Panjab University
Contractual / Regular

Panjab University Project Assistant Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Project AssistantProject Assistant (Life Sciences/Public Health)

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M.Sc151
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
₹15,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per Panjab University / Project Norms
Job Location
Chandigarh5Chandigarh7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 5, 2026

Application Window24 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date5 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

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, or a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Community Medicine, Nutrition, Social Sciences, or a relevant discipline. Desirable qualifications include experience in clinical/community health research, data collection, and data analytics.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per Panjab University and project norms. Standard relaxations apply for reserved category candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Walk-In Personal Interview

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Selection will be made through a Walk-in-Interview on 05 October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Candidates must report in person with the duly filled application form, original certificates, transcripts, and experience documents at PI-RAHI Foundation, Technology Block, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh. Eligibility will be screened, followed by personal interview before the selection committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Essential Educational Qualifications (Master degree aggregate percentage)30% (Academic Record)
Relevant Field / Research Experience in Clinical or Community Health25% (Experience Scrutiny)
Technical Knowledge in Data Analytics & Documentation15% (Skill Assessment)
Personal Interview Performance & Communication Skills30% (Viva-Voce)

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.

Hands-on clinical and community epidemiology research role under the Liver-Safe Chandigarh Initiative. Day-to-day duties involve coordinating health screenings across Chandigarh colleges for steatotic liver disease risk factors, administering dietary and lifestyle questionnaires, taking anthropometric measurements, and executing data cleaning and database management.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at South Campus, Panjab University (Sector 25, Chandigarh) with local field visits to college campuses across Chandigarh. The tenure is 6 months or co-terminus with the project.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Short-term project position. Successful completion provides valuable field epidemiology experience, clinical trial data handling skills, and academic references beneficial for ICMR/DST project vacancies, public health fellowships, or Ph.D. admissions.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly emoluments of ₹15,000/- (all-inclusive) for a duration of 6 months or co-terminus with the project.

Consolidated emoluments of ₹15,000/- per month (all-inclusive). Appointment duration is for 6 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

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 form appended to the notification PDF.
  2. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (10th onwards), and chronological research/work experience.
  3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and attach self-attested copies of proof of date of birth, degree certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates.
  4. Appear in person for the Walk-in-Interview on October 5, 2026, by 11:00 AM at PI-RAHI Foundation, Technology Block, South Campus, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for attending the walk-in interview.

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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 possess a Master degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Community Medicine, Nutrition, or Social Sciences.

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