GMCH Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh (GMCH) is hiring 1 Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) for an ICMR-funded dengue shock syndrome project in the Department of Pediatrics. If you have a first class M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology or Immunology, or a related PhD/medical qualification, you can apply offline. The last date is 10 June 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Salary is Rs. 67,200 per month, and the upper age limit is 35 years.

GMCH Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Government Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh (GMCH) has issued a notice for a project post under the ICMR-funded SPLID Trial. The full project title is Standard therapy versus PLasmalyte In children with Dengue Shock Syndrome, an open labelled randomised control trial in the Department of Pediatrics, GMCH-32 Chandigarh.

This is a contract project appointment, not a regular GMCH post. The project tenure is mentioned up to 14 February 2027, and the notice makes it clear that the appointment does not give any right to permanent absorption in GMCH, DHR or ICMR.

The post is suitable for candidates who are comfortable with medical research documentation, child-health project coordination and hospital research work. The notice says the appointment will be made from the staff strength sanctioned under the ICMR project, so you should treat it as a time-bound research role instead of a regular government vacancy.

Who Can Apply?

• Option 1: First class M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology or Immunology.
• Option 2: PhD in the above subjects with at least second class M.Sc. degree.
• Option 3: MBBS, BDS, MD or DNB.
• Desirable experience: Preference will be given if you have experience in medical research involving children.
• Desirable fellowship: Preference will also be given for national research fellowship qualifications such as CSIR-UGC NET, ICMR-JRF or DBT-INSPIRE.

If you are applying through the science route, keep your M.Sc. marks and subject proof ready. If you are applying through MBBS, BDS, MD or DNB, attach the medical qualification certificates clearly, because shortlisting depends on qualification and experience.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years.
• Age relaxation: SC, ST and OBC candidates can get relaxation as per ICMR/Government rules after producing the correct certificate.

The notice gives the 35-year upper age limit and does not mention a separate age reference date. Keep your age proof ready because it is part of the required document list.

Salary

• Monthly salary is Rs. 67,200 per month.
• The notice describes the pay as Rs. 56,000 plus HRA, with total monthly payment shown as Rs. 67,200.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on your qualification and research experience, followed by the next stage decided by GMCH.

1. Shortlisting: Applications will first be shortlisted based on qualification and research experience.
2. Written Test, if needed: If the number of applicants is high, GMCH may conduct a written test. No detailed exam pattern is given in the notice.
3. Interview: The interview will be held in PIA Room, Block D, Level 2, Room No. 226, GMCH Chandigarh.
4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must bring all original certificates on the interview date.
5. Final Result: The selected candidates list will be displayed on the GMCH website.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The shortlisted list and final selected list will be shown on the GMCH website, so keep checking the official site after you apply.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your hard copy application for the Project Research Scientist-I (NM) post.
2. Attach a CV with your email ID and mobile number.
3. Add age proof with a recent passport size photo, qualification certificates, experience certificates, category certificate if applicable, and NOC from previous employer if applicable.
4. Submit the hard copy to Project Room (Ms. Leena), Pediatric Office, Department of Pediatrics, Block D, Level 4, GMCH, Chandigarh.
5. Make sure the application reaches the office by 10 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
6. Do not wait for the last day, because applications received after the deadline will be rejected.

Attach all documents in a clear order: CV, age proof, photograph, qualification certificates, experience certificates, category certificate and NOC if applicable. Incomplete applications or applications without relevant documents can be rejected, so check the file once before submission.

The notification puts the responsibility for timely delivery on you. Send the hard copy early enough so it reaches Block D, Level 4, GMCH Chandigarh before the 5:00 PM deadline.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 May 2026
• Application Start: 27 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Hard Copy: 10 June 2026 up to 5:00 PM
• Written Test/Interview Shortlist: To be displayed on the GMCH website
• Interview Date: To be announced
• Project Tenure: Up to 14 February 2027

• Handle project research work for the ICMR-funded SPLID trial
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and pediatrics project team
• Keep study documents, participant records and project files organised
• Assist with data collection, data checking and research documentation
• Monitor project timelines and support trial-related follow-up work
• Prepare research updates, reports and records required by the project team
• Follow ICMR, GMCH and project protocol requirements during the contract period