AIIMS Guwahati Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Project Nurse, Senior Research Fellow and More Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati has invited applications under Ref. No. AIIMS/GHY/CFM/2026/162 dated 31 July 2026 for five project posts on a purely temporary basis. The deadline is short. Applications must reach the institute on or before 9 August 2026 by 5:00 PM, with interviews tentatively scheduled for 28 August 2026.

The posts sit under a CCRAS (AYUSH-DBT collaboration) project funded by the Government of India, running in the Department of Community & Family Medicine under Principal Investigator Dr. Himashree Bhattacharyya. The project has a duration of two years.

Recruitment at a Glance

About the Research Project

Candidates are advised to understand the study before the interview, because a panel drawn from Community & Family Medicine will expect it. The project is an open-label randomised controlled parallel-arm clinical study examining the efficacy, safety and tolerability of an Ayurveda regimen used as an adjunct to anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT), together with macronutrient supplementation, on body weight, nutritional outcomes and quality of life in adults with newly diagnosed drug-sensitive NAAT-positive pulmonary tuberculosis.

In plain terms, this is nutrition and integrative medicine research layered on top of standard TB treatment, not a substitute for it. The work involves patient recruitment, randomisation, follow-up over time and outcome measurement, which explains the mix of roles advertised. One medical scientist, one Ayurveda fellow, one social worker for field and community coordination, one laboratory technician and one nurse. Each role maps to a specific function in a trial workflow.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

The cut-off age is reckoned as on the last date of application. Age relaxation is admissible to SC, ST and OBC candidates only in respect of posts reserved for the respective category, and not against unreserved posts, as per Government of India rules. Relaxation for ex-servicemen and departmental candidates including projects applies as per funding agency norms.

Eligibility Criteria by Post

Post 1: Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)

Essential: MBBS, MVSc or BDS from a recognised university.

Other considerations that shape shortlisting:

• Preference for candidates with previous research experience in public health programmes or ICMR, DST or DBT projects
• Experience of working in educational settings and with multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinating skills, and skills in drafting and editing scientific documents, official and technical reports, and publications in peer reviewed journals
• Good oral and written communication in English or Assamese

This is the senior role in the team at ₹80,400 a month inclusive of HRA, and the expectations reflect that. If you hold an MBBS with no prior trial exposure, the drafting and coordination points are where you will be tested.

Post 2: Senior Research Fellow (Ayurveda)

Essential: BAMS (Ayurvedacharya) from any recognised university, stated as preferred, together with valid registration with the relevant state board or council, the Central Council, or NCISM.

Other considerations: preference for higher qualification or previous research experience in public health programmes or ICMR, DST or DBT projects; working knowledge of computer applications; scientific drafting and editing skills; and good communication in English or Assamese.

Arrange the registration certificate now if it is not immediately to hand. It is an essential requirement and not something you can undertake to produce later.

Post 3: Project Technical Support (III) MSW

Essential: Master’s in Social Work from a recognised university, plus three years of experience in the relevant subject.

Other considerations: experience of working in educational settings and with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating skills, and good communication in English or Assamese.

Post 4: Project Nurse III

Essential: either of the following.

• B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised university with three years of work experience in the relevant field and valid registration with any State Nursing Council, or
• M.Sc. Nursing from a recognised university with valid registration with any State Nursing Council

Note the trade-off in that clause. An M.Sc. Nursing holder needs registration alone, with no experience requirement stated, while a B.Sc. Nursing holder needs three years of relevant experience. Freshers with an M.Sc. Nursing degree are therefore eligible here, which is worth knowing.

Post 5: Project Technical Support-I (Lab Technician)

Essential: Class 10 plus a diploma in MLT, DMLT or ITI from a recognised institution, with two years of experience in the relevant subject or field.

This is the only post with an upper age limit of 28 years rather than 35, and the lowest qualification bar in the advertisement.

Across every post, experience is counted from the date of completion of the minimum essential educational qualification. Time worked before you finished the qualifying degree does not count.

How to Apply

1. Download and complete the prescribed application format attached to the official recruitment notice. Applications not in the prescribed format are rejected.
2. Attach copies of your curriculum vitae, certificate of age, qualification certificates and experience certificates.
3. Upload the completed form and enclosures at the Google Form link given in the notice, forms.gle/siVWzdjZbjjF7Qzm9.
4. Submit on or before 9 August 2026 before 5:00 PM.
5. Apply separately for each post you are interested in, with a full set of enclosures for each. A single application does not cover two posts.
6. Watch the AIIMS Guwahati website for the shortlist and the confirmed interview or written test date.
7. Carry a hard copy of the duly filled application in the prescribed format, with a recent passport size colour photograph, a detailed bio-data or CV, and all relevant self-attested documents to the interview.

Incomplete applications, applications not in the prescribed format, and applications received after the due date are not considered. Unsigned applications and those without a recent photograph are summarily rejected without correspondence. Apply a few days ahead of the deadline rather than on the closing afternoon, since the institute states it will not be responsible for a failure to submit within the prescribed time for any reason.

For queries, the notice gives the contact address himashreebhattacharyya@aiimsguwahati.ac.in.

