ICMR Recruitment for Scientist-D | MBBS Candidates Apply & Earn Up to Rs.2,09,200

ICMR Recruitment for Scientist-D

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites online applications from Indian Citizens for Scientist-D vacancies at ICMR-National Institute of NCD Epidemiology (ICMR-NINE). The last date for receipt of applications  for ICMR Scientist-D recruitment is 16.11.2026, up to 5:30 PM.

Job Details

Organization: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Advertisement No.: ICMR/NINE/01/2026-RPCell

Position: Scientist-D

Number of Vacancies: 01 (Scientist-D (Medical)

Pay Level: Level 12 of Pay Matrix (Rs.78,800-2,09,200) (7th CPC Scale) and usual allowances as admissible to ICMR employees

Appointment Basis: Regular basis under Direct Recruitment

Transfer Liability: All India transfer liability under the Council

Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 16.11.2026, 5:30 PM

Job Description

ICMR is dealing with biomedical/ health research in various areas, in collaboration with National/ International agencies, through its Headquarters at New Delhi and 28 Institutes/ Centres and a large number of field stations, situated across the country.

Eligibility Criteria for ICMR Scientist-D recruitment

Scientist-D (Medical) (01 vacancy)

• Essential Qualification: MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC
• Essential Experience: 8 Years
• Desirable Qualification (DQ): MD/MS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC or MPH from a recognized university or Ph.D. from a recognized University in a subject related to Biomedical sciences
• Desirable Experience (DE): Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences, relevant to the job requirements i.e (Epidemiology of NonCommunicable Diseases, Public Health and Health Systems) in Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions

Notes on Qualification and Experience:

1. PhD will be considered as 4 years’ experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree).
2. MD/MS or equivalent to be considered as 3 years’ experience.
3. MVSc will be considered as 2 years’ experience.
4. MPH/M. Tech/ME will not be considered as any experience.
5. Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences, relevant to the job requirements in Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions will be admissible.
6. The qualifications and experience may be relaxed in the case of exceptionally meritorious candidates, with the approval of the DG, ICMR for reasons to be recorded in writing. Provided the period spent on obtaining minimum essential educational qualification shall not count towards experience.

Age Limit: Upper age limit is 45 years (relaxable in accordance to GOI instructions).

Selection Procedure

• The Selection would be made based on computer-based test (MCQs) or interview or both.
• The computer based test, if conducted, would be based on the understanding of research methods and will be of qualifying nature.

Shortlisting Criteria

• In the first instance, all the candidates who fulfill minimum eligibility in respect of age, educational qualifications and experience (wherever required) shall be short-listed.
• If the number of such shortlisted candidates is high and it is not possible to call all of them for interview, then the ICMR shall further shortlist the candidates, on the basis of some suitable shortlisting criteria, as may be fixed by the Competent Authority, ICMR. Though this may vary from case to case, depending on merits, ICMR generally prefers to call candidates with higher experience in the relevant fields or candidates with higher educational qualification as the case may be and as decided by Appointing Authority.

Application Fee

Application Fee (non-refundable) of Rs.1500/- (Rupees one thousand five hundred only) is required. SC/ST/Women/PWD/EWS candidates are exempted from application fee. Application Fee is to be paid by candidates through online link given in the application form. Fee will only be accepted through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card.

Documents Required

• Scanned copy of self-attested/attested copies of certificates/documents in support of educational qualifications (from Matric onwards), certificates of detailed marks obtained in these course(s), date of birth, category certificate i.e. SC/ST/OBC/ PwBD, and experience(s).
• The final degree certificate evidencing the essential and desirable qualifications must invariably be uploaded along with the application form.
• The experience certificate, issued by the Competent Authority of the concerned organization and clearly indicating the duration of experience (start and end dates), pay level, work profile, and other relevant details, must be uploaded while filling out the application form.
• Applicants working in Centre/State Government Department/ Public Sector Undertakings & Govt. funded research agencies must submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer with an undertaking that “the applicant will be relieved within one month of his/her receipt of appointment order” at the time of personal discussion.
• Photograph and signature, uploaded according to the instructions provided in the guidelines. The photograph on the Application form should be unattested.

How to Apply for ICMR Scientist-D recruitment

1. Visit https://recruitment.icmr.org.in and register online.
2. Fill in the online Application Form section-wise, following the instructions and Help Manual.
3. Upload all required documents and photograph/signature before final submission.
4. Submit the Application Form and make the payment. Once payment is done, the application is considered complete.
5. Take a final printout of the submitted application.

Application should be submitted along with online application fees, through online mode. Application received after the closing date, for whatever reason, is liable to be rejected.

Additional Information

• Any outside influence (political or otherwise), brought in by a candidate or on behalf of the candidate shall disqualify him/her.
• Any further detail/communication shall be displayed on ICMR website only. Candidates are requested to regularly visit ICMR Website www.icmr.nic.in, for any updates. No other mode of correspondence shall be entertained.
• Any dispute with regard to the recruitment against the advertisement will be under the jurisdiction of Courts in New Delhi.
• ICMR retains the liberty to either modify or cancel or publish afresh, this vacancy circular.
• The number of the vacancies are provisional and may vary.
• For any technical support or any payment related queries, call on working days between 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (IST) on 011-26589167 or email at query.rpcell@icmr.gov.in.

About Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is an Autonomous Organization, under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. ICMR is dealing with biomedical/ health research in various areas, in collaboration with National/ International agencies, through its Headquarters at New Delhi and 28 Institutes/ Centres and a large number of field stations, situated across the country.

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Apply online at https://recruitment.icmr.org.in on or before 16.11.2026, 5:30 PM.