The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has announced a recruitment drive for Project Nurse-III and Project Technical Support-III posts on a contractual basis, as per the notification dated May 3, 2025. These positions are part of an ICMR-funded project titled "Evaluating the Disease Burden and Sequelae of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Young Children" under Dr. Mini P Singh, Professor, Department of Virology. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates in nursing and life sciences to contribute to impactful medical research. Read on for all the details!
- Posts: Project Nurse-III (1), Project Technical Support-III (1)
- Project Duration: 6 months (extendable based on performance/ICMR requirements)
- Emoluments: Rs. 28,000 + HRA per month for both posts
- Application Deadline: May 19, 2025 (before 5:00 PM)
- Application Mode: Online via Google Forms
Project Nurse-III:
- Essential: Four-year B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute
- Desirable: Research experience in Pediatrics
Project Technical Support-III:
- Essential:
- Three-year graduate degree in Science/relevant subjects with first-class aggregate and three years of experience from a recognized institute OR
- Master’s degree in Virology, Parasitology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Genetics, or Stem Cell from a recognized institution
Upper Age Limit: 35 years for both posts (age relaxation for women, OBC (non-creamy layer), SC/ST as per Government of India rules).
The selection process includes:
- Screening: If more than 10 applications are received per post, a screening test may be conducted, and the top 5 scoring candidates will be shortlisted for the interview
- Interview: Conducted in-person at PGIMER, Chandigarh (no online interviews)
- Eligibility List & Interview Date: Will be uploaded on the PGIMER website (www.pgimer.edu.in) by May 23, 2025
Candidates must submit their applications online via the respective Google Forms by May 19, 2025, before 5:00 PM:
- Project Nurse-III: Apply Here
- Project Technical Support-III: Apply Here
Note: Candidates should regularly check the PGIMER website for the eligibility list and interview dates, as no separate intimation will be sent. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the screening test or interview.
- The posts are purely temporary for 6 months, extendable based on performance and ICMR requirements
- Selected candidates must join immediately
- Appointment can be terminated with one month’s notice from either side without reason
- No claim for regular appointments at PGIMER; benefits like provident fund, CCA, LTC, or medical claims are not applicable
- Experience counted only after completing essential qualifications; meeting qualifications does not guarantee selection
- Persons in regular government service are ineligible
- The authority may modify or cancel the advertisement/selection process due to administrative reasons