ICMR Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 27 Scientist B Posts - Notification, Eligibility, Salary

ICMR Scientist B Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the official notification (Advt No. 377/2025) for the recruitment of 27 Scientist B (Non-Medical) posts. This is a premier opportunity for candidates holding Masters/M.E./M.Tech degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, or Pharmacology to join India's apex body for medical research.

Recruitment Type: This recruitment involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview. It is not direct recruitment; candidates must qualify the competitive examination.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details (Post-wise Breakdown)

Location: Posting will be in Delhi (NCR) & any of the 28 Institutes/Centres of ICMR across the country.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Scientist-B (Non-Medical): Masters from a recognised university in Biomedical Sciences.
• Scientist-B (Non-Medical IT/Computer Science): ME/M.Tech (Computer Science) OR ME/M.Tech/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT with Ph.D.
• Scientist-B (Non-Medical Pharmacology): Masters in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) OR Pharm-D degree recognized by UGC/PCI.

Note: Required qualification/experience must be completed on or before 01/03/2026.

2. Age Limit

Age as on: 01/03/2026

• Maximum Age: 35 years (Not exceeding)
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• OBC: 3 years relaxation
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation (Max age 56 years)
• PwBD + OBC: 13 years relaxation (Max age 56 years)
• PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years relaxation (Max age 56 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation
• Central Govt. Employees: 5 years (General), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST) – with min 3 years service.

3. Mandatory Requirements

• PwBD: Must have benchmark disability of equal to or more than 40%.
• Scribe: Available for eligible PwBD candidates with compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection will be a two-stage process involving a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview.

Stage I: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Mode: Online (CBT)
Nature: Qualifying (Candidates need 50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD to qualify for Interview).

Syllabus Highlights

The CBT questions will cover the following topics:

• Research Methodology (Basics)
• Basic Biostatistics
• Validity & Reliability of diagnostic & screening tests
• Bioethics
• Communicable Diseases
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Reproductive & Child Nutrition
• Logical Reasoning
• General Knowledge & English Language Aptitude

Stage II: Interview

• Candidates 5 times the number of posts will be called for the interview based on CBT merit.
• Final selection is based on Interview performance only.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking. (Transaction fee payable by candidate).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Click on the "Recruitment" Tab and select the advertisement for Scientist-B (Non-Medical).
3. Register and fill out the online application form carefully.
4. Upload required documents: Passport size photograph, Signature, and Thumb impression (as per guidelines).
5. Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
6. Government Employees: Must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
7. Submit the application form before 01/03/2026 (5:00 PM).
8. Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link (Active from 02/02/2026)
• Official Website