GMCH Chandigarh Neonatology Department Recruitment 2026 – ICMR Project

GMCH Chandigarh Neonatology Department Recruitment 2026 – ICMR Project

The Department of Neonatology, Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh, has invited applications for engagement of project staff on a purely temporary/contractual basis under an ICMR-funded multicentre research project. This article covers the sanctioned posts, eligibility, emoluments, and how to apply.

Important – Urgent Deadline

The last date to submit applications is 14 September 2026, 5:00 PM. Interested and eligible candidates should complete their application well before this deadline, since incomplete applications or those received after the closing date/time will be summarily rejected. Only candidates who can join immediately should apply, as the positions are to be filled urgently.

GMCH Chandigarh Neonatology Department Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post-wise Qualification Details

Job Profile Highlights

• Project Technical Support-III: Site supervision and coordination of project nursing staff, cross-checking case record forms, data entry and quality control, maintaining participant tracking systems and project inventory.
• Project Nurse-III (Recruitment): Screening and recruiting mother-infant dyads from labour room and maternity wards, obtaining informed consent, protocol implementation, rotational duties including night shifts.
• Project Nurse-III (Follow-up): Coordinating participant follow-up visits through 18 months of age, collecting growth and developmental outcome data, maintaining participant retention.
• Project Nurse-III (Clinical Psychologist): Conducting neurodevelopmental assessments using standardized tools including BSID-IV and DASII, counselling parents, maintaining assessment records.

How to Apply

1. Fill out the application form in the prescribed format included with the notification.
2. Attach a curriculum vitae/bio-data, two reference letters from previous employers with the referees’ contact details, one recent passport-size photograph, self-attested proof of date of birth/age, self-attested qualification and experience certificates, and a No Objection Certificate if currently employed.
3. Submit the complete application at the Department of Neonatology, Level-4, Block D, Government Medical College Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh.
4. Ensure the application reaches the department before 14 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
5. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Selection Schedule

Note: This selection schedule is explicitly subject to change per the source notification.

Selection Process

• Candidates will first be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience.
• A screening examination may be conducted, if required, followed by interaction with shortlisted candidates.
• When the number of applications is large, higher relevant qualifications/experience may be used to restrict the number of candidates called for the next stage.
• The selection schedule, shortlisted candidates list, and all results will be published only on the GMCH website. No individual communication will be sent by telephone or email.

Terms and Conditions

• All qualifications must be from a recognized Board/University obtained through a full-time course.
• Required experience must have been acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualification for the post.
• Candidates working in Government or Public Sector undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate from their present employer.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in a screening examination or interaction.
• The initial appointment is for six months, extendable subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and project requirements. The appointment is temporary and co-terminus with the project, and confers no right to permanent employment, absorption, or continued contractual appointment in GMCH/ICMR or any other project.
• The salary is a consolidated amount without other benefits, paid as per the sanctioned ICMR manpower budget.
• The competent authority reserves the right to amend, cancel, or change this recruitment notice in whole or in part without assigning any reason.
• The decision of the competent authority on eligibility and selection is final; no representation will be entertained.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.

About the ICMR-Funded Research Project

The project underlying this recruitment is titled “Effect of physiological (post-placental delivery) versus one-minute based delayed cord clamping on neurodevelopmental status among infants ≥35 weeks born vaginally: An open label randomized controlled trial.” This ICMR-funded multicentre study investigates how the timing of umbilical cord clamping after birth affects the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of infants, a topic of significant clinical relevance for obstetric and neonatal care protocols across India. This particular recruitment covers positions specifically at the Government Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh site of the multicentre trial.

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Why This Research Matters for Newborn Care

Delayed cord clamping, allowing the umbilical cord to remain unclamped for a period after birth rather than clamping it immediately, has been increasingly studied for its potential benefits to newborn iron stores, blood volume, and overall physiological transition. This trial’s comparison between physiological (post-placental) delayed clamping and a fixed one-minute delay approach aims to generate evidence that could help refine clinical guidelines on cord clamping practices in Indian hospitals, making the roles of the project nurses and technical support staff directly important to generating this evidence.

Understanding the Different Nursing Roles

Candidates should note that although three of the four posts are titled “Project Nurse-III,” each carries a distinct job profile: the Recruitment nurse focuses on labour-room and maternity-ward enrolment of mother-infant pairs including night-shift rotations, the Follow-up nurse manages participant retention and developmental data collection through 18 months of the infant’s age, and the Clinical Psychologist post, despite being grouped under the same designation, specifically requires a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and focuses on standardized neurodevelopmental assessments using tools like BSID-IV and DASII. Applicants should carefully match their qualifications to the specific post before applying.

Preparing a Complete Application

Since the notification explicitly states that incomplete applications or those lacking required supporting documents will be summarily rejected, candidates should double-check that they have gathered all listed documents, the completed application form, CV/bio-data, two reference letters with referee contact details, a passport photograph, and self-attested copies of age proof, qualification certificates, and experience certificates, well before the 14 September 2026 deadline. Candidates currently employed in Government or Public Sector organizations must also arrange a No Objection Certificate from their employer in advance, since this cannot be substituted or submitted later.

Final Word

Eligible candidates for Project Technical Support-III, Project Nurse-III (Recruitment), Project Nurse-III (Follow-up), or Project Nurse-III (Clinical Psychologist) at the Department of Neonatology, GMCH Chandigarh, should submit their complete application at Level-4, Block D, GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh, before 14 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Staying Updated on Results

Since the notification specifies that all further communication, including the list of shortlisted candidates, screening examination details, interaction schedule, and final results, will be published exclusively on the GMCH website with no individual phone or email notification, applicants should make a habit of checking the official GMCH website regularly after submitting their application, starting from 17 September 2026 when the shortlisted candidates list is expected to be displayed.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What posts are advertised by GMCH Chandigarh’s Department of Neonatology?

Project Technical Support-III (1), Project Nurse-III Recruitment (6), Project Nurse-III Follow-up (1), and Project Nurse-III Clinical Psychologist (1), 9 posts total.

2. What is the last date to apply?

14 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

3. What is the salary for these posts?

Rs. 33,600 per month consolidated (Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA), for all posts.

4. What is the upper age limit?

35 years for each post, with relaxation as per applicable Government/ICMR rules.

5. What is the qualification for Project Nurse-III (Recruitment/Follow-up)?

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, registered with the State/Indian Nursing Council.

6. What is the qualification for the Clinical Psychologist post?

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized university in India.

7. How do I apply?

Submit the prescribed application form along with required documents at the Department of Neonatology, Level-4, Block D, GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh.

8. Is there an application fee?

Not specified in this notification.

9. What is the tenure of the appointment?

Initial tenure of six months, extendable subject to performance, funds, and project requirements. Temporary and co-terminus with the project.

10. Is TA/DA paid for the screening examination or interview?

No, TA/DA is not admissible for appearing in a screening examination or interaction.

11. How will results and shortlisting be communicated?

Only through the GMCH website; no individual communication will be sent by phone or email.

12. What is the ICMR project about?

A study on the effect of physiological versus one-minute delayed cord clamping on neurodevelopmental status among infants born ≥35 weeks, an open-label randomized controlled trial.

13. Can I apply for more than one post?

Yes, but a separate application must be submitted for each post.

14. Is prior clinical research experience required?

It varies by post; for Project Technical Support-III, either 3 years of relevant experience or a postgraduate degree is required, while other posts list relevant experience as desirable.

15. Does this position lead to permanent employment?

No, the appointment is temporary and co-terminus with the project, and does not confer any right to permanent employment or absorption.