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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Deoghar, Jharkhand — Department of Evidence Synthesis (DOES), hosting a DHR-HTAIn Centre has announced 2 vacancies under Health Economist/Scientist C & Field Investigator — AIIMS Deoghar (Department of Evidence Synthesis, HTAIn Project) Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts (AIIMS/DEO/DOES/HTAIn/2026-27/11-02, dated 06 Nov 2026). Candidates with Health Economist/Scientist C — Master's degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, or Community Medicine with specialization in Healthcare Costing and Economic Evaluation; experience: 2 years in Health Economics for Junior Staff and 6 years for Senior Staff. Desirable: Ph.D. in a related field; proficiency in MS Office, VBA, and TreeAge. Field Investigator — Graduate in Science/relevant subject with 3 years' work experience from a recognized institution; OR Master's degree in the relevant subject; OR Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution (the 3 years' work experience is attached to the Graduate option only, as printed; the Master's and Pharm D options are listed with "OR"). Eligibility criteria, qualifications, age limits and job roles are derived from the HTAIn Guidelines (March 2024) issued by the Department of Health Research (DHR); see ANNEXURE-I of the official notification for the full eligibility of each post. can apply. The pay scale is Health Economist/Scientist C Rs 67,000 per month + HRA (consolidated remuneration); Field Investigator Rs 30,000 to Rs 32,000 per month (consolidated; the notice does not mention HRA for this post). Engagement contractual and purely temporary for 12 months; may be extended for a maximum of one more year based on performance, or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier. Project staff performance is reviewed every six months; if not found satisfactory, the engagement could be terminated with one month's notice or one month's stipend in lieu thereof. Leave is admissible under the terms of engagement and prevailing Institute norms. Project: Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) Project, funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. and the application fee is Not in notification. Interested candidates can check the official notification before 05 Dec 2026 through the official website.

AIIMS Deoghar's Department of Evidence Synthesis is engaging 2 contractual project staff for 12 months under the DHR-funded Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) Project — one Health Economist/Scientist C (Rs 67,000 + HRA) and one Field Investigator (Rs 30,000–32,000). The Health Economist will contribute to HTA studies, reports and journal articles; the Field Investigator will do house listing, interviews and field data collection, including in rural areas and field sites. Apply by email as a single PDF by 05 Dec 2026; test/interview tentatively on 10 Dec 2026.

Health Economist/Scientist C & Field Investigator — AIIMS Deoghar (Department of Evidence Synthesis, HTAIn Project) Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts - Overview

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🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. The Institute will communicate eligibility to the applicant by email within 48 hours of receipt of the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, notified through email and/or the Institute website. A Written Test/Skill Test/Interview is listed for 10 Dec 2026 (Tentative), in hybrid mode (physical in-person and online; applicants with valid reasons may request an online interview; approval is at the discretion of the Selection Committee). Venue: Not in notification. No TA/DA is given for attending the interview. The decision of the competent authority on selection is final and no representation will be entertained.

Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.

How to Apply

1. (1) Get the application form from the Institute's website (www.aiimsdeoghar.edu.in), or use ANNEXURE-II (Application Form) at the end of the notification. (2) Fill the form and affix a passport size photo in the space given. (3) Attach self-attested copies of the enclosures listed below. (4) Combine the application form with all annexures and enclosures into ONE SINGLE PDF file. (5) Email the PDF to seshadri.biochemistry@aiimsdeoghar.edu.in so that it reaches by 05 Dec 2026, 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered (the notice says the deadline may be extended, if required). (6) Write the subject line "Application for Health Economist/SCIENTIST C" or "Application for Field Investigator". Only the soft copy is to be sent; do not send the hard copy. For queries: Mr Chandan Kumar, Administrative Officer HTAIn, AIIMS Deoghar (Mobile: 7667893100).

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📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact marks distribution, number of questions, negative marking and detailed syllabus are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.

📄Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
• Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
• Educational certificates & mark sheets (Health Economist/Scientist C — Master's degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, or Community Medicine with specialization in Healthcare Costing and Economic Evaluation; experience: 2 years in Health Economics for Junior Staff and 6 years for Senior Staff. Desirable: Ph.D. in a related field; proficiency in MS Office, VBA, and TreeAge. Field Investigator — Graduate in Science/relevant subject with 3 years' work experience from a recognized institution; OR Master's degree in the relevant subject; OR Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution (the 3 years' work experience is attached to the Graduate option only, as printed; the Master's and Pharm D options are listed with "OR"). Eligibility criteria, qualifications, age limits and job roles are derived from the HTAIn Guidelines (March 2024) issued by the Department of Health Research (DHR); see ANNEXURE-I of the official notification for the full eligibility of each post.) — proof of your qualification
• Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
• Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
• Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
• Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable

Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.

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🏆How to Check Result

1. Visit the official website: https://www.aiimsdeoghar.edu.in (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for Health Economist/Scientist C & Field Investigator — AIIMS Deoghar (Department of Evidence Synthesis, HTAIn Project) Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts.
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
5. Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.

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