The ICMR National Institute of Health Research (ICMR NIHR) has released a notification for the recruitment of 5 Project Staff positions on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates with relevant qualifications in life sciences, public health, and administration can attend the walk-in interview on 24 August 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | ICMR National Institute of Health Research (ICMR NIHR) |
| Post Names | Project Research Scientist-III, Project Research Scientist-II, Administrative Officer, Field Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in |
| Walk-in Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Official Website | niirncd.icmr.org.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:5
| S.No | Post Name | Vacancies | Monthly Emoluments (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical) | 1 | 78,000 + HRA |
| 2 | Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) | 2 | 67,000 + HRA |
| 3 | Administrative Officer | 1 | 50,000 |
| 4 | Field Officer | 1 | 30,000 |
| Total | 5 | ||
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-III | Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology OR First Class MPH/Pharm D/Master's in relevant Life Sciences/Pharmacy/MHA OR Second Class M.Sc./MPH with Ph.D. in relevant subject | 5 years (Ph.D.) / 8 years (First Class Master's) / 8 years post-qualification + 2 years managing R&D projects (Second Class) |
| Project Research Scientist-II | M.Sc. in Life Sciences/MPH/MHA/M.Pharm./Pharm.D. | 4 years in the relevant area |
| Administrative Officer | Bachelor's Degree (with MS Office knowledge) OR Retired Officers of the rank of Section Officer/Under Secretary | 3 years in Government/Statutory Bodies/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs |
| Field Officer | Graduate in Public Health OR Master's degree in Public Health or Pharm D | 3 years (Graduate) / Not specified for Master's |
Educational Qualification & Experience:Post-specific qualifications as detailed in the eligibility table. All qualifications must be from a recognized University/Institution.
Skills:Research, project management, administration, field operations, public health, and relevant technical expertise.
Age Limit:As per ICMR rules. Please refer to the official notification for specific age limits and relaxation details.
Salary (per month):
Emoluments range from ₹30,000 to ₹78,000 + HRA depending on the post, as detailed in the vacancy table.
Selection Procedure:
Application Fee: No application fee for any category.
Candidates who wish to attend the walk-in selection for ICMR NIHR Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps below.
Walk-in Interview Date: 24 August 2026
Venue: ICMR National Institute of Health Research, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (specific details in the official notification).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview / Written Test Date | 24 August 2026 |
Official Website: https://niirncd.icmr.org.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
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The National Institute for Implementation Research on Non Communicable Diseases came into existence on 07th December 2019. The institute is located in Jodhpur and it replaces the erstwhile Desert Medicine Research Centre. The institute has state of the art facility to conduct basic laboratory based research in its microbiology, biochemistry and vector biology laboratories. The institute is acquiring manpower and facilities for strengthening it's capacity for conducting implementation research in non- communicable diseases. At present, the institute has a set of 10 dedicated scientists, 9 technical experts, ably supported by 28 administrative and support staff. The thrust areas of research are cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, environmental health, nutritional disorders, cancers, injury & trauma, mental illnesses including substance abuse, genetic diseases and other non-communicable diseases of public health significance in India. The institute aspires to carry out implementation research in the thrust areas, provide training for capacity building in implementation research in other academic and research institutions, develop behavior change communication materials and models for tackling risk factors of various non communicable diseases. The institute heartily welcomes collaboration with institutions and individuals with interest in augmenting the thrust areas.