No. NIRT/PROJ/RECTT/2023-24 Dt: 22.02.

2024

The following posts are to be filled purely on temporary basis from willing eligible candidates for the below
mentioned project implemented by this institute as detailed thereon.

VENUE: ICMR- ICMR-RAJENDRA MEMORIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL

SCIENCES, AGAMKUAN, SADIKPUR, PATNA, BIHAR - 800007.

Mode of selection: Hybrid (walk in / online) written tests/ interview

DATES OF WRITTEN TEST/INTERVIEW: 06.03.2024 & 07.03.2024

1. Name of the post Project Research Scientist II (Medical)

Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India District
Name of the Project
Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Bihar

Number of post 1 Post

1. MBBS with Three years experience
Essential Qualification
2. MBBS with MPH/PhD
3. MBBS + Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG
degrees.
 The candidates should read the book (available free of cost)
before interview:
Tuberculosis Prevalence Surveys- A handbook
(https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241548168)
Job specific requirements  The candidates should complete the following courses and books
(available free of cost) before joining:
1. NIDA GCP certification (https://gcp.nidatraining.org/)
2. Ethics Review of Health Research
(https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/aic21_ge28/preview)
3. Systematic Screening for Tuberculosis disease
(https://openwho.org/courses/TB-systematic-
screening/items/yrweZpow3Y1JGUv4wkgor)
 Should be well versed in using computers and file management
using MS-Office-word, power point and excel, and Google
sheets, forms and docs.
  Get trained in the protocol of the study as well as SOPs and
training manuals.
 Assist the Survey Project Management Unit in training &
sensitizations of various stake holders at various levels as well, as
other preparatory activities for the survey
Nature of Duties  Coordinate with Survey Team and local NTEP team in
identification & establishing survey site for each cluster.
 Review and report all chest X-Ray images as per survey protocol
and SOP in a time bound manner.
 Identify other medical conditions as well as the triage by
coordinating with the local health facilities as well as referral to
higher centers as and when necessary.
 Establishing coordination and support from local health facilities
Age limit Not exceeding 40 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salary Rs.80,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is
earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 06.03.2024

2. Name of the post Project Technical Support II (Laboratory Technician)

Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India - District
Name of the Project
Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Bihar
Number of post 1 Post (UR)
12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + Five Years Experience
Essential qualification in relevant subject /field.
 Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states.
 Get trained in SOPs of NTEP and National Lab committee
recommendations for Intermediate Reference Laboratories.
 Achieve necessary skills to perform CBNAAT, testing, sputum
microscopy, C&DST and Blood tests using auto analyzer
before Survey commencement.
Nature of Duties  Perform safe opening of all sputum specimens received by
IRL Use IT system (scanner and laptop) to ensure all entries of
Each sample and its result is entered in the application.
 Inform the Survey Team & local DTO & STLS about the
Instances of leakage, contaminations etc. suggesting action
e.g., Repeat sample collection.
 Perform processing of all received sputum and blood samples
at the van and conduct test as per methods described in SOPs.
 Perform DNA extraction (following all steps of PCR)
for Line Probe assay on all sputum sample received.
 Performing any other study related activities delegated
by Study Co-ordinator/ Principal Investigator.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.
Age limit Not exceeding 30 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salaryRs.20,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.
Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project,
whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project
needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 06.03.2024

Name of the post Project Technical Support II (X Ray Technician)

3.
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India -
Name of the Project
District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Bihar
Number of post 1 Post (SC)
12th in Science + Diploma (Radiology/Radiography/Image
Essential qualification Technology) + Five Years Experience in relevant subject /field.
 Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states.
 To organize radiology (Chest X-Ray) at the survey site (village/
ward).
 Explain each participant the procedure in local language before
taking chest X-Ray.
 Prepare cassettes by filling blank X-Ray films ready for shoot and
undertake Chest X-Rays (~150-200 per day) during surveycluster
activities.
 Ensure scanning of each cassette and use CR reader, PACS system
Nature of Duties and IT application for maintaining all information, X- Ray
images and results from MO.
 Monitor the X-Ray shoot after calibration using the displays and
digital monitors of output.
 Preventive routine care & maintenance of X-Ray units.
 Maintain stock of all logistics required for chest X-Ray.
 Should be well acquainted and follow norms of AERB (Atomic
Energy Regulatory Board) for Radiation Safety &
B.I.S. (Bureau of Indian Standards) for Mechanical &
Electrical Safety.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.
Not exceeding 30 years.
Age limit
Consolidated salaryRs.20,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
Emoluments Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever
Duration is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs

Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 06.03.2024

 4. Name of the post Project Technical Support I (Health Assistant)
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India -
Name of the Project
District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Bihar

Number of post 8 Posts (UR-3, OBC-2, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1)

10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + Two Years’Experience in relevant

Essential qualification subject /field.

 Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states.

