AIIMS Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026: Apply for Project Posts
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Recruitment Overview
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar has announced recruitment for several project-based positions. These are temporary contractual appointments for an ICMR-funded project titled "Efficacy in Scrub typhus of Combination therapy in Children versus Azithromycin or Doxycycline monotherapy: a double-blind Randomized control trial (ESCHAR Trial)". The recruitment is for the posts of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), Project Nurse-III, and Project Technical Support-III.
Candidates interested in these roles can attend a walk-in interview. The interview is scheduled for 23 September 2026.

Job Highlights
- Organization: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar
- Project Name: ESCHAR Trial (ICMR Funded)
- Type of Appointment: Temporary Contractual Basis
- Mode of Selection: Walk-in Interview
- Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Important Dates
The tentative date for the Walk-In-Interview is 23 September 2026.
Applicants must report for the walk-in interview between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM on the interview date.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for the following posts:
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | 01 |
| 02. | Project Nurse-III | 03 |
| 03. | Project Technical Support-III | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the age criteria and possess the required qualifications and experience for the posts they are applying for.
Educational Qualification & Experience:- Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical):
- Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacology/Public Health/Nursing, including integrated PG degrees.
- Desirable Qualification: 1 year of experience in clinical research and patient handling.
- Project Nurse-III:
- Essential Qualification: Four years Graduate degree in Nursing.
- Desirable Qualification: Working experience in child health research.
- Project Technical Support-III:
- Essential Qualification: Three years Graduate degree in Life Sciences + Three years post-qualification experience OR Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences/Public Health.
- Desirable Qualification: Working experience in child health research.
The maximum age limit for the posts is as follows:
- Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): 35 years
- Project Nurse-III: 30 years
- Project Technical Support-III: 35 years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per government rules. The cut-off date for determining the age limit is the date of the Walk-In-Interview.
Salary / Emoluments
The consolidated salary for the posts is as follows:
- Project Research Scientist-I: Rs. 56,000/- + HRA (as admissible)
- Project Nurse-III: Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (as admissible)
- Project Technical Support-III: Rs. 28,000/- + HRA (as admissible)
These emoluments are as per the guidelines and sanction.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a Walk-In-Interview. The selection committee or appointing authority will decide the engagement for each position.
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates should fill out the application form in the prescribed format. They must submit the filled application form on the date and time of reporting for the walk-in interview.
Applicants are also required to bring their original documents to prove their eligibility and experience, along with one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents.
A separate application must be submitted for each post if applying for more than one position.
Documents Required
At the time of the walk-in interview and for joining, candidates must produce the following documents in original:
- Educational qualifications certificates
- Date of Birth proof
- Experience certificates
- Recent passport size photograph
- Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License etc.)
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents
- SC/ST/OBC/Disability Certificate, if applicable
Candidates who fail to bring original certificates at the time of joining or if any discrepancy is found in the documents will not be allowed to join.
Important Instructions
- The positions are purely on a temporary contractual basis.
- Contract appointees will not have any claim to a regular post in AIIMS Bhubaneswar or any other government department.
- Benefits like Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, LTC, Medical claim, etc., are not admissible. An undertaking to this effect must be submitted at the time of joining.
- The initial contract period is for 11 months, with possible continuation based on project requirements, performance, and approval.
- Late and incomplete applications or applications not submitted in the prescribed format will not be considered.
- Submission of wrong or false information will lead to disqualification.
- AIIMS, Bhubaneswar reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any time.
Important Links
- Official Website → Click Here
- Notification PDF → Click Here
FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply for the AIIMS Bhubaneswar recruitment?
A1: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 23 September 2026. Candidates must report between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM on this date.
Q2: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
A2: There is 1 vacancy for Project Research Scientist-I, 3 vacancies for Project Nurse-III, and 1 vacancy for Project Technical Support-III.
Q3: What is the educational qualification required for Project Nurse-III?
A3: A four-year Graduate degree in Nursing is required for the Project Nurse-III post.
Q4: Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
A4: Yes, age relaxation is admissible for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per government rules.
Q5: What is the application fee for these posts?
A5: Not specified in the official notification.
Q6: How will candidates be selected?
A6: Selection will be based on a Walk-In-Interview.
Job Summary
| Board | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) |
| State | Odisha |
| Qualification | Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacology/Public Health/Nursing for Project Research Scientist-I; Graduate degree in Nursing for Project Nurse III; Graduate degree in Life Sciences + 3 years experience or PG in Life Sciences/Public Health for Project Technical Support-III. |
| Salary | Rs. 56,000/-+HRA (Project Research Scientist-I), Rs. 28,000/-+HRA (Project Nurse III), Rs. 28,000/-+HRA (Project Technical Support-III) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 23 Sep 2026 |
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