📢 The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh has announced contractual vacancies for project staff under the National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India (NDUS 2025). This project is commissioned by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, and coordinated by the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS New Delhi. AIIMS Rishikesh is the Regional Technical Agency (RTA) for Uttarakhand.

Important Dates and Interview Schedule

  • 📅 Last Date to Apply: 24 September 2026 (till 5 PM)
  • 📅 Date of Interview/Written Test: 29 September 2026
  • 🕒 Time: 09:00 AM
  • 📍 Venue: Room No. 016411, Department of Psychiatry, Level-6, Medical College Building, AIIMS Rishikesh
  • 🌐 Application Link: Apply via Google Form

Available Posts and Remuneration

  • 👨‍⚕️ Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical):
    • Qualification: MBBS/BDS/BVSc with 3 years’ experience OR MD/MDS/MVSc/MPH/PhD in relevant fields.
    • Salary: ₹80,000 + HRA (Medical) / ₹67,000 + HRA (Non-Medical)
    • Age Limit: 35 years
  • 📊 Project Technical Support-III:
    • Qualification: Graduate degree in relevant subject + 3 years’ experience OR PG degree.
    • Salary: ₹28,000 + HRA
    • Age Limit: 30 years
  • 📝 Project Technical Support-I:
    • Qualification: 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI) + 2 years’ experience OR Graduate degree in relevant subject.
    • Salary: ₹18,000 + HRA
    • Age Limit: 35 years

Key Responsibilities

  • ✅ Assist regional investigators in implementing project activities.
  • ✅ Conduct field visits for monitoring and data validation.
  • ✅ Supervise and manage data collection teams.
  • ✅ Prepare and submit progress reports to NDDTC.
  • ✅ Support training programmes for survey field teams.
  • ✅ Handle financial management and clerical/logistic tasks related to the project.

General Conditions

  • ⚠️ Engagement is purely contractual and temporary for 6 months (extendable).
  • ⚠️ No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
  • ⚠️ Candidates must bring filled application form, original certificates, and one set of self-attested photocopies.
  • ⚠️ Private practice or other engagements are strictly prohibited.
  • ⚠️ Incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • ⚠️ All updates including eligible candidates list, interview schedule, and results will be published on the official AIIMS Rishikesh website.

Final Note

This recruitment drive by AIIMS Rishikesh under the NDUS 2025 project offers a valuable opportunity for professionals in medical, public health, and social sciences to contribute to a nationwide survey on substance use. Interested candidates should apply before the deadline and prepare all required documents for the interview.

🔗 Official AIIMS Rishikesh Website: aiimsrishikesh.edu.in