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AIIMS New Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Senior Consultant (Clinical Ecotoxicology Project)

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Aug. 25, 2026
Senior Consultant (Clinical Ecotoxicology & Analytical Toxicology)
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
As per norms
Age Limit
Not exceeding 50 Years
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 22, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 22, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window22 Aug – 9 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 Qualifications & Experience Tracks:
Option 1 (Master's Track): Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Bioinformatics with at least 60% marks, along with minimum 15 years of professional experience in the field of Toxicology / Analytical Toxicology post-qualification.
Option 2 (Ph.D. Track): Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Bioinformatics with a Ph.D. in a subject related to Toxicology, along with minimum 10 years of professional experience in Toxicology / Analytical Toxicology (up to 3 years of the Ph.D. period shall be counted towards experience).
Project Role: Validating the point-of-care Vionix Spectral Analyzer against gold-standard mass spectrometry platforms (ICP-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS) for heavy metal and chemical toxicant analysis in multicentric clinical and field settings across India (collaborating with IIT Madras and regional medical centers).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 50 years as on the closing date (09 September 2026). Standard Government of India relaxation rules apply for reserved categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Submission of Resume and Cover Letter (by 09.09.2026, 5:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Shortlisting of Candidates based on Analytical Toxicology Experience

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online / In-Person) at AIIMS New Delhi

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection Process:
1. Application: Candidates must email their resume along with a cover letter explicitly mentioning the POST applied to [email protected] latest by 9 September 2026 till 5:00 PM.
2. Shortlisting: Rigorous screening of applications based on analytical toxicology track record, mass spectrometry expertise (ICP-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS), and research publications.
3. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. No TA/DA is admissible. The selected candidate may be posted at different centers, partner hospitals, IIT Madras, and field stations across India.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Scrutiny of M.Sc. / Ph.D. credentials in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Bioinformatics with toxicology research focus
Demonstrated hands-on leadership in operation, method development, and validation of ICP-MS, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS platforms
Technical interview assessing point-of-care spectral validation protocols, bioanalytical method guidelines, and field deployment logistics

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.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS New Delhi), India's apex medical institution, hosts the Clinical Ecotoxicology Diagnostic and Research Facility (CEF) under the Department of Anatomy. CEF is India's pioneer facility dedicated to clinical toxicological investigations, evaluating environmental chemical exposures (heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, and agrochemical residues) in biological matrices (blood, urine, hair, tissues) from patients with unexplained chronic illnesses. As Senior Consultant, the incumbent provides high-level scientific and technical leadership on a nationwide multicentric validation project evaluating the portable Vionix Spectral Analyzer against benchtop gold-standard mass spectrometry instruments (ICP-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS). The Senior Consultant oversees method validation protocols (linearity, LOD/LOQ, matrix effects, accuracy, precision as per ICH/FDA bioanalytical guidelines), coordinates multi-site field trials with collaborating institutes including IIT Madras and regional tertiary hospitals, leads quality control, and interfaces with regulatory bodies. The environment is academically elite, clinical, interdisciplinary, and demanding.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment for an initial period of two (2) years (subject to project continuation). Stationed at AIIMS New Delhi with multi-centric field travel and postings at collaborating centers (including IIT Madras and field test beds across India).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Offering senior-level project compensation (approx. ₹1,00,000/- to ₹1,25,000/- per month), this leadership role carries immense scientific prestige. Senior Consultants at AIIMS CEF lead national point-of-care diagnostic validation initiatives, publish high-impact toxicological papers in Lancet/Nature sister journals, and are prime candidates for permanent Director/Scientist-G/Professor positions across national biomedical laboratories (ICMR, CSIR-IITR, FSSAI).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Application Deadline (09 September 2026, 5:00 PM): Candidates must email their comprehensive resume and cover letter explicitly indicating the post applied for to [email protected] before 5:00 PM on 09.09.2026.
  • Senior Experience Mandate: Minimum 15 years' post-Master's experience in Toxicology/Analytical Toxicology (or 10 years post-Master's experience for Ph.D. holders, where 3 years of Ph.D. are counted as experience).
  • Pan-India Field Mobility: Appointee must be prepared for postings and travel to various hospital centers, IIT Madras, and field settings across India.
  • Shortlisting & Interview Call: Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview; no TA/DA will be reimbursed.
  • Age Ceiling: Maximum 50 years as on 09.09.2026.

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

  • Senior Consultant (Vionix Project - CEF)01
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly emoluments as per AIIMS project appointment rules and funding agency norms (DST/ICMR Senior Consultant fellowship scale approx. ₹1,00,000/- to ₹1,25,000/- per month).

AIIMS New Delhi Clinical Ecotoxicology Facility Senior Consultant project scale

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send their resume along with a cover letter. The cover letter must explicitly mention the name of the POST applied for. Applications should be sent to the email address [email protected] by 9th September 2026, 5 PM.

  • Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

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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.

Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Bioinformatics (≥60% marks) with 15 years of experience in Toxicology/Analytical Toxicology; OR a Master's degree with Ph.D. related to Toxicology and 10 years of post-qualification experience.

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