- AIIMS Rajkot is recruiting for a Laboratory Technician position under the National One Health Programme for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses (NOHP-PCZ) project.
- The post is contract-based for an externally funded research project, with an initial tenure of 11 months (extendable based on performance and funding).
- The role is based in the Department of Microbiology at AIIMS Rajkot, Gujarat.
- The selected candidate will work on research activities related to zoonotic disease prevention and control.
- The job involves potential shift work, night duty, field visits, and outstation travel as required by the project.
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🎓 Diploma
🎓 B.Sc.
Laboratory Technician Vacancy
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot (AIIMS Rajkot)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
AIIMS Rajkot, Rajkot, Gujarat (normally at the study site, may include outstation travel)
Apply Deadline
30 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot (AIIMS Rajkot) (AIIMS Rajkot) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), B.Sc. (bsc) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹30,000 per month (consolidated, without any allowances). House Rent Allowance (HRA) may be paid at Rajkot city (Class 'Y') rate if allowed by the funding agency. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - For **DMLT (2-year course):** At least **1 year** of experience in a medical laboratory. - For **DMLT/Certificate (1-year course):** At least **2 years** of experience in a medical laboratory. - For **Graduates in Science:** At least **1 year** of experience in a medical laboratory. |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications: One of the following must be met:
• Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from a recognized university/institute/hospital, OR
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) of at least 2 years duration from a recognized university, OR
• Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) of at least 1 year duration from a recognized university.
- Desirable Experience:
• For candidates with a 2-year DMLT, at least 1 year of experience in a medical laboratory from a recognized Central/State Government hospital, institute, autonomous, or private institution.
• For candidates with a 1-year DMLT/Certificate, at least 2 years of experience in a medical laboratory from a recognized Central/Delhi Government hospital, institute, autonomous, or private institution.
• For Graduates in Science, at least 1 year of experience in a medical laboratory from a recognized Central/Delhi Government hospital, institute, autonomous, or private institution.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a quality-assured laboratory.
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as of 30 November 2026 (cut-off date).
- Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST: Up to 5 years
• OBC: Up to 3 years
• PwBD (General): Up to 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): Up to 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): Up to 15 years
• Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from a recognized university/institute/hospital, OR
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) of at least 2 years duration from a recognized university, OR
• Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) of at least 1 year duration from a recognized university.
- Desirable Experience:
• For candidates with a 2-year DMLT, at least 1 year of experience in a medical laboratory from a recognized Central/State Government hospital, institute, autonomous, or private institution.
• For candidates with a 1-year DMLT/Certificate, at least 2 years of experience in a medical laboratory from a recognized Central/Delhi Government hospital, institute, autonomous, or private institution.
• For Graduates in Science, at least 1 year of experience in a medical laboratory from a recognized Central/Delhi Government hospital, institute, autonomous, or private institution.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a quality-assured laboratory.
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as of 30 November 2026 (cut-off date).
- Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST: Up to 5 years
• OBC: Up to 3 years
• PwBD (General): Up to 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): Up to 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): Up to 15 years
⚙️ Selection Process
- Screening: Applications will be scrutinized by a screening committee.
- Written Test: MCQ-based exam for up to 6 candidates per post with the highest marks.
- Interview: Selected candidates from the written test will be interviewed.
- Final Merit:
• Written test carries 80% weightage.
• Interview carries 20% weightage.
- Written Test: MCQ-based exam for up to 6 candidates per post with the highest marks.
- Interview: Selected candidates from the written test will be interviewed.
- Final Merit:
• Written test carries 80% weightage.
• Interview carries 20% weightage.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Date of Birth proof (e.g., 10th/12th certificate, Aadhaar, PAN card, etc.)
- Photo ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.)
- Educational qualification certificates (10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduate, Postgraduate, etc.)
- Mark sheets for each educational qualification
- PhD certificate (if applicable)
- Registration certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- Research publications (if applicable, in Vancouver style)
- NOC Certificate (if currently employed in a Government/Public Sector undertaking or another research project at AIIMS Rajkot)
- Any other relevant documents as specified in the application form
- Photo ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.)
- Educational qualification certificates (10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduate, Postgraduate, etc.)
- Mark sheets for each educational qualification
- PhD certificate (if applicable)
- Registration certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- Research publications (if applicable, in Vancouver style)
- NOC Certificate (if currently employed in a Government/Public Sector undertaking or another research project at AIIMS Rajkot)
- Any other relevant documents as specified in the application form
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Laboratory Technician post at AIIMS Rajkot?
There is 1 vacancy for the Laboratory Technician position under the NOHP-PCZ project at AIIMS Rajkot.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Laboratory Technician post in AIIMS Rajkot?
The last date to submit the application through the Google Form is 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q.
What qualifications are required for the Laboratory Technician post?
You need either a Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology, a 2-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT), or a 1-year Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
Q.
What is the salary for the Laboratory Technician post?
The salary is ₹30,000 per month (consolidated), without any additional allowances except possibly HRA at Rajkot city rates if permitted by the funding agency.
Q.
Is the Laboratory Technician post permanent or contract-based?
The post is contract-based for an externally funded research project, with an initial tenure of 11 months, and is not eligible for regularization in AIIMS Rajkot.