JIPMER Project Technical Support III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Medical Oncology at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) needs 1 Project Technical Support-III (PTS III) on contract for an ICMR-funded research project. The likely duration is 17 months, and the consolidated remuneration is Rs 33,600, which includes HRA. Applicants need a B. Sc in Psychology or a B.Sc/UG degree in Social/Health Sciences, together with the experience or PG degree listed below. Send the filled application form by email to [email protected] by 5.00 pm on 5 November 2026.

JIPMER Project Technical Support-III (PTS III) at a Glance

About JIPMER Project Technical Support-III (PTS III)

JIPMER is a medical education and research institute at Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry-6. The post is part of the GiveMeTIME project, a multicenter observational study run by the Department of Medical Oncology and funded by ICMR, an external agency. The Project Investigator (PI) is Dr. Prasanth Ganesan.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

The notice prints two routes to eligibility. A candidate needs one of the following:

• B. Sc in Psychology with three years' experience in field of psychology, or with a PG degree in any of these subjects: counselling psychology, applied psychology or psycho-oncology.
• B.Sc/UG degree in Social/Health Sciences with three years' experience in field of medical social work/patient counselling, or with a PG degree in any of these subjects: Medical social work, Master of Public Health.

Desirable

• Clinical work with patients
• Working in cancer field or with cancer patients
• Experience in qualitative research

Experience Conditions

Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and from a reputed institution/organization. Experience must have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification. The Principal Investigator may relax or alter the qualification, experience and other terms and conditions at his discretion.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 30 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (5 November 2026).

For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, candidates should check the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

• The consolidated remuneration is Rs 33,600. It includes HRA, and no other allowances are payable.
• The consolidated salary of the post may vary from time to time. No allowance or facility other than the consolidated salary will be given.
• The position is purely on contract for an externally sponsored project. The person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time.
• The position lasts only for the duration of the project (likely 17 months) and depends entirely on external funding for the project.
• The Project Investigator may extend or curtail the engagement at his discretion.

JIPMER Project Technical Support-III (PTS III) Job Description

• Conduct both qualitative and quantitative interviews with patients.
• Sometimes provide psychological support and counseling.
• Work with patients with advanced cancer.

According to the notice, the person in this post is likely to gain knowledge and skill in psycho oncology, research methods, writing project reports and analysing qualitative data. The application form also states that the project work involves travel to the field or to other centres for the study, and it asks applicants whether they are willing to travel.

How to Apply for JIPMER Project Technical Support-III (PTS III)

1. Print the application form (REC-03: Application Format) attached to the notice on A4 size paper.
2. Fill it in with block letters using a BLUE PEN. Write the post name, give your age as on the last date for applications, describe your experience in up to 500 words, and add the contact details of your previous employers.
3. Affix a recent passport size photo to the form (do not staple it), then sign the declaration.
4. Scan the filled form, your CV and the self-attested supporting documents into one PDF.
5. Name the PDF in this format: "Candidate name_Post-name_year_application" (the notice's example is "James_DEO_2023_application").
6. Email the PDF to [email protected], with the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
7. Send it so that it arrives by 5.00 pm on 5 November 2026.

To apply for two or more different posts, fill in a separate application form for each post and send each one, with its enclosures, in a separate email. Applications that are not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted. Applications sent with only a CV, without the prescribed form and certificates, will be rejected.

Documents Named in the Notice

All certificates must be self-attested and attached in this order:

• Proof of Identity (copy of Aadhaar card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
• Certificate in support of age (Tenth equivalent / High School Certificate)
• Degrees/Diplomas
• Experience certificates
• Any others (if relevant; specify)
• Proof of prior research experience, if any
• Proof of SC/ST/OBC status, where applicable
• PDFs of proof of work for previous employment, if any

Selection and Interview

JIPMER will shortlist applicants based on the details in their application, CV and documentary proof. The list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. The final selection will be based on the CV, the application and the written test/interview. If the number of applications is very large, stricter criteria than those listed above may be used to decide eligibility. The decision of the Project Investigator will be final.

Written Test

The written test will cover basic knowledge of cancer, knowledge about clinical research, GCP, patient care related skills, the consenting process and drug storage.

Interview

The interview will cover the same areas as the written test, plus the ability to interact and respond to situations in clinical research and patient management. At the discretion of the Principal Investigator, the interview may be held in person or by videoconferencing. For a video interview, each candidate must arrange a suitable device (computer/laptop/mobile) with audio and camera facilities and an adequate internet connection. The date and time of the written test and interview will be notified later.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
• Incomplete applications, applications that are not in the prescribed format and applications from candidates who do not meet the essential criteria are likely to be summarily rejected.
• Giving wrong or false information at any stage of the selection process, or canvassing of any kind, will lead to disqualification. If detected after engagement, it may even lead to termination.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The application form asks applicants whether they have ever been convicted by a court of law, or whether any criminal case, disciplinary action or vigilance enquiry is pending against them. Applicants must give the details if the answer is yes.
• Applicants must tell the previous employers they list that JIPMER may call them about this position, and must get their permission to mention their names.

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