Organization Details
- Organization Name: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Organization Name (Hindi): पोस्ट ग्रेजुएट इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ मेडिकल एजुकेशन एंड रिसर्च, चंडीगढ़
- Department: Department of Virology
- Project Title: Multi-centric syndromic surveillance of Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) in North-West India (Funded by ICMR, New Delhi)
Position Details
| Designation (English) | Project Technical Support – I |
|---|---|
| Designation (Hindi) | प्रोजेक्ट तकनीकी सहायता – I |
| Number of Posts | 01 (OBC Category) |
| Employment Type | Contractual (Temporary Basis) |
Location Details
- City: Chandigarh
- State: Chandigarh (UT)
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 160012
- Street Address: Department of Virology, Research Block A, 6th Floor, PGIMER Campus, Sector 12A, Chandigarh
Salary and Contract Information
- Base Salary: ₹18,000/- per month + HRA as admissible
- Contract Period: Till 31st March 2026 (May be extended further based on performance and/or project extension from ICMR)
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
- 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) with two years’ experience in relevant subject/field
- OR
- Three-year Graduate degree in MLT with one year experience in relevant subject/field
Experience Note: Experience will be counted only after completion of essential educational qualification.
Ineligibility Clause: Persons already in regular time-scale service under any Government Department/Organization are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit and Reservation
| Upper Age Limit | Not exceeding 28 years |
|---|---|
| Age Relaxation | Up to 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates as per Government of India/ICMR rules (Refer ICMR Notification No. 16/29/2023/Admn/E.Office No. 157401 dated 18.10.2024) |
| Reservation | 01 post reserved for OBC category |
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | 04/11/2025 |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application Submission | 19/11/2025 by 5:00 PM (Wednesday) |
| Date of Written Test | 22/11/2025 (Saturday) |
| Interview | Top 5 shortlisted candidates will be called for interview in the subsequent week (information to be uploaded on PGIMER website) |
Selection Process
- Written Test on 22/11/2025 (Saturday).
- Top 5 shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person interview in the following week.
- Candidates must regularly visit the PGIMER website for updates; no separate intimation will be sent.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test/interview.
- Screening test and interview will be held in-person only at PGIMER, Chandigarh. No online mode of interview will be conducted.
Reporting Details for Written Test
- Reporting Time: 09:30 AM
- Venue: Lecture Theatre, Department of Virology, 6th Floor, Research Block A, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure 1) along with self-attested copies of certificates of age, caste, qualification, and experience. The complete application must reach in hard copy form on or before 19th November 2025 by 5:00 PM to the following address:
Address for Submission:
Dr. Mini P. Singh
Professor, Virology, COVID-19 Testing Lab cum Depot,
Near Blood Donation Centre, Under Ramp of Advance Trauma Centre,
PGIMER, Chandigarh – 160012
Note: No online applications will be accepted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Other Important Information
- Engagement is purely on a temporary and contractual basis.
- The appointment can be terminated with one-month notice from either side without assigning any reason.
- Selected candidates will have no claim for regular appointment under PGIMER, Chandigarh.
- Benefits such as Provident Fund, CCA, Leave Travel Concession, and Medical Claim are not applicable.
- Candidates must join at the earliest after selection.
- The authority reserves the right to change or cancel the advertisement/selection process due to administrative reasons.
Application Fees
Helpline and Contact Information
- Contact Person: Dr. Mini P. Singh
- Designation: Professor, Department of Virology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Note: No email address or contact number is specified in the notification.
Official Links
- Official Website: https://pgimer.edu.in
- Official Notification Link: View Official Notification (PDF)
