ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026: 8 Scientist Vacancies – Apply Online @ recruitment.icmr.org.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Epidemiology has announced 8 scientific vacancies across three pay levels under Direct Recruitment.
• Age Relaxation: The prescribed age limit may be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates based on their CV and experience, with the approval of the Director General (DG), ICMR. Standard Government of India age relaxation rules for reserved categories also apply.

Other Eligibility Notes

• Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must fulfill eligibility conditions on the last date of application submission.
• Qualifications and experience may be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of DG, ICMR.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection will be made through the following stages:
• Computer Based Test (CBT) – MCQ Format: The CBT will assess understanding of research methods and will be of qualifying nature. The minimum qualifying requirement is the 75th percentile.
• Personal Discussion / Interview: Candidates qualifying the CBT (or shortlisted based on eligibility) may be called for personal discussion or interview as decided by ICMR.
• Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of the personal discussion / interview.
• The selection may involve CBT, interview, or both, as determined by the ICMR-NIE selection committee. Applicants working in Government or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) stating that the applicant will be relieved within one month of receiving the appointment order.
• The exact CBT / interview date and venue will be communicated separately through the ICMR official website.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• MBBS / Master's / B.V.Sc & AH / Pharm-D Degree Certificate (as per post applied)
• All Consolidated Marks Sheets / Transcripts from Matriculation onwards
• MCI/NMC Registration Certificate (for Medical Scientist posts) or VCI Registration (for Veterinary Scientist post)
• Detailed Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (for posts requiring experience)
• PhD Certificate (if claimed as experience for Scientist-D / Scientist-C posts)
• Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) where applicable
• Photograph (unattended, without cap or goggles) and Signature as per ICMR instructions
• No Objection Certificate from current employer (for candidates in Government/Public Sector, required at personal discussion stage)

Application Instructions

• Visit the official ICMR recruitment portal at recruitment.icmr.org.in and register yourself.
• After registration, log in using the User ID and password received via email and mobile number.
• Click on the 'Go to Application Form' button and fill in all mandatory details section by section.
• Upload self-attested or attested scanned copies of certificates in support of educational qualifications, date of birth, category certificate, and experience.
• Upload a clear photograph (unattended, without cap or goggles) and signature as per instructions.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
• Review all particulars carefully and submit the application form; take a final printout for future reference.
• Critical: Applications must be submitted through online mode only on recruitment.icmr.org.in by 26th November 2026 till 5:30 PM. Duplicate applications from any applicant will result in cancellation of all such applications. All updates and communications will be displayed exclusively on the ICMR official website.

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2. What is the application fee for ICMR NIE Scientist posts?

• General and Unreserved candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs. 1,500/- (non-refundable) through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. SC, ST, Women, PwBD, and EWS candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

4. What is the salary structure for ICMR NIE Scientist posts?

• Scientist-B posts are at Pay Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500), Scientist-C posts at Pay Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700), and Scientist-D posts at Pay Level-12 (Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 2,09,200) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.

5. What is the selection process for ICMR NIE 2026 recruitment?

• The selection involves a Computer Based Test (MCQ format) on research methods (qualifying nature, minimum 75th percentile) followed by personal discussion / interview. Document verification will be conducted at the time of the personal discussion.