ICMR National Institute for Tribal Health Research, an ICMR institute based in Jabalpur working on tribal health, has announced a Young Professional-I (Admin) position on a temporary contractual basis. There is a single vacancy under this engagement. The role involves assisting office administration, coordination of research and programme activities, and management of project funds at the institute.
ICMR NITHR Recruitment 2026 - Young Professional-I (Admin) Post
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 202605/2026-27
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 06 Oct 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Walk-in06 Oct
- Walk-in Held06 Oct
About ICMR NITHR Young Professional-I (Admin) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- ICMR National Institute for Tribal Health Research
- Advertisement No.
- 05/2026-27
- Post Name
- Young Professional-I (Admin)
- Job Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum one year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. Internship or training experience will not be counted.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 35,000 per month consolidated; no House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid
- Tenure
- Initial engagement for one year, extendable by two more years (one year at a time), maximum three years (1+1+1) subject to requirement and satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Young Professional-I (Admin)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (Admin) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Young Professional-I (Admin) - Qualification and Experience
Graduate in any discipline with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/College, with minimum one year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. Experience of internship or training will not be accounted for.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (Admin) - Qualification and Experience | Graduate in any discipline with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/College, with minimum one year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. Experience of internship or training will not be accounted for. |
Age Limit
Less than 30 years of age as on the date of the walk-in interview
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be as per rules. Cut-off date for the age limit is the date of the walk-in interview.
Selection Process
- 1Document Verification
Original documents of qualification, specialization and experience are verified by ICMR-NITHR; only candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are allowed to appear.
- 2Interview
Walk-in interview held at the institute on 6th October 2026 from 09:00 AM.
Salary Structure
Rs. 35,000 per month consolidated; no House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid
How to Apply
- 1Read the official notification and confirm you meet the qualification, age and experience requirements
- 2Fill in the application form in the format attached to the notification
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of educational qualification, specialization and experience documents with the application form
- 4Report to the walk-in interview venue from 09:00 AM on 6th October 2026
- 5Carry all original documents for verification along with the filled-in application form
- 6Carry ID proof, category certificate if applicable, and extra passport-size photographs
- 7Complete the registration formalities at the venue before the interview
Reporting Venue
ICMR- National Institute for Tribal Health Research, Nagpur Road, Dhanvantri Nagar, Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482003
Reporting time: 09:00 AM onwards
Candidates must arrive at the venue from 09:00 AM on 6th October 2026 with a filled-in application form in the attached format and original documents for verification. Only candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria for qualification, age and experience, and whose originals are verified by ICMR-NITHR, will be allowed to participate in the interview. Candidates should reach well in advance to complete registration formalities. No TA/DA is paid and candidates must arrange their own transport and accommodation.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Filled-in application form in the prescribed format
•Original documents for verification
•One set of self-attested photocopies of educational qualification and specialization certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Category certificate (if applicable)
•Passport-size photographs
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual under ICMR guidelines for engagement of Young Professional (YP-I) vide O.M.
- No.16/84/2023-Admn./e-171470 dated 08/05/2026.
- Candidates already in regular service under any Central or State Government, Autonomous body, Department or PSU are not eligible to apply.
- The persons engaged have no claim on a regular post in ICMR-NITHR or any of its institutes, and PF, pension, LTC, medical claim and staff quarters benefits are not admissible.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
- A panel of waitlisted candidates may be prepared and will remain valid for one year.
- Corrigendum or further information will be published only on the ICMR-NITHR website.
Desirable Qualification
- Post-qualification experience in Administration at government organizations
- Strong writing skills in Hindi and English
- Experience in policy and communications, particularly in the health or research sector
- Knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms and computers, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Role and Responsibility
- Assist in coordination and implementation of Division related research and program activities
- Assist the office administration and other office related work for project management and implementation
- Manage the project fund, sanction and release of amounts to support research work, project related queries and other administrative work
- Knowledge of virtual meeting platforms, audit administration, accounts/F&A and computer skills (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint) will be an added advantage
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates already in regular government service apply for this post?
No. Candidates already in regular service under any Central or State Government, Autonomous body, Department or PSU are not eligible to apply.
Will TA or DA be paid for attending the walk-in interview?
No. No TA/DA is paid and candidates have to arrange their own transport and accommodation.
How long is the engagement for the Young Professional-I (Admin) post?
The initial engagement is for one year, extendable by two more years one year at a time, with a maximum duration of three years.
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