The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), an autonomous body under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is hiring for two Scientist-D posts, one in the Medical stream and one in the Non-Medical stream. The positions are based at ICMR-National Institute of NCD Epidemiology (ICMR-NINE), which works on the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases, public health and health systems research. The posts carry all India transfer liability and are filled through direct recruitment on a regular basis.
ICMR Scientist D Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026ICMR/NINE/01/2026-RPCell
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
16 Nov
29 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 16 Nov 2026 · 29 days left
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Opentill 16 Nov
About ICMR Scientist D Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Advertisement No.
- ICMR/NINE/01/2026-RPCell
- Post Name
- Scientist-D (Medical) and Scientist-D (Non-Medical)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (ICMR invites online applications from Indian Citizens; posts carry all India transfer liability under the Council)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- MCI/NMC registration certificate for the Medical stream
Vacancy Breakdown
Scientist-D (Medical)
1
Scientist-D (Non-Medical)
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Scientist-D (Medical) | 1 |
| Scientist-D (Non-Medical) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Scientist-D (Medical)1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC
- Experience
- 8 years essential experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences relevant to the job requirements in Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions. PhD counts as 4 years, MD/MS or equivalent as 3 years, MVSc as 2 years; MPH/M.Tech/ME is not counted.
- Desirable Qualification
- MD/MS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC or MPH from a recognized university or Ph.D. from a recognized University in a subject related to Biomedical sciences
- Desirable Experience
- Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences relevant to the job requirements i.e. Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases, Public Health and Health Systems in Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions
Scientist-D (Non-Medical)1 post
- Qualification
- Masters from a recognized University in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences or Pharm-D degree recognized by UGC/PCI
- Experience
- 8 years essential experience in Research & Development relevant to the job requirements in Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions. PhD counts as 4 years, MD/MS or equivalent as 3 years, MVSc as 2 years; MPH/M.Tech/ME is not counted.
- Desirable Qualification
- Ph.D. from a recognized University in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences
- Desirable Experience
- Experience in Research & Development relevant to the job requirements i.e. Biostatistics / Data Sciences in Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions
Age Limit
Upper age limit is 45 years
Age Relaxation
Relaxable in accordance with Government of India instructions
Application Fee
General / Unreserved
Rs. 1,500
SC / ST / Women / PwBD / EWS
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee is paid through the online link given in the application form via Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
Selection Process
- 1Computer Based Test (MCQs)
If conducted, the test is based on the understanding of research methods and is of qualifying nature.
- 2Interview
Selection is made on the basis of the computer-based test or interview or both.
Salary Structure
Level 12 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200) (7th CPC Scale) plus usual allowances as admissible to ICMR employees
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official recruitment portal at the official website and complete the online registration
- 2Log in with the User ID and password received on your registered email ID and mobile number
- 3Click on the 'Go to Application Form' button and fill the section-wise application form
- 4Upload self-attested certificates and documents covering educational qualifications from matric onwards, detailed marks sheets, date of birth, category certificate, MCI registration certificate and experience certificates
- 5Upload an unattested photograph without cap or goggles, spectacles are allowed
- 6Submit the form and pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,500 through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card
- 7Take a final printout of the submitted application form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Certificates and detailed marks sheets in support of educational qualifications from Matric onwards
•Date of birth proof
•Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS) if applicable
•MCI/NMC registration certificate for the Medical stream
•Experience certificates issued by the Competent Authority indicating duration with start and end dates
•Pay level and work profile
•Final degree certificate evidencing essential and desirable qualifications
•Scanned photograph and signature
Important Details
- Applicants working in Central/State Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings or Government-funded research agencies must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of personal discussion, with an undertaking that they will be relieved within one month of receipt of the appointment order.
- Qualifications and experience may be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of the DG, ICMR.
- No offline application form or downloaded copy is accepted, though a hard copy with all uploaded documents may be submitted when called upon.
- Duplicate applications from an applicant result in cancellation of all such applications.
- The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary.
How Experience Is Counted
- PhD is considered as 4 years of experience, irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree
- MD/MS or equivalent is considered as 3 years of experience
- MVSc is considered as 2 years of experience
- MPH/M.Tech/ME is not considered as any experience
- Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences relevant to the job requirements in Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions is admissible
- The period spent on obtaining the minimum essential educational qualification does not count towards experience
Shortlisting Criteria
All candidates fulfilling minimum eligibility in respect of age, educational qualifications and experience are shortlisted first. If the number of shortlisted candidates is high and all cannot be called for interview, ICMR further shortlists on criteria fixed by the Competent Authority, generally preferring candidates with higher experience in the relevant fields or higher educational qualification.
Likely Causes of Rejection
- More than one application form for a particular category
- Application is incomplete and not online
- Full fee has not been deposited in the prescribed manner
- Applicant does not possess the requisite academic qualification on the cut-off date
- Requisite documents in support of age, academic qualification from matric onwards, MCI registration certificate or category certificate have not been uploaded
- Candidate is overage or underage on the cut-off or closing date
- Lack of the essential criteria prescribed in the advertisement
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011-26589167
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the selected candidates have a fixed place of posting?
No. The posts are under direct recruitment with all India transfer liability under the Council.
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