PGIMER Hiring Research Scientist, Salary Rs. 67,200 pm

The PGIMER owes its inception to the vision of late Sardar Partap Singh Kairon, the then Chief Minister of Punjab and the distinguished medical educationists of the then combined state of Punjab, supported by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru who considered the institutions of scientific knowledge as temples of learning and the places of pilgrimage.

Post : Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) - 1 position

The post is to be filled up purely on contractual basis for “Elucidation of Prohibitin as a candidate receptor molecule and development of transgenic cell line for the enhanced growth and replication of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika”, ICMR in the Department of Virology, PGIMER, Chandigarh. The above posts are to be filled purely on contract basis for an initial period upto 31st March 2026.

Emoluments per month : Rs.56000 + 20% HRA

Age in years : Upto 35 Years

Essential Qualification : First Class Post Graduate degree (MSc) in Virology, Medical/Clinical Virology, Medical Microbiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology from a recognized university/institute
Or
Second class Post Graduate degree (MSc) in Virology, Medical/Clinical Virology, Medical Microbiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology with PhD in relevant subjects from a recognized university/institute.

Desirable Qualification :
I) Additional Research/Training experience in the relevant subject from recognized institute(s).
II) Knowledge of computer applications or business intelligence tools/data management.

Age Limit : The age limit is upto 35 years (age relaxation will be given as per Govt of India rules)
Note : The selection committee reserves the right to shortlist the candidates on the basis of a screening test if the applicant’s numbers are more than 10. The top five candidates scoring >50% marks will be called for the interview.

Terms & Conditions
1. It is candidates’ responsibility to ascertain and ensure their eligibility as per the prescribed qualification and experience. If any declaration given or information furnished by him/her proves false or if he/she is found to have willfully suppressed any material or information, he/she will be liable for removal from service and also such other action as the Government may deem necessary.
Even after qualifying the selection process the candidate may be rendered disqualified at the time of document verification if he / she does not fulfil essential eligibility criteria.
2. Tenure : The assignments are purely on contract basis for an initial period upto 31st March 2026. These appointments will be made from the staff strength sanctioned to Elucidation of Prohibit in as a candidate receptor molecule and development of transgenic cell line for the enhanced growth and replication of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika virus under ICMR extramural grant and the appointments will not vest any right to claim by the candidate for regular appointment or permanent absorption in PGIMER/DHR/ICMR or continued contractual appointment.
3. Expiry of Contract : The contract will automatically expire on completion upto 31st March 2026.Further renewal is subjected to the sanction from the funding agency or earlier in case of withdrawal of support by funding agency. The contractual appointment can be terminated at any time by either side by giving 30 days' notice or salary in lieu thereof.
4. Leave : The leave entitlement of the appointee shall be governed in terms of the ICMR leave policy as amended from time to time.
5. Accommodation: No hostel or any other accommodation will be provided by the institute.
6. Applications received in response to the advertisement will be scrutinized/ short listed and list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the website. [Information for candidates section]
7. Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.

8. The prescribed qualification is minimum and mere possessing the same does not entitle any candidate for selection.
9. The appointment is full time and private practice of any type is prohibited.
10. He/She may have to work in shifts and can be posted at any place in the institute, including field visits.
In emergency situation, staff may be put on night duty as well
11. He/She is expected to conform to the rules of conduct and discipline as applicable to the institute employees.
12. The decision of the competent authority regarding the selection of the candidate will be final and no representation will be entertained in this regard.
13. Incomplete applications or applications not accompanied by following documents will be summarily rejected. (Originals to be produced during the interview)
I. Two recent passport size colour photograph.
II. Experience certificate
III. NOC (In case of government job)
IV. Set of self-attested photocopies of the relevant documents i.e. Date of birth certificate, Educational /
professional qualification certificate, Category certificate, Publication (if any)

14. The Competent Authority reserves the right of any amendment, cancellation and changes to this advertisement as a whole or in part without assigning any reason or giving notice
15. In case belonging to Other Backward Class, the certificate submitted should be issued by the competent
authority in the prescribed Performa in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government of India, Deptt. of Per. & Trg. vide O.M. No. 36033/28/94- Estt.(Res.) certifying that .you do not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in column No. 3 of the schedule to the Govt. Of India, Deptt of Personnel & Training, O.M. No. 36012/22/93- Estt. (SCT), dated 8.9.1993. Date of issue of certificate should not be earlier than. 1 year of closing date of advertisement.
16. Age relaxation for women/SC/ST/OBC non-Creamy/ persons with disabilities (PWD) will be given as per
rules.
17: Written examination will be held at PGIMER, Chandigarh. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the same.
18. Information / updates pertaining to this advertisement will be displayed on the PGIMER website i.e pgimer.edu.in. from time to time.
19. No individual intimation will be sent by PGIMER to applicants. It will be the responsibility of applicants to keep abreast of the developments by visiting institute website regularly.
20. All disputes will be subjected to the jurisdictions of Court of Law at UT, Chandigarh.

Note : It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the applications are reached timely in the department. Applications received after due date and time shall be summarily rejected. Department will not be responsible for any postal delay. The list of eligible/not eligible candidates shall be uploaded in the PGIMER Website along with date and time of the Interview/Test [Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), (Selection will be based on written exam followed by Interview of top five qualifying candidates securing >50% marks). The authority reserves the right to change /cancel the program due to administrative issues. All the candidates are required to visit the website regularly for the eligibility status, date, time and venue of the interview/written test [Information for candidates section].

Apply on the proforma attached at Annexure A alongwith certificate of age, qualification, experience and category (if any) complete in all respects on or before 21.04.2025 by 4:00 PM positively in the office of the Department of Virology, Room No. 608 , Research Block-A, PGIMER, Chandigarh. No individual letters will be issued for this recruitment.