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ICMR NITHR Recruitment 2026 - Project Research Scientist and Other Posts

Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202605/2026-27
Total Vacancies
25
Last Date
—
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 05 Oct 2026
  1. Notification24 Sept
  2. Walk-in05 Oct
  3. Walk-in Held05 Oct

About ICMR NITHR Recruitment 2026

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.

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

Project Research Scientist III (Medical/Non-medical)
1
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
1
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (EWS)
1
EWS 1
Project Research Scientist I (Medical) (OBC)
1
OBC 1
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical, Social Science) (UR)
1
UR 1
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR)
1
UR 1
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR)
1
UR 1
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (SC)
1
SC 1
Project Administrative Officer (UR)
1
UR 1
Project Field Officer (OBC)
1
OBC 1
Project Technical Support III (ST)
1
ST 1
Project Technical Support III (SC-1, EWS-1, OBC-1)
3
OBC 1SC 1EWS 1
Project Technical Support III (UR-2)
2
UR 2
Project Technical Support III (OBC)
1
OBC 1
Senior Project Assistant (UR)
1
UR 1
Project Technical Support III (SC)
1
SC 1
Project Technical Support II (UR)
1
UR 1
Project Technical Support II (OBC)
1
OBC 1
Project Technical Support I (SC)
1
SC 1
Project Technical Support I (UR)
1
UR 1
Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) (ST)
1
ST 1
Project MTS (UR)
1
UR 1
Total25

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, Social Science) (UR)1 post
Qualification
Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree, in relevant subject.
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years
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 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

  1. 1
    Walk-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

Project Research Scientist III (Medical/Non-medical)
Pay: Rs. 78,000 + 20% HRA as admissible
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
Pay: Rs. 67,000 + 20% HRA as admissible
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (EWS)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Research Scientist I (Medical) (OBC)
Pay: Rs. 67,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical, Social Science) (UR)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (SC)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Administrative Officer (UR)
Pay: Rs. 50,000 p.m.
Project Field Officer (OBC)
Pay: Rs. 28,933 p.m.
Project Technical Support III (ST)
Pay: Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Technical Support III (SC-1, EWS-1, OBC-1)
Pay: Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Technical Support III (UR-2)
Pay: Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Technical Support III (OBC)
Pay: Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Senior Project Assistant (UR)
Pay: Rs. 29,200 p.m.
Project Technical Support III (SC)
Pay: Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Technical Support II (UR)
Pay: Rs. 20,000 + 20% HRA as admissible
Project Technical Support II (OBC)
Pay: Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA as admissible
Project Technical Support I (SC)
Pay: Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Technical Support I (UR)
Pay: Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA p.m.
Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) (ST)
Pay: Rs. 24,000 + HRA
Project MTS (UR)
Pay: Rs. 18,000 p.m.

How to Apply

  1. 1Download the prescribed application format from the ICMR-NITHR or ICMR website
  2. 2Fill the application form completely with full address, PIN code, mobile number and email ID
  3. 3Attach self-attested copies of qualification, age proof, experience and category certificates
  4. 4Give details of two responsible references from your locality
  5. 5Report to ICMR-NITHR, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, on the applicable walk-in interview date between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
  6. 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.

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Duly filled application form
•Self-attested copies of qualification certificates
•Age proof
•Experience certificates
•Category certificate
•Details of two references

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

Project Research Scientist III (Medical/Non-medical)
Project: ADOPT-HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India)
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)
Project: Development of novel molecular diagnostic target for detection of Scrub typhus
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (EWS)
Project: 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)
Project: 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)
Project: Identifying the gaps and challenges in healthcare delivery system in tribal areas: A multicentric study
Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) (UR)
Project: 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)
Project: 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)
Project: Pan-India antigenic characterization of dengue viruses: Early warning signal for a potential pandemic
Project Administrative Officer (UR)
Project: ADOPT-HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India)
Project Field Officer (OBC)
Project: ADOPT-HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India)
Project Technical Support III (ST)
Project: 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)
Project: Identifying the gaps and challenges in healthcare delivery system in tribal areas: A multicentric study
Project Technical Support III (UR-2)
Project: Implementation research for optimizing the comprehensive Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) care services under the national SCA elimination mission
Project Technical Support III (OBC)
Project: AES Therapeutics: Study on the astrocyte specifics mechanisms of Neuroinflammations in response to Japanese encephalitis virus/OT antigens
Senior Project Assistant (UR)
Project: AES Therapeutics: Study on the astrocyte specifics mechanisms of Neuroinflammations in response to Japanese encephalitis virus/OT antigens
Project Technical Support III (SC)
Project: Pan-India antigenic characterization of dengue viruses: Early warning signal for a potential pandemic
Project Technical Support II (UR)
Project: 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)
Project: 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)
Project: Development and Validation of Sero-surveillance Tools Using Human Antibody Responses to Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum in India
Project Technical Support I (UR)
Project: Identifying the gaps and challenges in healthcare delivery system in tribal areas: A multicentric study
Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) (ST)
Project: Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet
Project MTS (UR)
Project: Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet

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