AIIMS Delhi RA & Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts, Apply by 07 Sep (Delhi)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) has released the AIIMS Delhi Research Assistant and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 on 21 August 2026 for 4 posts, comprising 2 Research Assistant and 2 Field Investigator positions. This is a contractual research recruitment opportunity for candidates with a background in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Anthropology, offered under a research project at one of India's premier medical institutes. Candidates with a Post Graduation (for Research Assistant) or Graduation (for Field Investigator) in the specified disciplines, with a minimum of 55% marks and fluency in Odiya, are eligible to apply online through the official AIIMS Delhi application form. Selected candidates will support field-level and research-level data collection and analysis under the project, working alongside the research team at AIIMS Delhi. The selection process for AIIMS Delhi Research Assistant and Field Investigator 2026 involves an online application, shortlisting of eligible candidates, and a personal interview. Research Assistants are paid a monthly salary of ₹37,000 while Field Investigators are paid ₹20,000 per month; preference is given to Research Assistant applicants with NET, MPhil or PhD qualifications, and to Field Investigator applicants who have completed a four-year graduation programme. A mandatory requirement across both posts is fluency in reading, writing and speaking the Odiya language, reflecting the project's field location. The AIIMS Delhi Research Assistant and Field Investigator 2026 online application is available via a Google Form linked on the official AIIMS Delhi website. The last date to apply is 07 September 2026. There is no application fee mentioned for any category in the official notification. Candidates must carefully read the complete official notification PDF on aiims.edu before applying, since age limits differ by post — up to 32 years for Research Assistant and up to 28 years for Field Investigator, both as on 15 September 2026.

For Research Assistant (RA): Post Graduation in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Anthropology with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university. Preference is given to candidates holding NET, MPhil or PhD qualifications in the relevant field, since the role involves independent handling of research data and coordination with field teams. For Field Investigator (FI): Graduation in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Anthropology with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university. Preference is given to candidates who have completed a four-year graduation programme in the relevant discipline. Both posts require fluency in reading, writing and speaking the Odiya language, since the project's field data collection is based in an Odiya-speaking region.

• Research Assistant (RA): Not more than 32 years as on 15 September 2026
• Field Investigator (FI): Not more than 28 years as on 15 September 2026

• Research Assistant: Post Graduation in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology, minimum 55% marks, preference to NET/MPhil/PhD candidates
• Field Investigator: Graduation in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology, minimum 55% marks, preference to candidates with a four-year graduation programme
• Mandatory fluency in reading, writing and speaking the Odiya language for both posts
• Age not more than 32 years (RA) or 28 years (FI) as on 15 September 2026
• No application fee for any category

No application fee is mentioned for any category in the official notification.

• Research Assistant (RA): ₹37,000 per month
• Field Investigator (FI): ₹20,000 per month

1. Visit the official AIIMS Delhi website, aiims.edu, and locate the Research Assistant and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility for the specific post
3. Open the online application Google Form linked in the notification
4. Fill in personal, educational and contact details accurately, specifying the post applied for (RA or FI)
5. Upload the required documents such as photograph, signature and educational certificates in the prescribed format
6. Confirm your proficiency in the Odiya language as required in the application form
7. Review all details carefully before submitting the form, since corrections after submission may not be possible
8. Submit the form online on or before 07 September 2026
9. Save a copy or screenshot of the submitted application for future reference
10. Watch for shortlisting communication from AIIMS Delhi and prepare for the interview stage