PGIMER Technical Officer Recruitment 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh has released a notification for 1 Technical Officer (Research, Networking & Monitoring) post in the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health. Candidates with a Master's degree in Public Health or a PhD in Public Health can apply via email. The last date to send your application is 31 March 2026. The monthly salary ranges from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 77,000 plus mobile allowances.

PGIMER Technical Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has invited applications for one Technical Officer post on a purely temporary project basis. This position is specifically designed for research, networking, and monitoring activities related to tobacco control initiatives. Experience in tobacco control will be given preference during the selection process. If you hold a postgraduate degree in public health or health management and have relevant field experience, this is an excellent opportunity to work at one of India's premier medical research institutes.

Who Can Apply?

Option 1 - Master's Degree Route:

• Qualification: You must hold a Master's degree in Public Health or Health Management from a recognized university.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience is required.

Option 2 - PhD Route:

• Qualification: You must hold a PhD in Public Health or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience is required.

Candidates with experience in tobacco control research, networking, or monitoring will get preference during selection.

Salary

• Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 77,000.
• You will also receive mobile allowances in addition to the base salary.
• This is a project-based position on a purely temporary basis.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this recruitment.
• The application is free for all categories of candidates.

Selection Process

1. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview conducted by PGIMER, Chandigarh. The interview will assess your knowledge, experience in public health research, and suitability for tobacco control-related work.

How to Apply

1. Read the official PGIMER notification carefully before applying.
2. Prepare your complete bio-data including your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, identity proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Write the post name "Technical Officer (Research, Networking & Monitoring)" clearly in the subject line of your email.
5. Send the complete application to the official email address: sphpc.tobacco@gmail.com
6. Make sure your email reaches before 31 March 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for your own records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026

• Handle research activities related to tobacco control projects under the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at PGIMER.
• Monitor the progress and outcomes of ongoing tobacco control research initiatives and prepare periodic reports for the project team.
• Work with state-level and national-level tobacco control networks to coordinate data collection, research dissemination, and knowledge exchange.
• Assist in designing and implementing surveys, data collection tools, and field research methodologies for tobacco-related public health studies.
• Prepare analytical reports, research papers, and presentations based on project data and findings.
• Follow established project timelines, budgets, and reporting protocols while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
• Manage communication with partner organizations, government agencies, and stakeholders involved in tobacco control programs.