AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur; Digdoh; On-site; INR 682,000 - 817,000; Full time

Job summary

AIIMS Nagpur invites applications for the Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position in the SMRITI project under ICMR funding. The role involves data quality oversight and biomarker workflow support in a biomarker-stratified multicentre RCT examining Propofol TIVA vs Isoflurane for postoperative delirium prevention in geriatric surgery.

The appointment is fixed-duration (nine months in Year 1) with potential renewal based on project needs, funding, and performance.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in life sciences or related field.
• 1–2 years’ clinical-research experience, preferably multicentre.
• Experience in trial coordination, regulatory documentation and data management.
• Proficiency with GCP, EDC and statistical software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Data quality oversight.
• Biomarker workflow support.

Skills

Clinical research

Trial coordination

Regulatory documentation

EDC/database management

GCP

Statistical software

Scientific writing

Project reporting

Education

Postgraduate degree in life sciences

Engineering / IT / Computer Science degree

Job description

COMPANY NAME All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur

POST NAME Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur

Advertisement No. AIIMS/NGP/ANAES/ICMR/SMRITI/1699/01

Department Anaesthesiology and Critical Care

Project SMRITI: Stratified Multicentre RCT of Intravenous vs Traditional Inhalational Anaesthesia – A Biomarker-Stratified Multicentre RCT Evaluating Propofol TIVA vs Isoflurane for Postoperative Delirium Prevention in Geriatric Surgery

Funding Agency ICMR

Tenure Nine months in Year 1, extendable subject to project duration, funding, performance and institutional approval

Post Name(s) Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

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Pay ₹67,200 per month (₹56,000 + HRA at 20%)

Age Limit 35 years

Job Location AIIMS Nagpur

Application Mode Online form

Last Date to Apply 16/11/2026 before 17.00 hr

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

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About AIIMS Nagpur and the SMRITI Project

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur is a medical institute located at Plot no. 2, Sector-20, MIHAN, Nagpur – 441108. The post sits in the ICMR-funded SMRITI trial, a biomarker-stratified multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating Propofol TIVA against Isoflurane for preventing postoperative delirium in geriatric surgery. The Principal Investigator is Dr Omshubham Gangadhar Asai, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS Nagpur.

Who Can Apply

Postgraduate degree, including integrated PG degree, in a relevant subject (for example life sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, clinical research or public health) from a recognized university; OR a four-year graduate degree in Engineering / IT / Computer Science relevant to the project.

• 1–2 years' clinical-research experience, preferably multicentre RCT/ICMR project.
• Experience in trial coordination, IEC/regulatory documentation, participant recruitment/follow-up, EDC/database management, GCP, statistical software, project reporting and scientific writing.
• Multicentre trial and peer-reviewed publication experience preferred.

Qualifications and relevant subject equivalence are subject to applicable ICMR guidelines, and candidates with higher qualifications may apply.

Age Limit

The age limit for the post is 35 years. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age. Age relaxation, where applicable, will be as per prevailing ICMR and institute rules.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

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The notice lists the pay as ₹67,200 per month, made up of ₹56,000 plus HRA at 20%. The stated remuneration includes HRA at the budgeted rate; other allowances, if any, will be governed by the sanction and applicable rules.

• This is a fixed-duration, purely temporary post under an ICMR-funded project.
• It is not a regular post of ICMR or AIIMS Nagpur and confers no claim to permanent employment.
• The initial tenure is nine months in Year 1. Renewal is subject to project requirements, fund availability, performance assessment and institutional approval.
• The engagement will end automatically upon expiry of its approved term unless renewed.
• Leave, notice, termination and other service conditions will follow the applicable ICMR guidelines and institute orders.

AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Job Description

The appointee will carry out duties assigned by the PI, including:

• Data quality oversight
• Biomarker workflow support

Annexure I – Brief CV Format

The CV format asks for the name of the post, the candidate's name (in block letters), father/mother name, gender, date of birth, age, address for correspondence, mobile number and email ID. It has tables for educational qualifications (exam passed, grade, year of passing, board/university, specialization) and work experience (period from, period to, post held, scale of pay, name of employer), followed by clinical and research experience, other achievements/recognitions, the time needed to join if selected, whether the candidate has been declared unfit by a medical authority or court for appointment in government service, and a signed declaration with date and place.

Documents named in the notice

• CV in Annexure I format
• Proof of date of birth
• Proof of relevant research/clinical experience
• Original documents for verification at the selection process

Selection and Interview

Selection will be through a personal interview at AIIMS Nagpur.

• Screening: applications will be screened for eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the AIIMS Nagpur website and/or email.
• Written test: if more than 15 applications are received for this one post, a written test may be conducted to shortlist candidates for interview.
• Interview: 23 November 2026, reporting time 8.00 AM, at AIIMS Nagpur; Department of Anaesthesiology, 1st Floor IPD OT Complex.
• Document verification: candidates must produce original documents for verification.

Event

Date

Date of notice 02/11/2026

Last date for filing application 16/11/2026 before 17.00 hr

Date of interview 23/11/2026 (reporting time 8.00 AM)

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.
• For queries, contact Dr Omshubham Gangadhar Asai, Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, AIIMS Nagpur, Principal Investigator, SMRITI trial, at [e-mail] .

Official Notification PDF Advertisement AIIMS/NGP/ANAES/ICMR/SMRITI/1699/01 with Annexure I CV format

AIIMS Nagpur Official Website Shortlisted candidates will be notified here and/or by email

AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in the AIIMS Nagpur SMRITI project?

There is 01 post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under the ICMR-funded SMRITI project.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for filing the application is 16 November 2026 before 17.00 hr.

Q3. What qualification is required for Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)?

A postgraduate degree, including integrated PG degree, in a relevant subject from a recognized university, or a four-year graduate degree in Engineering / IT / Computer Science relevant to the project.

Q4. What is the age limit?

The age limit is 35 years, and age relaxation, where applicable, will be as per prevailing ICMR and institute rules.

Q5. What is the salary for this post?

The pay is ₹67,200 per month, which is ₹56,000 plus HRA at 20%.

Q6. Is HRA or any other allowance paid on top of ₹67,200?

No separate HRA is added, as the stated remuneration already includes HRA at the budgeted rate. Other allowances, if any, will be governed by the sanction and applicable rules.

Q8. What is the selection process?

Applications are screened and selection is through a personal interview at AIIMS Nagpur on 23 November 2026, reporting at 8.00 AM. A written test may be held if more than 15 applications are received.

Q9. Is this a permanent job?

No. It is a fixed-duration, purely temporary post under an ICMR-funded project with an initial tenure of nine months in Year 1, and it confers no claim to permanent employment.

Q10. Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.

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