Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a notification on its official website for the recruitment of Scientist-D. This recruitment is for 2 positions. ICMR Application Form will start on 06 October 2026 & candidates can apply until 16 November 2026 (05:30 PM). Minimum age required is 18 Years & the Maximum Age is 45 Years as on 16 November 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for Scientist-D Recruitment 2026 given below. (Advt No. : ICMR/NINE/01/2026-RPCell)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited online applications for 02 Scientist-D posts at ICMR-National Institute of NCD Epidemiology (ICMR-NINE) under Advertisement No. ICMR/NINE/01/2026-RPCell. The posts — Scientist-D (Medical) and Scientist-D (Non-Medical), one each — are permanent posts in Level 12 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 78,800–2,09,200) plus usual allowances. Applications are open on the ICMR portal and the last date to apply is 16 November 2026 till 5:30 PM.
For Scientist-D (Medical), candidates need an MBBS degree from a recognized university with eight years of R&D experience in the relevant field after MBBS; MD/MS/DNB/MPH/Ph.D is desirable. For Scientist-D (Non-Medical), a Masters degree in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences or a Pharm-D degree recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India, with eight years of R&D experience after Masters, is required; a Ph.D and experience in Biostatistics or Data Sciences are desirable. The upper age limit is 45 years, relaxable as per Government of India instructions. The application fee is Rs. 1,500 (non-refundable); SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS candidates are exempted.
Selection will be based on interview or computer based test (CBT) or both. The CBT, if held, will have multiple-choice questions on research methods and will be of qualifying nature. Shortlisting will consider higher qualification and experience and experience in a well-recognized research institute. No TA/DA is admissible for the interview or CBT, and candidates working in Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies need a No Objection Certificate. The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary, so read the official notification PDF before applying.
Candidates are advised to confirm dates from the ICMR official website.
Application fee Rs. 1,500 (non-refundable), payable online through the link in the application form. SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS candidates are exempted from payment of the fee.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
- No minimum age is stated in the advertisement. Upper age limit is 45 years as on the last date of application (16 November 2026), relaxable in accordance with Government of India instructions.
| 💼 Post Name | No. Of Posts |
|---|---|
| 💼 Scientist-D (Medical) | 1 |
| 💼 Scientist-D (Non-Medical) | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
- Scientist-D (Medical): MBBS degree from a recognized university + 8 years R&D experience in the relevant field after MBBS. Desirable: MD/MS/DNB/MPH/Ph.D in a relevant subject after MBBS. Pay: Level 12, Rs. 78,800–2,09,200.
- Scientist-D (Non-Medical): Masters from a recognized university in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences OR Pharm-D degree recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (or equivalent) + 8 years R&D experience in the relevant field after Masters. Desirable: Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences; experience in Biostatistics / Data Sciences. Pay: Level 12, Rs. 78,800–2,09,200.
- Age Limit: Upper age limit 45 years as on 16 November 2026 (last date of application), relaxable as per Government of India instructions. No minimum age is prescribed in the advertisement.