AIIMS Bhubaneswar Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar is described on its letterhead as a statutory body under the aegis of the Ministry of H & F.W., Government of India, at Sijua, Post: Dumuduma, Bhubaneswar-751019. The post is sanctioned under an ICMR project in the Department of Biochemistry, led by Dr. Balamurugan Ramadass, Additional Professor. The notice is dated 29 October 2026 (E-File No. BIOCHM-17/1/2024-BIOCHEM DEPT).

Essential qualification: MBBS/MD. Desirable: MBBS/MD with research experience in clinical projects, molecular biology research and analysis. Qualification and experience should be in the relevant discipline/field and from an institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification. The maximum age limit is 35 years. The cut-off date for age is the date of the Walk-In-Interview/Video Conferencing, that is, the date of the interview. Age relaxation is admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per government rules. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department/Organisation are not eligible to apply. Mere fulfilment of the essential qualification does not guarantee selection. Candidates should read the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

The emoluments are Rs. 67000/-+ HRA, as admissible, and the tenure is only 12 months. The notice says the rates shown are as per the guidelines and the sanction. The post is purely a temporary contract appointment. The initial contract will normally be for the period specified. Further continuation or extension depends on the requirement of the project, performance evaluation and approval of the competent authority, case to case. Benefits of Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession and Medical claim are not admissible. Leave is applicable as per Funding Agency/Institutional policy for contract staff of AIIMS, BBSR.

The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the website of AIIMS BBSR. These candidates will be called for interview/personal discussion through a Walk-In-Interview or a Video Conferencing Interview. The tentative date is 27 November 2026. The venue and reporting time are not specified in the notice. Engagement for the position will be decided by the selection committee/appointing authority. If selected, a candidate must produce the following in original for verification at the time of joining: Educational qualification certificates. Proof of date of birth. Experience certificates. One recent passport size photograph. Identity proof such as Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License etc. One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents. SC/ST/OBC/Disability Certificate, if applicable. Candidates who fail to bring the original certificates, or whose documents show a discrepancy

The engagement can be terminated at any time by one month's notice on either side. It can also be terminated forthwith, or before the notice period expires, by paying a sum equal to one month's contractual amount. A candidate will not be permitted to surrender one month's contractual amount in lieu of the unexpired notice period, and must serve the full period of notice. A contract appointee has no claim on a regular post in the institute, the funding agency or any Department of Government of India. An undertaking to that effect must be submitted at the time of joining. Submission of wrong or false information disqualifies the candidature at any stage. Canvassing in any form is a disqualification. AIIMS, BBSR reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process and to consider or reject any application. The decision of the Director is final and binding. Any corrigendum, addendu