AIIMS Delhi: Scientist posts at AIIMS, New Delhi and NCI Jhajjar, Haryana.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the official notification (Notice No. 04/2026 dated 15.06.2026) for the Recruitment Examination for Scientist at AIIMS (RESA 2026). Online applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill up highly prestigious Scientist posts at AIIMS, New Delhi and NCI Jhajjar, Haryana.

If you are a scientific researcher, biotechnologist, statistician, or medical physicist looking to work at India’s premier medical research institution, read on for the comprehensive breakdown of eligibility, key dates, exam patterns, and vacancy structures.

AIIMS Delhi RESA 2026: Recruitment Overview

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Important Dates to Remember

Candidates must ensure they complete their online registration and track status updates strictly according to the official timeline:

• Commencement of Online Registration: June 15, 2026
• Closing Date for Online Applications: July 14, 2026 (Upto 5:00 PM)
• Application Status Verification (Acceptance Status): July 21, 2026
• Last Date to Submit NOC (for Govt/Institution Employees): July 21, 2026
• Date of Issuance of Admit Card: To be notified later
• Date of Online CBT Examination: To be notified later

Position Wise Post Categories & Salaries

The advertised positions carry the usual allowances admissible to Central Government Servants. The positions are categorized into three primary levels:

1. Scientist-II (Level 11 Pay Matrix)

• Age Limit: Not more than 45 years.
• Key Departments: Statistics, Medical Oncology, Medical Physics, Endocrinology, Emergency Medicine (Basic Science, Community Medicine, Health Informatics, Immunology, Translational Medicine), Forensic Medicine, Biobanking, Bioinformatics, Cell Culture Facility, Clinical Trials, Genomics, NMR, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, and Transplant Immunology & Immunogenetics.

2. Scientist-II (Clinical Research Unit – CRU) (Level 11 Pay Matrix)

• Age Limit: Not more than 45 years.
• Key Departments: CRU Biostatistics, CRU Clinical Trials, CRU Health Informatics & Analytics, and CRU Epidemiology.

3. Scientist-I (Level 10 Pay Matrix)

• Age Limit: Not more than 45 years.
• Key Departments: Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Preventive Oncology, Gastroenterology & HNU, Biobanking, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medical Physics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pharmacology, Radiodiagnosis, and Transplant Immunology.

Application Fees & Mode of Payment

The application registration fee must be remitted through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Netbanking. Application fees once paid are entirely non-refundable under any circumstances.

• General / OBC Candidates: Rs. 3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only)
• SC / ST Candidates / EWS: Rs. 2,400/- (Rupees Twenty-Four Hundred only)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted

Fee Refund for SC/ST: Application fees of SC/ST candidates who successfully appear in the examination will be completely refunded after the declaration of results and subsequent certificate verification.

Age Relaxation Guidelines

Crucial age boundaries are evaluated based on the closing date of application submission. Age relaxations beyond the standard upper limits are granted to specified categories as follows:

• SC / ST Candidates: 5 years
• OBC Candidates: 3 years
• PwBD Candidates: 10 years (Maximum up to 56 years of age)
• PwBD + OBC Candidates: 13 years (Maximum up to 56 years of age)
• PwBD + SC / ST Candidates: 15 years (Maximum up to 56 years of age)
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
• Central Government Civilian Employees (General): 5 years (Minimum 3 years of regular continuous service)

Structure & Scheme of the Selection Process

The AIIMS RESA 2026 is a robust three-stage selection system designed to evaluate technical expertise, analytical competencies, and practical understanding:

Stage-I: Written / Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Total Questions: 200 Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (4 choices, 1 single correct answer).
• Negative Marking: Correct answers award 1 mark; wrong answers carry a penalty of frac{1}{3} negative marking. Unanswered items or items marked for review receive zero marks.
• Question Distribution:
  • 100 Questions: Research Methodology, Research Tools, General English, Aptitude, and Awareness.
  • 100 Questions: Specific Subject domain according to the candidate’s core qualification criteria.
• Qualifying Cut-off Marks:
  • 50% for UR/EWS categories.
  • 45% for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD categories.

Stage-II: Eligibility Screening

• Candidates will be short-listed in order of merit based on Stage-I results.
• The top five (5) times the number of advertised category seats will have their uploaded certificates and documents audited for provisional eligibility.

Stage-III: Descriptive Written Test (DWT)

• Mode: Pen and Paper (Offline mode) conducted exclusively in English.
• Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
• Maximum Marks: 50 Marks.
• Objective: To assess practical knowledge application, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making, and administrative or ethical awareness within realistic scenarios.

Important: Final merit list calculation is determined by combining scores from Stage-I (CBT) and Stage-III (DWT). Remaining absent in Stage-III after clearing Stage-I will instantly disqualify the candidate.

Critical Application Instructions & Disqualifications

1. OTR Warning: Applicants previously registered under the One Time Registration (OTR) system on the AIIMS portal are mandatorily required to use their old credentials. Registering via a new ID may lead to automatic cancellation.
2. Image Clearances: The candidate must double-check previews for photographs, signatures, and left thumb impressions. Blurry, improper, or digitally modified/morphed images will lead to strict rejection.
3. No Physical Documents: Candidates are not required to mail or physically post application logs or documents to the Examination Section. Physical submissions will be destroyed.
4. No Objection Certificate (NOC): If you are working in any Government, Semi-Govt, PSU, or Govt-funded Autonomous Institution (even as a contractual employee), acquiring an NOC is mandatory. It must be updated on the portal by 21.07.2026 and produced at document verification.
5. Legal Jurisdiction: Any disputes or issues arising out of the RESA 2026 process fall strictly under the sole jurisdiction of Delhi Courts alone.

How to Apply Online for AIIMS RESA 2026

• Step 1: Head over to the official examination domain: www.aiimsexams.ac.in. https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/advertisement/6a2fd410c41158d8490abcc6
• Step 2: Locate and select the “Recruitments Tab (SRE)”.
• Step 3: Carefully read the standard online user help manual and check your own cross-eligibility before setting up your form.
• Step 4: Provide required registration fields, fill up correct educational milestones, and complete the categorical application fee payment.
• Step 5: Safely upload high-resolution scans of your photo, sign, and category certificates.
• Step 6: Submit your profile prior to July 14, 2026, 5:00 PM, and download a hard copy of your registration slip and payment proof for record keeping.

1. Scientist-II Vacancies (Level 11 Pay Matrix)

2. Scientist-II (Clinical Research Unit – CRU) Vacancies (Level 11)

3. Scientist-I Vacancies (Level 10 Pay Matrix)

Note on PwBD (*): Seats marked with an asterisk are specifically reserved/earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities belonging to identified categories such as Low Vision (LV), Hearing Handicapped (HH), One Armed (OA), One Leg (OL), Acid Attack Victim (AAV), Dwarfism (Dw), Leprosy Cured (LC), or Mental Illness (MI).

General Recruitment & Vacancy Details

Q1: What is RESA 2026?

A: RESA stands for the Recruitment Examination for Scientist at AIIMS. It is a centralized competitive examination conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi, to select highly qualified scientific personnel for Group-A (Non-Faculty) research positions.

Q2: Which locations and facilities are included in this recruitment?

A: The selected candidates will be posted at AIIMS, New Delhi or the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Jhajjar, Haryana.

Q3: What positions are available under Notice No. 04/2026?

A: Applications are invited for three main profiles across various specialized medical research departments:

• Scientist-I
• Scientist-II
• Scientist-II – Clinical Research Unit (CRU)

Crucial Timelines & Fees

Q4: What are the start and end dates to apply?

• Registration Commenced: June 15, 2026
• Closing Date for Online Forms: July 14, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)

Q5: What is the application fee structure?

• General / OBC Candidates: ₹3,000/-
• SC / ST / EWS Candidates: ₹2,400/-
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Exempted from paying fees.

Eligibility Criteria & Pay Scales

Q6: What are the educational qualifications required?

A: Requirements vary strictly by department and specialty (e.g., Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Medical Physics, Bioinformatics, etc.):

• Scientist-I: Requires a first-class Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in the relevant field.
• Scientist-II / Scientist-II (CRU): Requires a Ph.D. in the relevant specialized scientific field, generally with a preference for post-doctoral research or published papers.

Q7: What is the age limit and pay scale structure?

• Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than 45 years of age (relaxations apply as per institutional norms).
• Pay Scale:
  • Scientist-I positions fall under Pay Level 10.
  • Scientist-II and Scientist-II (CRU) positions fall under Pay Level 11.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Q8: How will candidates be selected?

A: The selection consists of a strict multi-stage evaluation format:

1. Stage I: Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Written Exam.
2. Stage II: Formal eligibility screening of qualified candidates.
3. Stage III: Descriptive Written Test (DWT).

Q9: What is the examination pattern for Stage I and Stage III?

• Stage I (CBT): Features 200 objective-type questions. 100 questions cover general areas (Research Methodology, Research Tools, General English, Aptitude, and Awareness) and 100 questions focus on the specific department subject.
• Stage III (DWT): An offline, pen-and-paper descriptive exam lasting 2 hours (120 minutes) evaluated out of 50 marks.
• Negative Marking: Yes, a penalty of 1/3 mark is applied for every incorrect answer in the objective phase.

Q10: Where can I submit the application form?

A: Applications must be completed online directly through the official examination portal at aiimsexams.ac.in. No offline application forms will be accepted.

For a complete breakdown of eligibility criteria and structural exam patterns, check out the AIIMS Scientist B & C Recruitment Details Video, which discusses the underlying qualifications and structure expected in these high-level AIIMS recruitment drives.