AIIMS Delhi Research Associate-III Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 23 Aug

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) has released its Research Associate-III Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 contractual vacancy in the Department of CDER, requiring an unusually specific research skill set: certified training and demonstrated experience in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analysis, evidenced by at least one published systematic review as first or corresponding author in a MEDLINE-indexed journal. This AIIMS Delhi Research Associate-III 2026 post is aimed squarely at candidates with evidence-synthesis research expertise rather than general clinical or laboratory research experience. Eligible candidates need either an MD/MS/MPH/MDS from an NMC/NDC-recognised medical or dental college, or an MSc/Ph.D. in Life Sciences, giving both clinical and non-clinical postgraduates a route to apply, provided they meet the systematic review publication requirement. Selection for this post runs through a Personal Discussion followed by an Interview, a comparatively lean two-stage process for what is otherwise a demanding, specialised eligibility bar. Compensation is genuinely competitive — Rs. 67,000 per month plus Rs. 20,100 HRA, totaling Rs. 87,100 — reflecting the senior, specialised nature of the Research Associate-III designation compared to standard project associate or JRF-level pay. Online applications for AIIMS Delhi Research Associate-III Recruitment 2026 opened on 7 August 2026 and close on 23 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must be no older than 35 years, with age relaxation available as per Government of India guidelines. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying, and should ensure their application clearly documents their published systematic review — including the journal name and confirmation of MEDLINE indexing — since this specific evidence-synthesis publication requirement is the core differentiator of Research Associate-III eligibility versus other research posts at AIIMS.

Research Associate-III: MD/MS/MPH/MDS from an NMC/NDC-recognised medical/dental college, or an MSc/Ph.D. in Life Sciences, along with experience in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analysis as demonstrated by certified training, and at least one published systematic review as first or corresponding author in a MEDLINE-indexed journal.

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
• Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India guidelines

• MD/MS/MPH/MDS from an NMC/NDC-recognised medical/dental college, or MSc/Ph.D. in Life Sciences
• Experience in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analysis, demonstrated by certified training
• At least 1 published systematic review as first or corresponding author in a MEDLINE-indexed journal
• Age not exceeding 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India guidelines

Required Documents: MD/MS/MPH/MDS or MSc/Ph.D. degree certificate, certified training documentation for systematic review/meta-analysis methodology, a copy of the published systematic review with journal name and MEDLINE indexing confirmation, valid photo ID, recent photograph and signature, and category certificate if claiming age relaxation. Important Instructions: candidates must ensure their published systematic review genuinely meets the first-author or corresponding-author criterion, since a systematic review where the candidate holds a lesser co-author position does not satisfy the essential eligibility requirement; candidates should also confirm their target journal is genuinely MEDLINE-indexed, since this is a specific, verifiable database criterion rather than general journal reputation; and given the fairly demanding, narrow eligibility bar, candidates should highlight their systematic review methodology training clearly and prominently in their application.

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

• Research Associate-III: Rs. 67,000 per month plus Rs. 20,100 House Rent Allowance (total Rs. 67,000–87,100 range)
• The position is contractual, tied to the duration of the sponsoring research project at AIIMS Delhi

1. Visit the official AIIMS Delhi website, www.aiims.edu, and locate the Research Associate-III Recruitment 2026 notification under the CDER department
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF to confirm all eligibility criteria in detail
3. Register on the online application portal and fill in your personal, educational, and research experience details
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents — degree certificate, systematic review training certification, and published systematic review details
5. Clearly cite your published systematic review, including journal name and MEDLINE indexing confirmation, and your authorship position (first or corresponding author)
6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application online on or before 23 August 2026 and save a copy or take a printout of the submission for your own records
8. Watch for further communication from AIIMS Delhi regarding the Personal Discussion and Interview schedule