Overview
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal has released a recruitment notification for the post of Health Economist (project post, on contract) (1 (UR) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before 3 December 2026, 5:00 PM (last date for receipt of applications).
Key Details
- Organization
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal
- Qualification
- Masters in Health Economics/ Economics/ Public Health/ Community Medicine with specialization in Healthcare Costing, Economic Evaluation, plus 2 years of experience in health economics
- Vacancies
- 1 (UR)
- Advertisement No
- AIIMS/BPL/RRC-HTA/2026/02
- Last date to apply
- 3 December 2026, 5:00 PM (last date for receipt of applications)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 3 December 2026, 5:00 PM (last date for receipt of applications) |
| Date of advertisement | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 3 Dec 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Written test/interview (tentative) | Third week of December 2026; exact date, time and mode to be sent by email |
| Tenure ends | Up to 31 March 2027 |
Important Links
Eligibility
Post: Vacancies | Pay Health Economist: 1 (UR) | Rs 67,000 + 20% HRA = Rs 80,400 per month • Qualification: Masters in Health Economics/ Economics/ Public Health/ Community Medicine with specialization in Healthcare Costing, Economic Evaluation. • Experience: 2 years of experience in the field of health economics. • Age limit: 40 years. • Age relaxation: admissible for SC/ST/OBC candidates, retrenched government employees, departmental candidates (including project employees) and ex-servicemen, in accordance with 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. • Experience shall be preferably from Govt. 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 study of the Project concerned. Remuneration is Rs 67,000 + 20% HRA; no other allowances are admissible. Leave is governed by the institutional policy for extramural research projects. Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail.
Selection Process
Applications are scrutinized for eligibility on age, educational qualification and experience. Selection is through a written test and/or interview, and eligible candidates are told the date, time and mode by email.
Important Instructions
• The post is on contract for an externally funded project, with no claim to a regular post at AIIMS Bhopal or the funding agency. • Tenure is up to 31 March 2027. It may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and further approval of the project duration by the funding agency. • The contract expires automatically at the end of the specified period unless mutually renewed. Either party can terminate it with 30 days' notice or salary in lieu. • Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected. A valid email ID and mobile number are mandatory. • Candidates employed in government or other funded research projects must provide a "No Objection Certificate" from their employer. • Private practice is prohibited. Candidates may be posted at rural or field sites as per project needs. • No TA/DA is provided for the test or interview, and the Institute will not provide accommodation. • Candidates appearing in person must bring coloured passport photos, original documents and self-attested copies. For online interviews, original documents are verified at joining and selection stays provisional until then. • Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee selection, and stricter criteria may be applied if there are many applicants. Misinformation or canvassing leads to disqualification, and all disputes are subject to the courts in Bhopal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for AIIMS Bhopal Health Economist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date: 3 December 2026, 5:00 PM (last date for receipt of applications); Date of advertisement: 12 Nov 2026; Last date for receipt of applications: 3 Dec 2026 (by 5:00 PM); Written test/interview (tentative): Third week of December 2026; exact date, time and mode to be sent by email; Tenure ends: Up to 31 March 2027
What is the selection process?
Applications are scrutinized for eligibility on age, educational qualification and experience. Selection is through a written test and/or interview, and eligible candidates are told the date, time and mode by email.