Documents Required in Original at the Interview

• Filled application in the prescribed format
• Photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, driving licence, voter ID, PAN card or passport
• Address proof
• Proof of date of birth, being the Class 10 certificate or birth certificate
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Mark sheets and certificates for Class 10, Class 12, and the qualifying degree, PhD or other qualification
• Experience certificate clearly showing the date of joining and the date of relieving
• List of publications with one original copy, if any
• No Objection Certificate if employed in the government sector

One self-attested photocopy set of the marked documents must accompany the originals.

Terms and Conditions Worth Reading Twice

Project positions carry conditions that differ materially from regular institute posts. The main ones are set out below.

• Engagement is normally for 12 months or less depending on project tenure. Continuation depends on performance evaluation, project tenure, availability of funds, functional requirement and approval of the competent authority.
• If performance is not found satisfactory by the Principal Investigator, the appointment can be terminated at any time without prior notice or compensation.
• Emoluments may vary according to the sanction of the funding agency.
• No TA or DA is paid for attending the interview. Candidates arrange their own transport and accommodation.
• Staff are normally posted at the study site but may be posted to other sites in the interest of the research work.
• There is no claim to a regular post in ICMR, AIIMS Guwahati or any other government organisation, and project time with or without breaks confers no right to transfer, absorption or regularisation.
• No provident fund, Leave Travel Concession, medical claim or accommodation is provided, as the posts are purely temporary.
• Candidates already working against regular or permanent government posts are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates already employed must submit an NOC from their employer at the interview or written test, failing which they will not be permitted to appear.
• Selected candidates must join within 15 days of the declaration of results.
• Leave is governed by CCRAS guidelines. Resignation requires one month’s notice or one month’s remuneration in lieu, subject to approval by the Principal Investigator.
• Canvassing or bringing influence in any form is treated as a disqualification and leads to debarment.
• Meeting the essential qualification does not guarantee shortlisting or selection. If applications are numerous, the appointing authority may adopt higher shortlisting criteria.
• No request for a change of interview date is entertained.

Important Dates

Important Links

The shortlist and the confirmed interview date are published on the AIIMS Guwahati website, so check it periodically after the closing date. The institute reserves the right to consider or reject any application, and states that it is not committed to filling the advertised positions, with the process liable to be withdrawn, cancelled or modified at any time.

Related Recruitment

Candidates suited to clinical and public health research should also see TMC Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026 at the Tata Memorial Centre’s Centre for Cancer Epidemiology, which has a walk-in interview on 11 August 2026 at ₹45,000 a month for candidates with an M.Sc. in Clinical Research or Public Health.

For other project-funded science roles closing around the same time, CSIR CFTRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026 at Mysuru closes on 12 August 2026, and ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 carries 48 research positions with a 21 August deadline. Candidates in the Guwahati region may also want NIPER Guwahati CEO Recruitment 2026, closing 14 August 2026.

Doctors holding an MBBS should also see AIIMS Kalyani Junior Resident Recruitment 2026, which has 84 non-academic Junior Resident posts on a six month tenure with registration closing 24 August 2026, and PhD holders may want IIT Madras Post Doctoral Researcher Recruitment 2026, closing 13 August 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are advertised in AIIMS Guwahati Recruitment 2026?

Five, one each of Project Research Scientist-I (Medical), Senior Research Fellow (Ayurveda), Project Technical Support (III) MSW, Project Technical Support-I (Lab Technician) and Project Nurse III.

What is the last date to apply?

9 August 2026, before 5:00 PM. Applications received after this are not considered.

How do I submit the application?

Complete the prescribed application format attached to the notice, add your CV and copies of age, qualification and experience certificates, and upload the set at the Google Form link given in the notification.

Can I apply for two posts with one application?

No. A separate application form must be filled for each post, with the necessary enclosures attached to each.

What is the salary?

₹80,400 a month for Project Research Scientist-I, ₹50,400 for Senior Research Fellow, ₹33,600 each for the MSW and Project Nurse posts, and ₹21,600 for the Lab Technician post. All figures include 20% HRA.

What is the age limit?

35 years for four of the five posts, and 28 years for Project Technical Support-I (Lab Technician). Age is reckoned as on the last date of application.

Can freshers apply for Project Nurse III?

Candidates with an M.Sc. Nursing degree and valid State Nursing Council registration are eligible without a stated experience requirement. B.Sc. Nursing candidates need three years of relevant work experience along with registration.

Is there a written test?

Selection is through an interview, with the notice also referring to a written test where applicable. The list of shortlisted candidates along with the date of interview or written test is published on the AIIMS Guwahati website beforehand.

Is TA or DA paid for attending the interview?

No. Candidates make their own travel and accommodation arrangements at their own cost.

Does this lead to a regular AIIMS job?

No. These are project human resource positions, purely temporary, and confer no claim to a regular post in ICMR, AIIMS Guwahati or any other government organisation.

Can I apply if I already hold a government job?

Candidates working against regular or permanent posts under a government department or organisation are not eligible. Others who are employed must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of the interview.

How long is the engagement?

Normally 12 months or less depending on project tenure, against a project of two years’ duration. Extension depends on performance evaluation, funds and approval of the competent authority.

Details above are taken from AIIMS Guwahati recruitment notice Ref. No. AIIMS/GHY/CFM/2026/162 dated 31 July 2026. Candidates should download the full notice, use the prescribed application format attached to it, and verify all details before applying.