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ICMR New Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Young Professional-II Post

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Sep. 7, 2026
Young Professional-II (Research Integrity)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹42,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 40 Years as on 22/09/2026 (Relaxable as per GoI rules)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 31, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 31, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 22, 2026

Application Window31 Aug – 22 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date22 Sep 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 Academic Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Biostatistics / Statistics / Demography / Population Studies / Public Health / Medical Sociology with at least 55% marks from a recognized board/university.
Essential Experience: Minimum one (01) year of post-qualification experience in the related field (counted strictly after completion of minimum qualifying degree).
Desirable Skills: Strong scientific writing skills for manuscript and study report preparation; prior experience in systematic review and meta-analysis; advanced statistical modelling using R or STATA; experience in analyzing large-scale survey datasets (NFHS, NSSO, IHDS, Census); and at least one or two publications in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journals as first or corresponding author.
Nature of Duties: Conduct plagiarism checks using research integrity software, first-hand review of research articles submitted for RI review, assist in meetings related to RI issues, draft research papers, and develop guidelines.
Tenure: Initial engagement for one (01) year, extendable based on performance and project requirement.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 40 years as on the date of walk-in interview (22.09.2026). Standard age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates apply as per ICMR/DoPT guidelines.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

On-Spot Registration & Application Form Scrutiny (by 09:30 AM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Screening Test (Conducted if candidates exceed 30)

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview before Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must appear for the walk-in interview on September 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards at ICMR Headquarters, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029. Candidates must register themselves by 09:30 AM; no candidate will be entertained after 11:00 AM sharp. Bring the prescribed application form (Annexure-A), detailed CV, original certificates, experience proofs, and self-attested photocopies. If candidates exceed 30, a written screening test will be held prior to interview. No TA/DA is admissible.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Postgraduate Academic Credentials in Biostatistics / Public Health / Demography (Min 55%)
Research Integrity, Plagiarism Detection Software & Publication Ethics
Statistical Modelling, Meta-Analysis & Large Dataset Analysis (R, STATA, NFHS)
Walk-in Interview Technical Interaction & Scientific Communication

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.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Headquarters at Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, is the apex biomedical research formulation, coordination, and funding body in India under the Department of Health Research (MoHFW). The Research Integrity (RI) Office within the Informatics and Data Centre oversees institutional publication integrity across 27 ICMR institutes and funded extramural projects. The Young Professional-II operates professional plagiarism detection software, screens submitted biomedical manuscripts for data duplication and ethical compliance, coordinates inquiry committee proceedings, analyzes national health datasets (NFHS, NSSO), and assists in formulating national research integrity guidelines. The position provides exceptional exposure to national-level health policy, data governance, and scientific publishing standards.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary contractual position initially for one (01) year, extendable based on project performance and institutional requirement. Place of posting is ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Young Professional positions do not carry regular employment absorption in ICAR/ICMR. However, working within ICMR Headquarters provides high-impact credentials for Ph.D. admissions, scientist recruitments in public health councils, and WHO / international biomedical health organizations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Registration by 09:30 AM: Candidates must register at the venue by 09:30 AM on September 22, 2026; no candidate will be entertained after 11:00 AM sharp under any circumstances.
  • Post-Qualification Experience Counting: Only experience gained after the date of completion of the minimum essential educational qualification will be counted.
  • Written Screening Threshold: In case more than 30 eligible candidates report for the walk-in, a written screening test will be conducted prior to interviews.
  • Mandatory Original Certificates Verification: Candidates must bring all original educational, experience, caste/EWS certificates, photo ID, and self-attested photocopies for on-spot verification.
  • Ineligibility of Regular Government Employees: Candidates already holding regular/permanent posts under government departments or organizations are not eligible to apply.

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 monthly stipend of ₹42,000/- per month.

Consolidated remuneration of ₹42,000/- per month as per ICMR Young Professional guidelines.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to attend the walk-in interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The walk-in interview will take place on September 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards at ICMR Headquarters, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029 (registration must be completed by 09:30 AM).

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