SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,117,000 - 1,338,000; Full time

Job summary

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum invites applications for a temporary Post Doctoral Fellow position on contract for one year. The selected candidate will work under a funded project and receive a consolidated pay of Rs.

1,10,000 per month. Walk-in interview scheduled for 26 October 2026 at SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, reporting with bio-data and copies of certificates.

Qualifications

• PhD in Health Sciences, MD Community Medicine, or MD in Ophthalmology is required.
• Candidates must have completed their PhD or MD within the four years preceding the interview date.
• Desirable: Certification in data management; experience with STATA, R, SPSS, or RedCap.

Skills

Data management certification

Education

PhD in Health Sciences

MD Community Medicine

MD in Ophthalmology

Tools

STATA/R/SPSS/RedCap

Job description

COMPANY NAME Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (SCTIMST) has announced 1 temporary Post Doctoral Fellow vacancy for a period of one year on a purely on contract basis under the 2026 recruitment drive. Eligible candidates holding a PhD in Health Sciences, MD Community Medicine, or MD in Ophthalmology, with an age limit of 40 Years as on 1 October 2026, can attend the walk-in interview on 26 October 2026. The notified consolidated pay for the post is Rs. 1,10,000. Applicants should report for the interview as per the schedule at the Ground floor of AMCHSS building, bringing their bio-data, original certificates, and copies of certificates to prove age, qualification, and experience.

SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Company Name

Company Name Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Post Name

Post Name Post Doctoral Fellow

No of Posts

No of Posts 1

Advt No

Advt No R&P Cell/43/5393/SCTIMST/2026

Salary Rs. 1,10,000/- Consolidated

Qualification

Qualification PhD in Health Sciences / MD Community Medicine / MD in Ophthalmology

SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should download and read the SCTIMST Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.

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• Post Doctoral Fellow: PhD in Health Sciences, MD Community Medicine, MD in Ophthalmology. Candidates must have completed their PhD or MD within the four years preceding the date of interview. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis and are awaiting final defence are also eligible to attend. Desirable: Certification in data management/experience in statistical software- STATA/R/SPSS/RedCap, Minimum of two publications.

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No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

• All Posts: Maximum 40 Years as on 01.10.2026.
• Age Relaxation: Upto 5 years for deserving candidates having experience of working in Government Research Organisation in line with ICMR Order No. 16/29/2023/Admn/E.Office No.157401 dated 18.10.2024 point (h).

Salary / Stipend

• Post Doctoral Fellow: Rs. 1,10,000/- (Consolidated)

Event

Date

Walk-in Interview 26 October 2026

Selection Process

• Written test of qualifying nature for initial screening (depending on the number of candidates)
• Walk-in-interview

SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the conducting organization for this recruitment?

The recruitment is conducted by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (SCTIMST).

Q2. What is the name of the post offered in SCTIMST recruitment 2026?

The advertised post is Post Doctoral Fellow under a foreign funded research project at SCTIMST.

Q3. How many vacancies are available for the Post Doctoral Fellow post?

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Post Doctoral Fellow position in this recruitment cycle.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for the Post Doctoral Fellow?

Candidates must possess a PhD in Health Sciences, MD Community Medicine, or MD in Ophthalmology along with the specified completion criteria.

Q5. What is the age limit for applicants applying for this position?

The maximum age limit is 40 years as on 01.10.2026, with applicable age relaxations for government research organisation experience.

Q6. What is the salary or consolidated pay for the Post Doctoral Fellow?

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 1,10,000/- for the duration of the contract.

Q7. When is the walk-in interview scheduled for SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow 2026?

The walk-in interview is scheduled to be held on 26 October 2026 at the designated institute venue.

Q8. What is the mode of selection for this recruitment?

The selection process includes a written test of qualifying nature for initial screening (if necessary) followed by a walk-in interview.

Q9. What documents should candidates bring to the walk-in interview?

Candidates must bring their bio-data, original certificates, and self-attested copies of certificates proving age, qualification, and experience.

Q10. Where will the walk-in interview take place?

Candidates are required to report for the interview at the Ground floor of the AMCHSS building, SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram.

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