Contractual / Regular

SCTIMST Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Project Assistant (Cardiovascular Devices) Post

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Sep. 2, 2026
Project Assistant (BMT Wing)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
From ₹20K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 50 years as on 01-09-2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

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Starts

Sep 1, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 11, 2026

Application Window1 – 11 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date11 Sep 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 Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Engineering / Technology in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or equivalent.
Desirable Skills: Hands-on experience in CAD modeling, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, machining, jigs & fixtures fabrication, calibration, and medical device testing.
Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026): Maximum 50 years.
Duration: Initially for 6 months, likely to be extended up to 13.06.2029.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 50 years as on 01.09.2026.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Reporting & Document Verification (Reporting Time: 09:30 AM sharp on 11.09.2026)

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Screening Test (Only if candidate volume exceeds threshold - Qualifying nature)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram)

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must report at 09:30 AM on 11th September 2026 at Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 012 with a filled Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, original certificates, and self-attested copies. If the number of candidates is large, a written screening test of a qualifying nature will be conducted. Marks from the written test will not be counted toward final ranking; final selection will be determined solely based on performance in the Personal Interview.

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 Assistant at SCTIMST BMT Wing works at the Centre of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Devices, situated at the Satelmond Palace campus in Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. The fellow collaborates with biomedical scientists, cardiologists, and precision tool engineers on cutting-edge indigenous cardiovascular implants and catheter systems. Responsibilities include 3D printing prototypes, assembling precision jigs, running in-vitro burst/fatigue tests, and maintaining ISO 13485 cleanroom documentation. The institute offers premier national R&D exposure.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment initially for 6 months, likely to be extended up to 13th June 2029 (nearly 3 years). Stationed at Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments are temporary; however, documented biomedical prototyping and ISO 13485 quality engineering experience in an Institution of National Importance provides top-tier credentials for regular Technical Assistant / Engineer posts in SCTIMST, CSIR, ICMR labs, and leading medical device MNCs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Reporting Cutoff Time: Candidates must report at 09:30 AM sharp on 11th September 2026; candidates arriving after 09:30 AM will NOT be permitted to participate.
  • Mandatory Recruitment Report Form: Applicants must download and fill the prescribed Recruitment Report Form from the SCTIMST website and present it along with bio-data.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC): In-service candidates must furnish an NOC from their current employer at the time of interview.
  • Post-Qualification Experience Only: Experience claimed will be calculated only after acquiring the essential engineering diploma qualification.
  • No TA/DA Paid: Candidates attending the interview must make their own travel and stay arrangements.

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

  • Project Assistant (BMT Wing / P.8264 Project) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly emoluments of ₹20,000/- plus 18% HRA (₹3,600/-) amounting to ₹23,600/- per month. Contract tenure is initially for 6 months, extendable up to 13th June 2029 under DBT project P.8264.

Monthly consolidated emoluments of ₹20,000/- plus 18% HRA (₹3,600/-), totaling ₹23,600/- per month on contract basis for DBT funded project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  • Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria are required to attend a walk-in interview as per the scheduled date and time.
  • Applicants must bring a duly filled Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, original certificates, and self-attested copies of certificates to verify age, qualifications, and experience.
  • Candidates reporting after 09:30 AM on the interview day will not be considered for selection.
  • Those currently in service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer at the time of the interview.
  • If a written test of a qualifying nature is conducted for initial screening due to a large number of candidates, marks obtained in this test will not count towards final ranking.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required for attending the walk-in interview).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview will take place on 11th September 2026 at 10:30 AM (reporting time: 09:30 AM sharp) at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 012, Kerala.

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