ICMR-NITHR Jabalpur Recruitment
The ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research (ICMR-NITHR), Jabalpur, has announced vacancies under Advertisement No. 06/2026-27 for multiple medical, research, and nursing positions. The ICMR-NITHR Jabalpur Recruitment is purely on a temporary and contractual basis for a period of three months or until the finalisation of the manpower outsourcing contract, whichever is earlier. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview scheduled for 5 November 2026.
About the Organisation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is India’s leading organisation for biomedical and health research. ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research, located in Jabalpur, focuses on health research concerning tribal communities and public health challenges.
Job Details:
- Advertisement No.: 06/2026-27
- Job Location: Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482003
- Job Type: Temporary and contractual
- Contract Duration: Three months or until finalisation of the manpower outsourcing contract, whichever is earlier
- Selection Process: Walk-in interview
- Walk-in Interview Date: 5 November 2026
Available Positions and Salary:
| Name of the Post | Vacancies | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical) | 1 | ₹67,000 + HRA at 20%, as admissible |
| Consultant (Medical) | 1 | ₹64,000 |
| Project Nurse-IV | 2 | ₹40,000 + HRA |
| Project Nurse-III | 10 | ₹28,000 + HRA |
Educational Qualifications and Eligibility:
1. Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical)
Candidates must meet one of the prescribed qualification and experience combinations, including:
- MBBS/BVSc/BDS with three years of post-qualification experience.
- MBBS/BVSc/BDS with a postgraduate degree such as MD/MVSc/MDS/MPH or an equivalent integrated postgraduate degree.
- MBBS/BVSc/BDS with a PhD.
- A postgraduate degree, including an integrated postgraduate degree, with three years of post-qualification experience, or a PhD.
Desirable qualifications: A doctorate or M.Tech degree in a relevant subject, postdoctoral research or training experience, and knowledge of computer applications, business intelligence tools, or data management.
Age limit: 40 years.
2. Consultant (Medical)
- MBBS/BDS degree from a recognised university.
- Experience in clinical trials, public health research, or field-based patient follow-ups for sickle cell disease (SCD).
- Knowledge of data management, scientific report writing, and research documentation.
Age limit: Not exceeding 70 years.
3. Project Nurse-IV
- Degree in Nursing from an institute recognised by the Nursing Council of India.
- Three years of experience as a staff nurse.
- Experience in clinical nursing, community health, public health research, or field-based health programmes is desirable.
- Experience supervising field staff, coordinating data collection, and working with non-communicable disease (NCD) or national health programmes is desirable.
- Knowledge of the local language and good communication skills.
Age limit: Not exceeding 35 years.
4. Project Nurse-III
- Four-year Nursing course.
- Experience in clinical assessments, participant interviews, and field-based data collection is desirable.
- Familiarity with NCD screening and good communication and interpersonal skills are desirable.
- Knowledge of the local language is desirable.
Age limit: Not exceeding 30 years.
Key Responsibilities:
Selected candidates will contribute to research and public health projects at ICMR-NITHR. Responsibilities will vary by position and may include:
- Conducting research, laboratory work, NGS and bioinformatics analysis, and quality control.
- Supervising research teams and coordinating project activities.
- Supporting clinical trials, patient follow-ups, and clinical data collection for sickle cell disease research.
- Managing research data, preparing progress reports, and assisting with scientific publications.
- Supervising nursing and field teams and monitoring data quality.
- Conducting participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and performing baseline and follow-up assessments.
- Supporting diabetes prevention initiatives, NCD screening, and other project-related activities.
- Performing additional duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or competent authority.
Projects Under Recruitment
The positions are associated with the following research projects:
- ADOPT-HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India): Research and related activities.
- Sickle Cell Disease Study: A non-inferiority randomised trial comparing 10 mg/kg/day and 20 mg/kg/day hydroxyurea in tribal and non-tribal populations in India.
- ICMR-DPCI: A digital diabetes prevention initiative in Indian cities using a hybrid type 2 pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial.
How to Apply for the ICMR-NITHR Jabalpur Recruitment?
- Eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview at the following venue:
- Venue: ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482003.
- Walk-in Interview Date: 5 November 2026.
- Candidates should check the official recruitment notification for the reporting time, required documents, application format, and other instructions before attending the interview.
Important Note:
The recruitment is temporary and contractual. Candidates should verify the complete official notification, eligibility requirements, and terms of engagement before applying.
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