The Indian Council of Medical Research, through its National Institute for Tribal Health Research at Jabalpur, is hiring for 25 vacancies across 22 contractual project posts, including Project Research Scientist, Project Administrative Officer, Project Field Officer, Project Technical Support, Senior Project Assistant, Project Assistant Multipurpose and Project MTS positions. The roles support health research projects focused on tribal and public health, and selection is through a walk-in interview at the institute.
ICMR NITHR Recruitment 2026 - Project Research Scientist and Other Posts
- Notification24 Sept
- Walk-in05 Oct
- Walk-in Held05 Oct
About ICMR NITHR Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Advertisement No.
- 05/2026-27
- Post Name
- Project Research Scientist III (Medical/Non-medical), Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) and 19 more
- Job Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Preference will be given to the local candidates and having higher qualification and work experience)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Three months or till finalisation of the Manpower Outsourcing GeM Contract (GeM Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7491140), whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Medical/Non-medical) | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (EWS) | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist I (Medical) (OBC) | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical, Social Science) (UR) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (SC) | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Project Administrative Officer (UR) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Field Officer (OBC) | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Technical Support III (ST) | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Project Technical Support III (SC-1, EWS-1, OBC-1) | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
| Project Technical Support III (UR-2) | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Project Technical Support III (OBC) | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Senior Project Assistant (UR) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Technical Support III (SC) | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Project Technical Support II (UR) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Technical Support II (OBC) | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Technical Support I (SC) | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Project Technical Support I (UR) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) (ST) | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Project MTS (UR) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Grand Total | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Research Scientist III (Medical/Non-medical)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS/BVSc/BDS + Post Graduate Degree (MD/MVSc/MDS/MPH), including the integrated PG degrees, with three years' post qualification experience; or MBBS/BVSc/BDS with MPH/PhD with three years' post qualification experience; or Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with five years' experience post qualification experience; or PhD + two years post qualification experience.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience (five years with a PG degree, two years with a PhD)
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 45 years
- Desirable
- Research or field work experience in public health projects in government; knowledge of computer application and data management; preference for candidates with experience or inclination of working in rural tribal areas
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees, with three years post qualification experience or PhD.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 40 years
- Desirable
- Doctorate or M.Tech degree in relevant subject or engineering subject; additional post-doctoral research or training experience; knowledge of computer applications or business intelligence tools or data management; two years R&D or teaching experience
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (EWS)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree, in relevant subject.
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years
- Desirable
- PhD with experience in cloning, expression and purification of proteins and their molecular biology techniques
Project Research Scientist I (Medical) (OBC)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS/BVSc/BDS or equivalent.
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years
- Desirable
- Prior experience in diagnostics and research projects, NABL, lab experience, biosafety
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR)2 posts
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree, in relevant subject.
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years (relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates)
- Desirable
- Training or research job experience in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome research, Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, JE or Scrub typhus pathophysiology, matrix metalloproteases, Neuroimmunology or other viral diseases at M.Sc. or PhD level
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR)2 posts
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree, in relevant subject.
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years (relaxable by five years for SC candidates as per DoPT, GoI rules)
- Desirable
- Training or research job experience in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome research, Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, JE or Scrub typhus pathophysiology, matrix metalloproteases, Neuroimmunology or other viral diseases at M.Sc. or PhD level
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (SC)1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree, in relevant subject.
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years
- Desirable
- Training or research job experience in Dengue Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dengue pathophysiology, matrix metalloproteases or Neuroimmunology at M.Sc. or PhD level
Project Administrative Officer (UR)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree or it's equivalent, with minimum 03 years of experience under the government department, statutory or Autonomous bodies, Universities or Public Sector undertakings and having knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years under government department, statutory or autonomous bodies, universities or PSUs
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 40 years
- Desirable
- Graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline with experience in project administration, office management, procurement, finance or accounts; proficiency in MS Office and e-Office
Project Field Officer (OBC)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate in Science or relevant subjects from a recognized university with 3 years of work experience from a recognized institution.
- Experience
- 3 years of work experience from a recognized institution
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years (relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates)
- Desirable
- Graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Public Health or Community Medicine with field survey experience; proficiency in MS Office and willingness to undertake extensive field visits
Project Technical Support III (ST)1 post
- Qualification
- Three years graduate degree in relevant subject or field + three years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject or field.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years (relaxable by five years for ST candidates as per DoPT, GoI rules)
- Desirable
- Experience in PCR, RT-PCR and other molecular biology techniques
Project Technical Support III (SC-1, EWS-1, OBC-1)3 posts
- Qualification
- Three years graduate degree in relevant subject or field + three years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject or field.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years (relaxable by 3 years for OBC and five years for SC candidates as per DoPT, GoI rules)
- Desirable
- Degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Economics, Population Studies or Biostatistics; knowledge of computer applications, data management and software packages like Atlas.ti or SPSS
Project Technical Support III (UR-2)2 posts
- Qualification
- Three years graduate degree in life science or field + three years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject or field.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years
- Note
- Posting will be done at Chhindwara District.
