Indian Council of Medical Research
Contractual / Regular

ICMR Young Professional Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Young Professional-I (Basic Sciences)Young Professional-II (Information Technology)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts
Pay Scale
₹35,000 - ₹42,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 30 Years (YP-I) / 35 Years (YP-II) as on 21.10.2026
Job Location
Delhi81New Delhi79

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

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Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 21 Oct 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

• Young Professional-I (Basic Sciences): Graduate degree in Life Sciences or an allied basic-science discipline (Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, etc.) from a recognized university. Postgraduate qualification and 1 year research experience desirable.
• Young Professional-II (Information Technology): Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% marks in Computer Applications (MCA), Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or allied field, with at least 03 years of relevant post-qualification experience in interactive dashboards, database management, and statistical programming.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit as on 21.10.2026: 30 years for Young Professional-I (Basic Sciences) and 35 years for Young Professional-II (Information Technology). Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Application Screening & Eligibility Verification

Online/EvaluationQualifying Only

Written Test / Technical Skill Assignment (If deemed necessary)

HybridQualifying Only

Personal Interview & Document Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications received via email will be screened against prescribed eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates may undergo a written/skill test or practical assignment if required, followed by an interview and original document verification at ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi.

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

YearCategory / Post StreamCutoff / Qualifying Criteria
2025
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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.

The positions are based at ICMR Headquarters (Division of Communicable Diseases, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi) within the prestigious TB Research Accelerator program. Fellows collaborate with top biomedical scientists, principal investigators, and national public health program managers on high-impact tuberculosis elimination research. The office operates on standard Government of India five-day workweeks (9:30 AM to 6:00 PM), with dynamic periods around national review meetings, grant evaluations, and digital dashboard updates.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement initially for one year, extendable on an annual basis up to a maximum ceiling of three years subject to performance and project funding. Does not confer any right to absorption, regular appointment, or continuation in ICMR or Central Government service. Place of posting is strictly New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed contractual role without automatic cadre promotions. However, Young Professionals at ICMR gain invaluable credentials for career progression into Scientist positions (Scientist-B/C) in ICMR/DBT/DST or project manager/data scientist roles in WHO, international health foundations, and academic research institutions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Email Submission: Applications must be sent directly to [email protected] by 21.10.2026 along with self-attested supporting documents; offline paper submissions or late emails will not be considered.
  • Post-Qualification Experience Verification: For Young Professional-II (IT), the minimum 3 years of experience must be strictly acquired AFTER completing the qualifying postgraduate degree; pre-qualification internships or training are excluded.
  • Consolidated Remuneration (No HRA): The monthly stipend is fixed at ₹35,000/- for YP-I and ₹42,000/- for YP-II with no additional House Rent Allowance or government transport benefits.
  • Three-Year Maximum Tenure: The initial tenure is 1 year, extendable year-by-year up to a maximum non-extendable duration of 3 years.
  • Age Limit Determination: Age criteria (maximum 30 years for YP-I and 35 years for YP-II) are calculated strictly as on the closing date (21.10.2026).

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

  • Young Professional-I (Basic Sciences)01
  • Young Professional-II (Information Technology)01
Total Vacancies02 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Young Professional-I: ₹35,000/- per month.
• Young Professional-II: ₹42,000/- per month.
Consolidated monthly remuneration with no HRA.

Consolidated monthly emoluments: ₹35,000/- for Young Professional-I and ₹42,000/- for Young Professional-II. 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 the official application format or prepare your biodata with passport-size photograph.
  2. Attach self-attested photocopies of proof of date of birth, educational degrees, marks cards, post-qualification experience certificates, identity proof, and category certificate (if applicable).
  3. Combine the application form and self-attested certificates into a single consolidated PDF file.
  4. Send the completed application via email to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for the post of Young Professional-I / Young Professional-II - ICMR TB Research Accelerator'.
  5. Ensure the email is transmitted before the closing date on 21st October 2026. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to these positions.

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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.

Candidates must hold a Graduate degree in Life Sciences or an allied basic-science discipline (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Zoology, etc.) from a recognized university. A postgraduate degree and 1 year of health-research experience are desirable. Maximum age is 30 years.

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