JIPMER Project Technical Support III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
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Job summary
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry invites applications for a contractual Project Technical Support-III position for an ICMR-funded study on Time toxicity in advanced malignancies. The role involves direct patient interaction, interviews, and psychosocial support within a clinical oncology setting.
The appointment is for about 17 months with a consolidated remuneration of Rs 33,600 per month, including HRA.
Qualifications
- B. Sc in Psychology with three years' experience in psychology or PG in counselling psychology, applied psychology or psycho-oncology.
- B.Sc/UG in Social/Health Sciences with three years' experience in medical social work/patient counselling or PG in Medical social work/MPH.
- Clinical work with patients and experience in cancer field is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct both qualitative and quantitative interviews with patients.
- Provide psychological support and counselling when needed.
- Work with patients with advanced cancer in an oncology setting.
Education
Job description
COMPANY NAME Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
The Department of Medical Oncology at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) needs 1 Project Technical Support-III (PTS III) on contract for an ICMR-funded research project. The likely duration is 17 months, and the consolidated remuneration is Rs 33,600, which includes HRA. Applicants need a B. Sc in Psychology or a B.Sc/UG degree in Social/Health Sciences, together with the experience or PG degree listed below.
Particulars
Details
Organisation Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
Advertisement No. JIP/ICMR/Time Tox/Med onco/PTS-III/2026
Department Medical Oncology
Project "Time toxicity' of patients with advanced malignancies receiving palliative intravenous systemic therapy - a multicenter observational study (GiveMeTIME)"
Funding Agency ICMR
Tenure Likely duration 17 months (contract)
Post Name Project Technical Support-III (PTS III)
Vacancies 1
Pay Rs 33,600 consolidated remuneration (including HRA - no other allowances are payable)
Age Limit Maximum 30 years (as on last date of receipt of applications)
JIPMER is a medical education and research institute at Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry-6. The post is part of the GiveMeTIME project, a multicenter observational study run by the Department of Medical Oncology and funded by ICMR, an external agency. The Project Investigator (PI) is Dr. Prasanth Ganesan.
The notice prints two routes to eligibility. A candidate needs one of the following:
- B. Sc in Psychology with three years' experience in field of psychology, or with a PG degree in any of these subjects: counselling psychology, applied psychology or psycho-oncology.
- B.Sc/UG degree in Social/Health Sciences with three years' experience in field of medical social work/patient counselling, or with a PG degree in any of these subjects: Medical social work, Master of Public Health.
- Clinical work with patients
- Working in cancer field or with cancer patients
Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and from a reputed institution/organization. Experience must have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification. The Principal Investigator may relax or alter the qualification, experience and other terms and conditions at his discretion.
The maximum age limit is 30 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (5 November 2026).
For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, candidates should check the official notification.
- The consolidated remuneration is Rs 33,600. It includes HRA, and no other allowances are payable.
- The consolidated salary of the post may vary from time to time. No allowance or facility other than the consolidated salary will be given.
- The position is purely on contract for an externally sponsored project. The person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time.
- The position lasts only for the duration of the project (likely 17 months) and depends entirely on external funding for the project.
- The Project Investigator may extend or curtail the engagement at his discretion.
- Conduct both qualitative and quantitative interviews with patients.
- Sometimes provide psychological support and counseling.
- Work with patients with advanced cancer.
According to the notice, the person in this post is likely to gain knowledge and skill in psycho oncology, research methods, writing project reports and analysing qualitative data. The application form also states that the project work involves travel to the field or to other centres for the study, and it asks applicants whether they are willing to travel.
All certificates must be self-attested and attached in this order:
- 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
- Any others (if relevant; specify)
- Proof of prior research experience, if any
- Proof of SC/ST/OBC status, where applicable
- PDFs of proof of work for previous employment, if any
JIPMER will shortlist applicants based on the details in their application, CV and documentary proof. The list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. The final selection will be based on the CV, the application and the written test/interview. If the number of applications is very large, stricter criteria than those listed above may be used to decide eligibility. The decision of the Project Investigator will be final.
The written test will cover basic knowledge of cancer, knowledge about clinical research, GCP, patient care related skills, the consenting process and drug storage.
The interview will cover the same areas as the written test, plus the ability to interact and respond to situations in clinical research and patient management. At the discretion of the Principal Investigator, the interview may be held in person or by videoconferencing. For a video interview, each candidate must arrange a suitable device (computer/laptop/mobile) with audio and camera facilities and an adequate internet connection. The date and time of the written test and interview will be notified later.
Event
Date
Date of advertisement 13/10/2026
Last date for sending complete applications by email 05-11-2026, up to 5.00 pm
Written test and interview To be notified
- A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
- Incomplete applications, applications that are not in the prescribed format and applications from candidates who do not meet the essential criteria are likely to be summarily rejected.
- Giving wrong or false information at any stage of the selection process, or canvassing of any kind, will lead to disqualification. If detected after engagement, it may even lead to termination.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- The application form asks applicants whether they have ever been convicted by a court of law, or whether any criminal case, disciplinary action or vigilance enquiry is pending against them. Applicants must give the details if the answer is yes.
- Applicants must tell the previous employers they list that JIPMER may call them about this position, and must get their permission to mention their names.
JIPMER PTS III Official Notification PDF Advertisement, terms and the application form (REC-03)
There is 1 vacancy for Project Technical Support-III (PTS III), on the ICMR-funded GiveMeTIME project in the Department of Medical Oncology.
Complete applications must be emailed by 5.00 pm on 5 November 2026.
Applicants need either a B. Sc in Psychology with three years' experience in field of psychology or a PG degree in counselling psychology, applied psychology or psycho-oncology, or a B.Sc/UG degree in Social/Health Sciences with three years' experience in medical social work/patient counselling or a PG degree in Medical social work or Master of Public Health.
The maximum age limit is 30 years as on the last date of receipt of applications, which is 5 November 2026.
The consolidated remuneration is Rs 33,600, including HRA. The notice adds that the consolidated salary may vary from time to time.
No. The Rs 33,600 already includes HRA, and no other allowances or facilities are payable apart from the consolidated salary.
Fill in the attached application form and scan it with your CV and supporting documents into one PDF named "Candidate name_Post-name_year_application". Email it to nocirecruitment@gmail.com with the post name in the subject line.
Applicants are shortlisted on their application, CV and documents. Only shortlisted candidates take a written test and/or interview, which may be held in person or by videoconferencing.
No. The post is purely on contract for an externally sponsored project, with a likely duration of 17 months, and it gives no claim to any regular post in JIPMER.
Yes. You must fill in a separate application form for each post and send each one, with its enclosures, in a separate email.
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