ICMR - National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR) — Indian Council of Medical Research
The ICMR - National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR) has issued an official recruitment notification for Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical), announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Public Health, Psychiatric Social Work, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry. and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 35 years; relaxations as per government norms., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 56,000/- + HRA per month. The selection procedure comprises Walk-in interview and written test/skill test.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 07 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 07 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Public Health, Psychiatric Social Work, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years; relaxations as per government norms. |
| Salary | Rs. 56,000/- + HRA per month |
| Application Fee | NIL |
| Selection Process | Walk-in interview and written test/skill test. |
Cut-off Date: 03 Oct 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 35 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | — | 04 Oct 1991 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | — | 04 Oct 1991 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 38 yrs | +3 yrs | 04 Oct 1988 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 04 Oct 1986 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 04 Oct 1986 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 45 yrs | +10 yrs | 04 Oct 1981 to 03 Oct 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–35 Years (As on 03 Oct 2026)
The ICMR-National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR) has announced a vacancy for the position of Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) for the year 2026. This is a temporary engagement. Interested and eligible candidates are required to attend a walk-in interview scheduled for 07 July 2026.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) | 1 | Rs. 56,000/- + HRA |
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Public Health, Psychiatric Social Work, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry. Candidates with documented experience in Public Health or Implementation Research, particularly those with publications in peer-reviewed journals, are preferred.
The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other entitled categories as per Government of India norms.
The recruitment process involves a walk-in interview and a potential written test. Candidates must report at the designated venue between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 07 July 2026.
Selection is based on a walk-in interview and, if required, a written test or skill assessment to evaluate the candidate's competency.
No, there is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.
While experience is not stated as a mandatory barrier, preference is given to those with experience in Public Health or Implementation Research, specifically with peer-reviewed publications.
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