TMC Assistant Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is hiring 1 Assistant Research Fellow for a public health research project at Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Parel, Mumbai. If you have a BAMS/BHMS/BUMS degree with a Master's in Public Health or a PG Diploma in Clinical Research, plus 1 year of experience in public health programs, you can attend the walk-in interview on 8 July 2026. The post pays Rs. 60,000 per month and is initially for six months. No application fee is charged for this walk-in recruitment.

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Assistant Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), a Grant-in-Aid institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, is one of the country's leading cancer care, research, and education institutions. It has invited candidates for a walk-in interview to fill 1 Assistant Research Fellow post at Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Parel, Mumbai. The position is attached to the project "Integration of Cervical Cancer Screening with HPV Self Sampling into Routine HIV Health Care Services Among Women Living with HIV In Maharashtra: An Implementation Research Mixed Methods Study" (Project A/c. No. 110047). This project aims to make cervical cancer screening simpler and more accessible for women living with HIV across Maharashtra by introducing HPV self-sampling into routine HIV healthcare services. The post is initially for six months and may be extended depending on project requirements and performance. No written application is needed — you can walk in directly with your documents on the interview date, which makes this a quick opportunity if you already meet the qualification criteria and want to work on an important public health research initiative.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a BAMS, BHMS, or BUMS degree along with a Master's in Public Health or a PG Diploma in Clinical Research (both mandatory).
• Experience: You must have at least 1 year of experience implementing public health programs.
• Certificates: All required course certificates must be complete and in hand — TMC has clearly stated that candidates should appear only if their certifications are fully finished and available.
• Only attend the interview if you already hold all required course certificates — incomplete qualifications will not be considered.

Age Limit

• The upper age limit for this post is 40 years.
• No separate age relaxation for reserved categories is mentioned in this notice, so all candidates are expected to meet the same age criterion.

Salary

• The selected candidate will get a starting salary of Rs. 60,000 per month.
• This is a consolidated remuneration for the project post; no separate allowances such as HRA or DA are mentioned in the notice.
• Since the post is project-funded, continuation of pay beyond the initial six months will depend on the project's funding cycle and performance review.

Selection Process

Selection will be done through a walk-in interview:

1. Document Screening: Bring your bio-data, passport-size photo, PAN card copy, Aadhaar card copy, and original certificates with attested copies for verification at the venue. Candidates whose documents don't match the eligibility criteria will not be allowed to proceed further.
2. MCQ Test (if needed): If a large number of candidates turn up for the interview, TMC will conduct a short MCQ test first to shortlist candidates before the final interview round.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on the spot by the selection panel, which will assess your qualification, experience, and suitability for the research role.

Internal candidates already working on a TMC project must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current HOD or Principal Investigator before attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Reach the Outsourcing Cell, 4th Floor, Service Building, Dr. E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai – 400012 on 8 July 2026.
2. Report between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM — this walk-in has no separate registration process, so plan to arrive within the reporting window.
3. Carry your bio-data, a recent passport-size photograph, and photocopies of your PAN card and Aadhaar card.
4. Bring original certificates along with one set of attested copies for verification — keep them organised so document checking goes quickly.
5. Internal candidates should also carry an NOC from their current HOD/Principal Investigator.
6. Be ready for a possible MCQ test followed by a face-to-face interview on the same day.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 8 July 2026
• Reporting Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

• Coordinate HPV self-sampling and cervical cancer screening activities among women living with HIV
• Collect and manage study data as per the research protocol
• Conduct field visits to HIV healthcare centres for participant recruitment and follow-up
• Maintain accurate records of screening results, samples, and participant consent forms
• Coordinate with hospital staff and the principal investigator on project timelines
• Prepare periodic progress reports for the funding project
• Assist in training healthcare staff on HPV self-sampling procedures