PGIMER Project Recruitment 2026 — 3 Vacancies

PGIMER Chandigarh is hiring 3 project-based posts in the Department of Medical Microbiology. The roles are Project Coordinator, Research Scientist, and Lab Technician. If you have a PhD, MSc, or B.Sc/M.Sc MLT, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 15 May 2026 by 5:00 PM. Salary goes up to Rs. 79,166 per month.

PGIMER Project Coordinator, Research Scientist and Lab Technician Recruitment 2026

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has invited applications for temporary/ad-hoc posts under a privately funded research project titled "Devising Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Anaerobic Bacteria based on Novel Resistance Mechanisms". The project is led by Dr Archana Angrup, Additional Professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology. The recruitment is open for one Project Coordinator, one Research Scientist, and one Lab Technician — all under the Unreserved (UR) category. There is no written exam — selection is based on interview only, and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.

Vacancy Breakdown

All 3 posts are unreserved. Each post is temporary/ad-hoc and tied to the duration of the research project.

Who Can Apply?

The qualifications are different for each post. Read carefully and check whether you fit one of them.

Project Coordinator (1 post — Rs. 79,166/month)

• Essential: PhD in Life Sciences or Healthcare Management with at least 2 years experience in clinical or translational research project coordination
• Desirable: Strong skills in stakeholder coordination, program implementation, project reporting, and organising training or workshops within healthcare or research settings

Research Scientist (1 post — Rs. 67,200/month)

• Essential: MSc in Life Sciences with at least 2 years experience
• Desirable: M.Sc in Microbiology or Biotechnology; working knowledge of PCR, sequencing platforms, data analysis, and laboratory quality systems

Lab Technician (1 post — Rs. 21,600/month)

• Essential: B.Sc or M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
• Desirable: Hands-on experience in DNA isolation, PCR, and other molecular techniques

Age Limit

• Project Coordinator: Maximum 35 years
• Research Scientist: Maximum 35 years
• Lab Technician: Maximum 28 years
• The notification does not mention a minimum age limit or any specific age relaxation. Age is calculated as on the last date of application.

Salary

• Project Coordinator: Rs. 79,166 per month (consolidated)
• Research Scientist: Rs. 67,200 per month (consolidated)
• Lab Technician: Rs. 21,600 per month (consolidated)
• The salary is a consolidated project-based amount paid from the privately funded project. No separate DA, HRA or other allowances are mentioned.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates who attend the interview.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official vacancy notice. The application is free for all categories.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for all three posts is based on interview only. There is no written exam.

1. Shortlisting: Based on the details you fill in the Google form (qualification, experience, skills)
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview date and time
3. Final Selection: Based on performance in the interview

Note: No interview letters will be sent by post. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official PGIMER vacancies page at pgimer.edu.in and open the vacancy listing.
2. Click the vacancy notice titled "Applications are invited for the various posts on project basis by the Dept. of Medical Microbiology".
3. Download the official notice and read it carefully.
4. Click the Google Form link provided for each post.
5. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience.
6. Upload your bio-data and supporting documents.
7. Submit the Google form before 15 May 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Applications submitted offline will not be accepted. You must apply through the Google form only.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 May 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced (notified to shortlisted candidates by email only)

• Coordinate the research project on antimicrobial susceptibility testing for anaerobic bacteria
• Perform molecular techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR and sequencing
• Conduct laboratory experiments and maintain quality systems in the lab
• Manage data collection, analysis and reporting of research findings
• Organise training, workshops and stakeholder meetings related to the project
• Maintain lab records, samples and inventory of consumables
• Assist the Principal Investigator with project implementation and progress reports