Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 – PGIMER Chandigarh

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 – PGIMER Chandigarh

The Department of Medical Virology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh invites applications for one Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position on a contractual basis under an ICMR-funded research project.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

The position is under the ICMR-funded project titled:

“Elucidation of Prohibitin as a candidate receptor molecule and development of transgenic cell line for the enhanced growth and replication of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika”

The project is being conducted in the Department of Medical Virology, PGIMER Chandigarh.

Position Details

Post: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
Vacancy: 01 (UR)

The selected candidate will initially be appointed for three months.

Further extension will be subject to:

• Satisfactory performance of the selected candidate

• Availability/extension of funding from the funding agency

Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive:

INR 56,000 per month + 20% HRA

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 35 years

Eligibility & Qualification

The detailed educational qualification and experience requirements are referenced in the prescribed application proforma/Annexure but are not visible in the provided recruitment notice.

Candidates should verify the complete eligibility requirements before submitting their application.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the prescribed application proforma along with:

• Educational qualification certificates

• Experience certificates, if applicable

• Relevant supporting documents

The application proforma is available on the PGIMER website.

Completed applications should be submitted to:

Office of the Department of Medical Virology
Room No. 608, Research Block-A
PGIMER, Chandigarh

Important Date

Last Date for Application Submission: 13 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM

The notice states that no individual interview letters will be issued for this recruitment.

Job Domain: Medical and Health Sciences – Medical Virology / Virology / Infectious Disease Research

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