AIIMS Delhi CDER Recruitment 2026 for 57 DEO, MTS and Other Posts

Qualification: 10th, 12th, Graduate, Post Graduate, BDS, MDS, Engineering/IT/Computer Science Degree and Other Post-Specific Qualifications

Project Research Scientist II (Medical - MDS): Essential Qualification: Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Public Health Dentistry. Desirable Qualification: MPH or Diploma in Health Research, training in Systematic Reviews, two years of epidemiological field data collection experience and one year of managerial experience in research projects. Maximum Age: 40 Years. Project Research Scientist I (Medical - BDS): Essential Qualification: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Desirable Qualification: MDS in Public Health Dentistry, MPH or equivalent qualification and two years of epidemiological field data collection experience. Maximum Age: 35 Years. Project Research Scientist III (Non-Medical - Social Scientist): Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree (MA/MSc, including Integrated PG) in Population Studies, Social Work, Biostatistics, Developmental Studies or equivalent with five years of post-qualification experience, OR PhD with two years of post-qualification experience. Desirable Qualification: Two years of epidemiological field data collection experience. Maximum Age: 45 Years. Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical - Biostatistician): Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree, including Integrated PG, in Statistics or Biostatistics. Desirable Qualification: Two years of experience in supervision of data collection, cleaning and analysis; proficiency in Stata, R and SPSS; REDCap experience preferred. Maximum Age: 35 Years. Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical - Programmer): Essential Qualification: Four-Year Graduate Degree in Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science. Desirable Qualification: Two years of programming or software development experience related to epidemiological or health sciences data. Maximum Age: 35 Years. Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical - Project Manager/Coordinator): Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree, including Integrated PG, in Science, Public Health or Life Sciences. Desirable Qualification: Two years of fieldwork and management experience in multicentric projects in a government institute. Maximum Age: 35 Years. Project Technical Support III (Social Science - Field Coordination Support Staff): Essential Qualification: Three-Year Graduate Degree in BSW or Science with three years of post-qualification experience, OR Post Graduate Degree in a relevant subject. Desirable Qualification: One year of epidemiological field data collection experience and experience in drafting letters or office work. Maximum Age: 35 Years. Data Entry Operator: Essential Qualification: Intermediate/12th Pass from a recognised board with a typing speed of at least 15,000 key depressions per hour through a computer speed test. Desirable Qualification: Graduate Degree with proficiency in MS Office and allied software and one year of data entry or related office experience. Maximum Age: 28 Years. Multi-Tasking Staff: Essential Qualification: High School (10th) or equivalent. Desirable Qualification: One year of epidemiological field data collection experience and knowledge of computer data entry. Maximum Age: 25 Years. Nature of Employment: All posts are temporary and contractual. The positions are meant for field visits and house-to-house survey work across different states of India and are not office-based posts at CDER, AIIMS New Delhi.

Maximum Age 25 to 45 Years, depending on the post

• Printout of the Filled Google Form
• Self-Attested Copies of Educational Qualification Certificates
• Self-Attested Copies of Experience Certificates
• Valid Identity Proof
• Signed Declaration Form
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Age Proof
• Post-Specific Supporting Documents

1. 1Preparation of Merit List Based on Essential Qualification Marks, Desirable Qualifications, Merit and Experience
2. 2Shortlisting of Candidates in 1:5 Ratio Per Post
3. 3Written Test / Computer-Based Exercise / Clinical Examination, if Conducted by the Selection Committee
4. 4Typing Test for Data Entry Operator, as Applicable
5. 5Physical Interview
6. 6Final Selection by the Selection Committee

A fixed written examination pattern has not been mentioned for this recruitment. The Selection Committee may conduct a written test, computer-based exercise or clinical examination before the interview. For the Data Entry Operator post, a typing test will be conducted as per the applicable rules. The required typing speed for eligibility is at least 15,000 key depressions per hour through a computer speed test. Only candidates shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio for each post, based on merit and experience, will be called for a physical interview. Interviews will be conducted in person only.

The source does not provide a detailed subject-wise syllabus for any of the nine posts. Candidates should prepare according to the essential and desirable qualifications prescribed for their respective posts. The Selection Committee has the authority to conduct a written test, computer-based exercise or clinical examination before the physical interview. No fixed number of questions, marks or examination duration has been specified

Check the essential qualification, desirable experience and age limit for the post you want to apply for. Open the post-specific Google Form through the link or QR code provided in the official notification. Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details. Upload scanned copies of the application form and all required supporting documents. Submit the online Google Form before 5:00 PM on 10 July 2026. Take a printout of the filled Google Form after online submission. Prepare self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, age proof and other required documents. Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae and the signed declaration form. Place the complete application in a sealed envelope. Write "Application for the post of [Post Name] under National Oral Disease Burden Survey" on the envelope. Send the hard copy to: 6th Floor, Lab-2, NaRRIDS (National Oral Health Program/National Oral Disease Burden Survey), Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi 110029. Ensure that the postal application reaches the prescribed address by 5:00 PM on 15 July 2026. Submit a separate application for each post if applying for more than one position.

