AIIMS Nagpur invites applications for research scientist post on SMRITI project; last date November 16

AIIMS Nagpur has advertised a recruitment for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) under the SMRITI project. The advertisement has been issued. There is only one post, and it is temporary.

The project is funded by the ICMR. It is being supervised by Dr Omshubham Gangadhar Asai, Associate Professor in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care at AIIMS Nagpur, and the work will be done under their guidance. The tenure for the first year has been set at nine months. It can be extended depending on the needs of the project and the performance of the appointee.

On eligibility, the candidate must hold a postgraduate degree from a recognised university in a related subject such as life sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, clinical research or public health. Alternatively, the candidate may hold a four-year degree in engineering, IT or computer science. Preference will be given to those with one to two years of clinical research experience in this field. The age limit has been set at 35 years.

The selected candidate will receive Rs 67,200 a month. This is made up of Rs 56,000 and 20 per cent HRA.

Applications will be accepted online only. Candidates must apply through the official Google Form link of AIIMS Nagpur by 5 pm on November 16, 2026. Applications sent by email or post will not be accepted.

The applications received will be scrutinised, after which a list of eligible candidates will be released. If more than 15 applications are received for the one post, a written test may be held before the interview.

The interview will be held at 8 am on November 23, 2026, at the IPD OT Complex on the first floor of the Department of Anaesthesiology at AIIMS Nagpur. Candidates must bring all their original documents on the day of the interview.