Medical Officer (Govt. Job)
Medical Officer (Govt. Job)
Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital
Job description
Looking to advance your career in haemato-pathology? Explore this six-month Ad-hoc Medical Officer opening at Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre in Varanasi.
Company Description
Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre (MPMMCC), located on the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi, is a 352-bed unit of Tata Memorial Centre, a grant-in-aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. It provides cancer diagnosis, treatment, education and research services for patients and families.
Job Summary
The centre invites candidates for one Ad-hoc Medical Officer (Haemato-pathology) position for an initial six-month period or until a regular post is occupied, whichever comes first. Applicants may qualify through DM (Hematopathology) or an equivalent recognised postgraduate degree, or through MD/DNB (Pathology) with the specified senior-resident experience. Remuneration varies by qualification and experience, as per the experience-based remuneration table provided.
Key Responsibilities
Review and interpretation of haemograms, peripheral blood smears, coagulation tests, D-dimer findings and factor assays to help in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
Interpret bone marrow aspiration smears, cytochemistry results and other morphological studies to assist in the diagnosis and classification of hematological illnesses.
Review flow cytometry results for disorders including acute leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes including measurable residual disease (MRD) assessments.
Assist in the interpretation of molecular diagnostic investigations including fusion transcript testing, mutation analysis, molecular profiling and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for hematological malignancies.
Assess and report diagnostic, MRD and bone marrow transplant (BMT) specimens, uphold laboratory quality standards and implement relevant quality-control methods.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfil either of the following qualification criteria:
Option 1: DM (Hematopathology)
DM (Hematopathology) or an equivalent postgraduate degree in Hematopathology recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
No prior experience is required for candidates with DM (Hematopathology).
Option 2: MD/DNB (Pathology)
MD/DNB (Pathology) or an equivalent postgraduate degree recognised by the National Medical Commission.
Three years of post-MD/DNB experience as a Senior Resident in a Haematopathology Laboratory.
Experience must include exposure to bone marrow morphology, flow cytometry, and molecular techniques related to haematological malignancies.
Candidates with less than three years of experience may be considered for a lower grade if suitably experienced candidates are unavailable.
Desirable Experience
Experience in minimal residual disease (MRD) detection.
Knowledge of molecular techniques such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
Age Limit: 45 years.
Skills Required
Haematopathology Knowledge: Specialised academic knowledge in Hematopathology or Pathology.
Bone Marrow Morphology: Practical exposure to bone marrow morphology in a Haematopathology Laboratory.
Experience with flow cytometry techniques relevant to the laboratory context.
Knowledge and experience of molecular techniques in hematological malignancies.
Experience with minimal residual illness identification and experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is desirable.
Salary Structure
The official notice specifies different remuneration amounts according to postgraduate qualification and years of experience. These are monthly remunerations.
For DM (Hematopathology):
No prior experience: ₹1,40,000.
1 year of experience: ₹1,44,000.
2 years of experience: ₹1,48,000.
3 years or more of experience: ₹1,52,000.
For MD/DNB (Pathology):
No prior experience: ₹1,28,000.
1 year of experience: ₹1,32,000.
2 years of experience: ₹1,36,000.
3 years or more of experience: ₹1,40,000.
Career Development
Academic designations like Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor will be awarded after joining Tata Memorial Center, as per National Medical Commission rules. This provides the potential for an academic appointment in addition to the medical officer role.
How to Apply
Visit our job portal and search Medical Officer- Varanasi listing.
Click on the listing to read the official notification.
Attend the walk-in interview on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Report to the following interview venue: Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre
Sunder Bagiya, BHU Campus, Varanasi,
Uttar Pradesh – 221005.Carry the following documents:
Updated resume.
Recent passport-size photograph.
PAN card and Aadhaar card.
Original educational certificates.
Original experience certificates.
One set of self-attested photocopies of the supporting documents.
For candidates residing outside Varanasi: An online interview option is available. Send your resume and supporting documents in a single PDF file to recruitment-hrd.mpmmcc@tmc.gov.in on or before Monday, 2 November 2026.
Mention the advertisement number AD/VAR/2026/20 and the post applied for in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates who fulfil the eligibility requirements will be contacted for an online interview.
Recruitment-related queries:
Email: recruitment-hrd.mpmmcc@tmc.gov.in
Phone: 0542-6917700 (Extensions 1106 / 1129)
Education
Postgraduate Degree (Master's/PhD)
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