ICMR NIHR Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply Offline by 21 Sep (Scientist, Admin Officer & Field Officer)

National Institute of Health Research (ICMR NIHR), under the Indian Council of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released a Project Human Resource Position recruitment notification under Advt No. A.12017/1/2025-Estt.Recruitment/380 for 5 government job vacancies across four post categories — Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical), Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical), Administrative Officer, and Field Officer. ICMR NIHR is one of India's leading medical research institutions, and this drive offers a temporary but well-compensated research and administrative opportunity for graduates, postgraduates, and PhD holders in health-related and technical disciplines. Selected candidates will support ICMR NIHR's ongoing research projects in scientific, administrative, and field-level capacities, with responsibilities varying by post. Candidates with the prescribed postgraduate degree, PhD, or graduate qualification with relevant experience are eligible to apply, with age limits ranging from 35 years for the Field Officer post up to 50 years for the Administrative Officer post. The selection process for ICMR NIHR Recruitment 2026 consists of a walk-in interview or written test, conducted post-wise from 22 to 25 September 2026, followed by an interview where a large number of candidates apply. Monthly remuneration ranges from ₹28,000 for the Field Officer post to ₹78,000 plus HRA for the Project Research Scientist-III post. The ICMR NIHR 2026 application process is offline, with candidates required to send their completed application form to the address specified in the official notification, available for download at icmr.gov.in. The last date to apply for ICMR NIHR Recruitment 2026 is 21 September 2026, with the walk-in interview/written test scheduled across separate dates for each post between 22 and 25 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification carefully before applying, since each of the 5 posts has a distinct qualification, age limit, and salary structure.

• Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical): Post Graduate Degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 2 years of experience. For Engineering/IT/CS candidates: Graduate degree with 5 years of experience, or PG degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD
• Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical): Post Graduate Degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD. For Engineering/IT/CS candidates: Graduate degree with 3 years of experience
• Administrative Officer: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant administrative experience, or a Retired Officer of Section Officer/Under Secretary rank
• Field Officer: Graduate in Public Health with 3 years of experience, or Master's in Public Health, or Pharm D

• Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical): Maximum 45 years
• Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical): Maximum 40 years
• Administrative Officer: Maximum 50 years
• Field Officer: Maximum 35 years

• Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical): PG Degree with 5 years' experience, or PhD with 2 years' experience (Engineering/IT/CS: Graduate with 5 years, or PG with 3 years, or PhD)
• Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical): PG Degree with 3 years' experience, or PhD (Engineering/IT/CS: Graduate with 3 years' experience)
• Administrative Officer: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years' administrative experience, or a Retired Officer of Section Officer/Under Secretary rank
• Field Officer: Graduate in Public Health with 3 years' experience, or Master's in Public Health, or Pharm D
• Age limits vary by post — see Age Limit field — up to a maximum of 50 years for the Administrative Officer post
• Nature of engagement: Temporary, project-linked positions under ICMR NIHR
• Each post has a separate walk-in-interview/written-test date; candidates should apply for and attend the correct schedule for their specific post

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification

• Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical): ₹78,000/- plus HRA per month
• Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical): ₹67,000/- plus HRA per month
• Administrative Officer: ₹50,000/- per month
• Field Officer: ₹28,000/- per month

1. Visit the official ICMR website, icmr.gov.in, or the NIHR Gorakhpur portal, nihrgkp.icmr.org.in
2. Download the official notification PDF and application form
3. Read the complete notification carefully to confirm eligibility for the specific post you wish to apply for
4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details
5. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates
6. Check all details carefully before submission
7. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed
8. Ensure the application reaches before the last date of 21 September 2026
9. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
10. Attend the walk-in-interview/written test on the date assigned to your specific post between 22 and 25 September 2026, carrying all original documents