ICMR NIE Chennai Recruitment 2026: 8 Scientist B, C and D Posts, Last Date 26 November

Table of Contents

1. ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 15 November 2026 from official notification

Medical and life-science professionals looking for a research career with the Government of India can check this opening. ICMR NIE Chennai Recruitment 2026 invites online applications from Indian citizens for 8 scientific positions at the ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai, under direct recruitment with all India transfer liability. The posts range from Scientist-B to Scientist-D, and applications are accepted until 26 November 2026, 5:30 PM, on the ICMR recruitment portal.

You can also see our recent IIM Jammu faculty recruitment post, or return to the JobsDigger homepage for more openings.

ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai
Post Name	Scientist-D, Scientist-C and Scientist-B (Medical, Non-Medical, Microbiology, Disease Modeling, Veterinary)
Advertisement / Notification Number	Adv. No. ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell
Total Vacancies	8
Job Location	ICMR-NIE, Chennai (all India transfer liability under the Council)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	https://recruitment.icmr.org.in
Apply Start Date	15 October 2026 (registration start as stated on the ICMR employment page)
Last Date to Apply	26 November 2026 (5:30 PM)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Scientist-D (Medical)	1	Level-12 (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200)
Scientist-D (Non-Medical)	1	Level-12 (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200)
Scientist-C (Medical)	1	Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700)
Scientist-C (Medical) – Microbiology	1	Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700)
Scientist-B (Medical)	2 (UR – 1; SC – 1)	Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500)
Scientist-B (Non-Medical) – Disease Modeling	1 (UR – 1)	Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500)
Scientist-B (Veterinary)	1 (EWS – 1)	Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500)

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Scientist-D (Medical)	MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC	Essential experience: 8 years. Desirable: MD/MS, MPH or PhD in a biomedical subject, and 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 degree recognised by UGC/PCI	Essential experience: 8 years. Desirable: PhD in Biomedical Sciences, and R&D experience in Epidemiology / Public Health.
Scientist-C (Medical) and Scientist-C (Medical) Microbiology	MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC	Essential experience: 4 years. Desirable: MD/MS, MPH or PhD in a biomedical subject; Microbiology post prefers research experience in Microbiology / Immunology / Molecular biology / NGS.
Scientist-B (Medical)	MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC	Desirable: R&D experience in Epidemiology / Public Health.
Scientist-B (Non-Medical) Disease Modeling	Masters in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences OR Pharm-D degree recognised by UGC/PCI	Desirable: experience in infectious disease modeling.
Scientist-B (Veterinary)	B.V.Sc & AH degree recognized by VCI	Desirable: experience in veterinary epidemiology and public health.

As per the notification, a PhD is counted as 4 years of experience and MD/MS or equivalent as 3 years, while MPH/M.Tech is not counted as experience. Qualifications and experience may be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates with approval of the DG, ICMR.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification
• Maximum Age: Scientist-D, not exceeding 45 years; Scientist-C, not exceeding 40 years; Scientist-B, not exceeding 35 years
• Age Calculation Date: Not Mentioned in Official Notification (eligibility is checked on the last date of submission)
• Age Relaxation: As per existing Government of India instructions; the limit may also be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates with DG, ICMR approval

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General and other applicable candidates	Rs. 1,500 (non-refundable)	Online – Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card
SC / ST / Women / PWD / EWS	Exempted	Not applicable

Important Dates

Event	Date
Registration start on ICMR portal	15 October 2026
Last Date for Online Application	26 November 2026 (5:30 PM)

Selection Process

1. Selection is based on a computer based test (MCQs), an interview, or both.
2. The computer based test checks understanding of research methods and is qualifying in nature, with a minimum of 75 percentile.
3. If applications are many, ICMR may shortlist candidates on suitable criteria, generally preferring higher experience or higher qualification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the ICMR recruitment portal at recruitment.icmr.org.in and register.
2. Log in as an applicant and open the application form for this advertisement.
3. Fill in the section-wise details and upload photograph, signature and self-attested documents for qualification, date of birth, category and experience.
4. Submit the form and pay the fee online, if applicable.
5. Download the final printout for your records. Offline forms are not accepted.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	icmr.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 26 November 2026 up to 5:30 PM.

How many posts are advertised?

There are 8 scientific vacancies at ICMR-NIE, Chennai.

What is the pay for Scientist-D?

Scientist-D is in Level-12 of the pay matrix, Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200.

What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 1,500. SC, ST, Women, PWD and EWS candidates are exempted.

How will candidates be selected?

Selection is through a computer based test, an interview, or both. The test is qualifying with a 75 percentile cut-off.

Can I apply offline?

No. Applications are accepted only online on the ICMR recruitment portal.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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