Contractual / Regular

ICMR NITHR Young Professional Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 24, 2026
Young Professional-I (Admin)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹35,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 30 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 6, 2026

Application Window21 Sep – 6 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date6 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

Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University or College, along with a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in a relevant field (internship and training periods are not counted as experience). Desirable qualifications include post-qualification administrative experience in government organizations, strong bilingual writing skills in Hindi and English, experience in policy and communications in the health/research sector, and proficiency in IT applications, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and virtual meeting tools.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be less than 30 years of age as on the date of the walk-in interview (06.10.2026). Standard age relaxations apply as per Government of India / ICMR rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Reporting & Document Verification

In-Person Reporting (09:00 AM on 06.10.2026)Qualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview

Personal Interview before Selection CommitteeMerit Scored

Final Merit / Panel Recommendation

Merit Ranking & Waitlist (valid 1 year)Merit Scored

Selection is conducted through in-person document scrutiny and a walk-in interview on 06 October 2026 starting from 09:00 AM at ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur. Only candidates who satisfy the essential criteria (graduation with 55% marks and 1-year post-qualification experience) and clear the physical document verification will be permitted to participate in the interview. A waitlisted panel valid for one year may also be maintained.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentBasic Eligibility ScrutinyAcademic Record (Graduation with minimum 55% marks)
Evaluation ComponentPortfolio & Experience AssessmentRelevant Post-Qualification Administrative Experience in Govt/Research Setups
Evaluation ComponentInterview Panel AssessmentCommunication, Drafting, IT Proficiency & Interview Performance

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-NITHR is a premier national research institute dedicated to tribal health under the Indian Council of Medical Research (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare). The Young Professional-I (Admin) role involves assisting division coordinators in project management, budget tracking, file documentation, meeting facilitation, and administrative liaison work in Jabalpur.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial engagement is for 1 year, extendable on an annual basis up to a maximum duration of 3 years (1+1+1) subject to requirement and performance evaluation by Director, ICMR-NITHR.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Temporary contract role under ICMR YP guidelines; no cadre progression or claim for regularization/absorption into permanent ICMR service. Provides valuable administrative experience in central health research bodies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Candidates must possess at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in a relevant field; internship or training periods are not counted.
  • Age limit is strictly less than 30 years as on the date of the walk-in interview (06.10.2026).
  • Candidates must arrive on time (from 09:00 AM) with both original certificates and self-attested photocopies; only candidates clearing initial document verification can attend the interview.
  • No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.
  • Candidates already in regular service under Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies are not eligible.

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

Consolidated fixed monthly remuneration of ₹35,000/- per month. No allowances such as HRA, DA, or transport allowance are admissible.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹35,000/- as per ICMR Young Professional guidelines; no House Rent Allowance (HRA) is payable.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application proforma attached to Vacancy Notification Advt. No. 05/2026-27 from the ICMR-NITHR website.
  2. Fill out the application form completely with educational details, percentage of marks, and verified post-qualification administrative experience.
  3. Gather original certificates: Graduation degree and marksheets, proof of date of birth (10th marksheet), minimum 1 year relevant work experience certificate, and photo identity proof.
  4. Prepare one set of self-attested photocopies of all relevant educational and experience certificates along with recent passport-size photographs.
  5. Report in person on 06 October 2026 from 09:00 AM sharp for document verification and walk-in interview at: ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research, Nagpur Road, Dhanvantri Nagar, Garha, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh – 482003.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for attending this walk-in interview.

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.

No. Minimum one year of post-qualification experience in a relevant field is mandatory. As per the official notification, experience gained during internship or training will not be accounted for.

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