Introduction The Centre for Dental Education and Research under the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, has announced recruitment for 57 field-based positions. The vacancies are connected with the National Oral Disease Burden Survey under the National Oral Health Program of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The recruitment notice was issued on 25 June 2026. Candidates can apply for medical, non-medical, technical and support staff positions. All appointments are temporary and contractual. Vacancy Overview A total of 57 vacancies are distributed across nine post categories. There are 12 posts for Project Research Scientist II (Medical-MDS) and 12 posts for Project Research Scientist I (Medical-BDS). The recruitment also includes nine Social Scientist positions, two Biostatistician posts, one Programmer post and two Project Manager/Coordinator posts. Eleven vacancies are available for Project Technical Support III, along with one Data Entry Operator and seven Multi-Tasking Staff vacancies. These posts are specifically meant for field survey activities and house-to-house data collection across different states of India. Candidates should not consider them office-based positions at AIIMS New Delhi. Eligibility The required qualification depends on the selected post. Medical research positions require MDS in Public Health Dentistry or BDS, as applicable. Non-medical research positions require relevant postgraduate qualifications in areas such as Population Studies, Social Work, Biostatistics, Developmental Studies, Statistics, Public Health, Life Sciences and related disciplines. The Programmer post requires a four-year graduate degree in Engineering, IT or Computer Science. Project Technical Support III requires a three-year graduate degree in BSW or Science with three years of post-qualification experience, or a relevant postgraduate degree. The Data Entry Operator position requires Intermediate/12th Pass along with a typing speed of at least 15,000 key depressions per hour. The Multi-Tasking Staff post requires High School/10th or an equivalent qualification. Age Limit Post-wise maximum age limits range from 25 to 45 years. The maximum age is 25 years for Multi-Tasking Staff and 28 years for Data Entry Operator. Project Research Scientist I positions and Project Technical Support III generally carry a maximum age limit of 35 years. The maximum age for Project Research Scientist II (Medical-MDS) is 40 years. For Project Research Scientist III (Social Scientist), the upper age limit is 45 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories will apply according to ICMR rules. Salary Salary and other allowances will be paid according to AIIMS, ICMR and Government of India guidelines. A specific post-wise consolidated salary figure is not mentioned in the available source. Official field survey travel expenses will be reimbursed according to Government of India rules after candidates submit the required bills and proformas. No advance payment will be provided for travel, accommodation or other expenses. Selection Process A merit list will be prepared by considering percentage marks in the essential qualification, desirable qualifications, merit and experience. Candidates will be shortlisted in a ratio of 1:5 for each post. In case of a tie in qualifying marks, candidates possessing additional desirable qualifications will receive preference. The Selection Committee may conduct a written test, computer-based exercise or clinical examination before the interview. A typing test will be held for the Data Entry Operator post according to the applicable rules. Shortlisted candidates will attend a physical interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The decision of the Selection Committee will be final. Application Process The application procedure consists of two compulsory stages. First, candidates must complete the post-specific Google Form using the relevant link or QR code in the official notification. The online form must be submitted before 5:00 PM on 10 July 2026. Second, candidates must send a hard copy of the application with educational certificates, experience certificates, age proof, detailed CV and other required documents by post. The sealed envelope must be labelled "Application for the post of [Post Name] under National Oral Disease Burden Survey" and sent to the prescribed CDER, AIIMS New Delhi address. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application for each position. The postal application must reach the prescribed address by 5:00 PM on 15 July 2026. Important Dates The recruitment notice was released on 25 June 2026. The last date for online Google Form submission is 10 July 2026 before 5:00 PM. The deadline for receipt of the postal hard copy is 15 July 2026 at 5:00 PM. The initial contractual assignment will continue up to 31 March 2027. Extension may be considered depending on project requirements and funding availability. Conclusion AIIMS Delhi CDER Recruitment 2026 provides 57 opportunities for candidates from medical, dental, social science, statistics, technology and general support backgrounds. The posts are connected with a national field survey and require extensive travel and house-to-house survey work. Applicants should carefully verify the qualification, experience and age conditions for their chosen post. Both the online Google Form and postal hard copy are mandatory, and incomplete applications will not be considered. Eligible candidates should complete the online process by 10 July 2026 and ensure that the postal application reaches the prescribed address by 15 July 2026.