Contractual / Regular

ICAR CIRCOT Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Part-Time Medical Officer (PTMO)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 40,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 65 Years (as on 12.10.2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

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Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 12, 2026

Application Window24 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date12 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification: MBBS degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University / Institution, with valid registration under the National Medical Commission (NMC) or concerned State Medical Council.

Desirable: Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical practice / experience in a Government, Autonomous, or Private Hospital.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit for engagement is 65 years as on the date of interview (12.10.2026). Age relaxation may be considered in exceptional cases up to a strict ceiling of 70 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Application Screening

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Walk-in Interview / Hybrid Mode Interaction

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Applications submitted by email to [email protected] by 09.10.2026 will be screened. Eligible candidates will appear for a Walk-in-Interview (held in hybrid mode) on October 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at ICAR-CIRCOT, Matunga, Mumbai.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
MBBS Academic Credentials & Medical Council RegistrationScoring evaluated from MBBS degree performance, medical college ranking, and active registration under NMC or State Medical Council.
Relevant Hospital & Clinical Practice ExperienceAssessment of documented clinical experience in general medicine, OPD consultation, and emergency management (preference for 5+ years experience).
Personal Walk-in Interview / Clinical Viva VoceInterview board evaluation of primary healthcare management, occupational health protocols, pharmacotherapy, emergency triage, and institutional suitability.

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2025
Interview Qualifying Benchmark
5050505050

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

ICAR-CIRCOT Matunga, Mumbai is a national research institute under ICAR. The Part-Time Medical Officer provides primary healthcare, routine OPD consultations, first-aid, preventive health checks, and emergency care for scientists, technical staff, contractual staff, and pensioners. The work involves attending the institute dispensary for 2 hours daily, 3 days a week.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement initially for 1 year, extendable on satisfactory performance up to a maximum period of 3 years. The appointment carries no right to regular employment or permanent absorption under ICAR.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Part-Time Medical Officer is a non-cadre temporary consulting position without departmental promotion channels. It provides a fixed, reliable honorarium with part-time flexibility suitable for private practitioners or retired doctors.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Mandatory Email Submission Deadline: Applications must be emailed to [email protected] on or before October 9, 2026 (05:30 PM); applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Fixed Duty Hours: The appointee must attend the institute clinic for a minimum of 2 hours per day and 3 days per week, without any substitute arrangement permitted.
  • No Private Practice on Campus: Engaging in private medical practice within the institute premises is strictly prohibited.
  • Upper Age Limit: Maximum age limit is 65 years on the interview date, with an absolute ceiling of 70 years in exceptional relaxation cases.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated pay of Rs. 40,000/- per month inclusive of all charges, subject to applicable TDS deductions.

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 40,000/- per month. Contract tenure is initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years with up to 5% annual enhancement based on satisfactory performance. Working schedule: minimum 2 hours per day, 3 days per week.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application form annexed to the notification from the CIRCOT website (circot.icar.gov.in).
  2. Complete the application form with personal, academic, NMC/State Medical Council registration, and clinical experience details.
  3. Attach self-attested scanned copies of your MBBS degree, registration certificate, DOB proof, and hospital experience certificates.
  4. Send the completed PDF application via email to [email protected] on or before October 9, 2026 (05:30 PM).
  5. Attend the Walk-in-Interview on October 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Adenwala Road, Matunga, Mumbai – 400019 with original documents for verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. There is no application or interview fee.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] by October 9, 2026 (05:30 PM). The Walk-in/Hybrid interview will take place on October 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at ICAR-CIRCOT, Matunga, Mumbai.

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