Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 2026 Recruitment: 05 Specialist Grade III Vacancies

This role is ideally suited for highly qualified medical professionals holding an MBBS degree followed by a postgraduate degree (MD) or diploma in Medicine or General Medicine. Candidates must possess significant post-qualification experience—at least three years after a PG degree or five years after a PG diploma—in the relevant specialty. Government servants may benefit from age relaxation. The position offers a stable career in biomedical research within a prestigious central government organization at an attractive pay scale (Level 11).

Candidates without an MBBS degree and a relevant postgraduate medical qualification (MD/Diploma in Medicine) are not eligible. Those who lack the specified post-qualification experience (3 or 5 years) in the concerned specialty should not apply. Individuals exceeding the age of 40 (general category) as of February 28, 2026, without applicable government service age relaxation, will also be disqualified. The very limited number of vacancies (5 posts) makes this a highly competitive recruitment.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is a premier autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, renowned for its significant contributions to biomedical research. A position as Specialist Grade III offers a respectable career in a central government setup with opportunities for growth within the extensive network of ICMR institutes and centers across India, including potential for transfer liability.