 Will be responsible for all field related activities that include
screening camps, interviewing patients and health staffs,
facilitating the IEC activities, data collection and data entry.
 Ensuring smooth conduct of regular health camps for detection of
Nature of Duties patients and coordinating the referral services.
 Coordinating with the health care workers, general practitioners
and pharmacists for NTEP related activities.
 Performing any other study related activities delegated by Study
Co-ordinator/ Principal Investigator.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.

Age limit Not exceeding 28 years.

Emoluments Consolidated salaryRs.18,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
 Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.
Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project,
whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project
needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 06.03.2024

5. Name of the post Project Data Entry Operator Grade B

Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India -
Name of the Project
District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Bihar
Number of post 1 Post (ST)

Intermediate or 12th Pass in science stream from recognized board

Essential qualification with DOEACC ‘A’ level from a recognized institute and/or 2 years'
experience in EDP work in Government, Autonomous, PSU or any
other recognized organization.
A Speed test of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour
(kmph) on computer
  Entry of study related data collected from the field into the
software / database
 Data verification and ensure data quality and accuracy.
Nature of Duties  To maintain entries in MS-office skills: Word, Excel, Power
point, Google documents: Google sheets, Google forms.
 Perform any other study related activities delegated by Study
Principal Investigator/Co-investigator.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.
Age limit Not exceeding 28 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salary Rs.18,000/- p.m.
 Daily allowance for field workdays as per ICMR rules.
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project,
Duration
whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project
needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 07.03.2024

6. Name of the post Project Driver Cum Mechanic

Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India -
Name of the Project
District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Bihar
Number of post 1 Post (UR)
Essential qualification  Matric/S.S.C or equivalent from a recognized board with valid
driving license issued by RTO of any State
 And authorized to drive Light Motor Vehicle (Goods &
Passenger) and Two-wheeler with/without gear
 And two years’ experience in recognized organization/Institute.
Preference will be given to those who have license other than aboveto
drive Heavy Motor Vehicle (Goods & passenger) and
Three Wheelers (Auto Rickshaw).
 Get oriented in requirements of managing the operation and
maintenance of Mobile X-Ray bus.
 Upkeep regular maintenance & cleanliness of vehicles
including POL level.
 Maintenance of log book.
 Routine repairs including change of wheels.
Nature of Duties
 Skillful parking of mobile X-Ray bus in a strategic position to
facilitate survey activities in the cluster.
 Monitoring and maintaining overall vehicle condition in
running condition.
 Any other job as assigned by Senior Investigator, Medical
Officer & PMU as per Survey needs.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.
Age limit Not exceeding 25 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salary Rs.16,000/- p.m.
 Daily allowance for field workdays as per ICMR rules.
 For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project,
Duration
whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project
Needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 07.03.2024

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES:

1. All the Candidates should fill the application form in the prescribed format which can be downloaded
from the following websites www.nirt.res.in, www.icmr.nic.in. Affix a color passport size
photograph on the application form. Attach self-attested copies of all credentials in support of
educational qualifications, age, caste/community, Aadhar Card.

2. For walk-in selection: Candidates should bring the filled application along with photocopies
of all the certificates to ICMR- ICMR-Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical
Sciences, Agamkuan, Sadikpur, Patna, Bihar 800007 on the date and time mentioned above.
Original Certificates of all these credentials should also be carried for verification.

3. For Online selection: Candidates interested in participating in the online process can complete the
online application by clicking the link below:
https://forms.gle/VJAe5PDUziFfkzyj6
The last date for receiving online applications in email is 01.03.2024 up to 4.00 p.m.
Eligible/shortlisted candidates will be informed via email to join the online interviews. Selection will
be subjected to verification of original certificates which will be scheduled on a later date.
4. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.
5. For reserved category posts, candidates must produce their latest Caste Validity Certificate. OBC
candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate. PWD candidates shall produce
latest disability certificate issued by a Medical board of Government hospital with not less than 40%
disability.
6. Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates, Retrenched Government
Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects) and Ex-Servicemen in accordance with the
instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time. Age concession to the extent of
service rendered in other ICMR research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled
persons.
7. Experience certificate should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment.
8. No-Objection Certificate from the current employer (for Govt./AB/PSU Servants only).
9. All posts are Contractual for the duration offered. The engagement may be renewed after every
specific period subject to satisfactory performance and project requirement.
10. The incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIRT/ICMR or
continuation of his/her services in anyother project.
11. TA/DA will not be paid by NIRT for attending the written test/ interview.
12. The Director, ICMR-NIRT reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel
the recruitment or re-advertise the posts, without assigning any reasons thereof, no further
correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
13. Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIRT website which will be updated from
time to time.
14. Date of Walk-in Interview/Online Interview may be changed due to administrative reasons; hence,
candidates are advised to check website before appearing for walk-in interview/online interview.
The Director /Selection Committee has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning
anyreason thereof.
Canvassing and bringing pressure in any form for short listing, interview and employment will be a
disqualification and barred from selection process.

DIRECTOR