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

SCTIMST Senior Project Associate Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 24, 2026
Senior Project Associate

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Postgraduate316
M.D.49
Bams4
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹42,000/- + 18% HRA per month
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years (as on 01.10.2026)
Job Location
Kerala32Thiruvananthapuram10

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 23, 2026

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Starts

Sep 23, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 5, 2026

Application Window23 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

• Essential Qualification: (i) Master's degree in Yogic Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS) / BAMS with Master's in Public Health (MPH), AND (ii) 4 years of R&D experience in an Industrial or Academic Institution.
OR
MD in Yoga / Ayurveda from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Desirable Experience: Experience in R&D in yoga and physiology, and statistical data analysis.
• Crucial Rule: Experience must have been gained strictly after acquiring the essential qualification.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 40 years as on 01.10.2026. Standard age relaxation applies for reserved candidates (ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen) 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.

Document Verification & Reporting

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Screening Written Test (Qualifying if candidate turnout is high)

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Walk-In-Interview & Viva Voce

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through a Walk-In-Interview on 05.10.2026 at Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. Depending on the number of candidates, a written screening test of qualifying nature may be administered prior to the interview. Marks in the written test will not be counted for final ranking; final selection is based strictly on performance in the personal interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Credentials & Relevance of Degree (Yogic Science / BNYS / BAMS / MPH / MD)30 Marks
Research & Development Experience in Yoga, Neurophysiology, or Clinical Trials30 Marks
Domain Expertise in EEG & Sleep Recording, Polysomnography, and Statistical Analysis25 Marks
Interview Presentation, Research Aptitude & Protocol Communication15 Marks

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.

Senior Project Associate in this DST-WISE KIRAN funded project at SCTIMST BMT Wing works on cutting-edge interdisciplinary clinical neurophysiology research. Responsibilities center on recruiting study participants, delivering standardized Yoga Nidra training sessions for peri-menopausal women suffering from insomnia, conducting high-density EEG and objective sleep recordings, managing clinical datasets, performing biostatistical analyses, and drafting research reports and high-impact manuscripts. The environment is academically rigorous within an Institute of National Importance, offering exposure to advanced biomedical and neuro-investigative facilities in Thiruvananthapuram.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project tenure initially up to 28.01.2027, with high likelihood of extension based on project phases, funding disbursals from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and individual research performance. Stationed at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-tied position without standard central administrative hierarchy promotion. However, proven performance provides substantial academic prestige, high-tier co-authorships, and eligibility for progression to Senior Research Fellow / Project Scientist cadres in DST/ICMR/DBT funded clinical studies or enrollment into Ph.D. programs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • In-Person Walk-in Interview: Candidates must physically report at Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram on 05.10.2026 by 01:00 PM; late reporting after 01:15 PM results in strict disqualification.
  • Post-Qualification Experience Mandate: Experience must strictly be acquired AFTER completing the prescribed essential qualifying degree.
  • Reservation Fallback Sequence: Vacancy is specifically earmarked for ST (Backlog). However, if no eligible ST candidates appear/qualify, OBC candidates will be evaluated; if no OBC candidates are found, General/UR candidates will be considered.
  • Community Certificate Authenticity: ST/OBC caste certificates must be in the prescribed Central Government format issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar (OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be currently valid).
  • Mandatory Documents: Bring filled Recruitment Report Form, detailed CV/bio-data, NOC from current employer (if serving), and original certificates with self-attested photocopies.

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

  • ST (Backlog)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹42,000/- plus 18% HRA (total ₹49,560/- per month) under DST—WISE KIRAN project norms.

Monthly emoluments of Rs. 42,000/- plus 18% HRA (House Rent Allowance as per Central Government DST guidelines).

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 fill the official Recruitment Report Form from the SCTIMST website (sctimst.ac.in).
  2. Prepare an updated bio-data along with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies verifying age, educational qualifications, post-qualification experience, and caste/community certificates (ST certificate or OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar).
  3. Candidates currently employed in Government/Autonomous bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer.
  4. Report at the interview venue: Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 012 on 05.10.2026 at 01:00 PM (Strict reporting cutoff: 01:15 PM; latecomers will not be entertained).
  5. Participate in document verification and the subsequent written screening test/interview scheduled at 02:00 PM. No TA/DA will be admissible.

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 with a Master's degree in Yogic Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS) / BAMS with an MPH and 4 years of industrial/academic R&D experience, OR an MD in Yoga/Ayurveda from a recognized University.

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