JIPMER Recruitment 2026 has opened for 4 contractual project vacancies in the Department of Psychiatry at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry. Advertisement JIP/PSY/Komet/2026-01, dated 23 September 2026, recruits a Project Manager, two Research Assistants and a Data Manager for the ICMR-funded KOMET Trial. Applications are accepted by email until 6 October 2026 at 4:30 PM. citeturn5search0turn8search0
Total vacancies: 4
Salary: ₹33,600–₹67,200/month
Age limit: Up to 35 years
Last date: 6 October 2026, 4:30 PM
Written test/interview: 16 October 2026
JIPMER Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Institute | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) |
|---|---|
| Department | Psychiatry |
| Advertisement | JIP/PSY/Komet/2026-01 |
| Project | ICMR-funded KOMET Trial |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Location | Puducherry |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 6 October 2026, 4:30 PM |
Vacancy and Salary Details
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) – Project Manager | 1 | ₹67,200 |
| Project Technical Support-III – Research Assistant | 2 | ₹33,600 |
| Project Technical Support-III – Data Manager | 1 | ₹33,600 |
| Total | 4 | — |
Project Manager Eligibility
Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Public Health, or an M.Phil in Clinical Psychology/Psychiatric Social Work. Good command of Tamil and English is required. citeturn8search1turn8search2
Research Assistant Eligibility
Applicants may have a three-year graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health or Nursing with three years of post-qualification experience, or a Master’s degree in one of these disciplines, or M.Phil in Clinical Psychology/Psychiatric Social Work. Good command of Tamil and English is required. citeturn8search1turn8search2
Data Manager Eligibility
The Data Manager route accepts a three-year graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology or Public Health with three years’ post-qualification experience, or a Master’s degree in these disciplines, or M.Phil in Clinical Psychology/Psychiatric Social Work. Relevant data-management/data-entry experience and MS Excel skills are important for this role. citeturn8search1
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 35 years for the advertised posts, calculated according to the conditions in the notification. citeturn8search1turn8search2
About the KOMET Trial
The recruitment supports the ICMR-funded KOMET Trial in JIPMER’s Department of Psychiatry. The study evaluates adjunctive oral ketamine against oral midazolam in major depressive disorder through a randomized, double-blind, active-placebo-controlled design. citeturn8search0
Selection Process
The reported selection schedule includes application screening followed by a 60-MCQ written screening test, certificate verification and interview. The written test/interview is scheduled for 16 October 2026. Candidates should verify the reporting schedule in the official notice before attending. citeturn8search0turn8search7
How to Apply
Use the prescribed JIPMER application form for the relevant post. Combine the completed application, CV and supporting documents into the required PDF and email the application to komet.icmr@gmail.com by 6 October 2026 at 4:30 PM. Mention the post applied for in the subject line and follow the file-naming instructions in the notification. citeturn8search0turn8search3
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 23 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 6 October 2026, 4:30 PM |
| Written Test / Interview | 16 October 2026 |
Official JIPMER Source
JIPMER Official Jobs Page — look for “Advertisement for Recruitment of Project Posts for ICMR Funded Project in Dept of Psychiatry”, published 23 September 2026. The official page provides the advertisement and separate application forms for Project Manager, Research Assistant and Data Manager. citeturn5search0
Why This Recruitment Is Worth Tracking
This is a very recent Puducherry-based central-institute recruitment with specialised Social Work, Psychology, Public Health and Nursing eligibility. It may be especially relevant to candidates searching for project research jobs in Tamil Nadu/Puducherry rather than only large national examinations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many JIPMER KOMET vacancies are available?
There are 4 vacancies: one Project Manager, two Research Assistants and one Data Manager.
What is the salary?
The Project Manager receives ₹67,200 per month, while Research Assistant and Data Manager positions carry ₹33,600 per month. citeturn8search2
What is the last date?
Email applications must reach the project team by 6 October 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Is Tamil required?
The official eligibility reported for Project Manager and Research Assistant includes good command of Tamil and English. Candidates should check the Data Manager language/skill requirements in the official notice. citeturn8search1
Where is the job?
The positions are with JIPMER’s Department of Psychiatry in Puducherry.
Always read the official JIPMER advertisement and the application form for your chosen post before applying.
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