Contractual / Regular

GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Laboratory Technician (MDRU) Post

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Sep. 16, 2026
Laboratory Technician (MDRU)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
As per DHR / ICMR MDRU project norms (approx. ₹20,000/- to ₹25,000/- per month)
Age Limit
18 to 37 Years (as on 23.09.2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 10, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window10 – 23 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 Educational Qualification: 12th pass in Science subjects AND 2 years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) OR 1 year DMLT with 1 year relevant laboratory experience in a recognized organization OR B.Sc. Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology / relevant science subject (B.Sc. degree is treated as equivalent to 3 years of laboratory experience).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age as on the last date of online application submission (23.09.2026). Standard relaxations apply for reserved categories as per Central Government / Chandigarh Administration rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening and Document Scrutiny

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview in the Office of Director Principal, GMCH-32, Chandigarh

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is formulated through the INTERVIEW_PORTFOLIO_EVALUATION mechanism without a written test. Online applications and uploaded certificates will be scrutinized based on academic credentials in 12th Science and DMLT/B.Sc. MLT. Eligible shortlisted candidates will appear for a personal interview in the office of the Director Principal, GMCH-32, Chandigarh. The interview schedule will be displayed on the official GMCH website.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Component
Academic Foundation in Science & Medical Laboratory Technology
Clinical & Diagnostic Laboratory Experience
Knowledge of Laboratory Equipment & Biosafety Protocols
Personal Interview Assessment

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Laboratory Technician in the Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit (MDRU) at GMCH Chandigarh is stationed in an advanced biomedical research facility within a major tertiary healthcare complex. MDRU facilitates multidisciplinary clinical research funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR) and ICMR. Daily tasks include specimen handling, processing biological samples, running automated diagnostic equipment, assisting clinical researchers, maintaining reagent inventories, and recording laboratory quality assurance data.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary and contractual under the MDRU project. The tenure is co-terminus with project requirements and funding availability from DHR/ICMR. Engagement confers no claim for permanent absorption, regularization, or pensionary benefits in GMCH Chandigarh or the Chandigarh Administration.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

There is no formal promotional hierarchy for project-based contractual staff. However, experience gained in an ICMR/DHR-backed research facility at GMCH Chandigarh significantly bolsters credentials for regular technical posts in premier institutes such as PGIMER Chandigarh, AIIMS, and state medical colleges.

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

  • UR / Unreserved
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration as per Department of Health Research (DHR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) norms for Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit staff.

Consolidated monthly remuneration as per Department of Health Research (DHR) / ICMR project guidelines for Multi-Disciplinary Research Units (MDRU).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal of Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh at gmch.gov.in.
  2. Navigate to the "Jobs and Training" section and click on "Applications are invited for Laboratory Technician purely temporary Post under Multi-Disciplinary research unit Project".
  3. Access the online application form and enter all required personal, educational, and laboratory technical details.
  4. Upload scanned photocopies of mandatory documents: proof of date of birth (10th certificate), 12th Science mark sheet, DMLT diploma or B.Sc. degree certificate, and relevant laboratory experience certificates (if any).
  5. Submit the online application form on or before 23rd September, 2026.
  6. Download and retain a copy of the submitted application form for future reference and check the GMCH website regularly for the interview date announcement.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No Application Fee: There is no application fee mentioned for applying to this contractual project vacancy.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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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.

Candidates must have passed 12th with Science subjects and possess a 2-year DMLT, or 1-year DMLT with 1 year relevant laboratory experience, or a B.Sc. degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/relevant science subject (treated as 3 years experience).

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