The Department of Evidence Synthesis (DOES), All India Institute of Medical Sciences Deoghar, has invited applications for two contractual, project-based posts under the Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) Project funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India: one Health Economist/Scientist C (₹67,000/- + HRA per month) and one Field Investigator (₹30,000/- to ₹32,000/- per month). The engagement is for 12 months. Applications go by email as one single PDF file to [email protected] by 5 December 2026, 5:00 PM. No hard copy is to be sent.
About AIIMS Deoghar and the HTAIn Project
The notice is issued by the Department of Evidence Synthesis (DOES) of AIIMS Deoghar, Jharkhand, which hosts a DHR-HTAIn Centre. The posts sit under the Principal Investigator, Dr. Seshadri Reddy Varikasuvu, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, and Head, Department of Evidence Synthesis. The notice states that the appointments are purely temporary and project-based.
Vacancy Details
The notice announces 2 posts in total. It does not print any category-wise break-up.
Who Can Apply
Health Economist/Scientist C
- Experience: 2 years of experience in Health Economics for Junior Staff and 6 years for Senior Staff.
- Age limit: 40 Years.
Field Investigator
- The 3 years' work experience is attached to the Graduate option only, as printed; the Master's and Pharm D options are listed with "OR".
- Age limit: 35 Years.
Age cut-off and relaxation
The age cut-off date is the last date of submission of application. Age relaxation for Government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates is in accordance with DoPT instructions issued from time to time. Further relaxation may be considered for exceptionally qualified and experienced candidates or retired professionals, if found suitable.
The notice says eligibility criteria, qualifications, age limits and job roles are derived from the HTAIn Guidelines (March 2024) issued by DHR. Candidates should check ANNEXURE-I of the official notification for the full eligibility of each post.
Pay and Tenure
- Health Economist/Scientist C: ₹67,000/- + HRA per month, consolidated remuneration.
- Field Investigator: ₹30,000/- to ₹32,000/- per month, consolidated remuneration. The notice does not mention HRA for this post.
- The engagement is contractual and purely temporary for 12 months. It may be extended for a maximum of one more year based on performance, or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
- Project staff performance is reviewed every six months. If it is not found satisfactory, the engagement could be terminated with one month's notice or one month's stipend in lieu thereof.
- Leave is admissible as per the terms of engagement and prevailing Institute norms.
AIIMS Deoghar Recruitment 2026 Job Description
Health Economist/Scientist C
- Contribute to technical and organizational planning of HTA projects.
- Undertake HTA studies approved under the concerned institute.
- Contribute to writing, editing, and publication of reports and journal articles related to HTA studies.
- Take advocacy initiatives to publicize HTA project work through media and other dissemination channels.
- Maintain confidentiality of HTAIn Secretariat and Technical Appraisal Committee/Board proceedings.
- Adhere to DHR policies and procedures.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Heads.
Field Investigator
- Conduct house listing in designated study areas.
- Perform interviews and collect data in accordance with the approved research topic/study protocol.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of collected data.
- Coordinate with the Field Officer and project team during field activities.
- Perform any other field-related duties assigned under project.
How to Apply for AIIMS Deoghar Recruitment 2026
- Get the application form from the Institute's website (www.aiimsdeoghar.edu.in), or use ANNEXURE-II (Application Form) at the end of the notification.
- Fill the form and affix a passport size photo in the space given.
- Attach self-attested copies of the enclosures listed below.
- Combine the application form with all annexures and enclosures into ONE SINGLE PDF file.
- Email the PDF to [email protected] so that it reaches by 05.12.2026, 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.
- Write the subject line "Application for Health Economist/SCIENTIST C" or "Application for Field Investigator".
Only the soft copy is to be sent. The notice says: do not send the hard copy of the application.
Documents named in the notice
- Enclosure-1: self-attested copies of educational qualifications.
- Enclosure-2: experience certificates.
- Enclosure-3: relevant publications in indexed journals, if applicable. Details of only SCOPUS or PubMed/MEDLINE indexed papers should be attached separately.
- Enclosure-4: NOC from the present employer, if applicable.
The application form also asks for academic and technical qualifications from High School onwards, work/research experience, research experience in Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (write Nil if none), number of publications, PMIDs of the best 2 Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis, and present employment.
Selection and Interview
The Institute will communicate eligibility to the applicant by email within 48 hours of receipt of the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, which will be notified through email and/or the Institute website. The notice lists a Written Test/Skill Test/Interview on 10 Dec 2026 (Tentative). The venue is not specified in the notice.
The mode is physical (in-person) and online (hybrid). Applicants with valid reasons may request an online interview; approval is at the discretion of the Selection Committee. No TA/DA is given for attending the interview. The decision of the competent authority on selection is final and no representation will be entertained.
The notice adds that the deadline may be extended, if required.
Important Instructions
- It is the candidate's responsibility to ascertain and ensure eligibility. Misinformation detected at any stage makes the candidate liable for legal action.
- Permission to appear in the selection process does not approve eligibility. A candidate may be disqualified at document verification if essential eligibility criteria are not fulfilled.
- The engagement does not confer any right to regular appointment or absorption in AIIMS Deoghar, DHR or any other Government organization.
- Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.
- Private practice of any type is prohibited.
- The appointee can be posted at any place as per project requirement, including rural areas and field sites.
- The appointee is expected to conform to the rules of conduct and discipline applicable to Institute employees.
- For queries, the notice gives Mr. Chandan Kumar, Administrative Officer HTAIn AIIMS Deoghar (Mobile: 7667893100).
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