening BenchmarkScrutiny of marks in 10th, Diploma (DMLT), Bachelor's Degree (BSW/Nursing/Science) or Post-Graduate qualifications.
Relevant Research & Field/Lab ExperienceEvaluation CriteriaPrior experience in community field-based programs, TB/cervical cancer screening, data collection, or diagnostic lab operations (serology/biological sample handling).
Domain Knowledge & Technical CompetenceInterview / Screening Test AssessmentEvaluation of skills in social work/nursing protocols, laboratory assays, sample transportation, and basic computer/data entry proficiency.
Local Language Proficiency & Field SuitabilityInterview AssessmentFluency in Marathi for community engagement in rural Nagpur district, willingness to travel daily, and communication skills.

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.

Contractual research role in the Department of Community Medicine under an ICMR-funded community health study. MSW personnel are tasked with extensive field mobilization, sensitization camps, and participant follow-up in rural Nagpur, requiring daily field visits. Lab technicians manage sample logistics, serological assays, and quantitative data entry. Work culture is academically rigorous, driven by project deliverables, sample quotas, and strict ethical standards.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary tenure engagement for a maximum period of 12 months (1 year) or till project completion, whichever is earlier. Posted at AIIMS Nagpur with daily field visits across rural blocks of Nagpur district, Maharashtra.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

No regular cadre progression or permanent absorption into AIIMS Nagpur or ICMR. Experience gained counts as valuable institutional research experience for future central medical research projects and public health specialist recruitment.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • The position is strictly project-based and temporary for up to 12 months; appointees have no legal claim for regularization or permanent appointment at AIIMS Nagpur or ICMR.
  • Online Google Form applications close strictly at 5:00 PM on 17/10/2026; late submissions or incomplete forms without valid documentation will not be entertained.
  • Both roles require mandatory daily field visits across rural Nagpur district; proficiency in Marathi language is highly preferred for active community coordination.
  • Candidates must produce original certificates and experience letters at the time of the physical interview on 26/10/2026; serving employees must submit an NOC.

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

  • Project Technical Support – I (Medical Social Worker)2
  • Project Technical Support – I (Laboratory Technician)1
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated stipend of Rs. 21,600/- (Rs. 18,000/- Basic + 20% HRA of Rs. 3,600/-). No other allowances or permanent benefits are admissible.

Monthly consolidated salary of Rs. 21,600/- (comprising Rs. 18,000/- Basic + 20% HRA Rs. 3,600/-). Purely temporary appointment for up to 12 months under ICMR research project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Fill out the prescribed online application form through the official Google Form link before 17th October 2026 (Saturday, 5:00 PM):
  2. Shortlisted candidates called via email must appear for the interview on 26/10/2026 (Reporting Time: 9:00 AM, Interview: 10:30 AM onwards) at the Department of Community Medicine, 4th Floor, Medical College Building, AIIMS Nagpur.
  3. Bring a hard copy of the duly filled application proforma with an affixed passport-size photograph along with original certificates and self-attested photocopies (10th/Birth certificate, degree/diploma certificates, mark sheets, council registrations, and experience certificates).
  4. Employed candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is prescribed for applying to these project positions.

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.

No. The post of Project Technical Support – I is purely temporary and contractual for a period of up to 12 months under an ICMR-funded research project in the Department of Community Medicine. It confers no right or claim for regular absorption in AIIMS Nagpur or ICMR.

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