PGIMER Data Entry Operator 2026 — 1 Post, 27 Aug

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has released PGIMER Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. VIRO/RVRDL/2026/338 for 1 post. This Chandigarh central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual position open to candidates holding a Graduation degree from a recognised university with data entry knowledge and a typing speed of at least 8,000 key depressions per hour. Candidates up to 30 years of age can apply offline before the last date. Selected Data Entry Operator will support data entry and record management functions for PGIMER's Virology and RVRDL (Regional Viral Diagnostic Laboratory) project, contributing to the institute's public health and diagnostic research work. PGIMER, Chandigarh, is one of India's leading medical education, research, and patient care institutions, and its diagnostic laboratories routinely process large volumes of viral and other pathology data requiring accurate, high-speed data entry support. The selection process for PGIMER Data Entry Operator 2026 consists of a written test and a typing test, evaluating both general knowledge and practical data entry speed. The consolidated monthly salary is ₹20,000, with the contractual engagement running until 31 March 2027. The PGIMER Data Entry Operator 2026 application is offline only. The last date to submit the application is 27 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Advt No. VIRO/RVRDL/2026/338) before applying, and should ensure their typing speed meets the 8,000 key depressions per hour benchmark before attending the selection process.

Candidates need Graduation from a recognised university, along with knowledge of data entry work and a typing speed of not less than 8,000 key depressions per hour. This is a contractual Data Entry Operator position under PGIMER's Virology (VIRO/RVRDL) project.

Maximum age is 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

• Graduation from a recognised university
• Knowledge of data entry work
• Typing speed of not less than 8,000 key depressions per hour for data entry work
• Maximum age 30 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules
• This is a contractual position with the contract period ending 31 March 2027, not a permanent institute appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection consists of a written test and a typing test

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

₹20,000 per month This is a contractual position with the contract period ending 31 March 2027, not a permanent institute appointment

1. Read the official PGIMER notification (Advt No. VIRO/RVRDL/2026/338) carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official PGIMER website, www.pgimer.edu.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and typing speed details
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and educational certificates
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 27 August 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for your own future reference