ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026: Scientist B, C & D – 8 Posts, Apply Online

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 Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 13 October 2026 from official notification

ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for 8 scientific vacancies of Scientist-B, Scientist-C and Scientist-D at ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai, under direct recruitment with all India transfer liability. Online applications are invited from Indian citizens till 26 November 2026, 5:30 PM.

ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Post Name	Scientist-B, Scientist-C & Scientist-D
Advertisement / Notification Number	ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell
Total Vacancies	8
Job Location	ICMR-NIE, Chennai
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.icmr.nic.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	26 November 2026

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	Experience
Scientist-D (Medical)	MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC	8 years. Desirable: MD/MS, MPH or PhD in Biomedical Sciences, with R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health
Scientist-D (Non-Medical)	Master’s degree from a recognised university in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences OR Pharm-D degree recognised by UGC/PCI	8 years. Desirable: PhD in Biomedical Sciences, with R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health
Scientist-C (Medical)	MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC	4 years. Desirable: MD/MS, MPH or PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Scientist-C (Medical – Microbiology)	MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI/NMC	4 years. Desirable: MD/MS, MPH or PhD; R&D experience in Microbiology/Immunology/Molecular biology/NGS
Scientist-B (Medical)	MBBS or equivalent degree recognised by MCI/NMC	Desirable: R&D experience in Epidemiology/Public Health
Scientist-B (Non-Medical) (Disease Modeling)	Master’s degree from a recognised university in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences OR Pharm-D degree recognised by UGC/PCI	Desirable: R&D experience in infectious disease modeling
Scientist-B (Veterinary)	B.V.Sc & AH degree recognized by VCI	Desirable: R&D experience in Veterinary epidemiology & Public Health

Note: PhD is counted as 4 years’ experience and MD/MS as 3 years’ experience. 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

Post Name	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. Age relaxation is as per Government of India instructions, and may also be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates with DG, ICMR approval.

Application Fee

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

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply Online	26 November 2026 (till 5:30 PM)

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on a computer based test (MCQs) or interview or both.
• The computer based test is on understanding of research methods, is qualifying in nature, and the minimum qualifying mark is 75 percentile.
• All candidates meeting minimum eligibility in age, qualification and experience are shortlisted first. If applications are many, ICMR may shortlist further, generally preferring higher experience or higher qualification.

How to Apply for ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Apply Online link given below and register yourself.
2. Log in and fill the online application form section by section.
3. Upload scanned self-attested documents (education from Matric onwards, date of birth, category certificate, experience).
4. Submit the form and pay the application fee online, if applicable.
5. Take a printout of the final application for future reference.

Candidates working in Government / PSU / Government funded agencies must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of personal discussion.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Website	www.icmr.nic.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for ICMR NIE Recruitment 2026?

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

2. How many vacancies are there?

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

3. What is the job location?

The posts are at ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai, with all India transfer liability.

4. What is the application fee?

Rs. 1,500/- for general candidates. SC/ST/Women/PWD/EWS candidates are exempted.

5. What is the maximum age limit?

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

6. How will candidates be selected?

Through a computer based test (MCQs) or interview or both.

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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