AIIMS Bhubaneswar Project Fellow Recruitment 2026

AIIMS Bhubaneswar is hiring 1 Project Fellow in the Department of Physiology for a Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha project. If you have an M.Sc. with at least 55% marks in Physiology, Neurophysiology, Neurosciences, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or Allied Sciences, you can apply by email and attend the walk-in interview. The interview is on 21 May 2026 at 10:00 AM. The fellowship is Rs. 30,000 per month.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar has released notice number AIIMS/BBSR/T/EMF/Physio/25-26/154 dated 20 April 2026. The post is under the project titled A Multimodal Predictive Model for Early Detection of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, covering biochemical, neuroimaging and machine-learning correlates. The project is supervised by Dr. Bodepudi Narasimha Rao, Additional Professor, Department of Physiology.

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Project Fellow
• Total Posts: 1
• Project Type: Purely temporary contractual research post
• Tenure: Initial 6 months, extendable up to 3 years based on performance and project need
• Work Location: Department of Physiology, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: M.Sc. in Physiology / Neurophysiology / Neurosciences / Biochemistry / Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences / Allied Sciences.
• Marks: You need at least 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
• Desirable: A valid GATE score or NET-JRF is desirable.

Skills Needed

• Laboratory Skills: Ability to collect blood under supervision and perform western blot, ELISA and RT-PCR.
• Communication: Ability to communicate in English, Hindi and Odiya.
• Project Fit: Interest in neuroscience, biochemical markers, neuroimaging or machine-learning linked clinical research will help.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 30 years as on the date of interview, 21 May 2026.
• SC / ST / OBC / PWD: Age relaxation is admissible as per Government rules.

Salary

• Consolidated monthly fellowship: Rs. 30,000 per month.
• The amount follows S&T Department, Government of Odisha norms mentioned in the notice.
• The initial tenure is 6 months and may extend up to 3 years if project work and performance are satisfactory.

Application Fee

• The notification does not mention any application fee, so treat it as no fee mentioned.
• You need to send the prescribed application by email and carry documents for the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for the AIIMS Bhubaneswar Project Fellow post is through a walk-in interview and document checking.

1. Email Application: Fill the prescribed form and send it by email before the last date/time mentioned in the notice.
2. Walk-In Interview: Report on 21 May 2026, 10:00 AM onwards at the Department of Physiology, AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates for education, date of birth, experience, ID and category/disability, if applicable, will be checked.
4. Final Selection: The selection committee will assess your qualification, lab skills and fit for the project work.

How to Apply

1. Download or prepare the prescribed application form from the AIIMS Bhubaneswar notification.
2. Type the email subject as Application for the post of Project Fellow.
3. Send the completed form by email to physio_bodepudi@aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in before the deadline.
4. Do not send hard copies at the first stage; the notice says hard copy is not needed while applying.
5. Attend the walk-in interview at Seminar Hall, Department of Physiology, Ground Floor, Academic Block, AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 21 May 2026.
6. Carry all original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies for checking.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 April 2026
• Application Start: 27 April 2026
• Last Date / Walk-In Interview: 21 May 2026
• Interview Time: 10:00 AM onwards
• Venue: Seminar Hall, Department of Physiology, Ground Floor, Academic Block, AIIMS Bhubaneswar

• Collect clinical and research data from patients enrolled under the project
• Perform western blot, ELISA, RT-PCR and related laboratory procedures
• Handle blood sample collection under supervision and follow biosafety protocols
• Keep accurate records of experiments, samples, observations and project outputs
• Assist the project investigator with study coordination and daily research tasks
• Prepare data summaries, reports and documentation for project review
• Follow AIIMS Bhubaneswar rules for temporary project staff and laboratory conduct