AIIMS Rishikesh Recruitment 2026: Contractual Vacancy Announcement for NDUS 2025 Project
Detailed notification regarding engagement of project staff on a purely contractual and temporary basis under the National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India (NDUS 2025) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh.
Recruitment Overview & Key Details
| Name of Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh |
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| Project Title | National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India (NDUS 2025) |
| Commissioning Authority | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India |
| Coordinating & Implementing Agency | National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Regional Technical Agency (RTA) | AIIMS Rishikesh (for the State of Uttarakhand) |
| Nature / Type of Employment | Contractual and Temporary Basis |
| Project Duration | 6 Months (Extendable as per performance / project requirements and availability of project funds) |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 24th September 2026 till 5:00 PM |
| Date & Time of Interview / Written Test | 29th September 2026; 09:00 AM |
| Interview / Examination Venue | Room no. 016411, Office of Department of Psychiatry, Level-6, Medical College Building, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - 249203 |
Workplace & Geographic Location Details
- Street Address: Room no. 016411, Office of Department of Psychiatry, Level-6, Medical College Building, AIIMS Rishikesh
- City: Rishikesh
- State: Uttarakhand
- Postal Code: 249203
- Country: India
- Jurisdiction / Coverage: Assigned State of Uttarakhand
Post-Wise Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria & Salary Structure
1. Project Research Scientist-II (Medical / Non-Medical)
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age Limit | 35 Years |
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration | For Medical: Rs. 80,000/- per month + HRA as admissible For Non-Medical: Rs. 67,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| Minimum Essential Qualification | For Medical Candidates: MBBS / BVSc / BDS with three years' post qualification experience. OR MBBS / BVSc / BDS + Post Graduate Degree (MD / MVSc / MDS / MPH)* or any equivalent degree, including integrated PG degrees*. OR MBBS / BVSc / BDS with PhD in relevant subject / field*. For Non-Medical Candidates: Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with three years post qualification experience or PhD. OR For Engineering / IT / CS: Graduate degree of Four years with three years' post qualification experience. |
| Desirable Qualification | Experience in community-based surveys, field data collection, participant recruitment, questionnaire/interview administration, public health research, epidemiological studies, behavioral/social science research, addiction/substance use research, or related research activities. |
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2. Project Technical Support-III
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
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| Maximum Age Limit | 30 Years |
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 28,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| Minimum Essential Qualification | Three Years Graduate degree in relevant subject*/field + three years post qualification experience OR PG in relevant subject/field. OR For Engineering / IT / CS: Four years Graduate degree. |
| Desirable Qualification | Experience in community-based surveys, field data collection, participant recruitment, questionnaire/interview administration, public health research, epidemiological studies, behavioral/social science research, addiction/substance use research, or related research activities. |
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3. Project Technical Support-I
| Number of Posts | 01 (One) |
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| Maximum Age Limit | 35 Years |
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 18,000/- per month + HRA as admissible |
| Minimum Essential Qualification | 10th + Diploma (MLT / DMLT / ITI or equivalent) + two years’ experience in relevant subject* / field. OR Three years Graduate degree in relevant subject*/field + one-year experience in relevant subject*. |
| Desirable Qualification | Experience in community-based surveys, field data collection, participant recruitment, questionnaire/interview administration, public health research, epidemiological studies, behavioral/social science research, addiction/substance use research, or related research activities. |
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*Definition of Relevant Subject / Field:
Psychiatry, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, or other allied fields relevant to addiction/substance-use research and community-based health surveys.
Important Schedule & Critical Dates
- Last Date & Time for Submission of Application: 24th September, 2026 till 5:00 PM
- Date & Reporting Time for Interview / Written Test: 29th September, 2026 at 09:00 AM
- Interview / Written Test Venue: Room no. 016411, Office of Department of Psychiatry, Level-6, Medical College Building, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand-249203
Selection & Application Process
Application Instructions:
- Eligible Indian citizens must submit their application on or before the prescribed cut-off date: 24th September, 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Candidates are required to attend the interview or written test scheduled on 29th September, 2026 at 09:00 AM at the Office of the Department of Psychiatry, Level-6, Medical College Building, AIIMS Rishikesh.
Selection Method:
The selection will be conducted through an Interview or Written Examination as determined by the institute on the scheduled date (29th September 2026).
Important Terms, Conditions & Project Notes
- The vacancies are purely contractual and temporary for a period of 6 months. Extension is subject to performance, project requirements, and availability of project funds.
- The survey project is commissioned by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India.
- The National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS, New Delhi, is coordinating and implementing the nationwide survey.
- AIIMS Rishikesh functions as the Regional Technical Agency (RTA) for the State of Uttarakhand.
Helpline & Communication Venue
All administrative proceedings and interview processes will be held at the official project venue:
Department of Psychiatry
Room no. 016411, Level-6, Medical College Building
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh
Uttarakhand - 249203, India
