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AIIMS New Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Project Technical Support III (Optometrist) Post in ENT Department

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Sep. 10, 2026
Project Technical Support III (Optometrist)
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹28,000/- + 30% HRA per month (Total ₹36,400/-)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years as on 25-09-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

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Starts

Sep 10, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window10 – 25 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

Essential Qualification: Three Years Graduate in relevant subject/field (B.Sc. in Optometry / Ophthalmic Technology / Vision Science) with at least Three (03) Years of relevant experience OR Post Graduate degree (M.Sc. in Optometry / Ophthalmic Science) in the relevant subject/field.
Work Profile: Conducting basic eye and vision evaluations using an eye scanner following basic training, along with clinical coordination with Ophthalmologists and the ENT research team.
Desirable Qualification: Documented working experience in clinical research projects or clinical trial data collection.
Project Scope: ICMR funded research project entitled 'To conduct the pre compliance and clinical validation of implantable and diagnostic devices (Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmic, and Orthopedic)' (Project Code: I-1750) under Principal Investigator Dr. Kapil Sikka, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery (ENT), AIIMS New Delhi.
Tenure: Up to May, 2028 (Tentative joining: October 2026).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of application (25-09-2026). Age relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST, up to 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD (15 years for PwBD-SC/ST, 13 years for PwBD-OBC).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening and Shortlisting based on Academic & Experience Credentials

OnlineQualifying Only

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

OfflineMerit Scored

Original Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Applications submitted online through the application portal on or before 25th September 2026 will be scrutinized by the Project Selection Committee. Only shortlisted candidates meeting the essential qualifications (B.Sc. Optometry + 3 years experience OR M.Sc. Optometry) will be invited for an in-person or virtual interview in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery (ENT), AIIMS New Delhi. Final selection will be based on interview performance and verification of original certificates. No TA/DA is admissible for attending 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
Academic Qualifications (B.Sc. / M.Sc. Optometry)30 MarksGraduation/Post-Graduation marks, conceptual clarity in refraction, ocular optics, and visual assessment.
Relevant Clinical & Technical Experience (≥ 3 Years)30 MarksHands-on experience in ophthalmic diagnostic equipment (eye scanner, fundus imaging, corneal topography, visual acuity) and patient evaluation.
Research & Interdisciplinary Coordination Skills20 MarksPrior experience in clinical trials, ICMR/biomedical research projects, CRF documentation, and coordination between ENT and Ophthalmology.
Technical Interview & Viva Voce20 MarksAssessment of diagnostic problem-solving, medical device validation understanding, and communication skills before the expert committee.

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.

The Project Technical Support III (Optometrist) is stationed in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery (ENT) at AIIMS New Delhi under Principal Investigator Dr. Kapil Sikka. The fellow works on an interdisciplinary ICMR research project (Project Code: I-1750) validating diagnostic and implantable medical devices across ENT, Ophthalmic, and Orthopedic domains. Daily tasks involve performing standardized vision evaluations and eye scans using specialized ocular diagnostic scanners, liaising with ophthalmologists and ENT surgeons, tracking subject cohorts, and maintaining data logs compliant with ICMR good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines. Work operates within standard hospital and research lab hours (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday through Saturday).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary contractual appointment under ICMR project code I-1750, with tenure extending up to May 2028 (joining tentatively in October 2026). Stationed at AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The post is purely project-based and co-terminus with project funding. However, clinical validation experience on implantable and diagnostic medical devices at AIIMS New Delhi provides high-impact credentials for higher technical officer roles in ICMR/DBT centers, doctoral admissions in vision sciences, or technical product specialist positions in ophthalmic medical device corporations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Application Submission Deadline (25-09-2026): Applications must be submitted online through the prescribed link in the advertisement by September 25, 2026; late submissions will not be entertained.
  • Mandatory Experience Requirement: Candidates applying with a 3-year Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. Optometry) must possess at least 3 full years of documented clinical or research experience. Candidates with an M.Sc. in relevant fields do not require the 3-year experience prerequisite.
  • Upper Age Limit of 35 Years: The maximum age is 35 years as on 25-09-2026, with statutory relaxations of up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
  • Contractual Nature: The appointment is purely on a temporary project basis up to May 2028 and does not confer any right to regular absorption at AIIMS New Delhi.
  • No TA/DA: No traveling or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview or document verification.

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 III (Optometrist) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated pay of ₹28,000/- plus 30% HRA (₹8,400/-), totaling ₹36,400/- per month under ICMR project norms. Purely temporary contractual post up to May 2028.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹28,000/- plus 30% HRA (₹8,400/-) totaling ₹36,400/- per month as per ICMR project norms. Project tenure up to May, 2028.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Review the detailed notification circular for Project Technical Support III (Optometrist) under Project Code I-1750 on the AIIMS New Delhi Recruitment Portal.
  2. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining personal details, educational qualifications (10th, 12th, B.Sc./M.Sc. Optometry), and relevant clinical/research experience in eye and vision evaluations.
  3. Access the online application form link ("Apply Here") provided in the official notification circular on the AIIMS website.
  4. Fill out the required candidate details in the online form, upload your updated CV and supporting certificates (degree marksheets, experience letters, category certificates if claiming age relaxation), and submit the form on or before September 25, 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is payable).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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One (01) temporary post of Project Technical Support III (Optometrist) is advertised in the Department of ENT under Principal Investigator Dr. Kapil Sikka.

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