Comprehensive Overview of the National Survey on Substance Use in India: PGIMER Project Scientist Recruitment

The Department of Psychiatry at PGIMER, Chandigarh, has officially invited online applications for a prestigious research position under a project commissioned by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India. The initiative is dedicated to executing the comprehensive nationwide study titled “National survey on the extent and pattern of substance use in India”.

Project and Position Summary

Position: Project Scientist – C (Non-Medical), equivalent to Project Research Scientist – II (Non-Medical)
Number of Vacancies: 01
Project Title: “National survey on the extent and pattern of substance use in India”
Commissioned By: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India
Department: Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Tenure: Purely on a contractual basis for an initial period of 6 months, with provisions for extension until the project’s completion.
Upper Age Limit: Not exceeding 40 years, with standard age relaxations of 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Compensation and Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated Remuneration: Rs. 80,400/- per month, which comprises a base of Rs. 67,000/- plus 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Post Graduate Degree (including integrated postgraduate degrees) accompanied by a minimum of three years of post-qualification research experience, OR possess a relevant Ph.D.
Eligible Academic Disciplines: Specialized branches specifically include Psychology and Psychiatric Social Work.

Application Process and Guidelines

Submission Method: Interested candidates who meet all essential criteria must submit their detailed curriculum vitae (CV) along with required supporting documents via the designated online application link.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted on or before 22.10.2026. Submissions received after this crucial deadline will not be entertained.
Selection Procedure: Eligible candidates will be contacted via email regarding subsequent evaluation rounds. A written test may be administered to shortlist candidates for the final interview.
Tentative Schedule: The written test and interview rounds are tentatively scheduled for the 1st or 2nd week of November 2026, with confirmed dates communicated directly to shortlisted candidates via email.