Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has released advertisement number JIP/PSM/INDO-USTB/NP/2026/123, notifying 5 vacancies for Project Research Scientist I – (Non-medical), Project Technical Support – III (MSW), Scientist B, Program Manager, and Project Technical Officer posts on a contract basis. Eligibility qualifications vary by post as specified in the official notification. Eligible candidates can apply by email, sending the filled application form along with a CV and supporting documents scanned in one PDF on or before 17 October 2026. The selection process consists of a written test, skill test, and interview.
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Overview
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Organisation
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
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JIP/PSM/INDO-USTB/NP/2026/123
Post Name(s)
Project Research Scientist I, Project Technical Support – III, Scientist B, Program Manager, and Project Technical Officer
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Important Dates
Event
Date
Date of Advertisement
05-10-2026
Last Date for Sending Complete Applications by Email
17-10-2026, 01:00 PM
Date of Interview
23-10-2026
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
There are a total of 5 vacancies available across different project posts under the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine.
Post Name
Vacancies
Project Research Scientist I – (Non-medical)
01
Project Technical Support – III (MSW)
01
Scientist B
01
Program Manager
01
Project Technical Officer
01
Total
5
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Eligibility Criteria
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Qualification
Post
Qualification Required
Project Research Scientist I – (Non-medical)
Master’s degree in public health (MPH) from a recognized University/Institution.
Project Technical Support – III (MSW)
Postgraduate degree in Social Work or Sociology or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Scientist B
PhD in life Sciences from a recognized University.
Program Manager
M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Public Health / Health Sciences / Management or a related research discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum of 6 years of research experience in project coordination/management, including at least 3 years of experience in TB research.
Project Technical Officer
Three-year Graduate degree in Life Sciences from a recognized university with three years of work experience in the relevant field.
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Age Limit
The maximum age limits vary by post as on the last date of receipt of applications:
Post
Maximum Age Limit
Project Research Scientist I – (Non-medical)
35 years
Project Technical Support – III (MSW)
40 years
Scientist B
40 years
Program Manager
45 years
Project Technical Officer
35 years
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Project Research Scientist I – (Non-medical)
Rs 56000 + 20% HRA
Project Technical Support – III (MSW)
Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA
Scientist B
Rs 55,680 per month (no other allowances are payable)
Program Manager
Rs.94,995 (no other allowances are payable)
Project Technical Officer
Rs. 36,450 (no other allowances are payable)
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Selection Process
The selection process comprises a written test, skill test, and interview. If the number of shortlisted candidates is less, a direct interview will be conducted instead.
How to Apply for JIPMER Project Research Scientist I
Download the application form and official notification from the JIPMER website.
Fill out the application form in the prescribed format.
Prepare a single PDF containing the filled application form, CV, and all supporting documents.
Name the PDF file strictly in the format: “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application” (e.g., “James_DEO_2023_application”).
Mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
Send the complete application by email to [email protected] on or before 17 October 2026, 01:00 PM.
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Important Instructions
Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
For those wishing to apply for two or more different posts, a separate application form must be filled in for each post and sent with the necessary enclosures in separate emails.
Valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Interviews for the post may be conducted in person or via videoconferencing at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
Submission of wrong or false information at any stage will lead to disqualification or even termination.
These positions are purely on contract basis for an externally sponsored project.
The engagement may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.
JIPMER Project Research Scientist I Important Links
