UCMS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5 Lab Assistant/Data Entry Operator, Research Scientist and More Posts

The Multi-disciplinary Research Unit (MRU) of University College of Medical Science (University of Delhi) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi has invited applications for 5 contractual posts: Research Scientist-I (1), Research Scientist-II (1), Lab Technician (2) and Lab Assistant/Data Entry Operator (1). Pay runs from Rs. 20000 to Rs. 67000 a month, and Research Scientist-I, Research Scientist-II and Lab Technician also get HRA. Applications go by email to [email protected] by 1 December 2026, 4:00 PM, and the appointment is for one year in the first instance.

About UCMS

University College of Medical Science (University of Delhi) is linked with Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi. The notice is issued by its Multi-disciplinary Research Unit (MRU), through the Nodal Officer-MRU. The posts are filled on a contractual basis under this unit.

Vacancy Details

UCMS has announced 5 vacancies in total. The notice does not give a category-wise break-up.

Who Can Apply

The age limit for every post is counted as on the last date of submission of the application form. Age relaxation is as per ICMR-DHR norms, covering government servants and SC/ST/OBC candidates in accordance with Department of Personnel and Training rules from time to time.

Research Scientist-I (Medical/Non-medical)

• Age limit: 35 years.
• Essential: MBBS from any institute recognized by MCI or BE/B.Tech degree in Biotechnology; or First Class Master's Degree in Life Sciences or related subject or equivalent degree from a recognized University; or Second Class M.Sc., plus Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences or related subject or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech Degree in related science or engineering subject or MD in the related subject from a recognized university, for candidates with first class relevant degree.
• Desirable: additional post-doctoral research/teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized institute(s).
• Desirable: knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/Data Management.
• Desirable: experience of working in similar schemes in Government or any autonomous organization.

Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-medical)

• Age limit: 40 years.
• Essential, any one of these routes: Postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) with 5 years R&D/teaching experience, or postgraduate diploma in medical subjects with 6 years R&D/teaching experience in the required subject, from a recognized university.
• OR MBBS recognized by MCI from any institute recognized by MCI or equivalent degree from a recognized University, with 8 years R&D/Teaching experience in the relevant subject after MBBS degree.
• OR BDS/B.V.Sc. & AH degree recognized by DCI/VCI with 9 years R&D/Teaching experience in the relevant subject after that degree.
• OR First Class Master's Degree in relevant life science subjects or equivalent from a recognized University with 8 years R&D/Teaching experience in the relevant subject after the 1st Class Master's Degree.
• OR Second Class M.Sc. + Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject or equivalent from a recognized University with 8 years R&D/Teaching experience in the relevant subject after M.Sc. + Ph.D.
• Note: MD/MS/MDS/Ph.D. in relevant subject is treated equivalent to 3 years' experience. Postgraduate Diploma in medical subjects/M.Tech/M.V.Sc. in the relevant subjects is treated equivalent to 2 years' experience.
• Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech Degree in related science or engineering subject or MD in the related subject from a recognized university, for candidates with first class relevant degree; additional post-doctoral research/teaching experience; knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/Data Management.

Lab Technician

• Age limit: 30 years.
• Essential: 12th pass in Science Subjects and 2 years diploma (DMLT or PMW or radiology/radiography or required subject); OR 12th in Science Subjects with one year DMLT and one year field experience in a recognized organization as a Lab Technician; OR two years field/laboratory experience or Animal House Keeping in Govt. recognized Organization.
• Note: B.Sc. degree is treated as 3 years' experience.

Lab Assistant/Data Entry Operator

• Age limit: 30 years. Desirable: graduates will be preferred.
• Lab Assistant: Technician 'A' or equivalent with five years relevant experience, e.g. 10th/Matric/High School/equivalent with one year required experience from Government/recognized institute or with certificate of one year training in the relevant area; or ITI or National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training and successful completion of ATS in relevant trade from a Govt. recognized board with five years relevant experience. 12th pass is treated as two years' experience and B.Sc. degree as 3 years' experience.
• Data Entry Operator: 12th Pass in Science Stream with Mathematics as a subject from recognized board, or DOEACC 'A' level from a recognized institute, and 2 years' experience in EDP work in Govt., Autonomous, PSU, or Recognized Institution; OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Application/IT/Computer Science from a recognized Institution/University, with one year experience.
• Data Entry Operator: knowledge of MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, and a speed test of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour on computer.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

The pay is Rs. 56000/- + HRA per month for Research Scientist-I, Rs.67000/- + HRA per month for Research Scientist-II, and Rs. 20000/- + HRA per month for Lab Technician. For Lab Assistant/Data Entry Operator the notice prints Rs. 20000/- per month, without HRA.

The appointment is on a contractual basis for one year. It may be extended for a further period, subject to satisfactory performance and other considerations, up to the Finance Commission Cycle of 5 years. Either side can end the contract by giving 30 days' notice or salary in lieu. Provident Fund, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Claim, CCA etc. are not available to the project employee. Staff may have to go on field visits or to collaborating centres and travel outstation for project needs.

How to Apply for UCMS Recruitment 2026

1. Fill in the application format printed in the notice (post applied for, personal details, qualifications and experience in chronological order, declaration, signature and photograph space).
2. Scan the form with self-attested supporting documents as per the checklist, combined in a single PDF, with documents in chronological order (qualification and experience).
3. Write "Application for the post of ………………………" in the email subject, with the name of the position.
4. Email the PDF to [email protected] by 1 December 2026, 4:00 PM. Late and incomplete applications are rejected.
5. Fill in the Google form at https://forms.gle/aNgL8mt8xXbyUfvs9, which all applicants must complete.

Queries can be emailed to [email protected].

Documents named in the notice

• ID proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving Licence)
• Class X marksheet/age proof
• Class XII marksheet
• Graduation marksheet/certificate
• Post Graduate marksheets/certificate
• PhD marksheet/certificate
• Any other qualifications
• Experience (if any) and publications (if any)
• NOC (for govt. employees)
• Photograph - 2 (on the day of interview/written exam)

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates are informed by email of the date and time of the interview, and the notice also says candidates will be intimated about the interview/written test by email. The interview date is not given in the notice. The printed hard copy of the duly filled application form, with self-attested supporting documents, must be produced on the day of interview, along with original documents for verification.

A written test is described for Lab Technician and for Lab Assistant/Data Entry Operator.

Both tests are MCQ based, with no negative marking.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Submission of incorrect or false information disqualifies the candidature at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Canvassing in any way leads to disqualification.
• The posts are purely temporary and contractual, so candidates have no right to claim regular or permanent employment.
• The Competent Authority reserves the right to make amendments, cancellations and changes to the advertisement, in whole or in part, without assigning any reason, and no correspondence will be made.
• Applications not accompanied by relevant documents, or received after the due date and time, are summarily rejected.

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