Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
SCTIMST Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026
- SCTIMST
- Contractual
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Walk-in Interview With Completed Recruitment Report Form And Supporting Documents
Application deadline
5 October 2026
ClosedWalk-in interview
Posted 23 September 2026
Walk-in
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Yogic Sciences
- Age
- Up to 40 years
- Pay
- ₹42,000/month
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Employment
- Contractual
- Apply mode
- Walk-in Interview With Completed Recruitment Report Form And…
- Reference
- P&A.II/42/SPA/P.8216/BMT-SCTIMST/2026
Overview
SCTIMST invites eligible candidates to a walk-in interview for one Senior Project Associate vacancy under the DST-WISE KIRAN funded Yoga Nidra research project.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
Thiruvananthapuram · Contractual
- Age
- Up to 40 years
- Experience
- Four years of Research and Development experience in an Industrial or Academic Institution is required under the non-MD qualification pathway. Wherever experience is prescribed, it must have been gained after acquiring the prescribed essential qualification. No separate experience requirement is stated for the MD in Yoga or Ayurveda pathway.
Category-wise breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ST | 1 |
Eligibility
Non-MD Pathway
Four years of Research and Development experience in an Industrial or Academic Institution is required after the essential qualification.
Four years of Research and Development experience in an Industrial or Academic Institution after acquiring the prescribed essential qualification
Accepted Non-MD Educational Qualifications
Alternative 1 of 3. Master's degree in Yogic Sciences
Alternative 2 of 3. Bachelor's degree in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
Alternative 3 of 3. BAMS with Master's in Public Health (MPH) Requires both BAMS and MPH.
MD Pathway
No separate experience requirement is stated for this pathway.
MD in Yoga or Ayurveda from a recognized University or equivalent
Salary & benefits
₹42,000
per month
An additional 18% HRA is payable.
18% HRA
Selection process
- 1
Qualifying Written Test
Depending on the number of candidates, a written test of a qualifying nature may be conducted for initial screening. Only candidates who qualify will be called for interview. Written-test marks will not count toward final ranking.
- 2
Walk-in Interview
Walk-in interview is scheduled for 5 October 2026 at 2:00 PM. Reporting time is 1:00 PM and candidates reporting after 1:15 PM will not be considered.
Important dates
Reporting schedule
MONDAY, 5 OCTOBER
- Senior Project AssociateWalk-in interview
Other important dates
- Advertisement date23 September 2026
- Age cutoff date1 October 2026
How to apply
- 1
Walk-in
Report for the walk-in interview on 5 October 2026 with the duly filled Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, original certificates and self-attested copies proving age, qualifications and experience, and applicable reservation certificates. Reporting time is 1:00 PM. Candidates reporting after 1:15 PM will not be considered.
Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695012
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
Selection is through walk-in interview. Depending on the number of candidates, a qualifying written test may be conducted for initial screening. Only candidates qualifying in the written test will be called for interview. Written-test marks, if the test is conducted, will not count toward final ranking.
Eligibility notes
The post has alternative eligibility pathways. One pathway requires the specified Yogic Sciences, Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, or BAMS with MPH qualification together with four years of Research and Development experience in an Industrial or Academic Institution. The alternative pathway is MD in Yoga or Ayurveda from a recognized University or equivalent. Wherever experience is prescribed, it must have been gained after acquiring the prescribed essential qualification.
Application instructions
Eligible candidates must report for the walk-in interview on 5 October 2026. Reporting time is 1:00 PM and candidates reporting after 1:15 PM will not be considered. Candidates must bring a duly completed Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, original certificates and self-attested copies proving age, qualifications and experience, and applicable caste or non-creamy layer certificates. Candidates already in service must produce a No Objection Certificate from their present employer.
Important notes
The vacancy is an ST backlog vacancy. If no eligible ST candidate is available, OBC candidates will be considered, and if no eligible OBC candidate is available, UR candidates will be considered. The appointment is initially up to 28 January 2027 and is likely to be extended. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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