- Desirable
- Public health research, knowledge of data analysis, household or equivalent surveys
Project Technical Support III (OBC)1 post
- Qualification
- Three years graduate degree in relevant subject or field + three years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject or field.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years (relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates)
- Desirable
- Training or research job experience in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome research, Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, JE or Scrub typhus pathophysiology, matrix metalloproteases or Neuroimmunology at M.Sc. or PhD level
Senior Project Assistant (UR)1 post
- Qualification
- Three years graduate degree in relevant subject or field + three years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject or field.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years (relaxable by five years for SC candidates as per DoPT, GoI rules)
- Desirable
- Training or research job experience in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome research, Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, JE or Scrub typhus pathophysiology, matrix metalloproteases, Neuroimmunology or office management related work
Project Technical Support III (SC)1 post
- Qualification
- Three years graduate degree in relevant subject or field + three years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject or field.
- Experience
- Three years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 35 years
- Desirable
- Training or research job experience in Dengue Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dengue pathophysiology, matrix metalloproteases or Neuroimmunology at M.Sc. or PhD level
Project Technical Support II (UR)1 post
- Qualification
- 12th in Bio Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT or equivalent) + five years' experience in relevant subject or field; or three years graduate degree in relevant subject or field + two years' experience in relevant subject; or M.Sc. in relevant subject.
- Experience
- Five years with 12th and diploma, or two years with a graduate degree
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 30 years
- Desirable
- DMLT, research or field work experience in public health projects in government, autonomous, PSU or recognized organizations; knowledge of computer application
Project Technical Support II (OBC)1 post
- Qualification
- 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT or equivalent) + five years' experience in relevant subject or field; or three years graduate degree in relevant subject or field + two years' experience in relevant subject.
- Experience
- Five years with 12th and diploma, or two years with a graduate degree
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 30 years (relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates)
- Desirable
- Experience with sample or data collection from patients
Project Technical Support I (SC)1 post
- Qualification
- 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI or equivalent) + two years' experience in relevant subject or field; or three years graduate degree in relevant subject or field + one year experience in relevant subject.
- Experience
- Two years with 10th and diploma, or one year with a graduate degree
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 28 years (relaxable by five years for SC candidates as per DoPT, GoI rules)
- Desirable
- Blood sample collection in field, condition management and transport
Project Technical Support I (UR)1 post
- Qualification
- 10th + Diploma (ITI (IT)/DCA) with two years' experience in relevant subject or field; or three years graduate degree in relevant subject (IT/Computer) with one year experience in relevant subject or field.
- Experience
- Two years with 10th and diploma, or one year with a graduate degree
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 28 years (relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates)
- Desirable
- Knowledge of computer applications, data management and software packages like Atlas.ti or SPSS; experience as data entry operator in social, demographic community-based surveys
Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) (ST)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline with 2 years' experience in administrative work.
- Experience
- 2 years in administrative work
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 30 years (relaxable by five years for ST candidates as per DoPT, GoI rules)
- Note
- Posting under Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet.
- Desirable
- Diploma in Office Management or PGDCA from a recognized university and knowledge of Hindi and English typing; preference for candidates with experience or inclination of working in rural tribal areas
Project MTS (UR)1 post
- Qualification
- 10th class with 2 years of experience.
- Experience
- 2 years
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 27 years
- Note
- Posting under Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet.
- Desirable
- Knowledge of MS Office and data analysis
Age Limit
Not exceeding 45 years for Project Research Scientist III; 40 years for Project Research Scientist II and Project Administrative Officer; 35 years for Project Research Scientist I, Project Field Officer, Project Technical Support III and Senior Project Assistant; 30 years for Project Technical Support II and Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin); 28 years for Project Technical Support I; 27 years for Project MTS. Age is reckoned from the date of the walk-in interview.
