ICMR AMR Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts, Salary Up to ₹1.5 Lakh

Table of Contents

1. ICMR AMR Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
2. Vacancy and Salary Details
3. Required Qualification and Experience
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. How Candidates Are Selected
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 19 October 2026 from official notification

The Indian Council of Medical Research has announced the ICMR AMR Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026 for its Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) coordination unit at ICMR Headquarters. Two non-institutional, temporary contract positions of Senior Consultant (Scientific Non-Medical) are open under Advt. No. ICMR/E-174790/AMR/CD (IV) dated 16.10.2026, with one vacancy for each position. The consolidated salary can go up to ₹1,50,000 per month. Interested candidates must send the application form and CV by email to amr.icmrhqrs@gmail.com on or before 31 October 2026, 17:00 hours.

ICMR AMR Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Headquarters
Post Name	Senior Consultant (Scientific Non-Medical) – 2 positions
Advertisement / Notification Number	ICMR/E-174790/AMR/CD (IV) dated 16.10.2026
Total Vacancies	Total Vacancies: 2 (one for each position)
Job Location	ICMR Headquarters (AMR coordination unit)
Application Mode	By email (application form and CV)
Official Website	www.icmr.gov.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	Last Date: 31 October 2026 (up to 17:00 hours)

Vacancy and Salary Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Senior Consultant (Scientific Non-Medical) – Position 1 (AMR and public health programmes)	01	Consolidated salary up to ₹1,50,000 per month
Senior Consultant (Scientific Non-Medical) – Position 2 (Data management, AI/ML and analytics)	01	Consolidated salary up to ₹1,50,000 per month

The salary is project-specific and may vary as per the funding agency’s sanction. The tenure is one year or the project period, whichever is earlier, and the maximum engagement in any or multiple projects is five years in total.

Required Qualification and Experience

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Position 1	M.Sc, B.Tech, BE, MCA, MPH, B.Pharm, BAMS, BSMS or MD in AYUSH, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, with at least 12 years of post-qualification experience	Experience in a public health programme; extensive knowledge of AMR and antimicrobial stewardship programmes; managing large multicentric projects; working with large datasets, surveillance platforms and data analytics tools; validating and analysing microbiological data; report and publication writing; willingness to travel
Position 2	Master’s degree in Computer Science/IT, AI/Machine Learning or Computational Biology, OR B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or a related field, with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience	Developing AI/ML models and predictive analytics; programming in Python, R, Java, SQL or equivalent; managing and analysing large datasets; maintaining databases, dashboards or analytical platforms; willingness to travel

For experience calculation, a PhD counts as 4 years, MD/MS or equivalent as 3 years and MVSc as 2 years. An MPH does not count as experience.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 40 years
• Maximum Age: 70 years
• Age Calculation Date: Last date for submitting applications
• Age Relaxation: As per ICMR guidelines

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
All Candidates	Not Mentioned in Official Notification	Not Applicable

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	16 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 October 2026, up to 17:00 hours

How Candidates Are Selected

Shortlisted candidates must appear for a written exam and personal discussion. Successful candidates are informed by email, and selection is subject to verification of original documents and eligibility. Meeting the essential qualifications does not guarantee selection. Engagement depends on funds, functional requirements and approval of the competent authority, and ICMR may cancel or modify the process at any time. No TA/DA is paid for interviews, and canvassing leads to disqualification.

How to Apply

1. Read the advertisement carefully on the ICMR employment opportunities page and download the prescribed application form.
2. Fill in the form and attach a recent passport-size colour photograph and a detailed CV. Submit a separate application for each position.
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark-sheets from 10th standard onward, proof of work experience and age, and a photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN or Driving Licence).
4. Add the caste certificate (Caste Validity Certificate for SC/ST, non-creamy layer certificate for OBC), the disability certificate of at least 40% from a Government hospital medical board, and details of NET/GATE or other national-level exams passed, if applicable.
5. Email everything to amr.icmrhqrs@gmail.com before 17:00 hours on 31 October 2026. Late, incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered.

You may also like our update on the ICMR Recruitment 2026 for Scientist-B, C and D posts.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Not Available (apply by email to amr.icmrhqrs@gmail.com)
Official Website	www.icmr.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are there in ICMR AMR Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026?

There are 2 positions of Senior Consultant (Scientific Non-Medical), with one vacancy each.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 31 October 2026, up to 17:00 hours.

3. How can I apply?

Send the application form and CV by email to amr.icmrhqrs@gmail.com. A separate application is needed for each position.

4. What is the salary?

A consolidated salary of up to ₹1,50,000 per month, which may vary as per the funding agency’s sanction.

5. What is the age limit?

The age should be between 40 and 70 years as on the last date of submitting applications.

6. What is the tenure of the engagement?

One year or the project period, whichever is earlier, with a maximum of five years in total.

7. How will candidates be selected?

Through a written exam and personal discussion for shortlisted candidates.

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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