Opportunity for PG Professionals to work under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, PGIMER

Invite applications for the following position under the project commissioned by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India titled “National survey on the extent and pattern of substance use in India” in Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Post : Project Scientist - C (Non-Medical) equivalent to Project Research Scientist - II (Non- Medical)

Qualifications : Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification research experience or PhD – relevant branches are psychology and psychiatric social work

Number of positions : 01

Consolidated renumeration per month (In Rs) : 80400 (67000+20% HRA)

Upper Age Limit : Not exceeding 40 years. (Age limit is relaxable by 3 years for OBC Candidates and by 5 years for SC / ST Candidates.)

The above post is to be filled purely on a contract basis for a period of 6 months (extendable till completion of the project).

How to apply
Interested candidates with requisite qualifications may submit their curriculum vitae (CV) with supporting documents through online application via the link provided below.

Last date to apply : 22.10.2026. Applications received after 22.10.2026 will not be considered.
The eligible candidates will be informed via email for the next round. A written test may be conducted to shortlist the eligible candidates for interview round. Date of written test/interview: Will be communicated via email.
Tentatively in the 1st/2nd week of November 2026.