The Neurology Department of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi needs three project staff for an ICMR-funded dementia-prevention trial (a SMRUTHI INDIA initiative, Project Code I-2038). The posts are one Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Dietitian, one Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Statistician and one Project Technical Support-I, each with a tenure of 3 years. The scientist posts need a first-class postgraduate degree in the relevant subject, and the technical post needs 10th with a Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI or equivalent) and two years' experience, or a three-year graduate degree with one year's experience. Candidates must fill the online form through the QR code in the notice and email their CV to [email protected] on or before 18 November 2026, by 10:00 AM.
AIIMS New Delhi Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Project Code | I-2038 |
| Department | Neurology |
| Project | Cluster randomized controlled trial comparing Holistic lifestyle Education along with physical and cognitive Training to the existing rural Indian lifestyle for improving cognition and preventing dementia in cognitively Normal high-risk rural older Adults: a SMRUTHI INDIA initiative |
| Funding Agency | ICMR |
| Tenure | 3 years (project duration printed as up to October 2026) |
| Post Name(s) | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Dietitian; Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Statistician; Project Technical Support-I |
| Vacancies | 3 (one for each post) |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit as per ICMR norms |
| Job Location | Neurology Department, AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online form (QR code) and CV by email – both mandatory |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 November 2026, by 10:00 AM |
The official notification does not specify the pay or the application fee.
About the Project
The posts are in a research project at the Department of Neurology, Neuro Science Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, led by Dr. Anu Gupta, Associate Professor, Department of Neurology. The project, funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is a cluster randomized controlled trial that compares holistic lifestyle education with physical and cognitive training against the existing rural Indian lifestyle, to improve cognition and prevent dementia in cognitively normal, high-risk rural older adults. It is part of the SMRUTHI INDIA initiative.
Vacancy Details
AIIMS New Delhi has advertised 3 posts in total under Project Code I-2038.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Dietitian | 1 | 3 years |
| 2 | Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Statistician | 1 | 3 years |
| 3 | Project Technical Support-I | 1 | 3 years |
| Total | 3 |
The notice does not give a category-wise break-up of these posts.
Who Can Apply
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Dietitian | First-class postgraduate degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or a related subject from a recognized university. | Relevant experience in the field of Neurology will be preferred. |
| Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Statistician | First-class postgraduate degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or a related subject from a recognized university. | Relevant experience in statistical analysis of clinical or neurological research data will be preferred. |
| Project Technical Support-I | See the two options below the table. | Should have the good knowledge of computer. |
Project Technical Support-I
Candidates need either of these:
- 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI or equivalent) + two years of experience in the relevant subject/field, OR
- Three-year graduate degree in the relevant subject/field + one year of experience in the relevant subject.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The upper age limit for all three posts is as per ICMR norms; the notice prints no figure and no cut-off date. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates will be given as per ICMR rules.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
How to Apply for AIIMS New Delhi Recruitment 2026
The notice makes both of the following steps mandatory; an application with only one of them is incomplete.
- Scan the QR code given in the notice and complete the online application form (the notice also prints the Google Form link under the QR code).
- Send your updated CV by email to [email protected] on or before 18 November 2026, by 10:00 AM.
The notice does not mention a subject line for the email or any other document to attach beyond the updated CV.
Selection and Interview
Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. The interview date and venue are not specified in the notice. No TA/DA (travelling allowance/daily allowance) will be provided for appearing in the interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of the notice (forwarding letter) | 04/11/2026 |
| Last date to fill the online form and email the CV | 18 November 2026, by 10:00 AM |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi Project Posts Online Application Form | Google Form linked through the QR code, open till 18 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| AIIMS New Delhi Neurology Project Advertisement PDF | Official notice for Project Code I-2038 |
| AIIMS New Delhi Official Website | Official website of the institute |
