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

ICMR NIRTH Project Staff Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical)Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical)Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)Consultant (Medical)Project Nurse-IVProject Nurse-III

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
25 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 67,000/- p.m. + HRA
Age Limit
18 to 40 Years (Up to 70 Years for Consultant)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh21Chhattisgarh9+3 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 5, 2026

Application Window23 Oct – 6 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date5 Nov 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

Qualifications vary across posts: 12th pass with 2 years experience / DMLT for Project Technical Support-II and Lab Technician; Bachelor's degree / B.Sc. Nursing for Project Nurse-III and Technical Support-III; Master's degree in Life Sciences / Social Work for Scientist-I and Field Officer; MBBS / MD / Ph.D. for Scientist-II and Consultant.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limits vary by post: up to 30 years for Technical Support-II, Lab Technician, and Nurse-III; up to 35 years for Scientist-I, Technical Support-III, and Field Officer; up to 40 years for Scientist-II; and up to 70 years for Consultant. Standard age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC applies to reserved posts.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Registration & Document Verification (09:00 AM to 11:00 AM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview / Written Test (if large turnout)

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must report at ICMR-NIRTH Jabalpur between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the designated interview date (05.11.2026 or 06.11.2026). Selection is based on document verification and personal interview (a written test may be conducted if candidate turnout is very large).

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Credentials & Relevant Essential QualificationBaseline eligibility and marks scrutiny
Public Health / Laboratory Research ExperiencePrior work in tribal health, field surveys, clinical trials, or diagnostics
Personal Interview EvaluationTechnical knowledge, domain aptitude, and communication assessed by Selection Committee

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.

Contractual staff at ICMR-NIRTH Jabalpur are engaged on extramural research projects such as sickle cell disease clinical trials, i-DRONE healthcare logistics in remote terrains (Balaghat district), non-communicable disease mobile health trials, and rural health units (MRHRU Jheet, Durg). Duties range from molecular lab testing, NGS bioinformatics, and clinical nursing to tribal community fieldwork, household surveys, and health administration.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is for three months or until the finalization of the GeM manpower outsourcing contract (GeM Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7491140), extendable subject to project requirement and satisfactory performance. The engagement is co-terminus with project funding and carries no claim for regular appointment in ICMR.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments do not provide internal cadre promotions. However, research publications, ICMR project experience certificates, and hands-on exposure to public health logistics significantly boost career prospects for regular ICMR technical cadres, state health department positions, and global health research fellowships.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Registration closes strictly at 11:00 AM on the interview dates (05.11.2026 and 06.11.2026); candidates arriving after 11:00 AM will not be permitted to enter the venue.
  • The position is initially for 3 months or until the finalization of the GeM outsourcing contract, whichever is earlier.
  • Candidates must bring the filled application form downloaded from www.nirth.res.in along with original certificates and self-attested photocopies.
  • Age relaxation (5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) is admissible only against posts earmarked for reserved categories as per DoPT rules; no relaxation applies to unreserved posts.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending the walk-in interview.

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

  • UR10
  • OBC5
  • SC4
  • ST2
  • EWS2
  • Unreserved / Project Specific2
Total Vacancies25 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration ranges from Rs. 20,000/- + HRA for Technical Support-II to Rs. 67,000/- + HRA for Project Research Scientist-II.

Consolidated monthly salary ranging from Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 67,000/- plus admissible HRA as per ICMR project norms.

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 standard application form from the ICMR-NIRTH website (nirth.res.in) or ICMR official website (icmr.gov.in).
  2. Fill out the application form completely with all educational qualifications, work experience, mobile number, email ID, and permanent address with PIN code.
  3. Attach one set of self-attested copies of all supporting documents (proof of date of birth, marks sheets, degree certificates, caste certificate if applicable, and experience certificates).
  4. Report in person to the walk-in interview venue: ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482003 between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the scheduled date:
    • 05.11.2026: Project Research Scientist-II, Scientist-I, Consultant (Medical), Project Nurse-IV, and Project Nurse-III.
    • 06.11.2026: Project Field Officer, Project Technical Support-III, Project Assistant (Admin), Project Technical Support-II, and Lab Technician-2.
  5. Carry all original certificates and valid photo ID proof for physical verification before the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

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

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview is scheduled on 05.11.2026 and 06.11.2026 (registration between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM) at ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482003.

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