About ICMR-NIRBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially released an employment notification through the ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR-NIRBI). This recruitment drive aims to fill 4 Assistant posts on a deputation basis at their facility located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can explore all latest West Bengal Government Jobs to find more career opportunities in the region.
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
This notification offers an exceptional opportunity for established administrative personnel seeking career progression within a premier central medical research organization. For aspirants tracking similar medical research vacancies, reviewing the ICMR NITHR Project Technical Support III Recruitment 2026 recruitment details provides additional context on ICMR staffing standards.
Eligibility Conditions & Educational Qualifications
The recruitment notice outlines strict service and educational criteria for applicants wishing to apply for the Assistant position. Candidates must satisfy either of the following professional pathways:
- Pathway 1: Officers working under the Central Government, State Governments, Autonomous Bodies, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) who are holding an analogous post. Applicants must possess a minimum three-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution along with working knowledge of computer applications such as MS Office and PowerPoint.
- Pathway 2: Upper Division Clerks (UDC) currently serving in Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) with a minimum of 10 years of regular service in the grade. They must also hold a minimum three-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution with a working knowledge of computer applications (MS Office and PowerPoint).
Qualified graduates seeking other administrative pathways can also check more Graduate jobs in West Bengal that match their professional background.
Age Limit & Service Rules
The upper age limit for candidates applying for the Assistant vacancy is set at not exceeding 56 years as on the last date of receipt of application. As this is a deputation recruitment notice, standard upper-age thresholds apply without separate category-wise relaxations mentioned in the primary notification text.
Important Advisory: Applicants must ensure that their applications are routed properly through their parent cadre or employing department to avoid administrative disqualification.
Salary Structure & Compensation Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix. The gross monthly compensation is estimated at approximately Rs. 63,072, factoring in basic pay along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA), resulting in an estimated in-hand salary of around Rs. 56,000 per month.
Selection Process & Evaluation Stages
The selection methodology for the Assistant post on deputation is structured to evaluate professional credentials and administrative competence:
- Stage 1 (Shortlisting): Initial screening of applications received through the proper channel based on educational qualifications, service length, and APAR records.
- Stage 2 (Interview): Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for a personal interview conducted by the selection committee.
- Stage 3 (Document Verification): Final verification of original certificates, integrity certificates, vigilance clearances, and past penalty records.
Application Fee & Payment Guidelines
As per the official recruitment notification, no application fee is required for candidates applying for this position. The fee is fully exempted across all categories (General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST), making the payment mode Not Applicable.
Step-by-Step Offline Application Instructions
Since this recruitment utilizes an offline submission mode, candidates must adhere strictly to the following procedure:
- Step 1: Download the prescribed application form format (Annexure-I) attached to the official notification PDF.
- Step 2: Fill in all required personal, educational, and service particulars neatly, ensuring active contact numbers and email addresses are provided.
- Step 3: Gather mandatory enclosures, including educational marksheets, experience certificates, APARs for the preceding five years, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, No Objection Certificate (NOC), and a statement of major/minor penalties if any during the last ten years.
- Step 4: Route the completed application form through the proper channel via your parent cadre or employing department authority.
- Step 5: Superscribe the envelope with "Application for the post of Assistant on Deputation" and send or deliver it by hand to: The Sr. Administrative Officer, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections, P-33, C.I.T. Road, Scheme-XM, Beliaghata, Kolkata-700010, West Bengal, on or before 09 November 2026.
Required Documents Checklist
Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the following documents along with their departmental application packet:
- Prescribed Format: Duly filled application form (Annexure-I).
- Academic Proofs: Graduation degree certificates and final marksheets.
- Service Records: Service certificates and cadre clearance certificates.
- Performance Appraisals: APARs for the preceding five years.
- Clearance Certificates: Integrity Certificate and Vigilance / No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer.
- Disciplinary Record: Statement indicating major or minor penalties imposed during the last ten years, if applicable.
Candidate Precautions & Application Warnings
Applicants must carefully review the following warnings before submitting their paperwork:
- Incomplete application forms or applications received after 09 November 2026 will be summarily rejected.
- Direct applications sent without routing through the proper channel will not be entertained.
- Any form of canvassing by or on behalf of a candidate will result in immediate disqualification.
- The competent authority reserves the right to terminate the deputation assignment at any stage without assigning administrative reasons.
