ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated October 21, 2026 05:02 PM
• by K Sangeetha Officially Verified
• Applications closed on 12 November 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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Vacancy Details

• The notice advertises 2 Young Professional-II posts, one in each area. Both posts have the same pay and the same age limit.
• The Director, ICMR NINE, reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, cancel the recruitment or re-advertise the posts without giving a reason.

YP II – Public Policy & Evidence Translation: Desirable Qualification and Experience

• Candidates with the following backgrounds are particularly well suited for this role:
• MPH with specialization in Epidemiology or Health Policy
• Master's in Public Policy (MPP) with health focus
• Health Economics or Health Systems Research training
• Candidates with experience working on NCD epidemiology, cancer control, or public health surveillance programmes
• Candidates with experience in conducting systematic review and meta-analysis
• Desired experience:
• At least 3 years' experience in public health research, policy analysis or evidence synthesis
• Experience working with government health programmes, national institutes, or policy think tanks

YP II – Scientific Communication & Media: Desirable Qualification and Experience

• Candidates with the following backgrounds are particularly suited:
• Science Communication / Health Communication specialists
• Public Health graduates with strong communication skills
• Candidates with experience translating scientific research into public communication
• Desired experience:
• At least 3 years' experience in science communication, health communication, or digital media
• Experience working with research institutes, universities, or public health organizations
• Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

How to Apply for ICMR NINE Recruitment 2026

• Download the application form from the ICMR website (www.icmr.gov.in) or the ICMR NINE website (https://icmrnine.org/).
• Fill in the application in the prescribed ICMR application format and affix a recent passport photograph.
• Attach self-attested copies of your education and experience documents, arranged in chronological order.
• Email the application to ICMR NINE, Bengaluru, at [email protected] on or before 5:00 PM on 12 November 2026.
• To attend the interview online, get prior permission by email.
• To attend in person, report at ICMR NINE, Bengaluru, at 09:30 AM on 13 November 2026 and hand in the original, duly filled application in the prescribed format.
• Documents named in the notice:
• Duly filled application in the ICMR application format, with a recent passport photograph affixed
• Self-attested copies of documents related to education
• Self-attested copies of experience documents
• The original application, to be handed in at the walk-in interview
• Only applicants who have sent the documents supporting their educational qualifications and work experience will be considered for the online interview. Incomplete applications, and applications without a photograph or copies of the relevant certificates, will not be entertained. An original application handed in at the walk-in interview will not be considered unless the application was also sent by email. Applications received by email after the due date will not be considered.

Selection and Interview

• Applications will be shortlisted on the basis of the prescribed qualifications, experience and age. The engagement will be made on the basis of the results of the Examination/Written Test/interview/personal discussion. Meeting the essential qualification or experience does not by itself guarantee selection.
• The interview is on 13 November 2026, with reporting at 09:30 AM. The mode is Online/Walk-in-Interview, and the place of interview is ICMR NINE, Bengaluru. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination, test or interview. Incorrect or false information given during the interview or personal discussion will disqualify the candidate at any stage.

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Important Instructions

• Any canvassing by or for a candidate, or any attempt to bring political or other outside influence on the selection, will lead to disqualification.
• The selected candidate must join duty immediately, or within one week from the date of the offer of engagement.
• Before joining, the Young Professional must sign an undertaking to follow all Guidelines of the Council/GoI in force from time to time and to show utmost honesty, secrecy of office and sincerity. If the service is not satisfactory or a conflict of interest is found, the engagement may be ended immediately without a reason.
• Under the force majeure clause, a delay or failure in duties caused by harsh conditions or civil unrest in areas linked to peacekeeping, humanitarian or similar operations will not by itself count as force majeure under the contract.
• Any addendum or corrigendum will be published only on www.icmr.gov.in and https://icmrnine.org/. No separate notice will appear in the press.

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in ICMR-NINE Recruitment 2026?

• There are 2 vacancies: 01 for Young Professional-II (Public Policy & Evidence Translation) and 01 for Young Professional-II (Scientific Communication & Media).

Q4. What qualification is needed for the ICMR-NINE Young Professional-II posts?

• Each post needs a master's or postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks in a field named for that post, plus three years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. For Public Policy & Evidence Translation, the fields are Public Health (MPH), Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Health Economics or Public Policy. For Scientific Communication & Media, they are Science Communication, Public Health Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Media or Public Health.

Q5. What is the age limit for ICMR-NINE Recruitment 2026?

• The maximum age is 35 years, counted as on the date of interview. Relaxation of the upper age limit is allowed as per rules.

Q6. What is the salary of an ICMR-NINE Young Professional-II?

• The consolidated salary is Rs.42,000/- per month (All inclusive). Income tax and other applicable taxes are deducted at source.