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years as per DoPT and Government of India norms; no relaxation for unreserved posts. Departmental candidates or those who have worked on ICMR project positions may get relaxation up to a maximum of five years.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Conducted by the selection committee at ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur; only candidates meeting the essential qualification and age criteria are allowed to appear.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Medical/Non-medical) | Rs. 78,000 + 20% HRA as admissible |
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) | Rs. 67,000 + 20% HRA as admissible |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (EWS) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Research Scientist I (Medical) (OBC) | Rs. 67,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical, Social Science) (UR) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (SC) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Administrative Officer (UR) | Rs. 50,000 p.m. |
| Project Field Officer (OBC) | Rs. 28,933 p.m. |
| Project Technical Support III (ST) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Technical Support III (SC-1, EWS-1, OBC-1) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Technical Support III (UR-2) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Technical Support III (OBC) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Senior Project Assistant (UR) | Rs. 29,200 p.m. |
| Project Technical Support III (SC) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Technical Support II (UR) | Rs. 20,000 + 20% HRA as admissible |
| Project Technical Support II (OBC) | Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA as admissible |
| Project Technical Support I (SC) | Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Technical Support I (UR) | Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA p.m. |
| Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) (ST) | Rs. 24,000 + HRA |
| Project MTS (UR) | Rs. 18,000 p.m. |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the ICMR-NITHR or ICMR website
- 2Fill the application form completely with full address, PIN code, mobile number and email ID
- 3Attach self-attested copies of qualification, age proof, experience and category certificates
- 4Give details of two responsible references from your locality
- 5Report to ICMR-NITHR, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, on the applicable walk-in interview date between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
- 6Submit the filled application with the documents at the venue; no entry is allowed after 11:00 AM
Reporting Venue
ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh - 482003
Reporting time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Candidates must report to ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the interview date fixed for their post. Entry closes at 11:00 AM and no candidate is allowed in after that. Carry the duly filled application form with original and self-attested copies of certificates. Late, delayed or incomplete applications are rejected without intimation. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or joining.
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Important Details
- All posts are purely temporary and co-terminable with the project, offered for three months or till finalisation of the Manpower Outsourcing GeM Contract (GeM Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7491140), whichever is earlier.
- Age is reckoned from the date of the walk-in interview.
- Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC is as per DoPT and Government of India norms and no relaxation is allowed for unreserved posts.
- Persons already in regular time-scale service under any Government Department or Organization are not eligible.
- Departmental candidates or those who have worked on ICMR project positions may get age relaxation up to a maximum of five years.
- Preference is given to local candidates and to those with higher qualifications and experience.
- The number of vacancies may vary at a later stage.
- Any addendum or corrigendum will be published only on the ICMR-NITHR website.
- No TA/DA is paid for the interview or for joining.
Project-wise Posting
| Post | Project |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist III (Medical/Non-medical) | ADOPT-HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India) |
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) | Development of novel molecular diagnostic target for detection of Scrub typhus |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (EWS) | Development and Validation of Sero-surveillance Tools Using Human Antibody Responses to Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum in India |
| Project Research Scientist I (Medical) (OBC) | State level Viral Research and diagnosis Laboratory at ICMR-NIRTH, Jabalpur under managing Epidemics and Natural Calamities |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical, Social Science) (UR) | Identifying the gaps and challenges in healthcare delivery system in tribal areas: A multicentric study |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR) | Role of DNA Damage Response in Regulating Virus Replication in Trophoblast Cells among Pregnant Women with Febrile Illness during the First Trimester |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR) | AES Therapeutics: Study on the astrocyte specifics mechanisms of Neuroinflammations in response to Japanese encephalitis virus/OT antigens and its modulation by molecular and pharmacological inhibitors |
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (SC) | Pan-India antigenic characterization of dengue viruses: Early warning signal for a potential pandemic |
| Project Administrative Officer (UR) | ADOPT-HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India) |
| Project Field Officer (OBC) | ADOPT-HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India) |
| Project Technical Support III (ST) | Development and Validation of Sero-surveillance Tools Using Human Antibody Responses to Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum in India |
| Project Technical Support III (SC-1, EWS-1, OBC-1) | Identifying the gaps and challenges in healthcare delivery system in tribal areas: A multicentric study |
| Project Technical Support III (UR-2) | Implementation research for optimizing the comprehensive Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) care services under the national SCA elimination mission |
| Project Technical Support III (OBC) | AES Therapeutics: Study on the astrocyte specifics mechanisms of Neuroinflammations in response to Japanese encephalitis virus/OT antigens |
| Senior Project Assistant (UR) | AES Therapeutics: Study on the astrocyte specifics mechanisms of Neuroinflammations in response to Japanese encephalitis virus/OT antigens |
| Project Technical Support III (SC) | Pan-India antigenic characterization of dengue viruses: Early warning signal for a potential pandemic |
| Project Technical Support II (UR) | Strengthening of DHR-ICMR Institute and VRDL enrolled in Measles and Rubella surveillance in the context of national elimination effort |
| Project Technical Support II (OBC) | Role of DNA Damage Response in Regulating Virus Replication in Trophoblast Cells among Pregnant Women with Febrile Illness during the First Trimester |
| Project Technical Support I (SC) | Development and Validation of Sero-surveillance Tools Using Human Antibody Responses to Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum in India |
| Project Technical Support I (UR) | Identifying the gaps and challenges in healthcare delivery system in tribal areas: A multicentric study |
| Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) (ST) | Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet |
| Project MTS (UR) | Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet |
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