ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR-NIRBI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Health Research in Kolkata, has announced recruitment for the post of Assistant on a deputation basis. There are four vacancies in total, open to serving officers of Central and State Governments, autonomous bodies and PSUs. The role involves handling administrative, establishment and financial matters at the institute, and the position is based at ICMR-NIRBI, Kolkata.
ICMR NIRBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026ICMR-NIRBI/Estt./2026/Deputation/
Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
09 Nov
22 days left
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Last date 09 Nov 2026 · 22 days left
- Notification09 Oct
- Applications Open09 Oct
About ICMR NIRBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections
- Advertisement No.
- ICMR-NIRBI/Estt./2026/Deputation/
- Post Name
- Assistant
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Officers from Central/State Govt./Autonomous Body/PSU holding an analogous post; or Upper Division Clerk in Level 4 with 10 years of regular service in the grade
- Pay Scale
- Level-6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400)
- Tenure
- Initially two years, extendable by another one year or based on administrative requirement
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant
4
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant - Qualification and Experience
Officers from Central/State Govt./Autonomous Body/PSU holding analogous post and possessing minimum three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution and having working knowledge of Computer (MS Office/power point); OR Upper Division Clerk in Level 4 (Rs. 25500-81100) with 10 years of regular service in the grade and possessing minimum three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution and having working knowledge of Computer (MS Office/power point).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant - Qualification and Experience | Officers from Central/State Govt./Autonomous Body/PSU holding analogous post and possessing minimum three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution and having working knowledge of Computer (MS Office/power point); OR Upper Division Clerk in Level 4 (Rs. 25500-81100) with 10 years of regular service in the grade and possessing minimum three years Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution and having working knowledge of Computer (MS Office/power point). |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 56 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Eligible applications received through the proper channel are shortlisted.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview, offline or online, at ICMR-NIRBI, Kolkata; date and time intimated later. No TA/DA is paid.
Salary Structure
Level-6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400)
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form given at Annexure-I of the official notification
- 2Fill in the application form with accurate details and provide your mobile number and email ID
- 3Attach educational certificates, experience certificates and APARs of the preceding five years (2021-22 to 2025-26)
- 4Route the application through the proper channel via your parent cadre or employing department
- 5Obtain cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, NOC and a list of major or minor penalties imposed in the last ten years from your Cadre Controlling Authority
- 6Place the complete application and enclosures in an envelope superscribed "Application for the post of Assistant (on Deputation) at ICMR-NIRBI, Kolkata"
- 7Send or deliver the application to The Sr. Administrative Officer, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections, P-33, C.I.T. Road, Scheme-XM, Beliaghata, Kolkata-700010, West Bengal
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application Form (Annexure-I)
•Certificates of educational qualifications
•Experience certificate(s)
•Cadre clearance
•APARs of preceding five years (2021-22
•2022-23
•2023-24
•2024-25 and 2025-26)
•Integrity Certificate
•No Objection Certificate (NOC)
•List of major/minor penalties imposed during the last ten years
Important Details
- Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel with cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate and NOC; applications received otherwise or after the last date will not be considered.
- Departmental officers (ICMR employees) are not eligible for deputation, and deputationists are not eligible for promotion.
- The number of vacancies is tentative and may change.
- ICMR-NIRBI reserves the right to terminate the deputation at any time without assigning reasons.
- No TA/DA is paid for the interview.
- Any corrigendum or addendum will be posted only on the ICMR-NIRBI and ICMR websites.
Nature of Duties
- Coordinate work among the staff of the Section and maintain discipline, efficiency and record management including recording, indexing, digitization and weeding of files
- Process administrative matters relating to establishment, personnel, recruitment, service matters, vigilance, RTI and court cases as per Government of India rules and ICMR guidelines
- Scrutinize receipts (Dak), dispose of routine cases, issue reminders, monitor pendency and submit returns and reports on time
- Examine and process financial, budgetary, procurement, accounts and audit matters including budget estimates, expenditure control, inventory and asset management
- Assist in preparing audit observations and reports and examine matters relating to stores, imprest, advances, sanctions and physical verification
- Handle administrative matters of research programs and projects including project proposals, administrative approval, grant management and coordination with scientists
- Draft notes, correspondence, office orders, reports and PowerPoint presentations and ensure compliance with DoPT and ICMR instructions
Deputation Terms
The initial period of deputation is two years, extendable by another one year or based on administrative requirement with the approval of the competent authority. General terms and conditions of deputation as per DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended, apply.
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