Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Contractual / Regular

SCTIMST Project Research Scientist Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical)

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Postgraduate312
M.Sc149
Ph.D99
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹78,000/- + 20% HRA (₹93,600/- per month)
Age Limit
Up to 45 Years (as on 01.10.2026)
Job Location
Kerala31Thiruvananthapuram9

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 17, 2026

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Starts

Sep 17, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 6, 2026

Application Window17 Sep – 6 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date6 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: Master's degree in Clinical Research / Health Sciences / Public Health / Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Science / Biotechnology from a recognized University with 5 years of experience in Clinical research / Clinical trials as required for the study; OR PhD in Clinical Research / Health Sciences / Public Health / Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Science / Biotechnology from a recognized University with 2 years of experience in Clinical research / Clinical trials; OR Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) from a recognized university with 2 years of experience in clinical research / clinical trials. Desirable: Good communication and scientific writing skills; working knowledge of statistical software including SPSS / Stata / R; working knowledge of MS Office; and working knowledge of clinical study databases.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 45 years as on 01.10.2026. Age relaxation up to 5 years is granted to candidates having experience of working in Government Research Organisations as per ICMR Order No. 16/29/2023/Admin/E.Office No.157401 dated 18.10.2024 point (h).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Eligibility Scrutiny

In-Person VerificationQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview

In-Person InterviewMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through a direct Walk-in-Interview. Candidates must report at the Ground floor of AMCHSS Building, SCTIMST Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram on 06.10.2026 by 10:00 AM sharp along with Bio-data, original certificates, and copies of certificates to prove age, qualification, and clinical trial experience. Eligible candidates will appear for the interview commencing at 11:30 AM before the expert selection committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Doctoral / Postgraduate RecordEvaluation of Master's / PhD / Pharm D in Clinical Research, Health Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, or Biotechnology.
Clinical Research & Clinical Trials ExperienceScrutiny of 2 to 5 years verified post-qualification experience in multicenter clinical trials, data monitoring, and network coordination.
Walk-in Personal Interview PerformanceIn-person assessment of scientific writing, communication, knowledge of trial protocols, statistical tools (SPSS/Stata/R), and clinical study databases.

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.

Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical) operates at the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS) in SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram, an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The post anchors the ICMR-funded 'Indian Stroke Clinical Trial Network Phase II' (INSTRUCT Network Phase II, Project P-5449). The environment is academically rigorous and multi-institutional, requiring coordination across stroke centers nationwide, monitoring trial progress, performing data audits and query resolution, conducting statistical analyses using SPSS/Stata/R, and preparing technical reports.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary on a contract basis, initially up to 30.03.2027 or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier. Extension is contingent upon project milestone achievements and ICMR funding continuation. The post carries no claim or guarantee for regular absorption or permanent appointment in SCTIMST or ICMR.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

There is no formal cadre promotion hierarchy for temporary project appointments. However, serving as Project Research Scientist III on a prestigious national ICMR stroke trial network provides high-impact co-authorships, clinical trial leadership experience, and strong credentials when applying for permanent Scientist-C/D faculty positions across central research institutions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Physical Walk-in Reporting Mandate: There is no online application portal; candidates must physically report at the Ground Floor, AMCHSS Building, SCTIMST Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram on 06.10.2026 by 10:00 AM sharp for certificate verification.
  • Mandatory Clinical Trials Experience: Candidates must hold genuine, verifiable post-qualification experience in clinical trials/clinical research (5 years for Master's degree holders, or 2 years for PhD / Pharm D holders). General laboratory or non-trial experience will lead to disqualification during preliminary document scrutiny.
  • Original Document Verification: Applicants must carry all original certificates and mark sheets (proving age, qualification, council registration, and experience) along with an updated Bio-data and self-attested copies at the time of reporting.
  • Age Benchmark and ICMR Relaxation Rule: The age ceiling is strictly 45 years as on 01.10.2026. Age relaxation up to 5 years is applicable only for candidates possessing experience working in Government Research Organizations per ICMR Order No. 16/29/2023/Admin/E.Office No.157401 dated 18.10.2024 point (h).
  • No TA/DA for Walk-in: Candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview must bear their own travel and accommodation expenses; no travel allowance is provided by the institute.

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 Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly remuneration of ₹78,000/- plus 20% HRA (amounting to ₹93,600/- per month) as per ICMR project guidelines.

Monthly consolidated emoluments of ₹78,000/- plus 20% HRA (total ₹93,600/- per month) under ICMR funded project P-5449.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility criteria, educational qualifications (Master's + 5 yrs exp, PhD + 2 yrs exp, or Pharm D + 2 yrs exp), and age limit (up to 45 years as on 01.10.2026).
  2. Prepare an updated, detailed Bio-data / Curriculum Vitae highlighting clinical trials, project coordination, and research publications.
  3. Assemble all original certificates along with self-attested photocopies proving Date of Birth (10th/Matriculation), Educational Qualifications (Degree certificates and year-wise marks memos), Registration certificates, and relevant Post-Qualification Experience in clinical trials/clinical research.
  4. Report in person for the Walk-in-Interview on 06.10.2026 at 10:00 AM sharp at the Ground Floor, Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies (AMCHSS) Building, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram - 695011, Kerala.
  5. Participate in document verification and the selection interview commencing at 11:30 AM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for participating in this walk-in interview.

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The post offers monthly emoluments of ₹78,000/- plus 20% HRA, amounting to a total consolidated salary of ₹93,600/- per month under ICMR project P-5449.

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