AIIMS Delhi Recruitment 2026 – 57 DEO, MTS and More Posts

Delhi57 Vacancies

AIIMS CDER recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER) under the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for temporary and contractual field posts under the National Oral Disease Burden Survey (NODBS) of the National Oral Health Program (NOHP), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India. The notice, dated 25 June 2026, invites applications for nine categories of field-based posts across states of India, wi

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AIIMS Delhi Recruitment 2026 – 57 DEO, MTS and More Posts – Overview

Selection ProcedureA merit list will be prepared based on percentage marks in the essential qualification, desirable qualifications, merit, and experience. Only 1:5 shortlisted candidates per post (based on merit and experience) will be called for a physical interview. In case of a tie in qualifying marks, preference is given to candidates with additional desirable qualifications. The selection committee may conduct a written test, computer-based exercise, or clinical examination before the interview. A typing test will be conducted for the Data Entry Operator (DEO) post as per rules. Interviews will be conducted only in person; no TA/ DA is admissible for attending the interview. The decision of the selection committee is final.
Total Posts57
Application ModeOnline
Last DateN/A
Job LocationDelhi

AIIMS CDER Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility for each AIIMS CDER field survey post depends on the educational qualification, desirable experience, and age limit prescribed for that specific post.

postdesirable qualificationessential qualification
Project Research Scientist II (Medical, MDS)MPH or diploma in health research; training in Systematic Reviews; 2 years epidemiological field data collection; 1 year managerial experience in research projectsMaster of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Public Health Dentistry
Project Research Scientist I (Medical, BDS)MDS in Public Health Dentistry / MPH or equivalent; 2 years epidemiological field data collectionBachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Project Research Scientist III (Social Scientist)2 years epidemiological field data collectionPG degree (MA/MSc, including integrated PG) in Population Studies, Social Work, Biostatistics, Developmental Studies or equivalent, with 5 years post-qualification experience, OR PhD with 2 years post-qualification experience
Project Research Scientist I (Biostatistician)2 years supervision of data collection/cleaning/analysis; proficiency in Stata, R, SPSS; REDCap experience preferredPG degree including integrated PG in Statistics/Biostatistics
Project Research Scientist I (Programmer)2 years programming or software development experience related to epidemiological/health sciences dataFour-year graduate degree in Engineering/IT/CS
Project Research Scientist I (Project Manager/Coordinator)2 years field work and management experience of multicentric projects in a government institutePG degree including integrated PG in Science/Public Health/Life Sciences
Project Technical Support III (Field Coordination Support Staff)1 year epidemiological field data collection; experience in drafting letters/office workThree-year graduate degree (BSW/Science) plus 3 years post-qualification experience, OR PG in a relevant subject
Data Entry OperatorGraduate degree with proficiency in MS Office and allied software; 1 year data entry or related office experienceIntermediate/12th pass from a recognized board; typing speed of at least 15,000 key depressions per hour (computer speed test)
Multi-Tasking Staff1 year epidemiological field data collection experience; knowledge of computer data entryHigh School (10th) or equivalent

Salary / Pay Scale

The notification states that salary and other allowances will be paid as per AIIMS/ICMR/Government of India guidelines. A specific consolidated pay scale figure for each post has not been mentioned in the official notice, so candidates should treat salary as per applicable ICMR project norms rather than a fixed published number. TA/DA for field survey travel will be provided as per Government of India rules, strictly on a reimbursement basis after submission of bills and required proformas; there is no provision for advance payment for travel, accommodation, or any other expense.

Selection Process

A merit list will be prepared based on percentage marks in the essential qualification, desirable qualifications, merit, and experience. Only 1:5 shortlisted candidates per post (based on merit and experience) will be called for a physical interview. In case of a tie in qualifying marks, preference is given to candidates with additional desirable qualifications. The selection committee may conduct a written test, computer-based exercise, or clinical examination before the interview. A typing test will be conducted for the Data Entry Operator (DEO) post as per rules. Interviews will be conducted only in person; no TA/ DA is admissible for attending the interview. The decision of the selection committee is final.

Required Documents

Printout of the filled Google Form Self-attested copies of all educational and experience certificates Valid ID proof Signed declaration form (accessible by scanning the QR code provided in the notification) Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), age proof, and experience certificates (for the postal application)

Important Instructions

These posts are only for field visits and house-to-house survey in various states, not for office-based work at CDER, AIIMS New Delhi. Selected candidates must travel extensively across states with no arrangement for returning to Delhi between field visits. This is a temporary, contractual position initially up to 31 March 2027, extendable subject to project requirement and funding; performance is reviewed every 30 days and the contract may be terminated with one day's notice if unsatisfactory. Full-time availability during active fieldwork is mandatory; refusal to travel or work is treated as refusal to work, leading to termination without salary, reimbursement, or experience certificate. Tuition, coaching, professional practice, or paid/unpaid consultations are strictly banned during the employment period. No leave is permitted during travel/active field survey days, except in emergency medical conditions. Resignation after joining requires a 15 day notice period, or deposit of salary in lieu of notice. Valid experience certificates from employers are mandatory for all claimed work experience. Applications from candidates without the essential qualification will be rejected automatically. Any canvassing or attempt to influence the selection process will lead to summary rejection. Selected candidates must join within 15 days of the offer letter, failing which the offer stands automatically cancelled; only candidates who can join immediately should apply. The waiting list will remain valid for 6 months. Submission of documents by both Google Form and post is mandatory; incomplete applications will be rejected.

Age Limit

NotesProject Research Scientis II (MDS): 40 years Project Research Scientist I (BDS): 35 years Project Research Scientist III (Social Scientist): 45 years Project Research Scientist I (Biostatistician): 35 years Project Research Scientist I (Programmer): 35 years Project Research Scientist I (Project Manager/Coordinator): 35 years Project Technical Support III: 35 years Data Entry Operator: 28 years Multi-Tasking Staff: 25 years | Age is relaxable as per ICMR rules for reserved categories.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is AIIMS CDER recruitment 2026 for?
It is a recruitment drive by the Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER), AIIMS New Delhi, to fill 57 temporary/contractual field posts for the National Oral Disease Burden Survey under the National Oral Health Program, MoHFW, Government of India.
Q: What is the last date to apply for AIIMS CDER recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 10 July 2026 before 5:00 PM. The postal hard copy must reach the given address by 15 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q: How many vacancies are there in AIIMS CDER recruitment 2026?
There are 57 vacancies across nine post categories, including Project Research Scientist, Project Technical Support, Data Entry Operator, and Multi-Tasking Staff.
Q: What is the age limit for AIIMS CDER field survey posts?
Age limits range from 25 years (Multi-Tasking Staff) to 45 years (Project Research Scientist-III, Social Scientist), relaxable as per ICMR rules.
Q: Is there an application fee for AIIMS CDER recruitment 2026?
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Q: How can I apply for AIIMS CDER National Oral Disease Burden Survey posts?
Candidates must fill the post-specific Google Form online and also send a hard copy of the application with documents by post; both steps are mandatory for consideration.
Q: Is this a permanent AIIMS job?
No, these are temporary, contractual field posts, initially up to 31 March 2027, extendable based on project requirement and funding availability.
Q: Will selected candidates work at AIIMS, New Delhi?
No, these posts are strictly for outstation fieldwork and house-to-house survey across states, not for office-based work at CDER, AIIMS New Delhi.