Eligible candidates are invited to attend an interview (online/offline mode as per the choice filled by the candidate) for a Research Associate -II post on a purely contractual basis in an extramural research project funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at AIIMS Bhopal.
Job Overview
| Post Name | Research Associate -II |
|---|---|
| Number of posts | 1 |
| Consolidated Pay | Rs. 61000 + 20% HRA = Rs.73,200 |
| Duration of contract | 06 months (likely to be extendable to a total of 9 months subject to continuation of extension by ICMR and performance of the employee) |
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 05th April 2026 (till 5:00 pm)
- Date of Interview: 8th April 2026 (Wednesday) after 12:00 Noon
- Reporting Time: Between 10:00 am to 10:30 am on 8th April 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D/MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching, and design and development experience after MVSC/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with atleast one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience: Having publications in Medline/PubMed indexed journals as first and second author or having previous experience of developing and writing full reports of projects (with documentary proof). Handled a community-based project as a research assistant or Social Worker or SRF and have published in PubMed indexed journal as an author.
Additional Requirement: Valid driver’s license for a two-wheeler (with gear) & car and own/ arrange for a two-wheeler/car for travel related to the project.
Age Limit
40 years or less. Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates, Retrenched Government Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects), and ex- servicemen in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time. Age relaxation to the extent of services rendered in the research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled persons. The last date of submission of the form (5th April 2026) would be used as the cut-off for calculation of age.
Application Fee
NIL
Selection Process
Interview by competent selection panel (online or offline mode). Only Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email for interview. No walk-In forms will be entertained on the date of interview. The interview would be conducted in the subject areas of Research Methodology, Human Resource & Financial Management, Child Health, Infectious Diseases, Information technology in health, Psychometry & Social Science Research with focus on NTEP, Biostatistics and Data analysis.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the AIIMS Bhopal website.
- Email a scanned copy of filled applications along with CV and other relevant documents to [email protected] on or before 05th April 2026 (till 5:00 pm) in a single PDF file only.
- Candidates must ALSO fill the google form before the last date i.e.5th April 2026.
- Both the filled and scanned application form must be sent via email, AND the Google Form must be completed to be considered for the Interview.
- Candidates should clearly mention in the Subject line their preference for ONLINE or OFFLINE (In -Person) Interview.
- Shortlisted candidates opting for offline interview must report to: Room No 18, Department of Community & Family Medicine, Second Floor, Medical College Building, AIIMS Bhopal.
- Shortlisted candidates must report with the duly filled application form submitted online, self-attested photocopies of proof of date of birth, eligibility qualification documents, experience certificate, and original certificates for verification on the day of Interview.
Official Notification & Links
Important Instructions
- These appointments will be made from the staff strength sanctioned to the extra-mural project and employment in this extra-mural project will not vest any right to candidate for appointment within the sanctioned staff strength of AIIMS Bhopal or ICMR.
- The assignments are purely on contract basis and will not vest any right to claim by the candidate for regular appointment or permanent absorption.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the post.
- Private practice of any type is prohibited.
- Selected candidate can be posted at any place as per the requirement of the project including rural areas / field sites.
Conclusion
Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by completing both the email submission and Google Form before the specified deadline and attending the interview as per the scheduled date.
