ICMR-National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science, an ICMR institute based in New Delhi that works on digital health and data science, has invited applications for the post of Consultant (Technical - Non-Medical) on a contract basis. There is a single vacancy, and the role involves leading systematic reviews, scientific writing, grant preparation and data analysis for the institute's digital health research work.
ICMR NIRDH Consultant Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026No.19/12/2025/Estt./237444
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Last Date
03 Nov
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Last date 03 Nov 2026 · 16 days left
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Opentill 03 Nov
About ICMR NIRDH Consultant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- ICMR-National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science
- Advertisement No.
- No.19/12/2025/Estt./237444
- Post Name
- Consultant (Technical - Non-Medical)
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 40–70 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in the required specialization, gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification, from an institution of repute
- Tenure
- Initial engagement for one year, extendable based on performance and project needs, not exceeding a total tenure of five years or the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Consultant (Technical - Non-Medical)
1
UR 1
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Technical - Non-Medical) | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Consultant (Technical - Non-Medical) - Qualification and Experience
Professionals having proven competency and success in their area of specialization, with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and should possess minimum M.Sc/B.Tech/B.E. in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Health Informatics or equivalent degree in relevant subjects. Note: PhD will be considered as 4 years' experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree). MPH/M.Tech/ME/M.Pharma will not be considered as any experience. OR Retired Government employees, with requisite qualification and who were in the regular Pay Level-10 and above and having at least 10 years experience in the required specialization.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Technical - Non-Medical) - Qualification and Experience | Professionals having proven competency and success in their area of specialization, with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and should possess minimum M.Sc/B.Tech/B.E. in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Health Informatics or equivalent degree in relevant subjects. Note: PhD will be considered as 4 years' experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree). MPH/M.Tech/ME/M.Pharma will not be considered as any experience. OR Retired Government employees, with requisite qualification and who were in the regular Pay Level-10 and above and having at least 10 years experience in the required specialization. |
Age Limit
Minimum 40 years up to 70 years; cut-off date for age limit is the last date for submission of applications (03.11.2026)
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be as per the guidelines of ICMR.
Selection Process
- 1Written Test / Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written test or interview; the written test may be conducted by the institute if required. No TA/DA is paid.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1,25,000/- per month; for a retired Government servant the remuneration shall be fixed in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-EINA dated 09 Dec 2020
How to Apply
- 1Fill out the application form in the prescribed format attached to the notification
- 2Attach self-attested copies of the Date of Birth certificate, educational qualifications and experience certificates
- 3Submit the completed application through the official Google form link before the closing date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport size colour photograph
•Detailed bio-data/CV
•Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates and mark-sheets from 10th standard onwards
•Experience certificates
•Age proof
•Caste certificate
•Photo ID (Aadhar Card/Indian Passport/PAN Card/Driving License)
Important Details
- Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department or Organization are not eligible to apply.
- Applications submitted by hand, through email, WhatsApp, ordinary dak or courier will not be considered; only the Google form link is accepted.
- Late, delayed, incomplete or unsigned applications are rejected without correspondence.
- Experience certificates must carry the name, post, salary, area/field of work and duration; offer letters, salary slips, joining reports and emails are not treated as experience certificates.
- The engagement is temporary and co-terminus with the requirement, carries no claim on a regular post in ICMR, and PF, pension, LTC, medical claim and staff quarters are not admissible.
- The person engaged will normally be posted at ICMR-NIRDH but is liable to serve in any part of the country.
- No TA/DA is paid for the written test, interview or personal discussion.
Job Specification
- Lead high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses in digital health/AI-in-healthcare: protocol development, search strategy, screening, data extraction, risk-of-bias and GRADE assessment, and manuscript submission
- Draft, edit and submit scientific manuscripts to indexed journals; manage revisions and responses to reviewers
- Prepare competitive grant applications (ICMR, ANRF/SERB, DBT, WHO, BMGF) including problem framing, objectives, methodology, work-plan, log-frame, Gantt/PERT, budget and justification, ethics and data-sharing plans; manage submissions on e-PMS and other portals
- Support study protocols and SOPs (observational, diagnostic-accuracy, implementation research) and ensure adherence to CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA/TRIPOD/DECIDE as applicable
- Coordinate literature surveillance and evidence syntheses (rapid reviews, scoping reviews, policy briefs) for programmatic decision-making
- Perform data analysis and visualization for manuscripts and grant annexures with reproducible workflows and version control
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (clinicians, data scientists, regulators, industry) for inputs, letters of support, MoUs and compliance documents
- Maintain documentation and repositories (protocols, datasets, code, references) following ICMR policies, ABDM/data-protection norms and institutional IP guidelines
- Mentor junior staff on scientific writing, reference management and good research practices; organize writing sprints and capacity-building sessions
- Track deliverables and report monthly KPIs (reviews registered/submitted, manuscripts drafted/submitted/accepted, grants submitted/awarded)
Desirable Experience
- Scientific writing and reviews: first-/corresponding-author publications in Scopus/Web of Science journals, preferably digital health/AI, diagnostics, implementation research
- Hands-on with PRISMA, PROSPERO registration, Cochrane methods, risk-of-bias tools (RoB 2, ROBINS-I) and GRADE
- Proficiency with RevMan, JBI SUMARI and/or R packages (metafor, meta, robvis); comfortable with Python/R for data wrangling and plots
- Grant development: prior success in winning/implementing grants (ICMR/ANRF/SERB/DBT/WHO); strong budgeting, milestone planning and consortium coordination
- Familiarity with ICMR-ePMS, research governance, ethics submissions and regulatory pathways (ICMR guidelines, CDSCO/MDR for SaMD, ABDM standards)
- Digital health/AI context: experience evaluating or validating algorithms, digital tools or clinical decision support (dataset curation, ground-truthing, diagnostic accuracy, TRIPOD/DECIDE reporting)
- Understanding of privacy, security and data governance in health research; comfort working with de-identified clinical datasets
- Tools and workflows: expert in reference managers (Zotero/EndNote/Mendeley), LaTeX/Overleaf and/or MS Word track-changes; Git/GitHub for version control preferred
- Strong slide/report design skills (PowerPoint, Canva or equivalent) and clear, concise scientific communication
- People and leadership: experience mentoring analysts/assistants; ability to coordinate multi-site inputs and meet tight deadlines with high editorial standards
Competencies Required
- Demonstrated expertise in digital health and AI applications in healthcare
- Advanced analytical skills with hands-on experience in health data science, algorithm assessment and validation of digital tools
- Strong track record in scientific writing, communication and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to lead complex interdisciplinary projects across government, academia and industry
Frequently Asked Questions
Can retired government employees apply for this Consultant post?
Yes. Retired Government employees with the requisite qualification who were in regular Pay Level-10 and above and have at least 10 years of experience in the required specialization are eligible to apply.
Is the ICMR NIRDH Consultant post permanent?
No. The engagement is on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, extendable based on performance and project needs up to a total tenure of five years or the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
Is a PhD counted as work experience for this post?
Yes. A PhD is considered as 4 years of experience irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree, while MPH, M.Tech, ME and M.Pharma are not counted as experience.
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