Join Our Team at PGIMER, Chandigarh: Exciting Opportunities in Infectious Disease Research

Are you a dedicated life science professional looking to make an impact? The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is inviting applications for several temporary/ad-hoc posts for a vital project on infectious disease diagnosis and research (p. 1). This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and work alongside leading experts.

Current Vacancies & Details

We are seeking motivated candidates for the following positions. The roles are contractual for 6 months initially, with potential for extension based on performance and project needs (p. 2).

Sr. No.	Post Name	Salary (per month)	Essential Qualification	Age Limit
1	Project Research Scientist II (Medical)	Rs 80,000/- + 20% HRA	MBBS/BVSc/BDS with 3 yrs exp, OR MBBS/BVSc/BDS + PG Degree (MD/MVSc/MDS/MPH), OR MBBS/BVSc/BDS with PhD (p. 1)	40 (p. 1)
2	Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)	Rs 56,000/- + 20% HRA	Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degree	35 (p. 1)
3	Project Technical Support III	Rs 28,000/- + 20% HRA	3-year Graduate degree in relevant subject + 3 yrs post-qualification experience, OR PG in relevant subject/field	35 (p. 1)
4	Senior Project Assistant	Rs 30,600/- consolidated	Graduate in any discipline with 2 years experience of administration work	30 (p. 1)
5	Data Entry Operator	Rs 29,200/- consolidated	Bachelor's degree in computer application/IT/Computer science from a recognized university	30 (p. 2)
6	Multi Tasking Staff	Rs 26,800/- consolidated	10+2 in relevant subject from recognized board + at least 2 years experience, OR Graduate in any discipline (p. 2)	25 (p. 2)

About the Project

The project is titled "Strengthening and upgradation of existing VRIDLs for infectious disease diagnosis and research," funded by the ICMR (p. 1). We are at the forefront of research, focusing on diagnostics, molecular techniques (RT PCR, sequencing, AMR surveillance), and data analysis related to infectious diseases (p. 1). This is an opportunity to contribute to significant public health outcomes.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to send their application with a completed Google Form link before January 21, 2026 (5:00 pm) (p. 1).

Key Application Notes:

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the written test or interview (p. 2).
Interviews will be held IN-PERSON ONLY at PGIMER, Chandigarh; no online interviews will be conducted (p. 3).
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test/interview

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