• Project Associate - I: Graduation in any discipline with Master of Public Health (MPH). Desirable: Experience in research project management, financial recordkeeping, and community fieldwork.
• Field Investigator: Graduation in any discipline with Master of Social Work (MSW). Desirable: Prior experience in rural field settings, community outreach, and child nutrition surveys.
Contractual / RegularAug. 28, 2026
AIIMS Nagpur Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Project Associate & Field Investigator Posts
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Aug. 28, 2026Project Associate - IField Investigator
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Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
₹22.42K - ₹36.58K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 27, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 27, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window27 Aug – 8 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the last date of application (08.09.2026). Upper age relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Screening of Email Applications & Scrutiny of MPH / MSW Academic Credentials
OnlineQualifying Only
Screening Written Test (if applicant volume is high) and Personal Interview at AIIMS Nagpur
OfflineMerit Scored
Applications must be emailed to [email protected] by September 08, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email for an interview (and written test if required) in the Department of Community Medicine, Demonstration Room, 3rd Floor, Medical Laboratory Building, AIIMS Nagpur.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
Verified Official SourceMulti-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Record & Relevance of MPH / MSW Postgraduate Qualifications | ||
| Understanding of Public Health Nutrition, Millet Intervention Protocols & Field Methodology | ||
| Community Engagement Aptitude, Data Management Skills & Personal Interview |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
AIIMS Nagpur is an autonomous premier healthcare and research institution in MIHAN, Nagpur. The Project Associate - I and Field Investigator work in the Department of Community Medicine under Dr. Ranjan Solanki on a prestigious DST-funded trial investigating millet-based supplementary nutrition among children aged 3–6 years in rural Anganwadis across Nagpur district. Daily responsibilities involve extensive visits to rural Anganwadi centres, coordinating with Anganwadi workers, conducting child anthropometry, overseeing food distribution compliance, and entering field data. Purposeful, active community-facing public health research environment.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Temporary contractual appointment for an initial period of 1 year. Stationed at AIIMS Nagpur with mandatory, frequent visits to rural field blocks of Nagpur district. Purely project-based position conferring no right or claim for regularization or permanent employment in AIIMS Nagpur.
Career & Promotion Ladder
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Project Associate - I receives ₹36,580/- per month, while Field Investigator receives ₹22,420/- per month. Offers valuable hands-on field intervention research experience at an AIIMS institute, ideal for securing doctoral (Ph.D.) research fellowships, ICMR scientist roles, or positions with public health NGOs and UN agencies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Email Application Deadline: Complete application form (Annexure 1) and certificates must be emailed to [email protected] by September 08, 2026.
- Email-Only Intimation: The date, time, and venue of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email only.
- Mandatory Field Travel: Appointees must carry out regular field visits to rural Anganwadi centres across Nagpur district.
- 7-Day Joining Window: Selected candidates must join within 7 days of result declaration due to strict project timelines.
- Written Test Provision: A screening written test may be conducted if a high volume of applications is received.
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
- UR2
Total Vacancies2
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated emoluments with 18% HRA: Project Associate - I: ₹36,580/-; Field Investigator: ₹22,420/-.
Project Associate - I: ₹36,580/- per month (₹31,000 + 18% HRA). Field Investigator: ₹22,420/- per month (₹19,000 + 18% HRA). Purely contractual tenure of 1 year under DST sponsored project.
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Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates must send the scanned copy of the application in the prescribed format (Annexure 1) along with supporting documents to the email ID [email protected] on or before 8th September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, with the date, time, and venue intimated by email.
List of documents to be submitted:
- Aadhar card as identity proof
- Board certificate as Date of Birth proof
- Graduate degree certificate
- Post graduate degree certificate according to the post applied for
- Any additional certificates
- Experience certificates
Candidates must join within 7 days after the result declaration, as this is a time-bound project.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is payable (Nil for all candidates).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Screening of Email Applications & Scrutiny of MPH / MSW Academic Credentials
OnlineQualifying Only
Screening Written Test (if applicant volume is high) and Personal Interview at AIIMS Nagpur
OfflineMerit Scored
Applications must be emailed to [email protected] by September 08, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email for an interview (and written test if required) in the Department of Community Medicine, Demonstration Room, 3rd Floor, Medical Laboratory Building, AIIMS Nagpur.
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