AIIMS Project Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Psychiatry at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Akhil Bharatiya Ayurvigyan Sansthan), New Delhi, has one vacancy for a Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical). The post is on an ICMR-funded project on Geriatric Mental Health (Project I-2030). The pay is Rs. 67,100 + HRA @ 30% as per ICMR Guidelines. Tenure is six months initially, with extension up to 3 years depending on performance. Candidates need a Post Graduate Degree in Psychology with three years of post-qualification experience, or a PhD in Psychology. The application form is online at forms.gle, and the CV and documents must be submitted by 31 October 2026, 23:59 IST.

AIIMS Delhi Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About AIIMS Delhi Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)

The post is in the Department of Psychiatry of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi. It serves an ICMR-funded project on Geriatric Mental Health. The project develops and validates a digital intervention for elderly patients with cognitive impairment and their caregivers, through a two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial. Dr Preethy K, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS Delhi, is the Principal Investigator and signed the notice on 16 October 2026.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

Post Graduate Degree in Psychology, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification Experience or PhD in Psychology.

The three years of post-qualification experience applies to the PG degree route. Candidates with a PhD in Psychology are listed as an alternative.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Geriatric Mental Health.
• Experience of working with patients with dementia.
• Experience in clinical research and project management.
• At least one publication.

Age Limit

The age limit printed in the notice is 40 Years. The notice does not mention a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation.

For the full eligibility conditions of the post, see the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

The pay is fixed “As per ICMR Guidelines – Rs. 67,100 + HRA @ 30% [= Rs 87,100/Month]”. HRA at 30% is paid in addition to the Rs. 67,100.

The project runs for 3 years. Tenure is six months initially, with extension up to 3 years depending on performance.

How to Apply for AIIMS Delhi Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)

All applications must be submitted online through the form linked in the notice (https://forms.gle/KW9Q2LAq3kRee3mQ8). The CV and documents are also submitted online. No hand delivered or hard copy applications will be accepted.

Applications close on 31 October 2026 at 23:59 IST.

Documents named in the notice

• CV, submitted online.
• Documents, submitted online with the CV.
• Original documents, to be brought at the time of interview.

Selection and Interview

Only eligible candidates will be called for the interview. The notice does not mention the interview date, venue or mode.

Candidates called for the interview must bring their original documents. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.

If ineligibility is detected at any stage of the recruitment, the appointment will be cancelled.

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