AIIMS Research Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

AIIMS New Delhi is hiring 2 temporary research staff posts in the Department of Psychiatry under ICMR-funded Project I-1941. The posts are Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support II (Lab Technician). The last date to send your CV is 18 May 2026. Salary will be paid as per ICMR guidelines.

This notice is for purely contractual positions under a research project at AIIMS New Delhi. The project duration is 36 months, but the appointment starts for 1 year and can be extended based on performance and project requirements. You need to apply by email and mention the post name in the subject line.

AIIMS New Delhi Research Staff Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi has released a Department of Psychiatry notice for temporary research positions under an ICMR-funded research project on major depressive disorder, profiling, and multi-OMICS. The project duration is 36 months, while the appointment will initially be for 1 year and may be extended based on performance and project needs. This recruitment is useful for postgraduate biotechnology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, and MLT/DMLT lab technician candidates.

The official notice lists one Project Research Scientist II post and one Project Technical Support II post. The scientist role is aimed at candidates with postgraduate research experience or PhD, while the lab technician role is aimed at MLT/DMLT candidates with relevant experience. Both roles are connected with clinical data, molecular biology, laboratory techniques, and research support.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)

• Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, or a related field with 3 years of research experience; or PhD.
• Desired Experience: PhD with clinical data management and wet-lab molecular biology experience is preferred.
• Useful Skills: Data analysis and bioinformatics knowledge are also welcomed by the notice.
• Age Limit: Up to 40 years.

Project Technical Support II (Lab Technician)

• Essential Qualification: Three-year graduate degree in MLT/DMLT or equivalent with 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Desired Experience: Phlebotomy and molecular techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, Western blotting, and cell culture are useful.
• Age Limit: Up to 30 years.

Age Limit

• Project Research Scientist II: Up to 40 years.
• Project Technical Support II: Up to 30 years.
• Reference Date: The scanned notice lists the age limits but does not separately state an age reference date.

Salary

• Stipend/Salary: As per ICMR guidelines.
• Project Duration: 36 months.
• Appointment Period: Initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.

Selection Process

Selection will be handled through shortlisting and interview. The official notice does not mention any written examination.

1. CV Screening: AIIMS will check the submitted CV against the post-wise qualifications and experience.
2. Interview Call: Only shortlisted applicants will be informed about the interview by email.
3. Interview: The interview will assess your research, laboratory, data, or technical skills for the project role.

No TA/DA will be provided to applicants called for interview. Since the notice asks for post-wise applications by email, make the subject line clear and match it to the post you want.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your updated CV with education, experience, and relevant research or laboratory skills.
2. Choose the correct post name: Project Research Scientist II or Project Technical Support II.
3. Email your CV to staffrecruitmentpsychiatry@gmail.com.
4. Clearly mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
5. If you apply for the scientist post, highlight PG/PhD qualification, research experience, clinical data, bioinformatics, and wet-lab skills.
6. If you apply for the lab technician post, highlight MLT/DMLT qualification, phlebotomy, DNA/RNA extraction, Western blotting, and cell culture experience.
7. Send the email on or before 18 May 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will receive the interview information by email, so use an active email ID and check it regularly after applying. The notice also says no TA/DA will be provided, so plan any interview travel or availability accordingly if you are called.

For the scientist post, make your CV easy to scan by separating research experience, PhD or PG details, clinical data work, wet-lab techniques, data analysis, and bioinformatics. For the lab technician post, clearly show MLT/DMLT education, two years of relevant experience, phlebotomy, DNA/RNA extraction, Western blotting, and cell culture wherever applicable.

Important Dates

• Date of Uploading: 05 May 2026
• Project Duration: 36 months
• Last Date to Send CV: 18 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be informed by email to shortlisted applicants

• Handle research work under the ICMR-funded psychiatry project
• Manage clinical data and organise project records for analysis
• Perform or support wet-lab molecular biology techniques as required
• Assist with DNA/RNA extraction, Western blotting, cell culture, or related lab work
• Prepare data summaries and support bioinformatics or data analysis tasks
• Follow AIIMS project protocols while working with samples and research data
• Report progress to the project team and maintain clean documentation