ICMR-NIE Chennai Scientist B/C/D Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts (Advt NIE/01/2026)
ICMR has invited online applications under Advt. No. ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell for 8 scientific posts at the School of Public Health, ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai, on Direct Recruitment with all-India transfer liability: Scientist-D Medical (1), Scientist-D Non-Medical (1), Scientist-C Medical (1), Scientist-C Medical-Microbiology (1), Scientist-B Medical (2: UR-1, SC-1), Scientist-B Non-Medical Disease modeling (1 UR), and Scientist-B Veterinary (1 EWS). Pay Levels 10–12. Last date for online applications: 26.11.2026 till 5:30 PM. Registration on the ICMR portal started from 15.10.2026.
Important dates
Online registration start
15 Oct 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date for online applications
26 Nov 2026 · 05:30 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Scientist-D (Medical): MBBS (or equivalent) recognised by MCI/NMC with 8 years essential experience. Scientist-D (Non-Medical): Master's in Biomedical Sciences / Pharm-D with 8 years experience. Scientist-C (Medical / Medical-Microbiology): MBBS with 4 years experience. Scientist-B (Medical): MBBS. Scientist-B (Non-Medical Disease modeling): Master's Biomedical Sciences / Pharm-D. Scientist-B (Veterinary): B.V.Sc & AH recognised by VCI. Age not exceeding 45 (D) / 40 (C) / 35 (B) years as on last date, plus GoI relaxations. Desirable quals/experience (MD/MS/MPH/PhD and R&D in Epidemiology/Public Health etc.) as in the official advertisement.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| As per GoI / exceptionally meritorious | 0 years | Age relaxation as per Government of India instructions; further relaxation possible for exceptionally meritorious candidates with DG ICMR approval |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-D (Medical) Level-12 | Total | 1 |
| Scientist-D (Non-Medical) Level-12 | Total | 1 |
| Scientist-C (Medical) Level-11 | Total | 1 |
| Scientist-C (Medical-Microbiology) Level-11 | Total | 1 |
| Scientist-B (Medical) Level-10 | UR | 1 |
| Scientist-B (Medical) Level-10 | SC | 1 |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical, Disease modeling) Level-10 | UR | 1 |
| Scientist-B (Veterinary) Level-10 | EWS | 1 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC | Male | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD / EWS | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Computer Based Test (MCQs) of qualifying nature (minimum 75 percentile) and/or Interview
Document verification
How to apply
- Apply online only at https://recruitment.icmr.org.in/
- Register, fill the form carefully and upload educational/experience documents
- Pay fee online unless exempted (SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS)
- Submit before 26.11.2026 5:30 PM
Official notification
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