Rojgar Studies

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (SCTIMST) has announced 1 temporary Post Doctoral Fellow vacancy for a period of one year on a purely on contract basis under the 2026 recruitment drive. Eligible candidates holding a PhD in Health Sciences, MD Community Medicine, or MD in Ophthalmology, with an age limit of 40 Years as on 1 October 2026, can attend the walk-in interview on 26 October 2026. The notified consolidated pay for the post is Rs. 1,10,000. Applicants should report for the interview as per the schedule at the Ground floor of AMCHSS building, bringing their bio-data, original certificates, and copies of certificates to prove age, qualification, and experience.

SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Overview

SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should download and read the SCTIMST Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.

Download SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Post Doctoral Fellow: PhD in Health Sciences, MD Community Medicine, MD in Ophthalmology. Candidates must have completed their PhD or MD within the four years preceding the date of interview. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis and are awaiting final defence are also eligible to attend. Desirable: Certification in data management/experience in statistical software- STATA/R/SPSS/RedCap, Minimum of two publications.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

• All Posts: Maximum 40 Years as on 01.10.2026.
• Age Relaxation: Upto 5 years for deserving candidates having experience of working in Government Research Organisation in line with ICMR Order No. 16/29/2023/Admn/E.Office No.157401 dated 18.10.2024 point (h).

Salary / Stipend

• Post Doctoral Fellow: Rs. 1,10,000/- (Consolidated)

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Written test of qualifying nature for initial screening (depending on the number of candidates)
• Walk-in-interview

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in interview for SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview.
• Candidates must report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
• Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies such as ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable).
• Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification.
• Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview.
• Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
• Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required.

SCTIMST Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Important Links