SGPGIMS Recruitment 2026: Apply for 2 Posts

Introduction

The Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, has announced a recruitment drive for two positions under a research project funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This opportunity is for candidates interested in contributing to the project "Prospective Plasma Virome Profiling by NGS for Early Prediction of Viral Reactivation and Graft Dysfunction in Renal Transplant Recipients." The institute is seeking applications for the posts of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support-III. Both positions are based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The application process involves sending a CV and necessary certificates via Speed Post. Interested candidates must ensure their applications reach the specified address by the deadline. The official notification contains all detailed information, and candidates are advised to read it carefully before applying.

SGPGIMS Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical):

• Essential Qualification: Post Graduate degree in life sciences, including integrated courses.
• Desirable Qualifications: Experience in NGS, Bioinformatics, Computation biology; Ph.D. in Microbiology/Virology/Biotechnology; Additional Post-Doctoral Research/training experience in project-related work.

Project Technical Support-III:

• Essential Qualification:
  • B.Sc. in life sciences or B.Sc. (MLT) from a recognized University with 2 years of post-qualification experience.
  • OR
  • M.Sc. in life sciences or M.Sc. (MLT) with 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Desirable Qualifications: Work experience in Virology/ Molecular Biology laboratories in medical institutes; Knowledge of computer applications.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Age limit details are not specified in the supplied notification.

Application Fee

Application fee details are not specified in the supplied notification.

Salary and Emoluments

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for a written test or personnel interview, which will be conducted in the Department of Microbiology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow. No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for attending the interview.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the required certificates through Speed Post only. The application must reach the following address on or before the last date:

Dr Atul Garg,
Additional Professor/ PI,
Department of Microbiology,
SGPGIMS, Lucknow - 226014.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, as per ICMR rules.

Required Documents

The following essential certificates must be enclosed with the one-page CV:

• 10th Certificate
• B.Sc. degree certificate
• M.Sc. degree certificate
• Research experience certificate

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Ensure that your application is sent via Speed Post only.
• Verify that all required certificates are attached with your CV.
• Double-check the address and ensure it reaches the PI by the deadline of 12 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications submitted after this time will be rejected.
• The notification mentions that ICMR rules for human resource will be followed.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• The Director has the right to amend, cancel, or change the advertisement.

Official Notification and Application Links

• To download the official notification, click here: Official Notification PDF
• For more information, visit the official website: SGPGIMS Official Website

Relevant FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the SGPGIMS recruitment?
A1: The last date to submit applications is 12 October 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Q2: How can I apply for these posts?
A2: You need to send your CV and required certificates through Speed Post to the address mentioned in the notification.

Q3: What are the salary details for the posts?
A3: The Project Research Scientist-I will receive Rs. 56,000.00 + HRA @ 20%, and the Project Technical Support-III will receive Rs. 28,000.00 + HRA @ 20% per month.

Q4: Is there an application fee?
A4: The application fee is not specified in the supplied notification.

Q5: What is the selection process?
A5: Candidates will be shortlisted, and then called for a written test or personnel interview.