ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 8 Scientist B, C and D Posts

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 for ICMR NIE Scientist Posts
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 21 October 2026 from official notification

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026 notification (Adv. No. ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell) for 8 Scientist-B, Scientist-C and Scientist-D vacancies at the ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai, under direct recruitment with all India transfer liability. Indian citizens can apply online at recruitment.icmr.org.in up to 26 November 2026 till 5:30 PM. Selection is through a Computer Based Test (MCQ) or interview, or both.

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, Veterinary)
Advertisement / Notification Number	Adv. No. ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell
Total Vacancies	Total Vacancies: 8
Job Location	ICMR-NIE, Chennai (all India transfer liability)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.icmr.gov.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	Last Date: 26 November 2026 (5:30 PM)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Scientist-D (Medical)	01	Level 12 (₹78,800-₹2,09,200)
Scientist-D (Non-Medical)	01	Level 12 (₹78,800-₹2,09,200)
Scientist-C (Medical)	01	Level 11 (₹67,700-₹2,08,700)
Scientist-C (Medical) (Microbiology)	01	Level 11 (₹67,700-₹2,08,700)
Scientist-B (Medical)	02 (UR-01, SC-01)	Level 10 (₹56,100-₹1,77,500)
Scientist-B (Non-Medical) (Disease Modeling)	01 (UR-01)	Level 10 (₹56,100-₹1,77,500)
Scientist-B (Veterinary)	01 (EWS-01)	Level 10 (₹56,100-₹1,77,500)

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Scientist-D / C / B (Medical)	MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC	Experience: 8 years (Sci-D), 4 years (Sci-C), none essential for Sci-B. Desirable: MD/MS OR MPH OR PhD in Biomedical sciences, and R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health (Microbiology/Immunology/Molecular biology for Sci-C Microbiology)
Scientist-D (Non-Medical); Scientist-B (Non-Medical) (Disease Modeling)	Master’s degree from a recognized university in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences OR Pharm-D degree recognized by UGC/PCI	Experience: 8 years (Sci-D). Desirable: PhD in Biomedical Sciences; R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health (infectious disease modeling for Sci-B)
Scientist-B (Veterinary)	B.V.Sc & AH degree recognized by VCI	Desirable: R&D experience in veterinary epidemiology and public health

PhD is counted as 4 years’ experience and MD/MS as 3 years (period spent obtaining the essential qualification does not count). MPH/M.Tech is not counted as experience.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification
• Maximum Age: Scientist-D: 45 years; Scientist-C: 40 years; Scientist-B: 35 years
• Age Calculation Date: Last date of submission of application
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India instructions; may be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates with DG, ICMR approval

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General / OBC	₹1,500 (non-refundable)	Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
SC / ST / Women / PwBD / EWS	Exempted	Not Applicable

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date for Receipt of Applications	26 November 2026 (5:30 PM)

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting of candidates meeting the minimum eligibility in age, qualification and experience; further shortlisting may be done if the number is high.
2. Computer Based Test (MCQs) on research methods, qualifying in nature with minimum 75 percentile, OR interview, OR both.

How to Apply for ICMR NIE Scientist Posts

1. Visit recruitment.icmr.org.in and register with the required details.
2. Log in with the User ID and password received on email and mobile, and fill in the application section by section.
3. Upload self-attested copies of educational certificates (Matric onwards), date of birth proof, category certificate and experience certificates, along with photograph and signature.
4. Submit the form and pay the application fee online (if applicable) before 26 November 2026, 5:30 PM.
5. No offline application is accepted. For help, call 011-26589167 (working days, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) or email query.rpcell@icmr.gov.in.

Important Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many posts are there in ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026?

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

2. What is the last date to apply?

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

3. What is the application fee?

₹1,500. SC/ST/Women/PwBD/EWS candidates are exempted.

4. What is the age limit?

Up to 45 years for Scientist-D, 40 years for Scientist-C and 35 years for Scientist-B.

5. How is selection done?

Through a Computer Based Test (MCQ), interview, or both. The CBT is qualifying with a minimum of 75 percentile.

6. Can I apply offline?

No. Offline applications are not accepted.

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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