Research and Technical Recruitment under National Oral Disease Burden Survey, AIIMS - 17 posts

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences was established as an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament with the objects to develop patterns of teaching in Undergraduate and Post-graduate Medical Education in all its branches so as to demonstrate a high standard of Medical Education in India; to bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of personnel in all important branches of health activity; and to attain self-sufficiency in Post-graduate Medical Education.

For the temporary/contractual posts for the FIELD WORK under ‘National Oral Disease Burden Survey’ of National Oral Health Program, MoHFW, Govt of India by Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER), AIIMS, New Delhi

Project Research Scientist-I Project Manager / Coordinator (Non-Medical, for outstation fieldwork)
No of post : 1
Essential : Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree in relevant subjects (Science/Public Health/Life Sciences) Desirable : Two-year experience of working on field and management of multicentric projects in government institute
Age Limit : 35 years

Project Research Scientist-III (Non- Medical) (Social Scientist, for outstation fieldwork)
No of post : 8
Essential: Post Graduate Degree (MA or M Sc.), including integrated PG degrees in Population Studies, Social work, Biostatistics, Developmental Studies or equivalent subject, with five years post qualification experience or PhD + two years post qualification experience.
Desirable : Two-year experience of epidemiological data collection in the field
Age Limit : 45 years

Project Technical Support-III (Social Science- for outstation fieldwork) Field coordination support staff
No of post : 8
Essential : Three years Graduate Degree (BSW/Science) + three years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject. Desirable : 1. One-year experience of epidemiological data collection in the field Experience in drafting letters/ office work
Age Limit : 35 years

* The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per the requirement on the day of the interview. Important Information for the Candidates: These applications are only for ‘FIELD VISITS’ and house to house based survey in all states of the country and not for the work at CDER, AIIMS New Delhi.

1. Purpose of the Appointment: You are being appointed for a contractual role in National Oral Disease Burden Survey as a field worker. The work requires extensive travel across different states of India. There is no arrangement for returning to Delhi between field visits. Upon completion of data collection activities in one state, you will be assigned to proceed to the next state as per the duty schedule.
2. Nature of Appointment: This is a temporary, contractual position; initially the period will be up to 31st March 2027, extendable based on project requirements and availability of funding. Salary will be as per ICMR rules. Performance will be reviewed every 30 days, and the contract may be terminated with one day's notice if found unsatisfactory.
3. Posting & Travel:
• You will be required to travel and collect data in any part of India as per the needs of the survey. All travel and related expenses, including accommodation, must initially be borne by the contractual employees and will be reimbursed later on an actual basis, subject to submission of required documents, applicable rules and approval from the competent authority. Reimbursement may take a few weeks to process. There is no provision for advance payment for travel, accommodation, or any other related expenses under any circumstances.
• You are required on a full-time basis during the active field work of survey phase; this is important for the successful execution of the project. Any refusal to perform the duty and travel shall be treated as refusal to work and termination of employment. In such cases there will be no entitlement to salary, reimbursements, experience certificate or other benefits.
• Other activity like tuition, coaching, professional practice, consultations either physical or online, paid or charitable shall be strictly banned during the period of your employment.
• During travel, you will be answerable to the assigned team leader.

Salary, TA/DA, and Leave :
• Salary and other allowances will be as per AIIMS/ICMR/GOI guidelines.
• TA/DA for travel during the survey work will be provided as per GOI rules as reimbursement only on filling the required proforma and attaching the bills and declarations as per Govt. rules. There is no provision of advance for the travel and accommodation etc. in any case. The amount will only be paid as per actual and as per rules in few weeks.
• No additional allowances will be given for any travel days/ field visits.
• No leave will be permitted during the days of travel for the survey and active field work and when you are on survey related travel (except emergency medical conditions)

Duties and Responsibilities :
• As assigned by the project-in-charge or authority.
• Work will involve direct field engagement and data collection in various parts of the country as assigned. Daily and periodic report submission shall be an essential requirement.

Engagement in External Activities :
• Engagement in any form of private practice, tuition, coaching, or online classes shall not be permitted during the period of employment. Any deviations from this shall result in job termination and action as per rules.

