Contractual / Regular

ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur Project Posts Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 5 Vacancies

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Sep. 7, 2026
Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical)Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)Administrative OfficerField Officer
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
5
Pay Scale
₹28,000/- to ₹78,000/- + HRA per month
Age Limit
Up to 35 to 50 Years as on Walk-in Interview Date

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 22, 2026

Application Window1 – 21 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

Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical): Post Graduate Degree with 5 years' post-qualification experience OR Ph.D. with 2 years' experience; for Engineering/IT/CS graduates: 4-year B.Tech with 5 years' experience or M.Tech with 3 years' experience or Ph.D.
Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical): Post Graduate Degree with 3 years' post-qualification experience OR Ph.D. (Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology); for Engineering/IT/CS: 4-year B.Tech with 3 years' experience.
Administrative Officer: Bachelor's Degree with at least 3 years' administrative experience in Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies and MS Office proficiency, OR Retired Section Officer / Under Secretary to GoI.
Field Officer: Bachelor's in Public Health with 3 years' experience OR Master's in Public Health (MPH with nil experience) OR Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limits as on the date of walk-in interview / written test:
• Field Officer: Up to 35 years
• Project Research Scientist-II: Up to 40 years
• Project Research Scientist-III: Up to 45 years
• Administrative Officer: Up to 50 years
Standard age relaxations applicable: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 5 years for candidates with experience in Government Research Organizations.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Google Form Application Submission (Deadline: 21 September 2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Walk-in Reporting & Document Verification (22-25 September 2026, 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM) at ICMR-NIHR, Gorakhpur

OfflineQualifying Only

Preliminary Written Screening Test (if candidate volume is high; Qualifying: 40% for UR/OBC/EWS, 35% for SC/ST)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview of Top 5 to 8 Shortlisted Candidates

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must first apply through the Google Sheet / Form linked on the ICMR-NIHR portal by 21-09-2026. Eligible candidates must report for the Walk-in Interview / Written Test at ICMR-NIHR, Gorakhpur between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the specified dates (Scientist-III on 22.09.2026, Scientist-II on 23.09.2026, Admin Officer on 24.09.2026, Field Officer on 25.09.2026) bringing the Annexure-1 form, detailed CV, 2 sets of photocopies, and original documents. If applicant volume is high, a written screening test will be conducted (qualifying marks: 40% for UR/OBC/EWS, 35% for SC/ST) to shortlist the top 5–8 candidates for the interview. Merit is based on written test and interview scores (or interview alone if no written test).

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.

ICMR - National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR / formerly Regional Medical Research Centre, Gorakhpur) is a premier biomedical research institute of the Indian Council of Medical Research located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Under the DHR-funded 'ADOPT' project (Accelerating Dissemination and Operational Promotion of Health Technology Assessment in India - HTAIn), project staff conduct systematic reviews, cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact models, clinical technology evaluations, and community-level field surveys across health facilities in eastern Uttar Pradesh and national regional clusters. Work involves interdisciplinary collaboration with health economists, epidemiologists, clinicians, and biostatisticians.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initially for one (1) year, extendable as per norms and project funding guidelines. Stationed at ICMR-NIHR, Gorakhpur (or anywhere in India based on project requirements).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual project tenure governed by DHR project staff guidelines. Provides foundational credentials for permanent Scientist-B/C selections in ICMR and international health agency consulting roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Separate Application for Each Post: Candidates applying for more than one position must submit separate applications through the online Google form.
  • Online Google Form Registration Mandatory: Applicants must submit their details through the online form by 21.09.2026 before attending the walk-in interview.
  • Staggered Walk-in Dates by Post: Walk-in interviews are held on distinct dates (22 Sept for Scientist-III, 23 Sept for Scientist-II, 24 Sept for Admin Officer, 25 Sept for Field Officer); reporting window is strictly 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
  • Mandatory 1-Month Initial Service: Selected candidates must serve for at least one month, failing which drawn emoluments are forfeited.

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

  • Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical)1
  • Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)2
  • Administrative Officer1
  • Field Officer1
Total Vacancies5

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration:
• Project Research Scientist-III: ₹78,000/- + HRA per month
• Project Research Scientist-II: ₹67,000/- + HRA per month
• Administrative Officer: ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated)
• Field Officer: ₹28,000/- per month (consolidated)

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is charged).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

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

A total of 5 temporary vacancies are available under the ADOPT (HTAIn) project: Project Research Scientist-III (1 post), Project Research Scientist-II (2 posts), Administrative Officer (1 post), and Field Officer (1 post).

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