AIIMS Deoghar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Field Investigator, Health Economist Posts

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

The notice is issued by the Department of Evidence Synthesis (DOES) of AIIMS Deoghar, Jharkhand, which hosts a DHR-HTAIn Centre. The posts sit under the Principal Investigator, Dr. Seshadri Reddy Varikasuvu, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, and Head, Department of Evidence Synthesis. The notice states that the appointments are purely temporary and project-based.

The notice announces 2 posts in total. It does not print any category-wise break-up.

Experience: 2 years of experience in Health Economics for Junior Staff and 6 years for Senior Staff. Age limit: 40 Years. The 3 years' work experience is attached to the Graduate option only, as printed; the Master's and Pharm D options are listed with "OR". Age limit: 35 Years. The age cut-off date is the last date of submission of application. Age relaxation for Government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates is in accordance with DoPT instructions issued from time to time. Further relaxation may be considered for exceptionally qualified and experienced candidates or retired professionals, if found suitable. The notice says eligibility criteria, qualifications, age limits and job roles are derived from the HTAIn Guidelines (March 2024) issued by DHR. Candidates should check ANNEXURE-I of the official notification for the full eligibility of each post.

Health Economist/Scientist C: ₹67,000/- + HRA per month, consolidated remuneration. Field Investigator: ₹30,000/- to ₹32,000/- per month, consolidated remuneration. The notice does not mention HRA for this post. The engagement is contractual and purely temporary for 12 months. It may be extended for a maximum of one more year based on performance, or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier. Project staff performance is reviewed every six months. If it is not found satisfactory, the engagement could be terminated with one month's notice or one month's stipend in lieu thereof. Leave is admissible as per the terms of engagement and prevailing Institute norms.

Contribute to technical and organizational planning of HTA projects. Undertake HTA studies approved under the concerned institute. Contribute to writing, editing, and publication of reports and journal articles related to HTA studies. Take advocacy initiatives to publicize HTA project work through media and other dissemination channels. Maintain confidentiality of HTAIn Secretariat and Technical Appraisal Committee/Board proceedings. Adhere to DHR policies and procedures. Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Heads. Conduct house listing in designated study areas. Perform interviews and collect data in accordance with the approved research topic/study protocol. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of collected data. Coordinate with the Field Officer and project team during field activities. Perform any other field-related duties assigned under project.

The Institute will communicate eligibility to the applicant by email within 48 hours of receipt of the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, which will be notified through email and/or the Institute website. The notice lists a Written Test/Skill Test/Interview on 10 Dec 2026 (Tentative). The venue is not specified in the notice. The mode is physical (in-person) and online (hybrid). Applicants with valid reasons may request an online interview; approval is at the discretion of the Selection Committee. No TA/DA is given for attending the interview. The decision of the competent authority on selection is final and no representation will be entertained.

The notice adds that the deadline may be extended, if required.

It is the candidate's responsibility to ascertain and ensure eligibility. Misinformation detected at any stage makes the candidate liable for legal action. Permission to appear in the selection process does not approve eligibility. A candidate may be disqualified at document verification if essential eligibility criteria are not fulfilled. The engagement does not confer any right to regular appointment or absorption in AIIMS Deoghar, DHR or any other Government organization. Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification. Private practice of any type is prohibited. The appointee can be posted at any place as per project requirement, including rural areas and field sites. The appointee is expected to conform to the rules of conduct and discipline applicable to Institute employees. For queries, the notice gives Mr. Chandan Kumar, Administrative Officer HTAIn AIIMS Deoghar (Mobile: 76