AIIMS Recruitment: Walk-in Interview for Research Associate - Monthly Salary Rs. 87,100 | M.Pharm or Ph.D. in a relevant branch of Life Sciences Disciplines Eligible

Walk-in interview for the post of Research Associate Grade III at AIIMS Bibinagar Sanctioned for the project titled “AIIMS Bibinagar Technical Resource Centre” funded by the Department of Health Research, GoI, under DHR-Centre for Evidence Based Guidelines

Post: Research Associate Grade III (Full-time and purely temporary contractual)

Eligible candidates are invited for walk-in interview on 25.11.2026 for the post of Research Associate Grade III, purely on temporary contractual basis, sanctioned for the project titled “AIIMS Bibinagar Technical Resource Centre” funded by the Department of Health Research, Govt of India, under DHR- Centre for Evidence Based Guidelines, under Dr. Sai Krishna Tikka (Principal Investigator), Additional Professor and HoD, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS Bibinagar, Hyderabad.

Project Title: AIIMS Bibinagar Technical Resource Centre Funding Agency Department of Health Research (DHR)
No. of Posts: 01 (One)
Duration of Project: 12 months recurring/non-recurring
Period of Appointment: Initially for a period of 6 months. Extendable further, subject to periodic evaluation of performance, project requirements, availability of funds and sanction from the funding agency. The contract period is co-terminus with the project
Upper Age Limit: 45 years, as on the date of interview (age relaxation as per Govt of India rules)
Minimal Essential Qualification:
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized university:
• MD / MS / MDS or equivalent postgraduate medical degree or a highly related medical discipline or MPH with Science
OR
• Ph.D. in a relevant branch of Life Sciences or Social Sciences or Public Health.
OR
• MVSc/ M.Pharm/ ME/ M.Tech/ M.Sc with at least 3 years of research experience and one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal.

Desirable Technical and Professional Expertise
• Proven experience in conducting systematic reviews & meta-analyses
• Practical familiarity or training with PICO frameworks, risk-of-bias assessment tools, comprehensive database searching strategies, and the GRADE methodology
• A documented research track record or a thesis focusing specifically on mental health disorders, psychopharmacology, or behavioral interventions.
• Published systematic reviews & meta-analysis
• Experience in organizing workshops
• High-level expertise for conducting data analysis using R programming, STATA, Python

Monthly Salary: Rs. 67000/- + 30% HRA

Core Responsibilities:
The Research Associate–III will -
• Conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses under the Technical Resource Centre
• Develop literature search strategies and undertake systematic literature searches
• Undertake study screening, data extraction and critical appraisal/risk-of- bias assessment
• Conduct quantitative synthesis/meta-analysis and data analysis using appropriate software
• Prepare evidence tables and evidence profiles
• Assist in assessment of certainty of evidence using the GRADE approach
• Assist in preparation of evidence-based guideline documents and technical reports
• Prepare scientific manuscripts, reports and presentations
• Assist in workshops/training programs related to evidence synthesis and guideline development
• Perform any other work assigned by the PI/Co-PI/TRC team members/Supervisory officers

Date, Time, and Venue of Interview: 25.11.2026, 9 am
Onwards Venue: Department of Psychiatry
Expected period for joining the post, if selected: One month from the date of issue of appointment order

Process of Interview:
Interested candidates must bring a duly filled application form (as per the prescribed format – Annexure 1) along with all the required supporting certificates and documents (in proof of educational qualifications 10th standard onwards from a recognized board/university, work experience, age proof, latest valid caste/reservation certificate, identity proof), a set of self- attested photocopies of all the documents, 2 recent passport-size color photographs and bio- data (as per the checklist provided – Annexure 2) at the time of the interview, failing which his/her candidature will not be considered.
The applications will be scrutinized by the Selection Committee and only eligible candidates with applications complete in all respects will be allowed for interview. A written test followed by interview will be conducted if there are more than 50 eligible candidates for the post.
Candidate selection is purely on merit basis and subject to verification of all original documents and fulfillment of required eligibility criteria in all respects. Selected candidate will be notified through email, and the interview result will be uploaded on the AIIMS Bibinagar website.

Terms and Conditions
1. The above post is purely on temporary contract basis under funded project and not employment on AIIMS Bibinagar payroll. The contract is co-terminus with the completion of the project and there is no liability for further assignment or permanent employment on Principal Investigator/AIIMS Bibinagar/DHR. A clear and binding agreement would be obtained reg the same.
2. Persons already in regular time scale service under any government organization/ department are not eligible to apply.
3. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
4. The Principal Investigator/Head of the Institute has the right to accept/reject any application without assigning any reason and no correspondence will be entertained in this matter.
5. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
6. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
7. Corrigendum/addendum/further information, if any, in respect of this advertisement, will be published on our website only. Hence, the candidates are advised to visit the AIIMS Bibinagar website regularly for further updates.
8. AIIMS Bibinagar reserves the right to cancel/modify the process at any time, at its discretion.
9. The decision of the Competent Authority will be final and binding.

Documents to be enclosed with the duly filled application form
1 SSC or 10th class marks memo/certificate (for proof of birth)
2 12th or equivalent certificate
3 Under Graduate Degree certificate
4 Post Graduate Degree certificate
5 Any other educational qualification
6 Work experience certificates in chronological order
7 Caste/Reservation certificate, if any
8 Photo ID (Aadhar card/PAN card/Indian passport)
9 One set of self-attested photocopies of all the above documents
10 2 recent passport sized photographs

For any queries, contact or write to:
Dr. Sai Krishna Tikka (Principal Investigator),
Additional Professor and HoD,
Department of Psychiatry,
AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana – 508126
E-mail: sai_psych@aiimsbibinagar.edu.in; saikiatry@gmail.com