Termination Clause :
• Non-compliance with the terms may result in immediate termination by the employer.

Resignation by the candidate
• A candidate can resign after joining but must provide a 15 days’ notice period in case of resignation or deposit the salary.

Documents Required :
1. The printout of google form filled.
2. Self-Attested copies of all educational and experience certificates.
3. Valid ID proof
4. Signed declaration (The document will be opened on scanning the QR CODE)

Method to Apply :
Candidates must submit the application in online form as well also send hard copies as below :
A) Online • Fill out the Google Form using the link or QR provided below and upload scanned copies of the application form and all supporting documents.
B) Handing in sealed envelope by post only
• The envelope should be labelled as “Application for the post of [Post Name] under National Oral Disease Burden Survey”
• Submit a hard copy of the application form, experience certificates, copies of age proof and educational qualifications along with a detailed C.V. by post to : 6th Floor, Lab-2, NaRRIDS (National Oral Health Program/ National Oral Disease Burden Survey), Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi 110029

NOTE
• In case a candidate wishes to apply for more than one post, then separate application(s) should be submitted for separate post(s).
• Valid certificate of the employer is mandatory for all work experience mentioned.
• The email communication shall be sent to only short-listed candidates as per the criteria described.
• The applications of candidates not having essential qualifications shall be cancelled automatically and there is no binding to reply for their queries.
• Any form of canvassing, influence shall debar the candidate, and application shall be summarily rejected.
• Enquiry mails and postages shall not be entertained.
• If an additional degree or advanced course has been undertaken, a certificate from a recognized board or institution must be enclosed.
• Submission of documents by both post and Google Form is mandatory for consideration of the application. Any incomplete application shall be rejected.
• All documents must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on 11/11/26. Applications sent by post must reach no later than 5:00 PM on 16/11/26 at the address given above.

Selection Method :
Criteria for making merit list
• The candidates’ merit list will be prepared based on percentage marks in the Essential Qualification (overall for the course) and Desirable qualifications, merit, experience etc.).
• Based on merit and years of experience, only 1:5 number of shortlisted candidates shall be invited for physical interview per post.
• In the event of a tie in the marks obtained in the qualifying examination, preference shall be given to candidates possessing the additional desirable qualification(s).
• The selection committee reserves the rights to conduct a written test/ exercises on computer/ clinical examination before the interview.
• Interviews will be conducted in person only. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• The decision of the selection committee shall be final.

Conditions of Joining :
• Declaration Forms: The candidates are required to fill and submit certain declaration and undertaking form available at the provided link or QR CODE. This form typically includes declarations about the accuracy of the information provided in the application, agreement to abide by the terms and conditions of the appointment, and other relevant compliance statements. Any false information or withholding of relevant information may lead to cancellation of the appointment.
• Selected candidates shall be allowed to join immediately or maximum within 15 days of issue of the offer letter failing which the offer shall be stand automatically cancelled. Hence, only those candidates who can join immediately need to apply.
• In case selected candidates do not join, the waitlisted candidates can be invited to join as per rules. The waiting list shall be valid for 6 months.

AIIMS/ ICMR rules
• The post will be purely contractual in nature, the duration of the job will be as per sanction and approval from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
• All candidates once selected may be asked to travel within India as per needs of the survey and it will be binding on them.
• The competent authority will have the right to send you for travel for field work or any other work for CDER, AIIMS.
• TA/DA will be given for the field survey as per Govt. of India rules for the purpose. No extra allowances may be admissible for such assignments.
• All salary, experience, leave admissible will be as per AIIMS/ICMR/ GOI guidelines.
• The appointment will be further subject to: Submission of self-attested copies of all the certificates, its scrutiny by the competent authority in the prescribed Proforma.

The mode of communication shall only be by e-mail which was provided in the online form.
Submission of documents by both post and Google Form is mandatory for consideration of the application. Any incomplete application shall be rejected.
The last date of receiving online application is 11/11/26 and postal application is 16/11/26 at the address given above.
Only eligible and short-listed candidates will be called for interviews.