JIPMER Project Nurse Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research; Puducherry; On-site; INR 341,000 - 409,000; Full time

Job summary

JIPMER invites applications for a Project Nurse in the Medical Oncology department, Puducherry, on a contract basis for an externally funded ICMR project.

Qualifications include 12th pass in science, BSc Nursing, and registration with a State Nursing Council; Tamil fluency is required.

The post pays Rs 33,600 per month consolidated, including HRA, for up to one year, with the possibility of extension; apply by 5 November 2026 via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 12th Pass in Science Subjects and BSc Nursing or its equivalent.
• Registered Nurse with any State Nursing Council.
• Fluency (speaking, reading and writing) in Tamil.
• Experience working with hematology or oncology patients.
• Experience in clinical research and data collection.
• Any kind of research experience.

Responsibilities

• Collection of blood samples, and information from patient records.
• Data collection from patients.
• Data entry in the database.
• Helping in management of inventory of consumables.

Skills

Tamil fluency

State Nursing Council registration

Hematology/oncology experience

Clinical research and data collection

Education

12th Pass in Science Subjects

BSc Nursing or equivalent

Job description

COMPANY NAME Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

JIPMER Recruitment 2026 is for one Project Nurse post. The post is on contract in an ICMR-funded research project in the Medical Oncology department of the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry/Karaikal. It is for a likely duration of 1 year and pays a consolidated Rs 33,600 per month, including HRA. Candidates need 12th Pass in Science Subjects and BSc Nursing or its equivalent, registration as a nurse with any State Nursing Council and fluency in Tamil. The filled application form must be emailed to [e-mail] by 5 November 2026, up to 5 pm.

JIPMER Project Nurse at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)

Advertisement No. JIP/ICMR/TF/NHL/recruitment 2026/Project Nurse

Department Medical Oncology

Project Estimation of the prevalence of Epstein Barr virus positivity in aggressive mature B-Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in the Indian subcontinent and deciphering the genetic basis of its impact on disease biology and survival

Funding Agency ICMR

Tenure Likely duration 1 year (contract)

Post Name(s) Project Nurse

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs 33,600 per month consolidated (including HRA)

Age Limit Maximum 30 years (as on last date of receipt of applications)

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About JIPMER

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is a medical education and research institute at Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry-6, as its letterhead shows. The Project Nurse will work on an externally funded research project sponsored by ICMR. The Project Investigator is Dr.Prasanth Ganesan of the Medical Oncology department.

Who Can Apply

• 12th Pass in Science Subjects and BSc Nursing or its equivalent
• Registered Nurse with any State Nursing Council
• Fluency (speaking, reading and writing) in Tamil, because the project involves interaction with patients and taking their consent
• Experience working with hematology or oncology patients
• Experience in clinical research and data collection
• Any kind of research experience

Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 30 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (5 November 2026). The application form asks for your age on that date in years, months and days.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline or field and from a reputed institution or organisation.
• Experience should have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification.
• The qualification, experience and other terms and conditions may be relaxed or altered at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.

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

JIPMER Project Nurse Job Description

The notice lists the nature of work and responsibilities as:

• Collection of blood samples, and information from patient records
• Data collection from patients
• Data entry in the database
• Helping in management of inventory of consumables

The application form also says the project work involves travel to the field or to other centres for the study. Applicants must state whether they are willing to do this.

Documents Named in the Notice

All certificates must be self-attested and attached in this order (checklist in the application form):

• Proof of identity (copy of Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving License)
• Certificate in support of age (Tenth equivalent or High School Certificate)
• Degrees/Diplomas
• Experience certificates
• Any others (if relevant; specify)
• Proof of prior research experience, if any

The form also asks for self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, proof of SC/ST/OBC status where claimed, PDFs of proof of work for previous employment, and details of any criminal case or enquiry if the answer to that question is yes. You must give the contact details of previous employers, and the notice asks you to tell those people that JIPMER may call them.

Selection and Interview

Applicants will be shortlisted on the details given in the application, CV and documentary proof. The list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website. The final selection will be based on the CV, the application and a written test/interview.

• Evaluation stages: after the application forms are evaluated, the notice lists the recruitment process as a written test, a skill test and an interview. It does not give the areas each stage will cover.
• Shortlisting: only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. If the number of applications is very large, stricter criteria than those listed may be used to decide eligibility.
• Interview mode: the interview may be held in person or by videoconferencing, at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. For a video interview, each candidate must arrange a suitable device (computer, laptop or mobile) with audio and camera, plus an adequate internet connection.
• Schedule: the date and time of the written exam and interview will be notified one week in advance.
• The decision of the Project Investigator will be final.
• Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
• Incomplete applications, and applications from candidates who do not meet the essential criteria, are likely to be summarily rejected. Applications with a CV alone, without the prescribed form and certificates, will be rejected.
• A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
• Giving wrong or false information at any stage, or canvassing of any kind, will lead to disqualification. If it is found after engagement, it may lead to termination.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

JIPMER Project Nurse (Medical Oncology) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in JIPMER Project Nurse Recruitment 2026?

There is 1 vacancy for the post of Project Nurse, in an ICMR-funded project in the Medical Oncology department.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the JIPMER Project Nurse post?

Complete applications must be emailed by 5 November 2026, up to 5 pm.

Q3. What qualification is required for the JIPMER Project Nurse post?

Candidates need 12th Pass in Science Subjects and BSc Nursing or its equivalent, must be a Registered Nurse with any State Nursing Council, and must speak, read and write Tamil fluently.

Q4. What is the age limit for the JIPMER Project Nurse post?

The maximum age limit is 30 years as on the last date of receipt of applications, which is 5 November 2026.

Q5. What is the salary of a JIPMER Project Nurse?

The post pays a consolidated remuneration of Rs 33,600 per month, which includes HRA. The notice says the consolidated salary may vary from time to time.

Q6. Is HRA or any other allowance paid on top of the Rs 33,600?

No. HRA is already included in the Rs 33,600 per month, and the notice says no other allowances are payable.

Q7. How do I apply for the JIPMER Project Nurse post?

Fill in the attached application form, scan it with your CV and supporting documents into one PDF named "Candidate name_Post-name_year_application", and email it to [e-mail] by 5 November 2026, 5 pm.

Q8. What should I write in the email subject line?

Write the name of the post you are applying for, Project Nurse, in the email subject line.

Q9. What is the selection process for the JIPMER Project Nurse post?

Applicants are shortlisted on their application, CV and documents. The final selection is based on the CV, the application and a written test/interview, and the notice also lists a skill test as an evaluation stage. The interview may be held in person or by videoconferencing.

Q10. Is the JIPMER Project Nurse job permanent?

No. The post is purely on contract for an externally sponsored project, with a likely duration of 1 year. It may be extended or curtailed at the Project Investigator's discretion and gives no claim to any regular post in JIPMER.