The Indian Council of Medical Research is recruiting for 7 regular and lien vacancy posts. The available jobs are for Scientist E, Director, and Scientist D. This recruitment was announced on 26/09/2025. The initial job posting for some posts will be in Delhi NCR and Bhubaneswar with a chance of transfer anywhere in India. The last date to apply online is 10/11/2025. All citizens of India are eligible to apply for these positions.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Post Name | Scientist and Director |
| Advt No. | ICMR/Sc-E/02/2025, ICMR/DIR/RMRCD/02/2025, ICMR/Rectt/Sc-D/01/2025 |
| Job Type | Regular and Lien Vacancy |
| Vacancies | 7 |
| Salary | Level 12 to Level 14 Pay Matrix |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | ICMR Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
There are a total of 7 vacancies available for different scientific positions. This includes posts like Director, Scientist E, and Scientist D in both medical and non medical streams.
| Post Name | Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-E (Non-Medical) | 1 | 50 years |
| Director | 1 | 58 years |
| Scientist-D (Medical) | 4 | 45 years |
| Scientist-D (Non-Medical) | 1 | 45 years |
The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates as per government rules and instructions.
Exam Fee
| General / OBC / Other State | Rs. 1500/- |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD / EWS | Rs. 0/- |
Essential Qualification
- Director
- MD or MS degree.
- OR MBBS with MPH or Ph.D. in a relevant subject.
- 15 years of experience is required.
- Scientist-E (Non-Medical)
- Masters with a Ph.D. in subjects like Life Sciences or Public Health.
- Requires 10 years of experience, including 2 years of managerial experience.
- Scientist-D (Medical)
- An MBBS degree is required.
- Candidates need 8 years of experience.
- Scientist-D (Non-Medical)
- A Masters degree in subjects like Life Sciences or Public Health.
- Requires 8 years of work experience.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of Applications: First, candidates will be shortlisted based on age and educational qualifications.
- Further Shortlisting: If many candidates apply, ICMR may use higher experience or qualifications to further shortlist.
- Computer Based Test: For Scientist D posts, a computer test might be held. It will test research methods.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview or discussion.
- Document Verification: All original documents will be checked to confirm eligibility.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the official ICMR recruitment website here.
- Register yourself on the portal to get a User ID and password.
- Log in and fill out the online application form with the correct details.
- Upload necessary documents like proof of birth, education, and experience certificates.
- Pay the application fee online if it applies to you.
- Submit the final application and take a printout for your records.
Important Dates
| Apply Last Date | 10/11/2025 up to 05:30 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10/11/2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification (Scientist-E) | Click Here |
| Notification (Director) | Click Here |
| Notification (Scientist-D) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for the ICMR recruitment?
- The last date to submit the online application is 10th November 2025, until 5:30 PM.
- Are women candidates required to pay the application fee?
- No, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.