📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal
- Advertisement No: AIIMS/BPL/RRC-HTA/2026/02
- Total Posts: 1
- Post Name: Health Economist (project post, on contract)
- Employment Nature: Contractual — temporary project post under the DHR-funded Resource Centre for Health Technology Assessment (HTAIn)
- Application Mode: Offline — submit prescribed form and documents by email to [email protected]
- Last Date: 3 December 2026, 5:00 PM
- Interview / Written Test Venue: CFM Board Room, Second Floor, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Bhavan (Medical College Building), AIIMS Bhopal
- Application Fee: Nil (Rs. 0)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Economist | 1 (UR) | 40 years | Rs 67,000 + 20% HRA = Rs 80,400 per month |
No other allowances are admissible. Leave is governed by the institutional policy for extramural research projects.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Post: Health Economist
- Required Qualification: Masters in Health Economics / Economics / Public Health / Community Medicine with specialization in Healthcare Costing and Economic Evaluation.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of health economics. Experience is preferably from Government organisations and is counted after the date of completion of the minimum essential qualification. Experience from reputed National / International Organisations is also considered. Experience must be from the relevant field/area as required for the project concerned.
- Age Limit: 40 years. Age relaxation is admissible for SC/ST/OBC candidates, retrenched government employees, departmental candidates (including project employees), and ex-servicemen as per Central Government instructions issued from time to time. Age concession to the extent of services rendered in research projects is also admissible for experienced and skilled persons.
- Cut-off Date: The date of submission of the application form is the cut-off date for determining eligibility and experience.
- Educational qualifications and certificates must be from a recognized Board/University.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Scrutiny: Applications are scrutinized for eligibility on age, educational qualification, and experience.
- Written Test (conditional): A written test is held only if eligible candidates exceed 30. Minimum qualifying score is 40% for UR/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST. At most five candidates are shortlisted for the interview in descending order of written test scores. If fewer than five qualify, all qualifying candidates are shortlisted. A tie is broken in favour of the candidate with the earlier date of birth.
- Interview: If eligible candidates number 30 or fewer, they may attend the interview online or offline as communicated by email. If a written test is held, final selection is based on the combined written test and interview scores. If no written test is held, selection is exclusively on interview scores.
- Venue: CFM Board Room, Second Floor, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Bhavan (Medical College Building), AIIMS Bhopal. The interview may be conducted online or offline, as applicable.
- No TA/DA: No TA/DA is provided for the written test or interview. The Institute will not provide accommodation to candidates.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Duly filled application form in the prescribed format (enclosed with the advertisement).
- Self-attested proof of date of birth (Class 10th certificate / Birth certificate).
- Mark sheets and degrees of the qualifying educational qualifications.
- Experience certificates.
- Caste certificate, if applicable.
- Registration with the relevant statutory council for the qualifying degree, if applicable.
- Other relevant testimonials and a CV with the required certificates.
- Two recent coloured passport-size photographs and valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
- Candidates employed in government or other funded research projects must provide a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
Instructions: The post is on contract for an externally funded DHR project with no claim to a regular post at AIIMS Bhopal or the funding agency. The contract tenure ends on 31 March 2027 and may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and further approval by the funding agency. Either party may terminate the contract with 30 days' notice or salary in lieu. Private practice is prohibited. Candidates may be posted at rural or field sites as per project needs. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected. A valid email ID and mobile number are mandatory. Misinformation or canvassing leads to disqualification. All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Bhopal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for AIIMS Bhopal Health Economist Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of applications is 3 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
How do I submit my application for AIIMS Bhopal Health Economist post?
Send the duly filled application form in the prescribed format along with all supporting documents by email to [email protected] on or before 3 December 2026, 5:00 PM. There is no postal address for applications.
What is the application fee for AIIMS Bhopal Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Nil (Rs. 0) for all categories.
Is the AIIMS Bhopal Health Economist post a permanent government job?
No. This is a contractual project post under the DHR-funded Resource Centre for Health Technology Assessment. The tenure is up to 31 March 2027 and may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and further approval of the project duration by the funding agency. There is no claim to a regular post at AIIMS Bhopal or the funding agency.
What is the salary for the Health Economist post at AIIMS Bhopal?
The monthly remuneration is Rs 67,000 plus 20% HRA, totalling Rs 80,400 per month. No other allowances are admissible.
What is the selection process for AIIMS Bhopal Health Economist Recruitment?
Applications are first scrutinized for eligibility. A written test is conducted only if eligible candidates exceed 30 (minimum qualifying score: 40% for UR/OBC/EWS, 35% for SC/ST). Up to five candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on written test scores. If 30 or fewer candidates are eligible, they attend the interview directly (online or offline). Final selection is based on combined written test and interview scores, or interview scores alone if no written test is held.