NEIGRIHMS Recruitment 2026: Apply for Project Staff Nurse / Project Nurse-II

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About NEIGRIHMS Recruitment 2026

The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has invited applications for a contractual project position under the research project titled “Centre for Advanced Research in Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy.”

The project is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, and is being conducted under the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong.

A total of 1 Project Staff Nurse / Project Nurse-II (Research Nurse) post is available. The selected candidate will be engaged on a contractual basis for the duration of the externally sponsored project.

Eligible candidates can submit the required application summary through the prescribed Google Form and the complete application in PDF format by 25 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

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NEIGRIHMS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS)
Ministry	Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Advertisement No.	NEIGR/ICMR/CAR-HDP/SEP/2026
Advertisement Date	28 September 2026
Project Name	Centre for Advanced Research in Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Funding Agency	ICMR, New Delhi
Post Name	Project Staff Nurse / Project Nurse-II (Research Nurse)
Total Vacancy	01
Maximum Age	28 Years
Monthly Pay	₹20,000 + 10% HRA
Last Date to Apply	25 October 2026, 5:00 PM

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Vacancy Details

Sl. No.	Post Name	No. of Posts	Maximum Age	Pay
1	Project Staff Nurse / Project Nurse-II (Research Nurse)	01	28 Years	₹20,000 + 10% HRA

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Project Nurse-II (Research Nurse) must possess:

• Three-year General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Course.

Language Requirement

Candidates must have a good command of Khasi and English, including:

• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

Desirable Experience

The following experience and skills are desirable:

• Prior experience in supervising data collection.
• Experience in coordinating multi-site projects.
• Prior experience in Maternal and Child Health projects.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software for:
  • Data collection
  • Documentation
  • Data entry
  • Data cleaning
  • Data analysis
  • Transcription
• Training in Research Methodology.
• Skills in conducting training programmes.

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Age Limit

The maximum age limit for the post is 28 years.

Post	Maximum Age
Project Nurse-II (Research Nurse)	28 Years

The notification does not specify a separate age cut-off date in the supplied text.

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Job Profile & Responsibilities

The selected Project Nurse-II will be responsible for supporting the research project and carrying out duties assigned by the Project Investigator.

Major responsibilities include:

• Liaising with investigators.
• Attending project coordination meetings whenever necessary.
• Coordinating and supervising the day-to-day progress at the study site.
• Assisting with participant recruitment and monitoring.
• Supporting echocardiography-related project activities.
• Recruiting, consenting and interviewing volunteering patients for data collection.
• Coordinating follow-up visits of study participants.
• Coordinating data entry and data management in the prescribed software.
• Performing daily data entry with PTS-II to ensure data integrity and quality.
• Coordinating outcome assessment.
• Ensuring smooth implementation of the research project.
• Undertaking other responsibilities assigned by the Project Investigator (PI) from time to time.

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Selection Process

The selection process will be based on the candidate’s application, CV, relevant documentary proof and written test/interview, as applicable.

Shortlisting

Candidates will be shortlisted at up to 5 times the number of posts by a committee based on the application and experience.

Additional qualifying marks may be given for:

• Relevant experience
• Publications
• Involvement in Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
• Involvement in projects after acquiring the qualifying experience

Interview / Evaluation

The notification states that the recruitment process will involve interviews, with approximate topics including:

• Maternal Health
• Biostatistics
• Clinical Research Designs
• Analysis
• Hypertension in Pregnancy
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure
• Echocardiography

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.

The interview may be conducted:

• In person, or
• Through videoconferencing, at the discretion of the Project Investigator.

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Salary & Benefits

Post	Consolidated Pay	HRA	Other Information
Project Nurse-II (Research Nurse)	₹20,000/month	10% HRA	No other allowance/facilities apart from the consolidated salary

The notification states that the consolidated salary may vary from time to time.

Candidates may be required to travel for site/field visits or patient follow-up as required for the study. TA/DA for such project-related travel will be provided according to ICMR norms.

However, no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.

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Important Dates

Event	Date / Time
Advertisement Date	28 September 2026
Last Date for Complete Application	25 October 2026
Application Closing Time	5:00 PM
Tentative Written Test / Interview Date	4 November 2026
Tentative Interview Time	10:00 AM
Joining After Selection	Within 15 days of selection

The notification states that further details regarding the interview/written test will be communicated through email to shortlisted candidates.

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How to Apply

Candidates must submit the application in the prescribed format.

The application process requires both:

1. Application summary and contact details through the Google Form, and
2. Complete application in PDF format, along with the required documents.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Download/prepare the prescribed application format.
2. Fill in all required details carefully.
3. Complete the online application summary and contact details through the Google Form.
4. Prepare the complete application and supporting documents in PDF format.
5. Ensure that the PDF file follows the prescribed naming format:
   Candidate_name_Postname_year_application
6. Example given in the notification:
   James_PTSIII_2026_application
7. Submit the complete application before 25 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
8. Candidates may attach their CV to the application.
9. Ensure that all required certificates are self-attested and attached in the prescribed order.

Required Documents

The checklist in the prescribed application format includes:

• Proof of Identity:
  • Aadhaar Card, or
  • Voter ID, or
  • Passport, or
  • Driving Licence
• Certificate supporting Date of Birth
• Degrees/Diplomas
• Experience Certificates
• Copy of best two publications, if applicable
• Any other relevant documents

Applications containing only a CV without the prescribed application form and certificates will be rejected.

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Important Instructions

• The post is purely contractual and is for an externally sponsored research project.
• The engagement does not provide any claim to a regular post in NEIGRIHMS or ICMR.
• The position is available only for the duration of the project and depends on external funding support.
• The engagement may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.
• Qualification and experience must be in the relevant discipline/field and from a reputed institution/organization.
• Experience should have been obtained after acquiring the essential qualification.
• The Principal Investigator may relax or alter qualification, experience or other conditions at their discretion.
• A valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
• Further communication regarding selection will be made through email only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• In case of a large number of applications, more stringent eligibility criteria may be applied for shortlisting.
• Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
• Applications not submitted in the prescribed format will not be processed.
• Applications not fulfilling the essential eligibility criteria are likely to be rejected.
• Candidates should submit both the prescribed form and supporting certificates.
• Candidates may be required to travel for field visits or patient follow-up as required by the project.
• TA/DA for project-related field/site travel will be provided as per ICMR norms.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Wrong or false information may lead to disqualification or termination if detected after engagement.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• Interviews may be conducted in person or through videoconferencing.
• For a video interview, candidates must arrange a suitable computer/laptop/mobile device with audio and camera facilities and an adequate internet connection.
• The selected candidate is advised to join within 15 days of selection.

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Important Links

Particular	Link
Online Application Form	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Join Telegram Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Official Email	[email protected]

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FAQs – NEIGRIHMS Recruitment 2026

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