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JIPMER Puducherry Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 01 Research Associate-III Post (DHR Project)

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Sep. 15, 2026
Research Associate-III
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 67,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years (Age relaxation as per GoI guidelines)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 8, 2026

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Starts

Sep 8, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window8 – 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

Candidates must possess a Post Graduate degree in Public Health (MPH), M.Pharm., M.Sc. Epidemiology, or M.Sc. Health Economics with at least 3 years of research/academic experience, OR an MD, MS, MDS, or Ph.D. in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, or Health Sciences (or equivalent). Desirable credentials include first/corresponding author publications in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (SRMA) and data analysis skills in R, STATA, or Python.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the last date of application (25/09/2026). Age limit is relaxable as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & CV Screening

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Interview in Epidemiology & Evidence Synthesis

Online / Hybrid ModeMerit Scored

Applications will be screened based on qualifications, CV, and documented proof of research/publications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interview (in Online / Hybrid mode) focusing on epidemiology, evidence synthesis, and systematic review methodologies. The date and time of the interview will be notified at least one week in advance via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Post-Graduate / Doctoral Academic Record & Clinical Research Standing-Scrutiny of MPH/M.Pharm/M.Sc. degree with 3 years research experience, or MD/MS/MDS/Ph.D. in pharmacology, public health, statistics, or epidemiology.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analysis (SRMA) Publications-Authorship (first or corresponding author) of published systematic reviews and meta-analyses in indexed, peer-reviewed journals.
Statistical Computing & Programming Proficiency-High-level expertise in evidence synthesis modeling using R programming, STATA, RevMan, or Python.
Technical Interview & Methodology Defense100 MarksAssessment of critical appraisal skills, risk of bias assessment, GRADE methodology, protocol drafting, and scientific communication before the JIPMER panel.

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 Research Associate-III will join the JIPMER International School of Public Health (JISPH), Department of Epidemiology, JIPMER Puducherry, under Assistant Professor Dr. Manikandan Srinivasan. Funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the project operates the 'Technical Resource Centre (TRC) under the Centre for Evidence for Guidelines'. Responsibilities include drafting technical evidence briefs, developing and registering systematic review protocols on PROSPERO, conducting comprehensive literature screening, performing complex statistical meta-analyses (random-effects modeling, meta-regression, network meta-analyses) using R and STATA, drafting high-impact manuscripts, and organizing national-level workshops on evidence synthesis and guideline development. Work environment is academic, intellectual, and collaborative with clinicians and biostatisticians.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement initially for 6 months, renewable based on candidate performance, project milestones, and fund availability from DHR. The post carries no claim for regular appointment or absorption at JIPMER. Selected candidate must join within 10 days of declaration of results.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

While project positions lack an administrative promotion ladder, executing high-level evidence synthesis at an Institute of National Importance (INI) like JIPMER provides an exceptional launching pad for assistant professorships in community medicine/public health, scientist roles in DHR/ICMR, and senior technical advisory positions in international agencies (WHO, Cochrane, UNICEF).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Dual Application Submission Mandatory: Candidates must email the single PDF application to [email protected] AND fill out the Google Form (https://forms.gle/wxwfgehJQd56DU6g8) before 25/09/2026 (4:30 PM); applications submitted through only one channel will be rejected.
  • Specific PDF File Naming Convention: The PDF file must be strictly named as 'Candidate name_Post-name_year_application' (e.g., 'James_RA-III_2026_application').
  • 10-Day Joining Requirement: The selected candidate must be prepared to join duties within 10 days of the declaration of selection results.
  • Online/Hybrid Interview Infrastructure: Candidates must ensure a suitable device with working camera, audio, and reliable high-speed internet connection for the online/hybrid interview.
  • No TA/DA Paid: No travel or daily allowance is payable for appearing in the interview.

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
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 67,000/- per month plus HRA as applicable under DHR/ICMR norms for Research Associate-III.

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 67,000/- + HRA as applicable per month under Department of Health Research (DHR) guidelines. No other allowances are payable. Purely contractual for an initial tenure of 6 months, extendable based on performance and fund availability.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Review eligibility: PG in Public Health (MPH), M.Pharm, M.Sc. Epidemiology, or Health Economics with 3 years experience OR MD/MS/MDS/Ph.D. in relevant health sciences.
  2. Download and print the official application format (REC-03) attached with the advertisement.
  3. Fill out the proforma in block letters, affix a recent passport-size photograph, and attach self-attested scanned copies of identity proof, age proof (10th certificate), degree/diploma certificates, experience proofs, and SRMA publication proofs.
  4. Combine the application form, CV, and supporting documents into a single PDF named as: Candidate name_Post-name_year_application (e.g., James_RA-III_2026_application).
  5. Email the PDF to: [email protected] with the post name in the subject line before 25/09/2026 by 4:30 PM.
  6. Additionally, complete the mandatory Google Form at: forms.gle/wxwfgehJQd56DU6g8 before 25/09/2026 (4:30 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this project post.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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The post offers a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 67,000/- plus applicable HRA under the DHR project.

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