ICMR's Adv. No. ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell invites online applications for 8 permanent scientific posts at the ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai: Scientist-D (Medical 1, Non-Medical 1), Scientist-C (Medical 2, including 1 in Microbiology) and Scientist-B (4). Pay ranges from Level 10 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500) for Scientist-B to Level 12 (Rs. 78,800–2,09,200) for Scientist-D. Upper age limits are 35, 40 and 45 years for Scientist-B, C and D. Selection is by a computer-based test and/or interview. Registration opens on recruitment.icmr.org.in on 15 October 2026 and closes on 26 November 2026, 5:30 pm.
ICMR-NIE Scientist B/C/D: 8 posts
Indian Council of Medical Research · Published 14 Oct 2026 · Source checked 14 Oct 2026, 8:32 am IST
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- Recruiting board
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Hiring department / company
- Indian Council of Medical Research · central
- Discipline
- Not specified
- Experience
- Freshers and experienced
- Employment type
- Regular
- Qualification
- Postgraduate, Graduate
- Application window
- 15 October – 26 November 2026, 5:30 pm (registration opens 15.10.2026)
- Vacancies
- 8: Scientist-D Medical 1, Non-Medical 1; Scientist-C Medical 1, Medical (Microbiology) 1; Scientist-B Medical 2 (UR 1, SC 1), Non-Medical (Disease modelling) 1 (UR), Veterinary (B.V.Sc & AH) 1 (EWS)
- Application fee
- Rs. 1,500 (non-refundable); SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS exempt
- Age limit
- Scientist-D up to 45, Scientist-C up to 40, Scientist-B up to 35 years, reckoned on the closing date (26.11.2026); relaxation as per GoI instructions
Read the official notice for complete eligibility, relaxations and fee conditions.
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14 Oct 2026, 8:32 am IST
Assisted official-source research, independently verified 14.10.2026. Registration start (15.10.2026) is stated on the ICMR employment-opportunities listing, not in the advertisement PDF.
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