NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 02 Project Attender, Project Coordinator Posts

Eligibility Criteria

1. Project Attender / Project Support Staff

• Essential Qualification: PUC (Pre-University Course) Pass
• Essential Experience: At least 1 year of experience in supporting research or hospital-based activities, including cleaning, logistical assistance, or field support
• Language Requirement: Proficiency in Kannada (read, write, communicate effectively); basic knowledge of spoken English preferred
• Maximum Age Limit: 25 years
• Gender Restriction: Female candidates only (essential for project requirements involving pregnant women in community settings)

2. Project Coordinator

• Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Essential Experience: Minimum 1 year of research experience in community-based studies involving women and project-related administrative & coordination work
• Language Requirement: Fluency in spoken English; knowledge of South Indian languages (Kannada, Hindi) preferred
• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years

Job Description & Responsibilities

Project Attender / Project Support Staff

• Support early-morning project activities involving pregnant women in community and institutional settings
• Cleaning and preparation of assessment and data collection areas
• Assist with logistical arrangements during biological sample collection
• Safely transfer collected biological samples from collection points (homes or NCWB) to designated laboratory following project protocols
• Ensure safe and hygienic handling of project materials and equipment
• Facilitate smooth coordination during participant visits
• Carry out any other project-related support work as assigned by the research team

Project Coordinator

• Coordinate study activities with project team (scheduling appointments with participants, arranging transportation, etc.)
• Handle project administrative work (sending emails/letters, maintaining project accounts on Sfacts and Excel)
• Manage inventory related to project materials
• Prepare brief reports and perform data entry
• Manage project documentation and record-keeping
• Liaise with participants and research team for smooth implementation

Working Hours & Location

• Working Hours (Attender): 8 hours per day (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) with flexibility for extended hours and occasional weekend duties
• Work Location: NIMHANS Centre for Well-Being, BTM Layout, Bengaluru
• Project Duration: 5 years (Wellcome Trust funded)

Salary & Contract Details

Note: Salary is consolidated. Positions are purely contract-based and renewable every 6 months based on satisfactory performance.

Walk-in Selection Details

Selection Process

1. Walk-in Registration: Candidates must register 30 minutes before written test commencement.
2. Written Examination: OMR-based / objective type written test to assess basic knowledge and aptitude.
3. Minimum Qualifying Score: Candidates must score minimum 50% in written exam to qualify for skill test/interview.
4. Skill Test/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for skill assessment and interview.
5. Merit-Based Selection: Final selection based on overall performance.

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection process.

How to Appear for Walk-in

• Prepare all original documents and certificates.
• Carry self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates and documents.
• Bring 2–3 recent passport-size photographs.
• Prepare a typed resume with all relevant details.
• Bring original experience certificates, qualification certificates, etc.
• Arrive at NBRC Building, 4th Floor, NIMHANS by 10:00 AM on 20-02-2026.
• Register your name with the examination committee 30 minutes before the test starts.
• Carry valid government-issued ID proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, Passport).
• Candidates currently working in NIMHANS projects must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Principal Investigator.

Important Instructions

• This is strictly a walk-in-cum-written test; candidates must appear in person.
• No application fee is required.
• Registration must be completed 30 minutes before the test (by 10:00 AM).
• Only female candidates are eligible for the Project Attender position to ensure comfort and privacy of pregnant women participants.
• Candidates scoring below 50% in the written test will not be called for interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in.
• NIMHANS project staff must produce NOC from their current PI.
• Possession of essential qualifications alone does not guarantee selection.
• NIMHANS reserves the right to select suitable candidates or cancel the recruitment process.