PGIMER Field Investigator Recruitment 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh has released notification for 4 Enumerator/Field Investigator posts on a project basis under the Department of Hematology. Candidates who have a Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Dietetics or related fields can apply online. Last date to apply is 25 March 2026. There is no application fee for any category.

PGIMER Enumerator/Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has announced recruitment for 4 posts of Enumerator/Field Investigator and Enumerator/Field Investigator cum Mapper under a research project in the Department of Hematology. These are contractual positions and the salary will be decided based on your qualifications and experience. There is no written exam — selection will be through shortlisting and interview. If you hold a postgraduate degree in public health, social sciences, nutrition or dietetics and have field research experience, this is a great opportunity to work at one of India's premier medical institutions.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Enumerator/Field Investigator: 3 posts
• Enumerator/Field Investigator cum Mapper: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

For Enumerator/Field Investigator (3 Posts):

• Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Social Science, Public Health, Nutrition, Dietetics or other related fields from a recognised university.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working in a health-based setting.
• Language: You should be fluent in Punjabi, Hindi or English.
• Skills: Knowledge of MS Office is required.

For Enumerator/Field Investigator cum Mapper (1 Post):

• Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognised university.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in community settings or community-based research projects.
• Additional Skills: Knowledge of geotagging software and mapping tools is required.
• General Skills: Knowledge of MS Office is required.

Salary

• The salary for these positions will be commensurate with your qualification and experience.
• Since these are project-based roles at PGIMER, you can expect a competitive monthly remuneration in line with research project norms.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Nil (No Fee)
• SC / ST: Nil (No Fee)
• All categories are exempt from paying any application fee.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their qualifications, experience and application details.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. Final selection depends on your performance in the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official PGIMER website at pgimer.edu.in or use the Google Form application link provided in the notification.
2. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details.
3. Upload required documents such as your photograph, signature and certificates.
4. Review all the details carefully before submitting.
5. Take a screenshot or printout of the submitted form for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 25 March 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Conduct field visits and household surveys in assigned community areas
• Collect health-related data from participants using structured questionnaires
• Assist in community-based research activities under the Department of Hematology
• Record and maintain accurate field data using digital tools and MS Office
• Coordinate with the research team for scheduling and follow-up visits
• Prepare field reports and submit findings to the principal investigator
• Handle geotagging and mapping of survey locations (for Mapper post)