TMC Transfusion & Blood Management Fellowship 2026

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is offering 2 Fellowship seats at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and MPMMCC, Varanasi — one 2-Year Fellowship in Transfusion & Apheresis Sciences and one 1-Year Fellowship in Patient Blood Management in Oncology. If you hold an MD/DNB in Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion (or an equivalent NMC-recognized postgraduate degree), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 15 July 2026. Selected fellows get a monthly gross pay starting at Rs. 1,33,623, going up to Rs. 1,36,269 in the second year.

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Fellowship Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), a grant-in-aid institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released Advt. No. VAR/ACA/25/2026 for two specialised fellowship programs at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre (HBCH & MPMMCC), Varanasi. Both fellowships are for the August 2026 session, starting from 1 August 2026, and are tenured, non-permanent positions. Doctors with an MD/DNB in Transfusion Medicine who want to specialise further in apheresis or in oncology blood management should apply. A separate application must be submitted for each post you are interested in.

Vacancy Breakdown

• 2 Year Fellowship in Transfusion & Apheresis Sciences: 1 post — MD/DNB (Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion/Transfusion Medicine) or equivalent PG degree recognized by NMC
• 1 Year Fellowship in Patient Blood Management in Oncology: 1 post — MD/DNB (Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion) or equivalent degree recognized by NMC

Who Can Apply?

For 2 Year Fellowship in Transfusion & Apheresis Sciences:

• Qualification: You need an M.D./D.N.B. in Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion/Transfusion Medicine, or an equivalent postgraduate degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

For 1 Year Fellowship in Patient Blood Management in Oncology:

• Qualification: You need an M.D./D.N.B. in Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion, or an equivalent degree recognized by NMC.

• All UG and PG degrees must be recognized by the NMC, and every selected fellow must register with the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council.
• If you are currently employed in a government, autonomous, or semi-government organization, you must get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer and upload it with your application. Bring the original NOC when you appear for the MCQ test or interview.
• If your final year result is still awaited, you can still apply — but you must show proof of the qualifying degree on the day of the MCQ test or interview.

Age Limit

• You should be under 40 years old, with age and experience reckoned as on 15 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years, and Persons with Disabilities get 10 years of relaxation.

Salary

• The 2-Year Fellowship pays Rs. 1,33,623 per month (Gross Pay) in the first year and Rs. 1,36,269 per month (Gross Pay) in the second year.
• The 1-Year Fellowship pays a consolidated Rs. 1,33,623 per month (Gross Pay).
• Shared accommodation may be provided subject to availability, with hostel charges deducted from your monthly pay.
• A security/caution deposit of Rs. 1,33,623 is required for the 1-year fellowship.

Application Fee

• General/Others: Rs. 300 (payable online via Debit/Credit Card or UPI)
• SC/ST/Female/Persons with Disabilities: No fee
• The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, so double-check your eligibility before paying.

Selection Process

Your selection depends on how many people apply for each post:

1. MCQ Test (Conditional): Held only if the number of applicants is more than 3 times the number of posts advertised. If fewer people apply than the number of vacancies, this test is skipped altogether.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a final interview at HBCH/MPMMCC, Varanasi.
3. Document Verification: You must submit proof of date of birth, qualifications, experience, caste, disability certificate and NOC (where applicable).

No TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance) is paid for appearing in the MCQ test or interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the TMC application portal at tmc.gov.in.
2. Register yourself and fill in the online application form completely.
3. Upload your documents, photograph, and NOC (if applicable).
4. Pay the Rs. 300 application fee online, if it applies to your category.
5. Submit the form — you do not need to send a hard copy by post.
6. Keep checking your registered e-mail (including the spam folder) for updates, since TMC communicates only through e-mail.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 1 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 July 2026 (up to 5:30 PM IST)
• Fellowship Start Date: 1 August 2026

• Assist in blood component preparation, apheresis procedures, and transfusion medicine services
• Support patient blood management protocols for oncology patients
• Participate in clinical rounds and case discussions under senior faculty supervision
• Maintain accurate records of blood transfusion requests, utilization, and adverse reactions
• Assist with training residents, nurses, and paramedical staff on transfusion practices
• Follow NMC and blood bank regulatory guidelines during all procedures
• Support ongoing research projects and audits in transfusion medicine
• Attend departmental training programs and workshops as required