Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Contractual / Regular

JIPMER Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 6, 2026
Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate228
M.Sc110
Ph.D79
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 80,400/- per month (Rs. 67,000 + 20% HRA)
Age Limit
Maximum 40 Years as on 15.10.2026
Job Location
Puducherry5Puducherry4

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 1, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 22, 2026

Application Window1 – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date22 Oct 2026

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: Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees, with 3 years post-qualification experience, OR Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. Desirable: Candidates with one year of experience in Geriatric medicine / community-based health research projects, or candidates with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree will be preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 40 years as on the closing date of application (October 15, 2026). Qualification, experience, and age limit may be relaxed at the discretion of the Principal Investigator / Competent Authority.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Application & CV Screening / Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Examination (In-Person)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (In-Person)

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Recruitment comprises: (1) Initial screening of submitted application form, CV, and documentary proof to shortlist eligible candidates (list published on JIPMER website). (2) In-person Written Test on October 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM at JIPMER Puducherry covering geriatric health, epidemiology, digital health tools, and research ethics. (3) In-person Interview on October 22, 2026 from 3:00 PM onwards for candidates qualifying the written test. Final selection is based on cumulative evaluation of CV, application, written test, and interview performance.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Screening Test

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

As per JIPMER evaluation guidelines

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Basics of Geriatric Health & Epidemiology1515
Research Methodology & Data Collection Methods1515
Digital Health Applications & Field Implementation Challenges1010
Data Management, Security & Research Ethics1010
Total5050

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 Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical) is engaged on an ICMR-funded extramural research study titled 'Operationalizing the elderly health package under Ayushman Bharat through SMART approach: A hybrid type 2 effectiveness implementation study in primary care', supervised by Dr. Mukta Wyawahare (Department of Medicine & HOD Geriatric Medicine, JIPMER). The role combines clinical research governance, multi-site Primary Health Centre (PHC) coordination, field-level data collection supervision, digital health tools implementation, and scientific manuscript preparation. It involves active field visits across selected PHCs and JIPMER.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance and project funding availability from ICMR. Stationed at JIPMER Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry-6 with local field visits. As explicitly stated in terms and conditions, the position is purely project-based with zero claim to regular absorption or permanent employment in JIPMER.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Being an extramural project-funded contractual role, there is no departmental promotional ladder or cadre seniority progression. However, experience as an ICMR Project Research Scientist - II provides high-impact publication opportunities and substantial weightage when competing for regular Scientist-C / Assistant Professor / Public Health Specialist openings in ICMR institutes, AIIMS, and Central Government medical research bodies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Email Submission & File Naming: Applications must be sent by email to [email protected] on or before October 15, 2026. The single scanned PDF must be strictly named in the format 'Candidate name_Post-name_year_application' (e.g., 'James_DEO_2023_application'), or the application will not be processed.
  • In-Person Test & Shortlisting Gate: Only candidates shortlisted on the basis of CV and documentary proof will be eligible to appear for the written test and interview. Both the written test (9:00 AM) and interview (3:00 PM) will be conducted strictly in-person at JIPMER Puducherry on October 22, 2026. No TA/DA is provided.
  • Post-Qualification Experience Mandate: The essential three-year experience requirement must have been acquired strictly after completing the postgraduate degree. Experience gained prior to acquiring the PG degree will not be counted.
  • Purely Project-Based Contract: The appointment carries no right or claim for regular absorption or permanent absorption in JIPMER or ICMR, and can be curtailed or extended based on project funding and performance.

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 / General (Project Post)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 67,000/- plus 20% HRA (Rs. 13,400/-) amounting to Rs. 80,400/- per month. No other allowances or regular establishment benefits will be extended.

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 67,000/- plus 20% HRA (Rs. 13,400/-), totaling Rs. 80,400/- per month under ICMR-sponsored SMART project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application format (REC-03) on A4 size paper and fill it out in block letters using a blue pen.
  2. Affix a recent passport-size photograph (do not staple) on the application form.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of Proof of Identity (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License), Age Proof Certificate (10th/High School), Degrees/Diplomas, Experience Certificates, and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  4. Scan the filled application form, CV, and all supporting documents sequentially into a single PDF file.
  5. Name the scanned PDF file strictly as: Candidate name_Post-name_year_application (e.g., James_DEO_2023_application).
  6. Email the complete PDF application to [email protected] on or before October 15th, 2026, clearly mentioning 'Application for Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical)' in the subject line.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No Application Fee. Candidates submit their application free of cost via email to [email protected].

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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.

No. The essential qualification requires a Post Graduate Degree with at least three years of post-qualification experience, OR a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. Fresh PG degree holders without 3 years of post-qualification experience or a Ph.D. are not eligible.

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