JIPMER Recruitment 2026 for Project Technical Support-III, II & I, Karaikal: Salary, Eligibility & How to Apply
JIPMER has invited applications for 5 contract posts in its ICMR-funded drowning-prevention study, the PREVENT-D Study, run by the Department of Community Medicine at JIPMER Karaikal. The posts are Project Technical Support-III (1), Project Technical Support-II (1) and Project Technical Support-I (3). Pay runs from Rs 18,000 to Rs 28,000 a month plus HRA, for a likely one year. Postings are in Puducherry and/or Karaikal.
There is no online form here. You fill the printed format by hand, scan it with your documents and email it by 5:00 PM on 19 November 2026. Read the post you want carefully, because the three posts ask for different qualifications and different maximum ages. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in open while you check each section below.
Key Highlights of JIPMER Karaikal Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry |
| Department | Community Medicine, JIPMER Karaikal |
| Project | Preventable Drowning Events and Emergency Response in Puducherry (PREVENT-D Study) |
| Funding Agency | ICMR |
| Advertisement No. | JIPKKL/COMMED/ICMR-PREVENT-D/2026/01 dated 05/11/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Type of Job | Contract, likely duration one year |
| Job Location | Puducherry and/or Karaikal |
| Last Date | 19 November 2026, 5:00 PM (by email) |
The work is field-heavy. Staff will do hospital and administrative record review, community visits, interviews, verification of drowning events, environmental site assessments and digital data collection. Travel between study sites may be needed, and the notification adds that duties can include shift duty and field visits.
How Many Vacancies Are There in JIPMER PREVENT-D Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Likely Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Project Technical Support-III | 1 | One year |
| Project Technical Support-II | 1 | One year |
| Project Technical Support-I | 3 | One year |
| Total | 5 | One year |
The notification prints no category-wise reservation, so this table shows only the post-wise count.
What Is the Eligibility for JIPMER Project Technical Support Posts 2026?
Every post has more than one way in. Pick the route that matches your own certificates.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Support-III | Three-year graduate degree in a relevant subject plus 3 years post-qualification experience, or a PG in relevant subjects, or a four-year engineering, IT or CS graduate degree |
| Project Technical Support-II | 12th in Science plus Diploma (MLT, DMLT, Engineering or equivalent) plus 5 years experience in a relevant subject or field, or a three-year graduate degree in a relevant subject or field plus 2 years experience, or a PG in relevant subjects or field (no experience needed) |
| Project Technical Support-I | 10th plus Diploma (MLT, DMLT, ITI or equivalent) plus 2 years experience in a relevant subject or field, or a three-year graduate degree in a relevant subject or field plus 1 year experience, or a PG in relevant subjects or field (no experience needed) |
For Support-III, the relevant graduate subjects are Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Statistics or Biostatistics, and Data Science. If you hold a graduate degree or a post graduate degree in one of these fields, read the Support-III route above. A 10th pass plus diploma fits Support-I; Support-II needs 12th Science plus a diploma.
Two conditions apply to every route. Qualification and experience must be in a relevant discipline and from a reputed institution or organisation. And the experience must have been gained after you acquired the essential qualification.
Desirable Skills
These are desirable, not compulsory.
- Support-III: coordinating public-health or community research, supervising field staff, spreadsheets, digital data collection and report writing
- Support-II: handling health-research data, spreadsheets, matching records and removing duplicates, statistical or GIS software
- Support-I: community surveys, hospital record review, using a tablet or smartphone for data, GPS recording, arranging field visits
- All three posts: ability to communicate in Tamil and English
What Is the Age Limit for JIPMER Project Technical Support 2026?
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Support-III | 35 years |
| Project Technical Support-II | 30 years |
| Project Technical Support-I | 28 years |
Age is counted as on the last date of receipt of applications, which is 19 November 2026. The only relaxation named is up to 5 years for candidates with experience in a government research organisation, as per ICMR norms. The notification states no relaxation by category such as SC, ST or OBC.
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What Is the Salary for JIPMER PREVENT-D Project Technical Support 2026?
| Post | Consolidated Pay (per month) |
|---|---|
| Project Technical Support-III | Rs 28,000 plus HRA |
| Project Technical Support-II | Rs 20,000 plus HRA |
| Project Technical Support-I | Rs 18,000 plus HRA |
HRA is paid as admissible at the approved posting location. No other allowances are payable, and the notification says the consolidated pay may vary from time to time. The HRA amount is not stated. The job is contractual, lasts only for the duration of the project and its funding, and may be extended or curtailed.
What Is the Selection Process for JIPMER Project Technical Support 2026?
Selection is not by a single exam. The notification says applicants are shortlisted on the details in the application, CV and documentary proof, and the list of eligible candidates will also be shown on the JIPMER website. The final selection is based on the CV, application and written test or interview.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Application, CV and documents |
| Written test | Surveillance, record extraction, consent and confidentiality, data quality, general aptitude, computer skills |
| Skill test | Record extraction, Tamil interview demonstration, data entry in MS Excel or database software |
| Interview | Subject knowledge, communication in Tamil and English, suitability for the project |
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview, held in person at the Department of Community Medicine, Academic Building, JIPMER Karaikal, FCI Road, Kovilpathu, Karaikal. This is not a walk-in. The date and time of the interview will be notified one week in advance, and no TA or DA will be paid for attending. If applications are very large in number, more stringent criteria than those listed may be used.
How to Apply for JIPMER Karaikal Project Technical Support 2026?
You apply by email, not on a portal. Follow the steps in order.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below) and print the REC-03 Application Format on A4 paper |
| 2 | Fill it in block letters with a blue pen, affix a recent passport size photo (do not staple) and strike out the posts you are not applying for |
| 3 | Attach your CV and self-attested copies of all certificates in the order of the checklist |
| 4 | Scan everything into one PDF and name it Candidate Name_Post-name_year_application |
| 5 | Email it to icmrpreventdrowning@gmail.com with the post name in the subject line |
| 6 | Applying for more than one post? Fill a separate form for each and send each one in a separate email |
Documents to keep ready: proof of identity (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence), a certificate in support of age (10th or equivalent), degrees or diplomas, experience certificates, SC/ST/OBC proof if applicable, and proof of prior research experience if any. A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
What Are the Important Dates for JIPMER Karaikal Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to email application | 19 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Interview | Date and time to be notified one week in advance |
Is There an Application Fee for JIPMER Karaikal Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee, and it gives no payment mode.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
Read these carefully before you send your email.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Prescribed format | Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted |
| CV alone | Applications with only a CV and without the prescribed form and certificates will be rejected |
| Incomplete forms | Incomplete applications and those not meeting the essential criteria are likely to be summarily rejected |
| False information | Wrong or false information, or canvassing of any kind, leads to disqualification, or termination if found after engagement |
| No regular post | The person engaged has no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time; the job lasts only as long as the project and its funding |
| Final decision | The decision of the Project Investigator will be final |
| Extension or curtailment | The engagement may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator |
| Refusing work | Refusal to carry out assigned work is unsatisfactory performance and may lead to termination without notice |
| Relaxation | Qualification, experience and other terms may be relaxed or altered at the Principal Investigator’s discretion |
Essential Links for JIPMER Karaikal Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF and Application Format
- Visit JIPMER Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Puducherry Govt Jobs
If you meet one route for your post, with its experience and age limit, send your application early. Print the form, fill every column neatly, attach self-attested documents and email them by 19 November 2026, 5:00 PM. For more openings in the region, see Puducherry government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.