AIIMS Nagpur Project Office Helper (Project Support Staff-I) Recruitment 2026 – 01 Post

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur invites applications for one contractual post of Project Office Helper (Project Support Staff-I) under the Department of Pathology, AIIMS Nagpur, for the ICMR-funded multicentric research project — “Development of AI Image Binary Classification Algorithm and Validation of Bioimpedance Device to Classify Oral Lesions: A Multicentric Study”. Ref. No.: AIIMS/NGP/Pathology/Rec/2026/PSS-I-01, dated 21.08.2026.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential: 12th Pass (Matriculation/High School) from a recognised Board.
• Desirable: Three-year Bachelor''s Degree from a recognised University in any discipline; Experience in hospital/research/community health project, patient registration, documentation or office assistance; Ability to communicate in Marathi and Hindi; basic English desirable.
• Note: These are the minimum qualifications applicable. Candidates with higher qualifications may also apply; however, remuneration will be as per ICMR Project Support Staff-I norms.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in identification and recruitment of eligible participants from ENT/Dental/Surgical Oncology OPD after permission from the treating clinician.
• Explain the study objectives and procedures in Marathi/Hindi using the IEC-approved Participant Information Sheet.
• Assist the research team in obtaining written informed consent from participants before enrolment under the supervision of the Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and informed consent documents.
• Assist in patient registration, enrolment, scheduling and follow-up.
• Coordinate AI image capture and bioimpedance measurement of enrolled participants.
• Maintain screening, enrolment, consent and project registers.
• Photocopying, scanning, printing, filing and maintaining research records.
• Assist in inventory management, transportation and maintenance of project equipment and consumables.
• Perform any other project-related work assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Duration of Appointment & Place of Posting

• Initially 11 months, extendable up to completion of the project, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
• Place of Posting: Department of Pathology, AIIMS Nagpur and designated study sites within Nagpur district.

Terms and Conditions

• This post is a tenure position for a fixed duration under an ICMR-funded research project; it is not a regular post under AIIMS Nagpur or ICMR.
• The selected candidate cannot claim permanent employment at AIIMS Nagpur or ICMR.
• The appointment is purely contractual and co-terminus with the project.
• If the candidate wishes to resign, a 30-day notice period must be given.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Apart from the consolidated salary, no other allowances will be admissible.
• The candidate should be willing to travel to rural and urban study sites within Nagpur district whenever required.
• The selected candidate will receive orientation/training in ICMR National Ethical Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), informed consent procedures, confidentiality and study documentation before field work.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates may send their application via Google form link Apply Here on or before 10/09/2026.
• Also send application form scan copy with educational and supportive documents by mail on pathologydept@aiimsnagpur.edu.in.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test/skill test (if required), followed by a personal interview. Online interview will not be permitted.
• Applications will be accepted only in the prescribed format (Annexure). Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

Principal Investigator

Dr. Milind Bhatkule, Additional Professor, Department of Pathology, AIIMS Nagpur.

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