AIIMS Bhubaneswar Project Associate I Recruitment 2026: 1 Post for MoES Marine Drug Project, Walk-in Interview 3 November

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Most AIIMS recruitments you see are for doctors, nurses, or permanent staff. This one is different — and quietly exciting for anyone with a life-sciences background. AIIMS Bhubaneswar is hiring one Project Associate I for an 11-month research project funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), and the project itself sounds like something out of a science documentary: pulling potential heart medicines out of marine bivalves (think mussels, clams, oysters) and testing whether they work alongside drugs like aspirin, clopidogrel, and ticagrelor.

If you have a master’s degree in natural sciences, life sciences, or a related field — and especially if you have hands-on experience with extracting compounds from marine sources — this is a rare chance to work at the intersection of ocean science and medicine at one of India’s premier medical institutes.

Here is the catch you must not miss: there is no online form and no postal application. You apply by email first, before 31 October 2026 (5:00 PM), and shortlisted candidates then appear for a walk-in interview on 3 November 2026. Skip the email step and you are out before the interview even starts.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 — Overview

About the Project: Medicines from the Sea

The post is sanctioned under a MoES-funded project titled “Isolation and characterization of novel anti-platelet and anti-inflammatory compounds from marine bivalves and evaluate their synergistic action with known pharmacological agents like aspirin, clopidogrel, or ticagrelor”, led by Dr. Amit Ghosh, Professor (Physiology department), AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

In plain words: anti-platelet drugs keep blood from clotting — they are the reason aspirin is prescribed after heart attacks and strokes. This project looks for new natural compounds in marine animals that can do the same job, and then tests whether they work even better when combined with the standard drugs doctors already use. It is ocean biotechnology meeting clinical medicine, and it is the kind of project experience that stands out on a research CV far more than a routine lab-assistant stint.

Who Can Apply — Eligibility Explained

Essential qualification: A master’s degree in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent).

Desirable (gives you an edge):

• Experience extracting bioactive molecules from marine animal or plant sources
• Isolation and purification skills — solvent extraction, column chromatography, TLC, HPLC, or related techniques
• Experience characterising bioactive molecules through cell-based assays
• Qualifying a national-level eligibility/selection test: CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or selection through national-level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies

A small but important clarification on the NET point: many life-science candidates assume that only a JRF-qualified NET counts for research posts, and that a lectureship-only NET is useless for project appointments. This notification explicitly includes Lectureship/Assistant Professorship in its desirable criteria — so if that is your profile, do not self-reject. Also note that candidates already in regular government service (time-scale posts) cannot apply.

Age limit: Maximum 35 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per government rules. The age is counted as on the date of the walk-in interview / video conferencing.

Pay and Tenure — Read the Fine Print

The emolument is Rs. 31,000 + 20% HRA, totalling Rs. 37,200 per month, consolidated. “Consolidated” matters: this is a single fixed amount, not a basic pay plus separate allowances with DA and grade pay. Treat it as the total you will receive each month.

The engagement is purely temporary, for 11 months. The notification also states that the engagement can be terminated at any time by either side with one month’s notice — standard for project posts, but worth knowing before you relocate or leave another commitment. Extension beyond 11 months depends on project requirements and your performance.

Selection Process

The selection has two clear stages:

1. Shortlisting of applications — received by email before the deadline.
2. Walk-in interview / video conferencing — the tentative date is 3 November 2026. The format (in-person at Bhubaneswar or video call) will follow what the department communicates.

How to Apply — The Two Steps That Matter

Do not look for an online application portal; there isn’t one. The process is email-based:

1. Fill the application in the prescribed format given in the notification (the form is part of the official PDF — download it from the Important Links below).
2. Email the filled application to physio_amit@aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in on or before 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
3. Write “Application for the post of Project Associate-I” in the subject line of the email.
4. Do not send any hard copy of the application form or documents at this stage. If you are applying for more than one post (in future rounds), a separate application is needed for each.

The notification does not mention any application fee — which is typical for project posts of this kind.

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for the AIIMS Bhubaneswar Project Associate I post?
Applications must reach physio_amit@aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in by 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM.

Q2. How many vacancies are there?
There is 1 vacancy for Project Associate I.

Q3. How do I apply — is there an online form?
No. Fill the prescribed application form from the official notification and email it to physio_amit@aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in with the subject line “Application for the post of Project Associate-I”. Do not send a hard copy at this stage.

Q4. Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.

Q5. What is the salary for Project Associate I?
Rs. 37,200 per month (consolidated — Rs. 31,000 plus 20% HRA) for an 11-month temporary engagement.

Q6. When is the interview?
The tentative date for the walk-in interview / video conferencing is 3 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by the department.

Important Links

This article is based on the official notification of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (Advt No. PHYSIO/19/2025-PHYSIO DEPT). Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.

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