ICMR Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 8 Scientist-D, C & B Posts

Who is recruiting?: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai Which posts?: Scientist-D, Scientist-C, and Scientist-B How many vacancies?: 8 Who can apply?: Indian Citizens possessing required medical, non-medical, or veterinary qualifications Application start date: Already active Last date: 26th November 2026 till 5:30 PM Application mode: Online Job location: Chennai (with all India transfer liability)

There are a total of 8 vacancies available under this recruitment notification.

PhD will be considered as 4 years’ experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree, provided the period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience). MD/MS or equivalent to be considered as 3 years’ experience (provided the period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience). MPH/M. Tech will not be considered as any experience. Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences, relevant to the job requirements in Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions will be admissible.

In addition to the existing Government of India instructions on age relaxation, the prescribed age limit may be relaxed in the case of exceptionally meritorious candidates, based on their CVs/experience, with the approval of the DG, ICMR.

Application Fee is to be paid by candidates through the online link given in the application form via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.

The selection would be made based on a computer-based test (MCQs) or interview or both. The computer-based test would be based on the understanding of research methods, will be of qualifying nature, and the minimum qualifying requirement will be 75 percentile.

Scanned copies of educational qualification certificates from Matric onwards Certificates of detailed marks obtained in courses Date of birth proof Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) where applicable Experience certificates Scanned photograph and signature MCI/NMC registration certificate (for medical posts) No Objection Certificate (at the time of personal discussion for applicants working in Centre/State Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, or Govt. funded research agencies)

Applications must be submitted through online mode only on https://recruitment.icmr.org.in by 26th November 2026 till 5:30 PM. Candidates applying for a post must ensure that they fulfill eligibility conditions on the last date of submission of applications. Duplicate applications from any applicant will result in cancellation of all such applications. Relevant documents of educational qualification, specialization, and experience as claimed must be invariably uploaded. Applicants working in Government or public sector must submit a "No Objection Certificate" stating that the applicant will be relieved within one month of appointment order receipt. The qualifications and experience may be relaxed in the case of exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of DG, ICMR. All updates and communications will be displayed exclusively on the ICMR website.