ICMR-NITHR Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Scientific Professionals

ICMR-NITHR Consultant Recruitment 2026 Overview

• This is a Central Government Job under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The engagement is purely contractual for one year. The detailed notification (Advertisement No. 02/2026-27) was published on 2 July 2026.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for ICMR-NITHR Consultant Recruitment 2026

Essential Qualifications

• M.Sc./MD or equivalent in relevant subject.
• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in research project execution & management.
• Distinguished publication record with high citations and strong H-index.
• Experience in Biomedical Sciences / Tribal Health research.
• Experience with molecular diagnostic platforms.
• Experience in organising training and capacity building programmes.

Age Limit

• 40 to 60 years as on the last date of application (17 July 2026).

Important Dates – ICMR-NITHR Consultant Recruitment 2026

How to Apply for ICMR-NITHR Consultant Recruitment 2026

• Follow these steps to apply offline for this government job:
• Download the official notification PDF and read it carefully.
• Take a printout of the prescribed application form (available in the notification).
• Fill in all details accurately.
• Attach self-attested copies of: educational certificates, experience certificates, age proof, publication list, and a recent passport-size photograph.
• Send the complete application via Speed Post only to: Establishment-II (Project Cell), Room No. 110, ICMR-NITHR Campus, Nagpur Road, Dhanvantri Nagar, Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482003.
• Ensure the application reaches on or before 17 July 2026.
• Applications sent by email or hand delivery will not be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

• official notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Selection Process for ICMR-NITHR Consultant Recruitment 2026

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview/personal discussion. No TA/DA will be provided. The selection is based on experience, qualifications, and performance in the interview.

How many vacancies are there in ICMR-NITHR Consultant Recruitment 2026?

• There are 2 vacancies for the post of Consultant (Scientific - Non-Medical).

What is the salary for ICMR-NITHR Consultant post?

• The consolidated remuneration is Rs. 80,000 per month. For retired government servants, as per rules.

What is the age limit for ICMR-NITHR Consultant Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates must be between 40 to 60 years as on the last date of application.

What qualification is required for ICMR-NITHR Consultant?

• Candidates must have M.Sc./MD or equivalent with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Applications must be submitted offline via Speed Post to the address given in the notification. Download the form from the official PDF.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official Websitenithr.icmr.org.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.