All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Contractual / Regular

AIIMS New Delhi Psychologist Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 18, 2026
Project Technical Support-III (Psychologist)

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Postgraduate299
Diploma111
M.Phil6
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹36,400/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years
Job Location
Delhi90New Delhi90

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

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Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification: MA / M.Phil in Psychology / Clinical Psychology or MA / M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology or Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology or equivalent qualification.
Desirable: Advanced education (Master's / Doctorate in Psychology), specialized training in psychometric testing, specific training in child-focused developmental tools (e.g., DASII, BSID, WISC-V), and RCI certification.
Experience: At least one year of experience working in the field with development assessments of high-risk children.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of application. Upper age relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per Government of India / AIIMS project rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

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Selection will be made on the basis of screening of received CVs and applications. Only shortlisted candidates fulfilling eligibility and relevant experience criteria will be called for the personal interview before the Selection Committee. Final selection is subject to verification of original certificates.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentEvaluation of MA/M.Phil in Psychology/Clinical/Rehabilitation Psychology, RCI certification, and academic performance.
Evaluation ComponentDemonstrated hands-on experience and training in infant and child developmental assessment tools (DASII, BSID, WISC-V) and high-risk pediatric follow-up.
Evaluation ComponentAssessment of psychometric evaluation skills, parent counseling capability, research methodology understanding, and communication.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Department of Pediatrics (Division of Neonatology) at AIIMS, New Delhi is one of India's premier clinical, research, and tertiary neonatal care centers. Working on specialized research projects like ELGAIN (I-1916) involves direct interaction with vulnerable high-risk infants, neonates, and their caregivers. The Project Technical Support-III (Psychologist) is responsible for administering standardized neurodevelopmental assessments (such as DASII, BSID, and WISC-V), tracking cognitive/motor milestones, maintaining precise research protocols, and counseling parents. The work culture is intellectually rigorous and academically oriented, offering rich exposure to high-level clinical research and multidisciplinary medical teams.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Based on-site at the Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110029. The post is purely temporary and contractual for the duration of the funded project. No inter-city transfer liability.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a sponsored project appointment, this position does not confer regular employment, permanent tenure, or absorption into the permanent civil service cadre of AIIMS New Delhi. However, working under apex faculty at AIIMS provides immense research pedigree, publications, and clinical evaluation credentials that significantly bolster eligibility for permanent scientist, clinical psychologist, and faculty roles across central institutes and hospitals.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Email Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] with attached CV and attested certificates on or before 01st October, 2026 till 5:00 P.M. Subject line must specify 'Application for the post of Project Technical Support-III'.
  • Shortlisting Threshold: Merely meeting the essential educational qualifications does not guarantee an interview call. Only shortlisted candidates based on specialized training in psychometric tools and relevant experience with high-risk children will be invited for interview.
  • No Regular Claim: The appointment is purely project-based and contractual. Selected candidates will have no legal claim for regular appointment or absorption in AIIMS New Delhi.

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
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹36,400/- per month (Basic ₹28,000/- plus 30% HRA ₹8,400/-).

₹28,000/- + 30% HRA = ₹36,400/- per month consolidated as per project guidelines.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing detailed personal information, educational qualifications, RCI registration details (if applicable), and professional experience.
  2. Attach self-attested scanned copies of supporting certificates, including proof of date of birth, educational degrees/mark sheets, experience certificates, and relevant psychometric tool training certificates.
  3. Send the completed CV and scanned attachments via email to [email protected].
  4. Ensure the email subject line is strictly written as: 'Application for the post of Project Technical Support-III (Psychologist) - Reference ELGAIN (I-1916)'.
  5. Submit the email application before the deadline of 01st October, 2026 till 5:00 P.M.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment (Nil / Free for all candidates).

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Application is through email only. Eligible candidates must email their detailed CV along with attested copies of certificates (birth, degree, experience, RCI registration if applicable) to [email protected] by 01st October, 2026 (5:00 PM).

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