PMC Counselor & Lab Technician Recruitment 2026

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is hiring 12 Counselor and Laboratory Technician posts on a contract basis under the Pune City AIDS Control Society (PCACS). These positions are for FICTC (Facility Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre) centres located in PMC hospitals. The monthly honorarium is Rs. 23,100, and the last date to apply is 9 April 2026. You need to apply offline by submitting your application in person.

PMC Counselor & Lab Technician Recruitment 2026 — 12 Posts

The Pune City AIDS Control Society, working under Pune Municipal Corporation's Health Department, runs FICTC centres in PMC hospitals across the city. These centres provide HIV counselling, testing, and prevention services as part of India's National AIDS Control Programme. PMC is now filling 12 temporary positions — 11 Counselors and 1 Laboratory Technician — through oral interview on a 6-month contract basis.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Counselor (Samupdesak) — 11 Posts
  • SC — 1
  • ST — 1
  • VJ(A) — 1
  • NT(B) — 1
  • SBC — 1
  • OBC — 2
  • EWS — 1
  • EBC (DT/NT) — 1
  • Open — 3
• Laboratory Technician (Prayogshala Tantra) — 1 Post (Open/Unreserved)

Who Can Apply?

Counselor (Samupdesak)

• Education: Recognized university degree + Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of work experience in HIV/AIDS counselling

Laboratory Technician

• Education: Recognized university B.Sc. degree + DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of work experience in HIV blood testing in a laboratory

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 38 years (as on the date of advertisement)
• OBC candidates: 5 years age relaxation (up to 43 years)
• Candidates with AIDS control experience: Those who have previously worked in government or semi-government AIDS control organizations can apply up to 60 years of age

Salary

• Monthly honorarium: Rs. 23,100/- (consolidated, for both posts)
• This is a lump-sum payment — no separate allowances like DA or HRA are provided
• Selected candidates must deposit one month's honorarium as a security deposit before joining

Application Fee

• No application fee mentioned in the notification
• However, selected candidates need to execute a contract on Rs. 500 stamp paper with Pune City AIDS Control Society

Selection Process

1. Oral Interview (Tondi Mulakhat) — The only selection stage

Marking scheme:

• Educational qualification: 20 marks
• Experience: 20 marks (minimum 3 years required)
• Interview: 10 marks
• Total: 50 marks

The final merit list and waiting list will be published on the PMC official website.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the application form from the PMC official website (pmc.gov.in)
2. Attach passport-size photographs and self-attested copies of all required documents
3. Submit your application in person at: Dr. Kotnis Health Centre, 1st Floor, 663, Shukrawar Peth, Gadikhana, Pune — 411002
4. Applications are accepted Monday to Friday (excluding government holidays), between 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
5. You must submit your application within 8 days from the date of advertisement publication
6. Applications submitted after the deadline or through any other method will not be accepted

Important Dates

• Application start date: 26 March 2026
• Last date to apply: 9 April 2026
• Interview date: To be announced on PMC website

• Provide pre-test and post-test counselling to clients visiting FICTC centres for HIV testing
• Conduct HIV rapid testing and blood sample collection following NACO guidelines
• Maintain accurate records of all tests, counselling sessions, and client follow-ups
• Follow infection control protocols and ensure safe handling of bio-hazardous materials
• Assist in awareness campaigns and community outreach activities related to HIV/AIDS prevention
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for NACO and State AIDS Control Society
• Work with the Project Management Unit team to meet FICTC performance targets