JIPMER Project Nurse II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Project Nurse-II post under the ICMR-funded research project titled "Implementation and Evaluation of a Community-Based Drug Take-Back Program for Safe Disposal of Expired and Unused Medicines in rural areas of South Indian district: A Mixed-Methods Interventional Study".

Fluency in Tamil and English. Willingness to undertake community/field work. Previous experience in community-based work, research studies, public health, or field data collection. Basic computer skills / MS-Word / Excel / PowerPoint / data-entry and research-documentation skills.

Maximum Age Limit: 28 years (as on the last date of receipt of applications, i.e., 21/10/2026).

Initial appointment will be given for 11 months for Year I, with extension based on performance. The total project duration is 3 years.

The selection process consists of a written test followed by an interview. The written test and interview shall carry 80% and 20% weightage respectively. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on written-test performance, in the ratio of 3–5 candidates per available post. Basic nursing/community health, medication safety and biomedical-waste management, nursing/technical knowledge, prior research/community experience, field-work suitability, teamwork, and willingness to travel.

Proof of Identity (Copy of Aadhaar card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License) Certificate in support of age (Tenth equivalent / High School Certificate) Degrees / Diplomas Experience certificates CV Caste proof (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable