ICMR NIE Chennai Scientist Recruitment 2026: 8 Vacancies

Table of Contents

1. ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
2. Post-wise Vacancies and Pay Level
3. Educational Qualification and Experience
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. How Candidates Are Selected
8. Steps to Apply Online
9. Important Links
10. FAQs on ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 13 October 2026 from official notification

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026 for 8 scientist positions at the School of Public Health, ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai. The posts are Scientist-B, Scientist-C and Scientist-D in medical, non-medical and veterinary streams, filled by direct recruitment. Applications are to be submitted online up to 26 November 2026, 5:30 PM, on the ICMR recruitment portal.

ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai
Post Name	Scientist-D, Scientist-C and Scientist-B (Medical, Non-Medical, Veterinary)
Advertisement / Notification Number	ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell
Total Vacancies	8 (provisional, subject to change)
Job Location	ICMR-NIE, Chennai (all-India transfer liability)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.icmr.nic.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	26 November 2026 (till 5:30 PM)

Post-wise Vacancies and Pay Level

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

Educational Qualification and Experience

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Scientist-D (Medical)	MBBS or equivalent recognized by MCI/NMC	8 years of experience. Desirable: MD/MS, MPH or PhD in a biomedical subject, with R&D experience in epidemiology or public health.
Scientist-D (Non-Medical)	Master’s degree in a biomedical sciences subject, OR Pharm-D recognized by UGC/PCI	8 years of experience. Desirable: PhD in a biomedical sciences subject.
Scientist-C (Medical) and Scientist-C (Medical) (Microbiology)	MBBS or equivalent recognized by MCI/NMC	4 years of experience. Desirable: MD/MS, MPH or PhD. R&D experience in epidemiology or public health (Microbiology post: microbiology, immunology, molecular biology or next-generation sequencing).
Scientist-B (Medical)	MBBS or equivalent recognized by MCI/NMC	Essential experience not specified. Desirable: R&D in epidemiology or public health.
Scientist-B (Non-Medical) (Disease Modeling)	Master’s degree in a biomedical sciences subject, OR Pharm-D recognized by UGC/PCI	Essential experience not specified. Desirable: R&D in infectious disease modeling.
Scientist-B (Veterinary)	B.V.Sc & AH recognized by VCI	Essential experience not specified. Desirable: R&D in veterinary epidemiology and public health.

As per the notice, a PhD counts as 4 years of experience and MD/MS counts as 3 years. MPH and M.Tech do not count as experience, and time spent earning the minimum essential qualification is not counted. Qualifications and experience may be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates with the approval of the DG, ICMR.

Age Limit

Post	Maximum Age
Scientist-D	45 years
Scientist-C	40 years
Scientist-B	35 years

Minimum age and age calculation date are Not Mentioned in Official Notification; eligibility is checked as on the closing date. Age relaxation follows Government of India rules.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General / Others	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
Start of Online Application	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	26 November 2026, 5:30 PM

How Candidates Are Selected

Selection is through a computer-based test (MCQs), an interview, or both. The computer-based test covers research methods, is qualifying in nature, and needs a minimum of 75 percentile. All candidates meeting the age, qualification and experience conditions are shortlisted; if applications are very high, ICMR may apply additional criteria that generally favour higher relevant experience or qualification.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Open the ICMR recruitment portal given in the links below and complete registration.
2. Log in with the User ID and password sent to your email and mobile number.
3. Fill each section of the form in order and upload scanned self-attested certificates, mark sheets, date of birth proof, category certificate and experience certificates. MCI registration is required for medical posts.
4. Submit the form and pay the fee online (if applicable). The application is complete only after payment.
5. Take a printout of the final application; a hard copy may be requested later.

Only one application per post category is allowed, and duplicate applications are cancelled.

Important Links

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

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FAQs on ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026

How many vacancies are there in ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026?

There are 8 provisional vacancies across Scientist-B, Scientist-C and Scientist-D posts.

What is the last date to apply?

Applications are accepted up to 26 November 2026, 5:30 PM.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The posts are at ICMR-NIE, Chennai, with all-India transfer liability.

What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 1,500. SC, ST, women, PwD and EWS candidates are exempted.

What is the age limit for Scientist-B?

The upper age limit for Scientist-B is 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.

How is the selection done?

Through a computer-based test, an interview, or both, as decided by ICMR.

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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