ICMR Recruitment 2026: Latest Employment Opportunities, Scientist, Consultant and Project Jobs

ICMR Recruitment 2026: Latest Employment Opportunities

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has listed multiple employment opportunities across its headquarters and research institutes for 2026. The openings include scientific positions, Director-level posts, Consultants, Young Professionals, Assistants and project-based positions.

These recruitments are being conducted by different ICMR institutes, including ICMR-NIE Chennai, ICMR-NINE Bengaluru, ICMR-NITHR Jabalpur, ICMR-NIRWoH Mumbai, ICMR-NIHR Dibrugarh and other centres. Recruitment conditions, application methods and deadlines differ by advertisement.

This article provides an overview of the opportunities listed on the official ICMR Employment Opportunities page. Candidates must read the relevant advertisement before applying.

ICMR Recruitment 2026: Overview

Latest ICMR Employment Opportunities 2026

1. Director Recruitment at ICMR Institutes

ICMR has published a notification for Director positions at its institutes under Advertisement No. ICMR/DIR/02/2026-R&PCell. The last date for submission is 30 November 2026 up to 5:30 PM. The online application link on the ICMR recruitment portal is stated to be made available shortly in the notification listing.

2. Senior Consultant – Hindi/Rajbhasha

ICMR-NIRWoH, Mumbai has listed a Senior Consultant – Hindi/Rajbhasha position. The opportunity is classified under temporary posts, with the listed deadline of 19 November 2026.

3. ICMR-NITHR Jabalpur Project Recruitment

ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur has listed various project positions under Advertisement No. 06/2026-27 on a temporary and contract basis. The listed last dates are 5–6 November 2026, depending on the position. A separate Young Professional-I (Admin) project position is also listed with a deadline of 6 November 2026.

4. Young Professional-II at ICMR-NINE

ICMR-NINE, Bengaluru has published an advertisement for Young Professional-II under Advertisement No. ICMR/NINE/Recruitment/2025-26. The listed last date is 13 November 2026. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement and application form for the eligibility and application procedure.

5. Assistant Director General (Admin) on Deputation

ICMR Headquarters has listed recruitment for Assistant Director General (Admin), Pay Level-12, on deputation basis, including short-term contract. The official advertisement and application form are available through the Employment Opportunities listing. Candidates should check the notice for eligibility and submission instructions.

6. Assistant Recruitment at ICMR-NIRBI Kolkata

ICMR-NIRBI, Kolkata has listed recruitment for Assistant, Pay Level-6, on deputation basis. The reference number is ICMR-NIRBI/Estt./2026/Deputation/ and the listed last date is 9 November 2026.

7. Eight Scientific Positions at ICMR-NIE Chennai

ICMR-NIE, Chennai has published Advertisement No. ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell for eight scientific positions at the School of Public Health. Registration on the ICMR Recruitment Portal started on 15 October 2026, and the listed last date is 26 November 2026.

For post names, qualifications, experience and vacancy distribution, candidates should read the detailed official advertisement.

8. Medical Scientist Deployment at Model Rural Health Research Units

ICMR has invited Expressions of Interest for tenure-based deployment of regular DHR/ICMR Medical Scientists at Model Rural Health Research Units (MRHRUs). The listed last date is 6 November 2026. Candidates should check the official notice and the list of MRHRUs for details.

9. Scientist-D Recruitment at ICMR-NINE

ICMR-NINE, Bengaluru has published Advertisement No. ICMR/NINE/01/2026-RPCell for Scientist-D recruitment. The official advertisement states that two vacancies are available and the last date for receipt of online applications is 16 November 2026 up to 5:30 PM.

The advertisement specifies Pay Level-12 with a pay matrix of Rs. 78,800–2,09,200, along with applicable allowances. Candidates must read the official PDF for eligibility and selection details.

10. Consultant Positions at ICMR-NIHR Dibrugarh

ICMR-NIHR, Dibrugarh has listed engagement opportunities for Senior Consultant (Scientific – Non-Medical) and Consultant (Finance). The listed date is 6 November 2026. Candidates should refer to the advertisement and the notice dated 15 October 2026 for the applicable details.

11. Assistant Recruitment at ICMR-NIREH Bhopal

ICMR-NIREH, Bhopal has listed recruitment for Assistant on deputation basis under Advertisement No. ICMR-NIREH/Estt/Assistant/01/2026. The last date has been extended to 18 November 2026. The advertisement and application form are available on the official ICMR Employment Opportunities page.

How to Apply for ICMR Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official ICMR Employment Opportunities page.
2. Find the recruitment notice for the relevant institute and post.
3. Open the official advertisement and check the post category, eligibility, experience and deadline.
4. Use the application portal, application form, email or other submission method specified in the notice.
5. Complete the application as instructed and submit it before the applicable deadline.
6. Keep the application confirmation and relevant documents for future reference.

Important Official Links

• ICMR Employment Opportunities – All Recruitment Notices
• ICMR Online Recruitment Portal
• ICMR Project Jobs Portal
• ICMR Official Website
• Scientist-D ICMR-NINE Official Advertisement
• Scientific Positions ICMR-NIE Official Advertisement

Important Instructions for Applicants

• ICMR recruitments may be regular, temporary, contractual or deputation-based. Check the category before applying.
• Eligibility, educational qualifications and experience requirements vary by post and institute.
• Some opportunities use the central ICMR Recruitment Portal, while others require a separate application form or another method specified in the notice.
• Check the deadline and application procedure in the original advertisement.
• Do not assume that every listed position is a permanent government job.
• Use only official ICMR notices and portals for application details.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I check the latest ICMR Employment Opportunities?

The latest recruitment notices are listed on the official ICMR Employment Opportunities page at https://www.icmr.gov.in/employment-opportunities.

2. Which types of posts are available in ICMR Recruitment 2026?

The listed opportunities include Scientist, Director, Consultant, Young Professional, Assistant and project-based positions.

3. Are all ICMR vacancies permanent?

No. The official list includes permanent, temporary, contractual and deputation-based opportunities. Check the category in the relevant advertisement.

4. What is the last date for ICMR Scientist-D recruitment at ICMR-NINE?

The listed last date is 16 November 2026 up to 5:30 PM.

5. What is the last date for the eight scientific positions at ICMR-NIE Chennai?

The listed last date is 26 November 2026.

6. Where can I apply for ICMR vacancies?

Use the application link or form mentioned in the relevant official notice. Online applications for specified posts are available through the ICMR Recruitment Portal.