The Department of Preventive and Social Medicine at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, will hold a walk-in written test at 9:00 AM and an interview from 2:00 PM on 16 November 2026 for one contract post of Project Technician-III/Nurse in the ICMR-funded IR-CALM project. Pay is Rs. 20,000/- + 20% HRA = @Rs.24,000/-. The essential qualification is 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT or equivalent) with five years' experience, or B.Sc. Nursing with two years' experience. The age limit is up to 30 years. Applications are handed in on the walk-in day at Ground floor, JISPH, JIPMER.
JIPMER Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry-6 |
| Advertisement No. | PSM/ICMR/IR-CALM/2026/7 |
| Department | Department of Preventive and Social Medicine |
| Project | Reducing cardiovascular risk through 'Community Action for Lifestyle Modification' in a high-burden noncommunicable disease setting: A type 3 Hybrid Effectiveness Implementation study (IR CALM) Project |
| Funding Agency | ICMR |
| Tenure | Till the end of the project, 31 December 2026, extendable till June 2027 after approval of project extension |
| Post Name(s) | Project Technician-III/Nurse |
| Pay | Rs. 20,000/- + 20% HRA = @Rs.24,000/- (consolidated remuneration) |
| Age Limit | Up to 30 years |
| Job Location | Puducherry |
| Application Mode | By hand on the date of the walk-in interview |
| Interview Date | 16 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.
About JIPMER
JIPMER is a postgraduate medical education and research institute at Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry. This post is a contract project post in a research project funded by an external agency, ICMR, and sits under the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine. The Project Investigator is Dr. Subitha L.
Who Can Apply
The notice gives one post, Project Technician-III/Nurse, with two alternative essential qualifications.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Project Technician-III/Nurse | 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/ DMLT / or equivalent) + Five Years Experience in relevant subject / field, OR B.Sc. Nursing + two years' experience in relevant subject | Up to 30 years |
The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age. The application form has a line for age on the last date for application.
Desirable qualifications
- Experience in sample collection and clinical examination
- Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
- Experience in field work and data collection
- Proficiency in speaking, writing and reading Tamil and English
Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and in a reputed institution/organization. The experience should have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification. Qualification, experience, other terms and conditions may be relaxed or altered at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
Pay and Tenure
The consolidated remuneration is Rs. 20,000/- + 20% HRA = @Rs.24,000/-. The consolidated salary of the post may vary from time to time, and no other allowance or facilities other than the consolidated salary shall be extended.
The likely duration is till the end of the project, 31 December 2026, extendable till June 2027 after approval of project extension. The engagement may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.
JIPMER Recruitment 2026 Job Description
- Provide technical support for the project
- Assist in data collection, data entry, and management
- Blood sample collection through door-to-door visits
- Intervention administration
- Support fieldwork, including coordination with healthcare facilities and community stakeholders
- Maintain accurate project records, documentation, and assist in preparing regular reports and updates
- Logistics management
- Assist in organizing workshops, training sessions, and dissemination activities
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI) to support project goals
How to Apply for JIPMER Recruitment 2026
Applications are received from individuals by hand on the date of the walk-in interview. No online form or email address is given in the notice.
- Fill in the application format REC-03 (Application for the post of Project Technician-III/Nurse, for the project IR-CALM), printed on A4 paper, in block letters with a blue pen.
- Affix a recent passport size photo in the space given. Do not staple it.
- Give a valid email ID and mobile number, which are compulsory.
- Attach one set of photocopies of all certificates, self-attested, in the order of the checklist.
- Bring all original certificates for verification. Without them, candidature cannot be considered.
- Hand in the application on 16 November 2026 at Ground floor, JISPH, JIPMER.
Documents named in the notice
- 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 other relevant document, specified in the form
- Proof, if the applicant states SC/ST/OBC status
The form also asks for details of previous employment with proof of work, and contact details of previous employers. Candidates may attach a CV with the form, but an application with a CV alone, without the prescribed form and certificates, will be rejected.
Selection and Interview
After evaluation of the application form, eligible candidates will attend a written test and walk-in interview. The interview is for candidates who qualify in the written test.
Written test
The written test is at 9:00 AM. It covers basics of public health, epidemiology, data collection and management, research ethics, community engagement, field implementation, MS Office, and phlebotomy with safe sample collection and handling procedures.
Interview
The interview starts at 2:00 PM onwards. Topics are communication skills, managerial skills, technical knowledge, past project experience and research experience.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 06.11.2026 |
| Walk-in date and written test (9:00 AM) | 16 November 2026 |
| Interview (2:00 PM onwards) | 16 November 2026 |
Important Instructions
- The position is purely on contract basis for an externally sponsored project. The person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time.
- The position is only for the duration of the project and depends purely on external funding support.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Incomplete applications, applications not in the prescribed format and those not fulfilling the essential criteria are likely to be summarily rejected.
- Wrong or false information, or canvassing of any kind, leads to disqualification, or even termination if detected after engagement.
JIPMER Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form (REC-03) | Prescribed format to be filled and submitted by hand on 16 November 2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. PSM/ICMR/IR-CALM/2026/7 |
| JIPMER Official Website | Official website |
