ICMR-NIE Scientist-D, C and B Recruitment (ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai has announced 8 vacancies under ICMR-NIE Scientist-D, C and B Recruitment (ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell). The last date to apply is 26 Nov 2026. Minimum qualification: Graduate. Confirm every detail in the official notice before applying or paying any fee.
Posting at ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, with all India transfer liability under the Council. Vacancies are provisional and may vary. Applications only through the online portal.
📌Note
Last date for receipt of applications is 26.11.2026 till 5:30 PM, as stated in the notice.
📍Location
All India
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📅Important dates
Last date for receipt of applications (online, till 5:30 PM)
26.11.2026
Notice digitally signed by Assistant Director-General (Admin.)
MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC; essential experience 08 years. Desirable: MD/MS or equivalent, MPH or PhD in biomedical sciences; R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health
Scientist-D (Non-Medical)
Masters from a recognised University in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences OR Pharm-D recognised by UGC/PCI; essential experience 08 years. Desirable: PhD in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences; R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health
Scientist-C (Medical)
MBBS or equivalent recognized by MCI/NMC; essential experience 04 years. Desirable: MD/MS or equivalent, MPH or PhD in biomedical sciences; R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health
Scientist-C (Medical) (Microbiology)
MBBS or equivalent recognized by MCI/NMC; essential experience 04 years. Desirable: MD/MS or equivalent, MPH or PhD in biomedical sciences; R&D experience in Microbiology/Immunology/Immunogenetics/Molecular biology/Next generation sequencing
Scientist-B (Medical)
MBBS or equivalent recognised by MCI/NMC; desirable R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health
Scientist-B (Non-Medical) (Disease modeling)
Masters from a recognised University in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences OR Pharm-D recognised by UGC/PCI; desirable R&D experience in Infectious disease modeling
Scientist-B (Veterinary)
B.V.Sc & AH recognised by VCI; desirable R&D experience in Veterinary epidemiology & Public Health
🎂Age limit
Post
Age limit
Scientist-D
Not exceeding 45 years
Scientist-C
Not exceeding 40 years
Scientist-B
Not exceeding 35 years
Age relaxation
As per existing Government of India instructions
Exceptionally meritorious candidates may be relaxed with the approval of the DG, ICMR, for reasons recorded in writing
💰Application fee
General/OBC
₹1500 (non-refundable)
SC/ST/Women/PWD/EWS
Exempted
💵Salary
Post
Pay
Scientist-D
Level-12 (₹78,800–2,09,200)
Scientist-C
Level-11 (₹67,700–2,08,700)
Scientist-B
Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500)
📝Selection process
Computer based test (MCQs) on understanding of research methods, qualifying with minimum 75 percentile, or interview, or both
Shortlisting: candidates meeting minimum eligibility are shortlisted; if too many, further shortlisting as decided by ICMR
Personal discussion / interview
🖊️How to apply
Register at https://recruitment.icmr.org.in and fill the online application form section by section
Upload scanned self-attested documents, photograph and signature as per instructions
Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card
Submit the application and take a final printout
📂Documents required
Self-attested certificates of educational qualifications from Matric onwards and detailed marks sheets
Date of birth certificate
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS) if applicable
Experience certificates
MCI registration certificate where required
NOC from employer if working in Government, PSU or Govt funded agencies
