ICMR Recruitment 2026

What ICMR Recruits For

• Scientists at different levels
• Technical and administrative staff
• Project staff for research studies at ICMR institutes

How ICMR Recruitment Works

ICMR recruits scientists, technical staff and administrative staff, usually through a written test, an interview or both. Its laboratories or institutes also take project staff for funded research projects, on fixed terms linked to the project.

Preparing for ICMR Recruitment

Research organisations test subject depth. For scientist posts, revise your core discipline thoroughly and prepare to discuss your projects and publications. Project posts often fill quickly through interviews, so keep your documents and references ready.

Eligibility for ICMR Jobs

Each ICMR notification sets the qualification and age limits for its posts. Central government recruitment explains the standard age relaxations and the mistakes that get applications rejected.

Pay and Benefits at ICMR

Regular scientific and technical posts are paid on the central pay matrix, with scientists usually joining at Level 10. Project posts carry fixed monthly emoluments set by the funding agency, for the life of the project.

How to Apply for ICMR Jobs

1. Find the recruitment on this page and open its official notification, which ICMR publishes on icmr.gov.in.
2. Read the eligibility, vacancy break-up by category, fee and last date carefully before you start the form.
3. Register on the ICMR application portal, or log in if you already have an account, and fill in the form.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the sizes asked, pay the fee where charged, and submit before the deadline.
5. Save the confirmation page and payment receipt. Admit cards, results and later notices are published on the official website and listed here.