Advertisement for Degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy at AIIMS

AIIMS Bhopal is an apex healthcare institute, established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) with the aim of correcting regional imbalances in quality tertiary level healthcare in the country and attaining self-sufficiency in graduate and postgraduate medical education and training.

Post : Project Technical Support I

Eligible candidates are invited to attend SKILL TEST for the following posts on purely temporary or contractual basis and subject to continuation of funding for the project in the extramural research project ICMR funded under Dr Ratinder Jhaj, Professor Pharmacology at AIIMS Bhopal.

Name of the Project : Development and validation of a deprescribing tool relevant to the Indian context and evaluation of its effectiveness in reducing inappropriate polypharmacy in the elderly
Number of posts : One

Essential Qualification : • 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT / ITI or equivalent) + two years’ experience in relevant subject / field. Or
• Three years Graduate degree in Life Sciences / Social Sciences / Pharmacy + one year experience in relevant subject

Desirable Qualification and Experience
• 2 years’ experience in a research project in medical/nursing/dental/ paramedical institute
• Working knowledge of English and Computer

Age limit : 28 years

Emoluments : INR 21,600 per month (Consolidated)

Nature of Duties
• Entry and maintenance of data related to the research project
• Preparation of data summaries/ project report
• Assisting the Investigators in research activities relating to the project.
• Any other duty assigned by the PI/Co-PI/ supervisory officer from time to time

Duration : 6 months or till the duration of project whichever is earlier

Application Fees : Nil

Age Concession : Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates, Retrenched Government Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects), and ex- servicemen in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time. Age concession to the extent of services rendered in the research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled persons.
Reserved category candidates must produce their latest Caste Validity Certificate. OBC candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate, issued within three years. PWD candidates shall produce latest disability certificate issued by a Medical board of Government hospital with not less than 40% disability

Terms & Conditions
1. It is candidates’ responsibility to ascertain and ensure their eligibility as per the prescribed qualification and experience. Any misinformation detected at any stage will make the candidate liable for legal action. Permission to appear in the selection process does not approve the eligibility of the candidate. Even after qualifying the selection process the candidate may be rendered disqualified at the time of document verification if he / she do not fulfil essential eligibility criteria.
2. These appointments will be made from the staff strength sanctioned to the extra-mural Project and employment in this extra-mural project will not vest any right to candidate for appointment within the sanctioned staff strength of AIIMS Bhopal or ICMR.
3. Tenure: The assignments are purely on contract basis for the period specified above. This appointment will not vest any right to claim by the candidate for regular appointment or permanent absorption in AIIMS Bhopal or ICMR or for continued contractual appointment.
4. Expiry of Contract: The contract will automatically expire on completion of period specified above until it is renewed with mutual consent for the decided period. The contractual appointment can be terminated at any time by either side by giving 30 days’ notice or salary in lieu thereof.
5. Leave: The leave entitlement of the appointee shall be governed in terms of the ICMR leave policy governing extramural / short term research projects as amended from time to time.
6. Accommodation: No hostel or any other accommodation will be provided by the Institute / Principal Investigator.
7. The candidate who is already in government service shall submit 'No Objection Certificate" from the present employer at the time of walk-in-written test.
8. The prescribed qualification is minimum and mere possessing the same does not entitle any candidate for selection.
9. The candidate should bring along original certificates in support of his/her age, educational/ professional qualification, experience etc., two recent passport size colour photographs and a one set of self-attested photocopies of the relevant documents failing which he/she will not be allowed to participate in the walk-in-written test.
10. The candidate applying in response to this advertisement should satisfy themselves regarding their eligibility in all respects.

11. No travelling or other allowances will be paid to the candidate for appearing in written examination or for joining the post.
12. Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.
13. Private practice of any type is prohibited.
14. He / She can be posted at any place as per the requirement of the project including rural areas / field sites.
15. He / She is expected to conform to the rules of conduct and discipline as applicable to the institute employees.
16. The decision of the competent authority regarding the selection of the candidate will be final and no representation will be entertained in this regard.
17. The candidate should not have been convicted by any Court of Law.
18. In case any information given or declaration by the candidate is found to be false of if the candidate has willfully suppressed any material information relevant to his appointment, he/she will be liable to be removed from the service and any action taken as deemed fit by the appointing authority.
19. Applications incomplete in any aspect will be summarily rejected.
20. The Competent Authority reserves the right of any amendment, cancellation and changes to this advertisement as a whole or in part without assigning any reason or giving notice.
21. All information / updates pertaining to this advertisement including date of written examination, result, joining etc will be displayed on the AIIMS Bhopal website which is aiimsbhopal.edu.in
22. No individual intimation may be sent by the AIIMS Bhopal to applicants. It will be the responsibility of applicants to keep abreast of the developments by visiting institute website regularly.
23. All disputes will be subject to jurisdictions of Court of Law at Bhopal.

1. How to apply : Application form duly filled and scanned to be send on mail ID office.pharmacology@aiimsbhopal.edu.in
2. Last date of application : 14.07.2025
3. Selection Venue : Department of Pharmacology, Sardar Vallabh Patel Building (Medical College), AIIMS Bhopal. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in-written test/Interview.

Date and Time of Written Examination and Skill Test :
1. All the candidates should report on 28.07.2025 not later than 10:00 AM. Written Examination (if more number of candidates) and Skill test would be held at Department of Pharmacology Sardar Vallabh Patel Building (Medical College), AIIMS, Saket Nagar, Bhopal. The examination would consist of multiple-choice questions in the subjects of general analytical ability and knowledge of concerned area. Skill test will include typing speed test.
2. The candidates shall report for appearing in the written/skill test with-
a. Filled Application form copy
b. Self-attested photocopies of proof of date of birth (class 10th certificate/ school leaving certificate), eligibility qualification mark-sheets, degrees, experience certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), qualifying degree registration with statutory council (if applicable) and other relevant testimonials.