PGIMER Programme Support Associate Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by Email by 20 Aug (Chandigarh)

PGIMER Programme Support Associate Recruitment 2026 is out — Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, has released Advt No. SPH/I-FETP/01 for 1 contractual Programme Support Associate vacancy under the India Field Epidemiology Training Programme (I-FETP). Is this notification out? Yes — with email applications accepted until 20 August 2026, offering graduates with government/public health sector programme coordination experience a route into India's field epidemiology training infrastructure. The selected Programme Support Associate will support I-FETP's programme coordination, office administration, documentation, procurement, financial documentation, and workshop management functions. I-FETP is India's field epidemiology training initiative, building the country's outbreak investigation and public health surveillance workforce. The selection process is Screening of applications, followed by a Written Test and Computer Skill Test if required, and an Interview. The consolidated salary is ₹50,000 per month. The application must be submitted by email; there is no online application portal. The last date to apply is 20 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying, clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line, and highlight any direct experience with government correspondence, procurement, or workshop management, since these specific functions are called out as preferred experience areas distinct from general office administration. Candidates from a Public Health or Health Management academic background, even without the full 3 years of core experience, may still find their profile competitive if their coursework closely mirrors the desirable qualifications listed.

Graduate from a recognized University with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in Government Department, Government Medical College, Autonomous Body, Public Sector Undertaking, National Health Mission, Government-funded Public Health Institution, or National Health Programme. Experience in programme coordination, office administration, documentation, procurement, financial documentation, workshop management or Government correspondence is preferred. Desirable: Public Health, Hospital Administration, Health Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Statistics, Computer Applications, Information Technology.

Preferably not exceeding 40 years; age relaxation as per Institution rules

• Graduate from a recognized University with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in Government Department/Medical College/Autonomous Body/PSU/NHM/Government-funded Public Health Institution/National Health Programme
• Experience in programme coordination, office administration, documentation, procurement, financial documentation, workshop management, or Government correspondence preferred
• Desirable: qualification in Public Health, Hospital Administration, Health Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Statistics, Computer Applications, or IT
• Age preferably not exceeding 40 years, with relaxation as per Institution rules
• This is a contractual position tied to the I-FETP programme, not a permanent PGIMER appointment

No application fee mentioned for any category

₹50,000 per month (consolidated)

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data — personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention "Programme Support Associate (I-FETP)" in the subject line of your application email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 20 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
8. Await further communication regarding screening and interview