Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute for Tribal Health
Contractual / Regular

ICMR NIRTH Jabalpur Recruitment 2026: 25 Posts

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Sep. 24, 2026
Project Research Scientist- III (Medical/Non-medical)Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)Project Research Scientist-I (Medical)Project Research Scientist-I (Social Science)Project Administrative Officer

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
25
Pay Scale
Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 78,000/- (+ 20% HRA) per month
Age Limit
18 to 45 Years (as on date of walk-in-interview)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh27Jabalpur1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 5, 2026

Application Window24 Sep – 6 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date5 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

Post-wise Qualification Matrix:

  • Project Research Scientist-III: MBBS/BVSc/BDS + MD/MVSc/MDS/MPH with 3 years post-qualification experience, OR MBBS/BVSc/BDS + MPH/PhD with 3 years experience, OR Post Graduate Degree with 5 years experience, OR PhD with 2 years experience.
  • Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical): Post Graduate Degree with 3 years post-qualification experience OR Ph.D. in relevant subject.
  • Project Research Scientist-I (Medical): MBBS / BVSc / BDS or equivalent medical degree.
  • Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical / Social Science): Post Graduate Degree in relevant subject (Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Economics, Population Studies, or Biostatistics).
  • Project Administrative Officer: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum 3 years administrative experience in Govt/Autonomous/PSU bodies and proficiency in MS Office.
  • Project Field Officer: Graduate in Science or relevant subjects with 3 years field experience from a recognized institution.
  • Project Technical Support-III: 3-year Graduate degree in relevant subject/life science with 3 years post-qualification experience, OR Post Graduate degree in relevant subject.
  • Senior Project Assistant: 3-year Graduate degree with 3 years experience OR PG degree in relevant field.
  • Project Technical Support-II: 12th in Bio-Science + DMLT/MLT with 5 years experience, OR 3-year Graduate degree with 2 years experience, OR M.Sc. in relevant subject.
  • Project Technical Support-I: 10th + DMLT/MLT/ITI with 2 years experience, OR Graduate degree in relevant subject with 1 year experience.
  • Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin): Graduate in any discipline with 2 years administrative work experience.
  • Project MTS: 10th class pass with 2 years work experience.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit varies by post: Project Research Scientist-III: 45 years; Scientist-II & Administrative Officer: 40 years; Scientist-I, Field Officer, Technical Support-III & Senior Project Assistant: 35 years; Technical Support-II & Assistant Multipurpose: 30 years; Technical Support-I: 28 years; Project MTS: 27 years. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 5 years for ICMR project employees as per Govt. of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Walk-in Registration and Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Viva Voce

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Selection is conducted through in-person document verification and a personal walk-in interview before a duly constituted Selection Committee at ICMR-NIRTH Jabalpur. Walk-in registration takes place between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the designated interview dates (05-10-2026 for Posts 1 to 10; 06-10-2026 for Posts 11 to 22). No candidate will be admitted past 11:00 AM. If the number of eligible candidates for any position is large, the Institute reserves the right to conduct a preliminary screening written test prior to personal interviews.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Essential QualificationsScoring based on percentage of marks in qualifying degrees (MBBS, MD, PhD, Post Graduation, Graduation, Diploma, or 10th standard) and relevant academic distinction.
Relevant Research & Lab/Field ExperienceEvaluation of documented post-qualification experience in ICMR/Govt projects, molecular diagnostics (PCR, ELISA, NGS), field epidemiology, or public health administration.
Personal Walk-in Interview / Viva VoceDirect assessment by the Selection Committee covering domain knowledge, research methodology, technical aptitude, communication skills, and suitability for tribal health projects.

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2025
Walk-in Interview Qualifying Benchmark
5045504040

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-NIRTH Jabalpur provides rigorous exposure to tribal health epidemiology, BSL-2/3 containment diagnostics, viral outbreak surveillance (AES, Dengue, Scrub Typhus), and field-level public health interventions across Madhya Pradesh. Project staff experience dynamic laboratory shifts and high sample turnover during disease seasons, working directly under distinguished Principal Investigators.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial tenure is 3 months or until the finalization of the Manpower Outsourcing GeM contract (Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7491140), extendable based on project sanction and individual performance. Primary work location is the ICMR-NIRTH campus in Jabalpur, with specific field assignments located in Chhindwara District or MRHRU Jheet (Patan).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments are strictly contractual and co-terminable with individual research schemes, conferring no direct absorption into permanent central government service. However, continuous tenure confers official ICMR research credentials, publication authorship in peer-reviewed journals, and up to 5 years age relaxation for regular ICMR scientific and technical recruitment.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Registration gates close sharply at 11:00 AM on both interview days (05-10-2026 and 06-10-2026); candidates arriving past 11:00 AM will be strictly denied entry to the campus.
  • Positions are entirely temporary and co-terminable with the project or upon GeM outsourcing finalization, carrying no claim for regularization under ICMR or Government of India.
  • Essential qualification and experience must be strictly acquired on or before the walk-in interview date; internship or pre-qualification work will not be counted as experience.
  • Candidates must produce all original certificates, degrees, and category credentials at registration; failure to show originals results in immediate disqualification.
  • No TA/DA will be disbursed for attending the interview or joining the post; all travel and lodging arrangements must be self-financed.

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

  • UR12
  • OBC5
  • SC4
  • ST2
  • EWS2
Total Vacancies25

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly emoluments: Scientist-III: Rs. 78,000/- + 20% HRA (Rs. 93,600/- total); Scientist-II: Rs. 67,000/- + 20% HRA; Scientist-I (Medical): Rs. 67,000/- + 20% HRA; Scientist-I (Non-Medical): Rs. 56,000/- + 20% HRA; Project Admin Officer: Rs. 50,000/-; Senior Project Assistant: Rs. 29,200/-; Project Field Officer: Rs. 28,933/-; Technical Support-III: Rs. 28,000/- + 20% HRA; Assistant Multipurpose: Rs. 24,000/- + HRA; Technical Support-II: Rs. 20,000/- + 18-20% HRA; Technical Support-I & MTS: Rs. 18,000/- (+ 20% HRA where applicable).

Purely contractual positions for 3 months or until finalization of GeM manpower outsourcing contract (GEM/2026/B/7491140). Consolidated monthly salary ranges from Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 78,000/- plus 18% to 20% HRA as admissible.

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 proforma from the ICMR-NIRTH website (www.nirth.res.in) or ICMR New Delhi portal (www.main.icmr.nic.in).
  2. Duly fill out the application form with personal details, postal address, email, phone number, academic record, and work experience.
  3. Attach one set of self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents: proof of date of birth, educational degrees, marks cards, caste/category certificate, and experience certificates.
  4. Report in person to ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482003 on the scheduled date: 05-10-2026 (Posts 01 to 10) or 06-10-2026 (Posts 11 to 22).
  5. Submit the completed application form and produce all original documents for verification at the registration counter between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM strictly.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged. Walk-in registration and interview attendance are completely free for all categories.

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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.

Walk-in interviews will be held on October 5, 2026 for Posts 01 to 10 (Research Scientist-III, Scientist-II, Scientist-I, Admin Officer, Field Officer) and on October 6, 2026 for Posts 11 to 22 (Technical Support-III, Technical Support-II, Technical Support-I, Senior Project Assistant, Assistant Multipurpose, MTS). Registration is strictly from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at ICMR-NIRTH Jabalpur.

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