AIIMS Rishikesh Research Project Recruitment 2026

AIIMS Rishikesh has invited applications for 3 posts under the Extramural Research Project titled "Impact of Community Holistic Health & Wellness Program through community volunteers (Wellness Mitra) for NCD Risk Reduction in Rural Population Uttarakhand." The posts include Program Manager/Research Associate (1 post) and Field Investigator/Research Assistant (2 posts). The monthly salary ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. The last date to apply is 06 April 2026 by 04:00 PM via email.

AIIMS Rishikesh Wellness Mitra NCD Project Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, one of India's top medical institutes, is hiring for a health research project focused on NCD (Non-Communicable Disease) risk reduction in rural Uttarakhand. This is a cluster randomised controlled trial that studies the impact of community health volunteers (Wellness Mitra) on holistic health and wellness. If you have a background in life sciences, nursing, or public health, this is a great chance to work at a premier institution.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Program Manager / Research Associate — 1 post (Rs 25,000/month)
• Field Investigator / Research Assistant — 2 posts (Rs 15,000/month)

Total: 3 posts on a purely contractual basis.

Who Can Apply?

Program Manager / Research Associate

Essential:

• Graduate in Life Science, Para Medical Sciences, BSc Nursing, BDS, BHMS, or BAMS with 1 year experience in health-related research project, OR
• Post-graduation degree in Life Science, Paramedical Sciences, MPH, MSc, or MSc Nursing

Desirable:

• Experience in data collection and compilation
• Writing skills (manuscript/scientific write-up)

Field Investigator / Research Assistant

Essential:

• Graduate in Life Sciences, or Post Graduate in Life Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, MPH, MSW, BSc Nursing, or GNM

Desirable:

• 1 year experience working at any laboratory at a hospital or primary health centre
• Hands-on experience in MS Word, spreadsheets, and presentations

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years on the closing date of the advertisement (06 April 2026)
• Qualification, experience, and age conditions may be relaxed at the discretion of Director AIIMS Rishikesh / Recruitment Committee

Salary

• Program Manager / Research Associate: Rs 25,000 per month (consolidated)
• Field Investigator / Research Assistant: Rs 15,000 per month (consolidated)
• No other allowance or facilities besides the consolidated salary
• Contract period: 6 months initially, extendable up to 12 months or till the project duration, whichever is earlier

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification

Selection Process

1. Written Exam / Interview or both — the method of recruitment may include a written exam, an interview, or a combination of both at the discretion of the recruitment committee
2. Document Verification — you must bring the completely filled application form with all necessary documents at the time of interview

The decision of the Recruitment Committee will be final. The selected candidate must join within 5 days of the declaration of results.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the official AIIMS Rishikesh website at aiimsrishikesh.edu.in
2. Fill in all columns of the application form completely
3. Create a single or consolidated scanned PDF of your signed application along with all enclosures
4. Email the scanned PDF to wellness@aiimsrishikesh.edu.in
5. Make sure your application reaches before 06 April 2026, 04:00 PM
6. Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be considered

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 06 April 2026, 04:00 PM
• Date of Interview: 08 April 2026, 11:00 AM
• Interview Venue: Department of Community & Family Medicine, AIIMS Rishikesh (Level-05)

• Manage and coordinate community health research activities under the NCD Risk Reduction project
• Collect, compile, and analyse health data from rural populations in Uttarakhand
• Work with community volunteers (Wellness Mitra) to implement holistic health and wellness programs
• Prepare scientific manuscripts, reports, and research documentation
• Assist in conducting field surveys and investigations at primary health centres
• Handle laboratory data and maintain accurate records using MS Word and spreadsheets
• Follow research protocols and ensure quality standards in data collection
• Monitor the impact of community health interventions in the assigned rural areas