JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH (JIPMER)
(An Institution of National Importance under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)
Dhanvantari Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry – 605006, India
Official Notification Ref: Circular Document ID Advt PRS II (Non-Medical).pdf / 2026
RECRUITMENT FOR PROJECT RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (NON-MEDICAL) 2026
JIPMER Puducherry Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) Recruitment Notification 2026: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, an autonomous premier Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has released an official employment recruitment notification circular (Ref: Advt PRS II (Non-Medical).pdf). This recruitment drive is being conducted to engage highly qualified, dynamic, and experienced non-medical scientific research personnel for the position of Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) under sponsored R&D research projects funded by ICMR, DST, DBT, or international health organizations. Qualified candidates holding a First Class Master’s Degree (M.Sc. / M.Tech) in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, or Bioinformatics with minimum 3 years of post-qualification research experience OR a Ph.D. degree in relevant biological sciences with peer-reviewed publications in SCI-indexed journals are invited to submit their application forms prior to the specified closing deadline.
| Institute Name | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Govt. of India |
| Notification Document ID | Advt PRS II (Non-Medical).pdf |
| Position Offered | Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely Temporary Contractual Research Project Position (Initial 1 Year, Extendable) |
| Monthly Salary / Remuneration | Rs. 67,000/- per month + 27% HRA (Gross Total approx. Rs. 85,090/- per month) |
| Job Posting Location | JIPMER Campus, Dhanvantari Nagar, Puducherry, India |
| Selection Mode | Bio-Data Shortlisting + Personal Walk-in / Online Virtual Interview |
| Official Portal | jipmer.edu.in |
The JIPMER Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) recruitment notification covers advanced biomedical and life science R&D domains:
- Genomics & Molecular Diagnostics: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis, RT-qPCR profiling, gene editing assays, DNA methylation analysis.
- Medical Microbiology & Virology: Viral genome surveillance, bacterial drug-resistance mechanisms, serological assay development, BSL-3 laboratory operations.
- Structural Biochemistry & Proteomics: Recombinant protein expression, mass spectrometry analysis, enzyme kinetic studies, biomarker validation.
- Bioinformatics & Computational Biology: Machine learning in biological data analysis, structural modeling, multi-omics integration, pipeline development.
- Immunology & Clinical Biomarkers: Flow cytometry cell sorting, cytokine profiling, autoimmune diagnostic immunoassay standardization.
| Post Designation | Essential Educational Qualifications & Research Experience (India Standard) |
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| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) |
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Age requirements are calculated as per ICMR / DST / JIPMER Project Staff Guidelines:
- Upper Age Limit: Maximum 40 Years as on the closing date of application receipt.
- Category Relaxations (Govt of India Norms):
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 03 Years upper age relaxation (Up to 43 Years).
- SC / ST Candidates: 05 Years upper age relaxation (Up to 45 Years).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years relaxation as per central guidelines.
- Female Applicants / Widows / Divorced Women: Relaxation as per standing ICMR directives.
| Consolidated Basic Pay | Fixed Salary of Rs. 67,000/- per month |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 27% HRA as per Puducherry city classification (Rs. 18,090/- per month) |
| Total Monthly Emoluments | Gross Remuneration approx. Rs. 85,090/- per month |
| Annual Revision | Performance-based tenure extension and annual stipend enhancement as sanctioned in the research grant budget. |
The appointed Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) will execute laboratory and scientific research duties at JIPMER Puducherry:
- Designing, executing, and troubleshooting high-throughput molecular diagnostic assays, real-time PCR runs, and Next-Generation Sequencing pipelines.
- Supervising junior research fellows, laboratory technicians, and project assistants in daily biosafety (BSL-2/BSL-3) protocol compliance.
- Performing biostatistical modeling, bioinformatic sequence alignment, multi-omics data processing, and maintaining electronic research biobanks.
- Drafting technical progress reports for funding agency reviews (ICMR/DST/DBT) and writing high-quality scientific manuscripts for SCI-indexed publication.
- Assisting Principal Investigators in procurement of specialized laboratory reagents, equipment calibration logs, and project budget tracking.
Selection Procedure:
- Stage 1 - Bio-Data & Publication Shortlisting: Screening of received application forms based on M.Sc./Ph.D. academic percentages, NET/GATE scores, research experience, and impact factor of published papers.
- Stage 2 - Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview before the Selection Committee at JIPMER Puducherry campus (or online virtual interview via Google Meet/MS Teams).
Step-by-Step Application Guide:
- Download the official recruitment notification PDF (
Advt PRS II (Non-Medical).pdf) using the link button below. - Visit the official JIPMER portal
jipmer.edu.inunder the Announcements / Research Recruitment section. - Fill in the prescribed Project Application Proforma detailing academic qualifications, Ph.D. status, NET/GATE credentials, and research publication lists.
- Email the completed application package along with self-attested scanned copies of mark sheets, degree certificates, 10th pass certificate (age proof), NET scorecard, experience letters, and reprints of SCI publications to the Principal Investigator's official email address specified in the circular before the deadline.
- Class 10th Passing Certificate / Birth Certificate (Proof of Age).
- Class 12th Science Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. / M.Tech Degree Certificates & All Semester Mark Sheets.
- Ph.D. Degree Award Certificate & Official Thesis Notification (if applicable).
- Valid CSIR-UGC NET / ICMR-JRF / DBT-BET / GATE Scorecard.
- Post-Qualification Research Work Experience Certificates.
- Reprints of SCI / Scopus-indexed Research Journal Publications (First Author papers).
- Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in Govt of India prescribed format.
- Recent Passport-size Photographs & Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport).
Q1: What is the official website for JIPMER recruitment updates?
Ans: The official portal is jipmer.edu.in.
Q2: Where is JIPMER Puducherry main campus located?
Ans: JIPMER is located at Dhanvantari Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry – 605006, India.
Q3: What is the monthly salary for Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) at JIPMER?
Ans: The salary is Rs. 67,000/- per month + 27% HRA (Total gross approx. Rs. 85,090/- per month).
Q4: Is Ph.D. mandatory for Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)?
Ans: No, candidates with First Class M.Sc. / M.Tech + minimum 3 years post-qualification research experience are also fully eligible.
Q5: What is the upper age limit for this position?
Ans: The maximum age limit is 40 years as on the application closing date (with Govt age relaxations).
Q6: Are candidates with NET / GATE given preference?
Ans: Yes, candidates possessing valid CSIR-UGC NET, ICMR-JRF, DBT-BET, or GATE scorecards receive preference during shortlisting.
Q7: What is the nature of employment for this research position?
Ans: It is a purely contractual research project position initially for 1 year, extendable based on project tenure and performance.
Q8: What is the official document reference ID for this recruitment notification?
Ans: The official circular document ID is Advt PRS II (Non-Medical).pdf.
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