JIPMER Project Technical Support-II and Project Nurse-III Recruitment 2026Walk-in

• Project Technical Support-II: Minimum second-class or equivalent CGPA B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related discipline, with at least 2 years of laboratory experience; alternatively, an M.Sc. in a relevant Life Science discipline.
• Desirable for Project Technical Support-II: Practical experience with biochemical or molecular assays, preferably involving bone metabolism or biomarkers; communication and computer skills; and the ability to speak, read and write Tamil for patient communication and consent.
• Project Nurse-III: A four-year B.Sc. Nursing degree with at least second class or equivalent CGPA.
• Desirable for Project Nurse-III: Experience in clinical trials and work involving cancer patients.
• Qualifications and experience must relate to the relevant field and be from a reputed institution or organization. Experience must have been obtained after the essential qualification.

• Read advertisement JIP/ZAPBL-05/2026 and check the requirements for the post you wish to attend for.
• Complete the application using the prescribed template attached to the advertisement.
• Provide a valid email ID and mobile number, and attach supporting documents and certificates. A CV may be added but cannot replace the prescribed application.
• Report at 9 AM on 13 November 2026 to the Department of Medical Oncology, 3rd Floor, SS Block, JIPMER, Puducherry-605006, with the completed application and supporting papers.
• Participate in the application scrutiny, written test and interview as directed.

Recruitment and project roles

JIPMER's Department of Medical Oncology has issued advertisement JIP/ZAPBL-05/2026, dated 29 October 2026, for two ICMR-funded project appointments. Project Technical Support-II is linked to the ZAPBL study on bone health in postmenopausal women with nonmetastatic breast cancer receiving chemotherapy. Project Nurse-III is associated with the SCRIPT trial involving low-dose pembrolizumab and capecitabine for residual triple-negative breast cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

There is one vacancy in each role. Monthly consolidated remuneration is Rs 24,000 for Technical Support-II and Rs 33,600 for Nurse-III, including 20% HRA. No additional allowances are payable. These are contractual appointments with a likely duration of one year, subject to project requirements and external funding; they do not confer a claim to regular employment at JIPMER.

Attendance and application requirements

The walk-in takes place on 13 November 2026. Reporting is at 9 AM at the Department of Medical Oncology, 3rd Floor, SS Block, JIPMER, Puducherry-605006. No separate application closing date or application fee is specified.

• Check the essential qualification and experience requirements for the chosen position.
• Fill in the prescribed application template attached to the advertisement.
• Include a valid email ID and mobile number, and attach supporting documents and certificates.
• Bring the completed application to the walk-in venue. A CV may accompany it, but a CV-only submission will be rejected.

Written test and interview preparation

Technical Support-II assessment covers laboratory methods, bone metabolism, biochemical and immunological assays, sample handling, biosafety, Good Laboratory Practices, research ethics and laboratory documentation. Basic Excel and MS Word skills are also included. The interview examines practical laboratory competence, quality control, communication and suitability for research teamwork.

For Nurse-III, the written test covers clinical research, Good Clinical Practice, breast cancer, chemotherapy handling and side effects, data entry, Excel and MS Word. The interview assesses nursing knowledge, patient counselling, clinical research understanding and communication.

Conditions to note

Application details and documentary proof determine shortlisting. Incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions may be rejected, and stricter screening may apply if applications are numerous. No TA/DA is payable. If an interview is held by videoconference, candidates must arrange an audio-and-camera-enabled device and an adequate internet connection.