ICMR NIHR Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts (Program Coordinator/RA), Walk-in 16 Sep (Rajasthan)

ICMR National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR) has officially released the Program Coordinator and Research Associate Recruitment 2026 notification for 4 vacancies — 1 Program Coordinator and 3 Research Associate. Eligible candidates aged up to 40 years with the required postgraduate qualification, relevant experience, or PhD, can attend the walk-in interview. Selected candidates will support a public health research project at ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur, on a contractual basis. The selection process consists of a Walk-in Interview/Written Test, followed by Document Verification and preparation of a Merit List. The salary offered is ₹67,000 plus HRA for Program Coordinator and ₹40,000 plus HRA for Research Associate per month. The ICMR-NIHR walk-in interview is scheduled for 16 September 2026, at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official ICMR-NIHR notification PDF at the link above and carry all required original documents to the venue, given that ICMR-NIHR Jodhpur runs periodic recurring walk-in recruitment rounds for its various research projects.

• Program Coordinator: First Class Post Graduate Degree in Public Health/Nutrition with 3 years' experience, OR PhD in relevant subject, OR Second Class Post Graduate Degree in Public Health/Nutrition with PhD and 3 years' experience
• Research Associate: Postgraduate Degree in Public Health/Nutrition from a recognized institution with 1 year's experience

• Maximum Age Limit: 40 years for all posts
• Age relaxation applicable as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen etc.

• Program Coordinator: First Class Post Graduate Degree in Public Health/Nutrition with 3 years' experience, OR PhD in relevant subject, OR Second Class Post Graduate Degree with PhD and 3 years' experience
• Research Associate: Postgraduate Degree in Public Health/Nutrition from a recognized institution with 1 year's experience
• Maximum age limit of 40 years for all posts, with relaxation as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen
• This is a contractual appointment tied to a specific research project

• No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST)

• Program Coordinator: ₹67,000 + HRA per month
• Research Associate: ₹40,000 + HRA per month

1. Read the official ICMR-NIHR notification carefully before attending
2. Confirm which post — Program Coordinator or Research Associate — matches your qualification and experience
3. Prepare original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies, including educational certificates, experience certificates, and ID proof
4. Bring the duly filled application form if required in the notification
5. Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview
6. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs for submission if required
8. Attend the Walk-in Interview/Written Test on 16 September 2026
9. Retain a copy of all submitted documents for future reference
10. Watch for further communication regarding the Merit List and appointment, if selected