SGPGIMS Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026

SGPGIMS is hiring 2 Project Technical Support staff for an ICMR-funded research project on tubercular meningitis treatment, under the Department of Neurology in Lucknow. If you have a 10th pass with Diploma (MLT/DMLT) or a graduate degree in a relevant subject, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 15 September 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 21,600 to Rs. 33,600 per month depending on the post.

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

SGPGIMS, Lucknow has released a notice for 2 project positions under the ICMR-funded study "ESCALATE-2: Linezolid as an add-on treatment in the intensive phase of Tubercular meningitis," led by Dr. Vimal Kumar Paliwal, Professor of Neurology (ICMR Project ID: LIPRSG-2025-01-04011). Both posts run for an initial project duration of 3 years, with the first appointment made for one year and extended based on your performance. This is a good opportunity for candidates with a lab technology background or a science/engineering graduate degree who want research experience at a premier medical institute.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Project Technical Support-I: 1 post
• Project Technical Support-III: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Project Technical Support-I (Rs. 21,600/month):

• You need 10th pass + Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (MLT/DMLT) or an equivalent qualification, OR a 3-year graduate degree in a relevant subject/field.
• Desirable: Experience in patient sampling, data entry, and biostatistics.

Project Technical Support-III (Rs. 33,600/month):

• You need a 3-year graduate degree with 3 years' experience in a relevant field, OR a First Class Master's degree in Life Sciences / M.Tech (Life Sciences) with relevant experience, OR a First Class B.Tech (Engineering/IT/CS) with 3 years' experience.
• Desirable: Experience in patient sampling, data entry, biostatistics, and basic lab techniques.

Age Limit

• For Project Technical Support-I, the upper age limit is 28 years.
• For Project Technical Support-III, the upper age limit is 35 years.

Salary

• Project Technical Support-I: Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA = Rs. 21,600 per month, as per ICMR guidelines.
• Project Technical Support-III: Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA = Rs. 33,600 per month, as per ICMR guidelines.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

SGPGIMS has not listed a written exam or interview for these posts. Selection is based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Your CV and documents will be reviewed against the essential and desirable qualifications.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by the project team for further steps.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your CV and a cover letter that mentions the advertisement number.
2. Attach self-attested copies of your supporting documents.
3. Attach a scanned copy of your photograph.
4. Combine everything into a single PDF file.
5. Email your application to dr_vimalkpaliwal@rediffmail.com on or before 15 September 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Uploaded: 18 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by Email): 15 September 2026

• Collect and process patient samples as directed by the research team
• Enter and maintain accurate data in the study database
• Assist with biostatistics and data analysis tasks for the trial
• Follow standard lab protocols and safety guidelines during sample handling
• Coordinate with patients and hospital staff for sample collection schedules
• Maintain records of all patient visits and follow-up assessments
• Support the principal investigator with day-to-day project documentation