- Recruitment for a Project Scientist (Professional) role under the TDF-funded project titled ‘Paperless Blood Bank – Blood Banking: Driving Patient Safety through Digital Health Initiative’ at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram.
- The position involves software development using PHP and web development tools to support digital health initiatives in blood banking.
- The selected candidate will be based at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- The project duration is initially up to 21.09.2027, with a possible extension until 21.09.2028.
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🎓 B.Tech
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Project Scientist (Professional) – Paperless Blood Bank Initiative
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Apply Deadline
05 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) (SCTIMST) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 20,000 per month + 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Desirable: Experience in software development using PHP |
| Application Fee | • Note: The provided job notification does not explicitly mention any application fee details. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification (Essential): Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a minimum of 60% marks.
- Experience (Desirable): Prior experience in software development using PHP.
- Age Limit (as of 01.11.2026): Maximum of 35 years.
- Category Eligibility: Open to General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS candidates. OBC candidates will be considered first; if no eligible OBC applicants, UR candidates will be considered.
- Experience (Desirable): Prior experience in software development using PHP.
- Age Limit (as of 01.11.2026): Maximum of 35 years.
- Category Eligibility: Open to General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS candidates. OBC candidates will be considered first; if no eligible OBC applicants, UR candidates will be considered.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility criteria.
- Eligible candidates will be called for a Written Test and Interview at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Marks from the written test (if conducted) will not be counted for final ranking.
- Eligible candidates will be called for a Written Test and Interview at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Marks from the written test (if conducted) will not be counted for final ranking.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned copies of certificates proving age, qualifications, and experience (as per prescribed format).
- Valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate (for OBC candidates only), issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar and applicable for employment in Central Government Institutions.
- Valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate (for OBC candidates only), issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar and applicable for employment in Central Government Institutions.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Note: The provided job notification does not explicitly mention any application fee details.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Project Scientist (Professional) role at SCTIMST?
The last date to apply online for the Project Scientist (Professional) role at SCTIMST is 05.11.2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to this position?
The maximum age limit for the Project Scientist (Professional) role at SCTIMST is 35 years as of 01.11.2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for the Project Scientist (Professional) role at SCTIMST.
Q.
What is the salary for the Project Scientist (Professional) position?
The monthly emoluments for the Project Scientist (Professional) role are Rs. 20,000 + 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
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Where will the selected candidate be posted?
The selected candidate will be posted at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.