PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for Project Research Scientist and Project Technical Support (4 Posts)

Age Details

• Project Research Scientist II (Medical): Not exceeding 40 years
• Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical): Not exceeding 35 years
• Project Technical Support III: Not exceeding 35 years
• Age relaxation as per ICMR/PGIMER guidelines
• Age calculation date: 02/02/2026 (interview date)

Eligibility Details

Project Research Scientist II (Medical)

• MDS, Public Health Dentistry (registered with DCI)

Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)

• Post-graduate degree in social science or life sciences, including the integrated PG degree in a relevant subject/field

Project Technical Support III

• Three-year graduate degree in social science or life sciences + three years' experience OR PG in social science or life sciences

Desirable Qualifications

Project Research Scientist II (Medical)

• Experience in dental public health projects
• Biostatistical experience in medical statistics/epidemiology
• Strong publication record
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively in rural/urban parts of the Panchkula district

Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)

• Experience in qualitative research and focus group discussions
• Knowledge of data management and qualitative research software
• Exposure to social sciences-related work or clinical epidemiology research
• Experience in medical research and statistical software for analysis
• Willingness to travel extensively in rural/urban parts of the Panchkula district

Project Technical Support III

• BSW/MSW
• Experience in research and statistical software for data analysis
• Willingness to travel extensively in rural/urban parts of Panchkula district

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 19-01-2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 02-02-2026 at 2:30 PM
• Interview Location: Office of the Head, Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh
• Project Duration: Initially up to 02-11-2026 and extendable up to project completion (tentative 02-02-2029)

Application Fees

• No application fees information is provided in the notice. (If applicable, fees would be as per PGIMER/I.C.M.R. guidelines in the official notification.)

Other Instructions

• This assignment is purely on a contract basis.
• Applications lacking complete information or required documents will be rejected.
• No right to regular appointment or permanent absorption is implied; appointment may be renewed or terminated based on performance.
• The competent authority reserves the right to change the number of vacancies or withdraw the process.
• Candidates must adhere to institute rules and conduct; no travel or other allowances will be paid for interview or joining.
• Any false information or concealment may lead to removal from service. Canvassing is strictly prohibited.

Documents to be Enclosed

Candidates must carry self-attested copies of:

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate
• Experience certificates
• Age proof
• List of publications (Vancouver style)
• Original certificates along with attested photocopies
• Completed application form with attachments