JIPMER Project Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 29 Aug (Puducherry)

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released JIPMER Project Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. JIP/PSM/HTAIn/23/26 for 2 posts at the Department of Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM). This central government job is open to candidates holding a Graduate degree in Science or relevant subjects with 3 years of work experience, or a Master's degree in the relevant subject, or a Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy), with a Master of Public Health Degree considered desirable. Selected Project Technical Assistants at JIPMER will support project-based work at the Department of PSM, drawing on their science, pharmacy, or public health background. The selection process for JIPMER Project Technical Assistant 2026 consists of an interview for shortlisted candidates. The salary for JIPMER Project Technical Assistant 2026 is a consolidated ₹35,000 per month, a standard remuneration for contractual project-support positions at central medical research institutes. The JIPMER Project Technical Assistant 2026 application must be submitted by email, since this recruitment does not use an online application portal. The last date to apply is 29 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official JIPMER notification PDF before applying, since a Master of Public Health (MPH) qualification, while not mandatory, is explicitly listed as desirable for this project-support role. JIPMER's Department of Preventive & Social Medicine runs several public health research projects, and technical support staff of this kind assist with fieldwork, data collection, and coordination for time-bound studies. A Project Technical Assistant position offers candidates with a science, pharmacy, or public health background practical exposure to community health research at one of India's premier medical institutes, even though the engagement itself is contractual and tied to the specific project's duration.

• Graduate in Science/relevant subjects from a recognized university with 3 years of work experience from a recognized institution, OR
• Master's degree in the relevant subject, OR
• Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution
• Desirable: Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree, which strengthens a candidate's profile for public health research project work

Maximum age limit: 35 years, as specified in the official notification for this Project Technical Assistant post.

• Graduate in Science/relevant subjects with 3 years' experience, OR Master's in relevant subject, OR Pharm D from a recognized institution
• MPH degree desirable, though not a mandatory requirement for this post
• Age: Maximum 35 years
• No application fee for any category
• This is a contractual position tied to the Department of PSM's project, not a permanent JIPMER appointment, and the engagement duration is tied to the project's approved period

General/OBC categories: Nil SC/ST categories: Nil

Project Technical Assistant: ₹35,000 per month (Consolidated), paid monthly

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention the post applied for — "Project Technical Assistant" — in the subject line of your email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 29 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference