Government Research Job at Armed Forces Medical College
Are you passionate about making a difference in the field of infectious disease research? The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune is offering a unique Government Research Job opportunity for dedicated professionals to join their esteemed institution. With positions available under the Department of Health Research, AFMC invites applications from qualified candidates. This is a rare chance to work alongside experts in a prestigious environment.
About Armed Forces Medical College:
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a premier medical institution in India that provides training to medical professionals and conducts research in various fields of health and medicine. Located in Pune, Maharashtra, AFMC operates under the Ministry of Defence and is known for its contributions to military and civilian healthcare.
Job Details:
- Post: Project Scientist-C (Medical)
- Advt No: Recruitment/IRDL/Micro/01/2026-27
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Consolidated Remuneration per month: Rs 80,000 + HRA
How to Apply for the Government Research Job?
Interested candidates are requested to fill in the prescribed application form (available on the last two pages of this advertisement) and submit it along with an updated CV/bio-data, self-attested copies of certificates of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and a recent passport-size photograph.
The duly completed application, along with the requisite documents, should be sent by post to the following address:
“To Director & Commandant” (HoD of Microbiology Department),
Diamond Jubilee Block,
Armed Forces Medical College,
Pune, Sholapur Road,
Opposite Race Course,
Pune, Maharashtra,
Pin Code: 411040.
The envelope containing the duly filled application form should be superscribed as “Application for the post of IRDL, Dept of Microbiology, AFMC, Pune.”
Applications should be submitted at the above-mentioned address on or before 10 September 2026.
Educational Requirements:
- Post Graduate degree (MD/MVSc/MDS/MPH) or any equivalent degree, including integrated PG degrees.
- MBBS/BVSc/BDS with PhD
- MBBS degree recognized by MCI or equivalent degree from recognized university
with 3 years post-qualification experience - MD in the relevant subject from a recognized university for candidates with first class relevant degree.
- Additional Post-doctoral research / training experience in relevant subjects in recognized institute(s).
- Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools / Data Management.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support and execute the ongoing and new programmes/activities of the Infectious Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL) under the Department of Health Research (DHR) and provide scientific and technical support for infectious disease diagnostics, surveillance and research.
- To be responsible for the scientific and technical implementation of IRDL activities in the
respective verticals of Bacteriology, Mycology and Parasitology. - Senior Scientific Staff shall provide scientific leadership, supervision and coordination of IRDL activities, while junior scientific staff shall provide technical and scientific support for implementation of the assigned activities.
- To undertake and supervise laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases using conventional, automated and molecular diagnostic methods, as applicable.
- To coordinate collection, processing, testing, storage and transportation of clinical specimens in accordance with approved laboratory protocols and biosafety requirements.
- To participate in infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigation and response activities, including coordination with hospitals, healthcare facilities and other concerned agencies.
- To develop, implement and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality control, quality assurance, biosafety and biomedical waste management practices in the laboratory.
- To maintain appropriate laboratory records, databases, sample/isolate inventories, equipment records and other documentation pertaining to IRDL activities.
- To analyze and interpret diagnostic, surveillance and research data and contribute to the
preparation of technical reports, progress reports, research proposals, manuscripts and
scientific presentations. - To undertake and facilitate research projects related to infectious diseases, including
Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, antimicrobial resistance and other areas relevant to the objectives of IRDL. - To assist in conducting training programmes, workshops, seminars and other capacity-building activities related to infectious disease diagnostics, laboratory techniques, biosafety, quality assurance and research.
- To facilitate timely preparation and submission of scientific, technical and progress reports pertaining to IRDL activities to the concerned authorities.
Application and Selection Procedure for the Government Research Job:
- The applications received will be scrutinized by the selection committee.
- A list of eligible candidates will be uploaded on the website along with the schedule of the interview. Candidates are advised to check for updates on the AFMC website (https://afmc.nic.in) from time to time for the date, time, and venue of the written test (if required) and interview.
- Eligible candidates will be notified by email.
- The final selection is based on the interview.
