Contractual / Regular

ICMR NIRRCH Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Data Entry Operator
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 23,960 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 28 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 21, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 Oct – 6 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

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: Intermediate or 12th Pass in Science from a recognized Board and/or Two years’ Experience in Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Work.

Desirable: Graduate degree with computer knowledge.

Job Responsibilities: Willingness to travel to Andaman & Nicobar Islands, data entry and data management, clinical sample shipment and report delivery to participants, and other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 28 years as on the application deadline (06/11/2026). Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per Government of India / ICMR rules.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Scrutiny of Eligibility

OnlineQualifying Only

Physical Interaction / Online Video Interview

OnlineMerit Scored

All applications received online will be screened by the screening committee. Only shortlisted candidates meeting the eligibility criteria and EDP experience requirements will be invited for physical interaction or an online interview. Details of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Science StreamBasic Eligibility12th Pass in Science from a recognized Board, or Graduate degree with computer knowledge.
Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Track RecordTechnical CompetenceMinimum 2 years of practical experience in EDP work, data entry, database management, and MS Office.
Field Mobility & Island Travel ReadinessOperational FeasibilityReadiness to travel and be stationed at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and manage clinical sample logistics.
Interaction / Online InterviewFinal MeritAssessment of communication skills, computer speed/accuracy, data integrity standards, and aptitude for multi-centric health studies.

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.

This post supports ICMR's multi-centric research study 'Task force on Establishment of Reference Intervals in Indian Population (TERIIP)'. The appointee will be posted at ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Dollygunj, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Duties include entering field health survey data, managing digital participant registries, coordinating biological sample shipment protocols, and delivering reports.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at ICMR-RMRC, Dollygunj, Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 744103. The appointment is for 1 year, extendable by 10 months based on satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is an outsourced, purely temporary project appointment without provision for permanent absorption or regular service claims in ICMR or NIRRCH. However, field experience with ICMR RMRC provides strong credentials for future ICMR technical assistant, project coordinator, and public health data analyst roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Island Travel Mandatory: Applicants must be prepared to be stationed at Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) and travel across Andaman & Nicobar island clusters.
  • Select Correct Post Dropdown: Candidates must specifically choose 'Data Entry Operator-[SVP]' on the application portal.
  • Outsourced Deployment: This is an outsourced, temporary project appointment; it does not confer any regular central government employment rights.
  • Strict Online Deadline: Applications must be submitted through application.nirrch.res.in by 6th November 2026; no hardcopies are accepted.

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
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 23,960/- per month.

Consolidated salary of Rs. 23,960/- per month. The appointment is for 1 year (further extension of 10 months based on performance), deployed through an outsourcing agency on a purely temporary project basis.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official online application portal at application.nirrch.res.in/login.php.
  2. Create an account or log in with your credentials.
  3. Select the post ‘Data Entry Operator-[SVP]’ from the application dropdown.
  4. Fill out the form with personal information, educational qualifications (12th Science / Graduation), and EDP computer experience.
  5. Upload required documents and submit the online application on or before 06th November, 2026.
  6. For technical assistance, email [email protected] or [email protected].

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this post.

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

Intermediate or 12th Pass in Science from a recognized board, along with 2 years of experience in EDP (Electronic Data Processing) work. A graduate degree with computer knowledge is desirable.

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