JIPMER Project Research Scientist – III Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is recruiting candidates for 1 Project Research Scientist – III (Non-medical) post on a contract basis under advertisement number JIP/PSM/ICMR/MI/001. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 29 October 2026. Applicants must possess a Post Graduate Degree in public health or epidemiology, including the integrated PG degrees, with five years’ post qualification experience or PhD + two years post qualification experience in public health or in community, alongside excellent communication skills in Tamil and English, a first author publication, and a two-wheeler with DL (Driving License). The notified remuneration for the post is Rs. 93,600/- per month. Candidates should bring their applications and certificates for the selection process, which consists of a written test and an interview.

JIPMER Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not specify the reporting or registration time.

About JIPMER Recruitment 2026

This research project is funded by an external agency, specifically the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and is coordinated by the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry. The project is titled “A Hybrid Type-1 Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of a Co-Designed Community-Digital Intervention to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk Among Young High-Risk Adults in South India: The PReMI Study (Preventing Premature Myocardial Infarction).” The engagement is purely on a contract basis for an externally sponsored project with a likely duration of three years.

JIPMER Recruitment 2026 Overview

The notice does not mention any application fee.

Posts and Eligibility

Essential Eligibility Criteria

• Post Graduate Degree in public health or epidemiology, including the integrated PG degrees, with five years’ post qualification experience or PhD + two years post qualification experience in public health or in community.
• Excellent communication skills in Tamil and English.
• First author publication.
• Two-wheeler with DL (Driving License).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in community-based public health research.
• First author publication in indexed journals.
• Experience working with PHCs or district health systems.
• Experience in NCD prevention and control or cardiometabolic health.
• Experience in behavioural, lifestyle, or digital health interventions.
• Experience in data analysis, scientific writing, or research project coordination.

JIPMER Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Maximum Age Limit: 40 years (as on last date of receipt of applications) and relaxation apply as per GoI guidelines.

JIPMER Recruitment 2026 Job Description

• Coordinate overall scientific and field implementation of the PReMI study.
• Supervise field teams and monitor participant recruitment, intervention delivery, and follow-up.
• Support development and refinement of the behavioural and community-digital intervention.
• Coordinate with PHCs and district health authorities for smooth implementation.
• Monitor protocol adherence, intervention fidelity, and data quality.
• Contribute to statistical analysis, reporting, scientific presentations, and manuscript preparation.

Selection Process

After the evaluation of the application form, the recruitment process will be as follows:

Written Test

Epidemiology, Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Ethics

Interview

Epidemiology, Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Study applied for

How to Apply for JIPMER Recruitment 2026

1. Valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
2. Candidates may attach their CVs with the application form. However, applications with CV alone and without the prescribed form and certificates will be rejected.
3. Attend the Walk-in Interview on 29.10.2026 at 3rd floor, JISPH.

Important Instructions

• This position is purely on contract basis for an externally sponsored project, and the person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time. Further, the position is only for the duration of the project and based purely on external funding support for the project.
• The engagement may be extended or curtailed at discretion of the Project Investigator.
• Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and in a reputed institution/organization. The experience should have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification.
• Qualification, experience, other terms, and conditions may be relaxed/ altered at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
• Submission of wrong or false information at any stage during the process of selection or canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification or even termination if detected after the person has been engaged.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. Decision of the Project Investigator will be final. If the number of applications is very large, more stringent criteria than those specified above may be used to determine eligibility.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Incomplete applications and applications that are not in the prescribed format and those not fulfilling the essential criteria above are likely to be summarily rejected.

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