ICMR-NITHR Recruitment 2026 — 25 Posts, Walk-in 05-06 Oct

ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research (ICMR-NITHR), Jabalpur, under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released Advertisement No. 05/2026-27 for 25 contractual posts across 22 categories — Project Research Scientist I/II/III, Project Administrative Officer, Project Field Officer, Project Technical Support I/II/III, Senior Project Assistant, Project Assistant Multipurpose, and Project MTS. Candidates holding qualifications from 10th pass with a diploma to MBBS, postgraduate degrees or PhD, can attend the walk-in interview on 5 October 2026 (Posts 1-10) or 6 October 2026 (Posts 11-22) at ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur. Selected candidates will support tribal health research projects at ICMR-NITHR, spanning medical, technical and administrative functions. The selection process is a Walk-in Interview — there is no written examination, though meeting the essential qualification does not guarantee selection. Consolidated monthly remuneration for ICMR-NITHR Project Staff 2026 ranges from ₹18,000 (Project MTS/Technical Support-I) to ₹78,000 plus 20% HRA (Project Research Scientist-III), with no application fee mentioned, on a temporary basis co-terminus with the respective project. Candidates for ICMR-NITHR Recruitment 2026 must download the application format from nirth.res.in, fill it with complete address and contact details, attach self-attested certificates and two local references, and report to ICMR-NITHR, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the applicable interview date. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since candidates already in regular time-scale government service are not eligible, and preference is given to local candidates and those with higher qualifications or experience.

Varies by post: 10th + Diploma (Technical Support-I) to 3-yr graduate degree/PG (Technical Support-III, Field Officer, Senior Project Assistant) to MBBS/PG/PhD (Research Scientist I/II/III).

27 to 45 years, varies by post

Project Research Scientist III (1 post, ₹78,000+20% HRA, max age 45) — MBBS/BVSc/BDS + PG degree with 3 yrs experience, or PG + 5 yrs experience, or PhD + 2 yrs experience Project Research Scientist II (1 post, ₹67,000+20% HRA, max age 40) — PG degree with 3 years' experience, or PhD Project Research Scientist I, Medical (1 post, ₹67,000+20% HRA, max age 35) — MBBS/BVSc/BDS or equivalent Project Research Scientist I, various (5 posts total, ₹56,000+20% HRA, max age 35, EWS/OBC/SC categories) — PG degree in relevant subject (including Social Science) Project Administrative Officer (1 post, ₹50,000/month, max age 40) — Bachelor's degree + 3 years' experience under Govt./statutory/autonomous body/PSU + MS Office knowledge Project Field Officer (1 post, ₹28,933/month, max age 35, OBC) — Graduate in Science/relevant subject + 3 years' work experience Project Technical Support III (6 posts total, ₹28,000+20% HRA, max age 35, various categories) — 3-year graduate degree + 3 years' experience, or PG in relevant subject Senior Project Assistant (1 post, ₹29,200/month, max age 35, SC) — 3-year graduate degree + 3 years' experience, or PG in relevant subject Project Technical Support II (2 posts, ₹20,000+18-20% HRA, max age 30, UR/OBC) — 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + 5 yrs experience, or 3-yr graduate + 2 yrs experience, or M.Sc. Project Technical Support I (2 posts, ₹18,000+20% HRA, max age 28, SC/UR) — 10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/ITI/DCA) + 2 yrs experience, or 3-yr graduate degree + 1 yr experience Project Assistant Multipurpose, Admin (1 post, ₹24,000+HRA, max age 30, ST) — Graduate in any discipline + 2 years' administrative experience Project MTS (1 post, ₹18,000/month, max age 27, UR) — 10th class + 2 years' experience Job Type — Purely temporary, contractual, co-terminus with the respective project; regular time-scale government employees NOT eligible Selection Process — Walk-in Interview; no written examination; preference to local candidates and higher qualifications/experience; age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC per DoPT norms, none for unreserved posts

Project MTS / Technical Support-I: ₹18,000/month Project Assistant Multipurpose: ₹24,000+HRA Technical Support-II: ₹20,000+HRA Field Officer: ₹28,933/month Technical Support-III: ₹28,000+20% HRA Senior Project Assistant: ₹29,200/month Administrative Officer: ₹50,000/month Research Scientist I: ₹56,000-₹67,000+20% HRA Research Scientist II: ₹67,000+20% HRA Research Scientist III: ₹78,000+20% HRA

1. Download the application format from www.nirth.res.in or www.main.icmr.nic.in.
2. Fill the application form completely with your full address, PIN code, mobile number and email ID.
3. Attach self-attested copies of certificates — qualification, age proof, experience, and category certificate (if applicable).
4. Provide details of two responsible references from your locality.
5. Report to ICMR-NITHR, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, on the applicable interview date, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
6. Submit the filled application with all documents at the venue — no entry is permitted after 11:00 AM.
7. Carry original certificates along with photocopies for verification at the interview.
8. Note that no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or for joining.