AIIMS Deoghar Field Investigator and Health Economist Recruitment 2026

• Health Economist/Scientist C: Master's degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health or Community Medicine with specialization in Healthcare Costing and Economic Evaluation. Health Economics experience of 2 years for junior staff and 6 years for senior staff is stated. A related Ph.D. and proficiency in MS Office, VBA and TreeAge are desirable.
• Field Investigator: Graduate in Science or a relevant subject with 3 years' work experience from a recognized institution, or a master's degree in the relevant subject, or Pharm D from a recognized institution.
• Check Annexure I of the notification for full post-wise eligibility.

• Obtain the application form from Annexure II of the notification or the institute's website.
• Complete the form and affix a passport-size photograph.
• Attach self-attested copies of the applicable educational, experience and other enclosures listed in the notice.
• Combine the form, annexures and enclosures into one PDF file.
• Check the notification for the application email address and send the PDF by 05 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
• Use the subject line "Application for Health Economist/SCIENTIST C" or "Application for Field Investigator", as applicable. Do not send a hard copy.

Recruitment overview

AIIMS Deoghar's Department of Evidence Synthesis has invited applications for two contractual positions under the Health Technology Assessment in India project. The project is funded by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Advertisement AIIMS/DEO/DOES/HTAIn/2026-27/11-02 covers one Health Economist/Scientist C and one Field Investigator post.

Eligibility and pay

The Health Economist/Scientist C position requires a master's degree in a specified subject with specialization in Healthcare Costing and Economic Evaluation. The notice also states Health Economics experience of two years for junior staff and six years for senior staff. Its maximum age is 40 years, and the monthly remuneration is ₹67,000 plus HRA.

For Field Investigator, the qualification alternatives are a Science or relevant-subject degree with three years' work experience from a recognized institution, a relevant master's degree, or Pharm D from a recognized institution. The maximum age is 35 years and consolidated monthly pay is ₹30,000 to ₹32,000. Age is calculated on the application deadline. Candidates should consult Annexure I for the complete eligibility requirements.

Application steps

Complete the form in Annexure II, affix a passport-size photograph and attach the applicable self-attested enclosures. These include educational qualifications and experience certificates, with publications and an employer NOC where applicable. Combine the form and enclosures into one PDF and email it to the address given in the notification by 05 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Use the subject line specified for the post; no hard copy should be sent.

Selection and engagement

Eligibility will be communicated by email within 48 hours of receipt. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, with notification by email and/or on the institute website. The written test, skill test or interview is tentatively dated 10 December 2026. Online interviews may be requested for valid reasons, subject to Selection Committee approval.

The appointment is temporary for 12 months and may be extended by up to another year based on performance, or until project completion, whichever is earlier. Posting may include rural areas and field sites.