ICMR Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 1 Contractual Post in New Delhi (Advt No. DRD/Consultant/2026-Part(1))

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Only eligible retired government servants from Central / State / Autonomous / PSU organisations are eligible to apply. A candidate must satisfy at least one of the following two routes:
• Route 1 – Retired Government Employee: Retired from a Central / State / Autonomous / PSU organisation with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, who served in Pay Level-7 and above, with a minimum of 12 years of experience in Administration in Central / State / Autonomous / PSU organisations.
• Route 2 – Professional Candidate: A Post Graduate degree in Management with a minimum of 12 years of experience in Administration in Central / State / Autonomous / PSU organisations.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Post Graduate degree in Management.
• Working experience of Extramural / Intramural Research Programmes.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Qualification and experience must be in the relevant discipline / field and from a reputed institution recognised by the competent authority.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Shortlisting: Eligible candidates meeting all prescribed qualifications and age criteria will be shortlisted based on the submitted application.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. Intimation will be sent to the registered email ID.
• Document Verification: All original documents must be produced for verification on the date of the interview.
• Final Selection: Based solely on performance in the interview.
• Important: No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview. Candidates must arrange their own travel, accommodation, and stay for the interview and, if selected, for joining the post. The DG, ICMR reserves the right to prepare a panel of waitlisted candidates valid for one year.

How to Apply for ICMR Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026

• Applications must be submitted offline on paper in the prescribed Annexure-I format. The completed application along with all required enclosures must reach on or before 10 December 2026 at:
• The Annexure-I form requires: post applied for, advertisement number, candidate's full name, father's/spouse's name, date of birth, present age, sex, category, correspondence and permanent addresses, mobile number, email ID, educational qualifications, experience from present employer onward, and other relevant information with a signed declaration. A recent passport-size photograph must be affixed on the form along with the candidate's signature.
• Applications that are incomplete, not in the prescribed format, without photo and signature, or received after the last date will be summarily rejected. Submission of incorrect or false information disqualifies the candidature at any stage. Canvassing in any form is a disqualification.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Recent passport-size photograph affixed on the application form along with candidate's signature.
• Self-attested copy of proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation Certificate / Birth Certificate).
• Self-attested photocopies of all educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Self-attested photocopies of experience certificates and testimonials.
• Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO) for candidates drawing pension.
• Proof of Caste / Category certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable).
• Valid Government-issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) for interview day verification.

Important Dates

2. What is the application fee for ICMR Senior Consultant Recruitment?

• The official ICMR notification (Advt No. DRD/Consultant/2026-Part(1)) does not state any application fee for this engagement. Candidates should refer to the ICMR Senior Consultant (Extramural/Intramural Research) Official Notification PDF for clarification.

• ICMR Senior Consultant (Extramural/Intramural Research) Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

3. What is the salary or remuneration for this post?

• For candidates not drawing a pension, the remuneration is Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month (all inclusive), determined by the Selection Committee based on length of service, experience, and qualification. For candidates drawing pension from Central/State Governments or Autonomous bodies, remuneration is calculated as Last Pay Drawn minus Pension as per DoE OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 9 December 2020.