Contractual / Regular

AIIMS New Delhi Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Posts in Department of Psychiatry

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Aug. 29, 2026
Project Associate - IProject Associate - II
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts (Project Associate-I: 1, Project Associate-II: 1)
Pay Scale
₹39K - ₹54.6K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 50 years as on 2026-09-11
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 29, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 29, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window29 Aug – 11 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

Post-wise eligibility and qualifications criteria under ANRF Project:
Project Associate - I (01 Post | ₹39,000 – ₹48,100/pm): Four-year Bachelor's Degree OR Master's Degree in Psychology from a recognized University or equivalent.
Project Associate - II (01 Post | ₹42,900 – ₹54,600/pm): Four-year Bachelor's Degree OR Master's Degree in Psychology from a recognized University or equivalent AND minimum two (2) years of documented experience in research.
Project Scope: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funded project entitled 'DIGILit - A Performance-Focused Mobile App-Based Intervention to Measure & Improve Digital Health Literacy of Patients' (ANRF-90) under Dr. Koushik Sinha Deb, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi.
Project Duration: Three (3) years total (initial engagement for 6 months, extendable up to 3 years based on performance).

Age Limit & Relaxations

The upper age limit for both Project Associate - I and Project Associate - II positions shall be 50 years as on the last date of online application submission (11.09.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission with CV & Testimonials at digitalpsychiatry.in/jobs/ (Deadline: 11.09.2026, 23:59 IST)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Shortlisting of Applicants based on Psychology Degree & Research Credentials

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Interaction before Project Selection Committee at AIIMS New Delhi

OfflineMerit Scored

Verification of Original Certificates & Contractual Appointment

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through online application screening and personal interview:
1. Online Submission: Candidates must submit their CV and supporting documents online at https://digitalpsychiatry.in/jobs/ by 11.09.2026 (23:59 IST). No hard copies will be accepted.
2. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on academic qualifications in Psychology, research experience (compulsory 2 years for PA-II), and national eligibility tests.
3. Interview: Only shortlisted eligible candidates will be invited for an in-person or virtual interview at Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS New Delhi. No TA/DA is admissible.
4. Engagement: Purely contractual appointment initially for six months, extendable up to three years based on performance.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

Verified Official Source

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Clinical & Cognitive Psychology Competency
Digital Health Literacy & Research Methodology
Communication Skills, Interview Performance & Research Track Record

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.

Based in the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS, New Delhi, India's premier mental health and psychiatric research center. The project, funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF-90), is titled 'DIGILit – A Performance-Focused Mobile App-Based Intervention to Measure & Improve Digital Health Literacy of Patients'. Associates engage directly with psychiatric patients to evaluate digital health literacy, deploy and test app-based therapeutic modules, analyze psychometric outcome data, and coordinate multidisciplinary workflows between clinical psychiatrists, app developers, and patients. High research prestige with direct translational clinical impact.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely contractual appointment initially for six months, extendable up to the full project duration of 3 years based on performance reviews. Stationed at Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project research staff position. Does not confer rights to permanent regular absorption at AIIMS. However, conducting clinical mHealth research under renowned faculty (Dr. Koushik Sinha Deb) provides top-tier credentials for Clinical Psychology M.Phil / Ph.D. admissions (including at AIIMS, NIMHANS, CIP) and international digital health research fellowships.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Online Application Only by 11.09.2026 (23:59 IST): Applications must be submitted online at https://digitalpsychiatry.in/jobs/; physical/hard copy submissions are strictly rejected.
  • Two Years Research Experience for PA-II: Candidates applying for Project Associate - II must possess at least 2 years of documented research experience in addition to the psychology degree.
  • HRA Entitlement Condition: Emoluments include 30% HRA; candidates with NET/GATE qualify for the higher pay slab (₹48,100 for PA-I; ₹54,600 for PA-II).
  • Compulsory Original Document Verification: Candidates called for interview must produce original degree marksheets, experience certificates, and valid ID proofs.
  • Upper Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 50 years as on 11.09.2026.

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 Associate - I (DIGILit ANRF Project)1
  • Project Associate - II (DIGILit ANRF Project)1
Total Vacancies02 Posts (Project Associate-I: 1, Project Associate-II: 1)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly fellowship under ANRF norms:
• Project Associate - I: ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (₹48,100/-) for NET/GATE/National test qualified candidates; ₹30,000/- + 30% HRA (₹39,000/-) for others.
• Project Associate - II: ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA (₹54,600/-) for NET/GATE/National test qualified candidates; ₹33,000/- + 30% HRA (₹42,900/-) for others.

Monthly emoluments as per ANRF/OM/N-01/2024 guidelines: Project Associate - I: ₹48,100/- p.m. (₹37,000 + 30% HRA) for NET/GATE/National test qualified, or ₹39,000/- p.m. (₹30,000 + 30% HRA) for non-NET/GATE candidates. Project Associate - II: ₹54,600/- p.m. (₹42,000 + 30% HRA) for NET/GATE qualified, or ₹42,900/- p.m. (₹33,000 + 30% HRA) for non-NET/GATE candidates.

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 via the provided link.
  • No physical applications (hand-delivered or hard copy) will be accepted.
  • Only eligible candidates will be called for the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is charged). Applications are submitted strictly online through https://digitalpsychiatry.in/jobs/.

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Candidates must possess a 4-year Bachelor's Degree or a Master's Degree in Psychology from a recognized university. For Project Associate - II, an additional 2 years of research experience is mandatory.

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