JIPMER Project Nurse III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Neonatology department of the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, is hiring 4 Project Nurse-III on contract for the ICMR-funded SAFE-FEED trial, with a likely duration of 33 months. Pay is ₹28,000 per month + HRA as admissible. B.Sc. Nursing with valid nursing council registration is the essential qualification. Applications go by email to [email protected], and the last date is 25 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

About the Institute and Project

JIPMER, at Dhanwantri Nagar, Puducherry, issued this advertisement under its Research Manpower Recruitment heading. The posts are for a research project funded by ICMR. The Project Investigator is Dr. Usha Devi. R of the Neonatology department. The project is the SAFE-FEED Trial, a multicenter randomized controlled trial on feeding safety in growth-restricted very preterm infants.

Who Can Apply

The essential requirements also include willingness to work in shifts, including night duties, to ensure 24 × 7 study coverage.

Desirable:

• Clinical research experience or experience in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), preferably for at least 6 months.
• Proficiency in Tamil and English.

Age limit: 30 years, as printed under "Age limit (years)". The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation. The application form asks for age on the last date for application.

Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline or field and in a reputed institution or organization. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification. The notice says qualification, experience and other terms may be relaxed or altered at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated remuneration is ₹28,000 per month + HRA as admissible. The notice says the consolidated salary may vary from time to time and that no other allowance or facilities beyond the consolidated salary will be extended.

The likely duration is 33 months. The position is only for the duration of the project and depends on external funding. The engagement may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.

JIPMER Project Nurse-III Job Description

• Screening eligible very preterm infants for participation in the SAFE-FEED trial.
• Assisting with participant enrolment and obtaining written informed parental consent in accordance with the approved protocol and delegated responsibilities.
• Performing study-related assessments and recording baseline maternal, antenatal and neonatal information.
• Supporting implementation of protocol-based feeding procedures in coordination with the treating clinical team.
• Applying sensors and performing NIRS monitoring according to the study protocol.
• Recording the study parameters/clinical data at specified monitoring time points.
• Monitoring study participants for protocol-defined outcomes and promptly communicating relevant clinical findings to the treating team.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case record forms, screening logs, enrolment logs, monitoring records and other study documentation.
• Ensuring adherence to the approved study protocol, standard operating procedures, infection prevention measures and participant confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinating with the study investigators and clinical team to ensure completion of scheduled study procedures and assessments.
• Working in shifts, including night duties, to provide 24 × 7 study coverage.
• Performing other duties related to the project as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

How to Apply for JIPMER Project Nurse-III

1. Fill in the application form attached to the notice (Application for the post of Project Nurse-III, SAFE-FEED Trial). Print it on A4 paper and fill it in block letters with a blue pen.
2. Affix a recent passport size photo in the space on the form, without stapling.
3. Attach the CV and the supporting documents, and scan the form, CV and documents together as one PDF.
4. Name the PDF as "Candidate name_Post-name_year_application", for example "James_PN-III_2026_application".
5. Email the PDF to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for PN-III – SAFE-FEED Trial".
6. Send the email so that complete applications reach by 25 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted. A candidate applying for two or more different posts must fill in a separate form for each post and send each in a separate email. A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.

Documents named in the notice (all certificates self-attested and attached in this order):

• Proof of identity (copy of Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving License).
• Certificate in support of age (Tenth equivalent or High School Certificate).
• Degrees/Diplomas.
• Experience certificates.
• Any others, if relevant (specify).
• Proof of prior research experience, if any.

The form also asks for educational qualifications from SSLC/Matriculation onwards (self-attested photocopies enclosed), details of previous employment with PDFs of proof of work, a description of previous work experience in up to 500 words, and contact details of previous employers. It carries a declaration signed by the applicant.

Selection and Interview

Applicants are shortlisted on the details in the application, CV and documentary proof. The list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website. Final selection is based on CV, application, written test and in-person interview. After the application form is evaluated, the recruitment process is a written test followed by an interview.

The written test topics are neonatal nursing care, care of preterm and growth-restricted infants, enteral feeding practices and feeding protocol implementation, infection prevention and control, patient monitoring and documentation, research-related nursing responsibilities, and recognition and reporting of adverse events.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. If the number of applications is very large, more stringent criteria than those specified may be used to determine eligibility. The interview may be conducted in person or by videoconferencing at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. For a videoconference, the candidate must arrange a device (computer, laptop or mobile) with audio and camera and an adequate internet connection. The date and time of interview will be notified one week in advance.

Important Instructions

• The position is purely on contract for an externally sponsored project, and the person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Wrong or false information, or canvassing of any kind, will lead to disqualification, or termination if detected after engagement.
• Incomplete applications, applications not in the prescribed format and those not fulfilling the essential criteria are likely to be summarily rejected.
• Applications with a CV alone, without the prescribed form and certificates, will be rejected.
• The decision of the Project Investigator is final.

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