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KGMU Recruitment 2026 — 19 Posts, Apply by 28 Sep

📍 Uttar PradeshKing George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow — Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh (Gates Foundation-funded project)State Govt Jobs
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KGMU Recruitment 2026 — 19 Posts, Apply by 28 Sep
Total Posts
19
Minimum Qualification
Graduate

Overview

King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, has invited applications for 19 temporary project posts — 12 Research Officer (Non-Medical) and 7 Research Co-ordinator — in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, under a Gates Foundation-funded project titled "Post Marketing Analysis of Centchroman (Prospective Study) in Uttar Pradesh, India." Candidates aged up to 40 years, holding a graduate degree (Research Officer) or postgraduate degree (Research Co-ordinator) in Nursing, Midwifery, Life Sciences, Social Science or Public Health, can apply by 28 September 2026, 2:00 PM. Selected candidates will support data collection and study coordination for the reproductive health research project at KGMU Lucknow and designated district women hospitals across Uttar Pradesh. The selection process is an Interview only, scheduled for 1 October 2026, 10:00 AM — there is no written examination. Monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹25,000 for Research Officer (Non-Medical) and ₹38,000 for Research Co-ordinator, with no additional benefits, on a purely temporary basis co-terminus with the project. Candidates for KGMU Recruitment 2026 must download the official notification and application form from kgmu.org, fill it in with biodata, experience certificates and testimonials, submit the completed application to the HOD Office, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, KGMU, Lucknow, by 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026, and also email a soft copy in Word format. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since Government/PSU employees must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview, and no TA/DA is paid for attending. Centchroman is a non-hormonal oral contraceptive distributed under India's national family planning programme, and its post-marketing surveillance is important for tracking real-world usage patterns and outcomes.

Qualification

Research Officer: Graduate in Nursing/Midwifery/Life Sciences/Social Science/Public Health. Research Co-ordinator: Postgraduate in the same disciplines, or GNM/ANM with relevant experience.

Age Limit

Maximum 40 years, as on date of interview (1 October 2026)

Eligibility

Research Officer, Non-Medical (12 posts, ₹25,000/month) — Graduate degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Life Sciences, Social Science, or Public Health; 1-2 years' experience in Reproductive Health, Family Planning and Community-Based Research preferred; must be well-versed in internet/tablet/smartphone use for data collection; good verbal communication in Hindi Research Co-ordinator (7 posts, ₹38,000/month, location-wise: KGMU Lucknow-2, Veerangna Awanti Bai District Women Hospital-1, Veerangna Jhalkari Bai District Women Hospital-1, District Women Hospital Sitapur-1, District Women Hospital Lakhimpur-1, District Women Hospital Shrawasti-1) — Postgraduate degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Life Sciences, Public Health or Social Science; candidates with GNM/ANM qualification and relevant family planning/reproductive health/hospital-based research experience may also be considered; 1-2 years' experience in reproductive health/family planning/community-based research preferred; ability to use internet/tablets/smartphones for data collection; good computer knowledge for data recording/analysis; good verbal communication in Hindi Age Limit — Maximum 40 years for both posts, as on the date of interview (1 October 2026); no separate age relaxation specified Job Type — Purely temporary, project-based, co-terminus with the Gates Foundation-funded project; initially 1 year; no right to claim permanent employment Selection Process — Interview only (no written examination); Government/PSU employees must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview; no TA/DA paid This project spans KGMU Lucknow's Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as well as 5 district women hospitals across Uttar Pradesh, and the Gates Foundation funding underscores its reproductive-health research focus on Centchroman, a non-hormonal contraceptive

Important Dates

  1. Last Date to Apply

    28 Sept 2026

  2. Interview Date

    01 Oct 2026

Salary

Research Officer (Non-Medical): ₹25,000/month (consolidated) Research Co-ordinator: ₹38,000/month (consolidated)

How to Apply

  1. Download the official KGMU recruitment notification and prescribed application form.
  2. Read the post-wise qualification and eligibility requirements carefully.
  3. Fill in the prescribed application form completely.
  4. Prepare the biodata, experience certificate, testimonials, and self-attested copies of relevant documents.
  5. Submit the completed application to the HOD Office, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, KGMU, Lucknow.
  6. Ensure the application reaches the office by 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026.
  7. Email a soft copy of the application in Word document format to the official email address specified in the notification.
  8. Report for the interview from 10:00 AM on 1 October 2026, with all original documents.

Selection Process

  • Interview

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Research Officer (Non-Medical)12
Research Co-ordinator7

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNot mentioned in the notification
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNot mentioned in the notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is KGMU Recruitment 2026 notification out?+
A1: Yes, King George Medical University, Lucknow, released a notification for 19 project posts under a Gates Foundation-funded research project.
Q2: How many vacancies are there in KGMU Recruitment 2026?+
A2: There are 19 vacancies: 12 Research Officer (Non-Medical) and 7 Research Co-ordinator.
Q3: What is the last date to apply for KGMU Recruitment 2026?+
A3: The application must reach KGMU by 2:00 PM on 28 September 2026.
Q4: What is the qualification for KGMU Research Officer?+
A4: A graduate degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Life Sciences, Social Science, or Public Health.
Q5: What is the salary for KGMU Recruitment 2026 posts?+
A5: ₹25,000/month for Research Officer (Non-Medical) and ₹38,000/month for Research Co-ordinator, both consolidated.
Q6: What is the age limit for KGMU Recruitment 2026?+
A6: Maximum 40 years for both posts, as on the date of interview.
Q7: What is the selection process for KGMU Recruitment 2026?+
A7: An Interview only, scheduled for 1 October 2026; there is no written examination.
Q8: Can GNM or ANM candidates apply for the Research Co-ordinator post?+
A8: Yes, candidates with GNM or ANM qualification and relevant family planning/reproductive health/hospital-based research experience may also be considered.
Q9: Is this a permanent KGMU position?+
A9: No, the posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Q10: What project is this recruitment for?+
A10: A Gates Foundation-funded project titled "Post Marketing Analysis of Centchroman (Prospective Study) in Uttar Pradesh, India."
Q11: What is Centchroman?+
A11: Centchroman is a non-hormonal oral contraceptive, and this KGMU project studies its post-marketing use and outcomes across Uttar Pradesh.

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