ICMR BMHRC Faculty Recruitment 2026

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is hiring 16 medical faculty members at the Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC), Bhopal. If you are an MBBS doctor with a PG degree (MD/MS/DM/MCh) in the required specialty and have teaching experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 14 July 2026. The salary ranges from Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,15,900 per month depending on the post, and these are permanent posts filled by direct recruitment.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) BMHRC Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 16 Posts

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), an autonomous body under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has released advertisement number ICMR/Rectt/BMHRC/Faculty/01/2026-RPCell for 16 Faculty (Medical) posts at ICMR-BMHRC, Bhopal. The vacancies are 3 Professor, 4 Associate Professor and 9 Assistant Professor posts across specialties such as Cardiology, CTVS, Neurology, Urology, Radiology, Nephrology, GI Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Transfusion Medicine and Psychiatry. All posts are on a regular (permanent) basis with all-India transfer liability under the Council. You must submit a separate application for each post or specialisation.

ICMR-BMHRC is one of the Council's premier medical institutes, and these faculty jobs carry the pay, allowances and job security of a Central Government post. The crucial date for deciding your age, qualification and experience is the closing date, 14 July 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Professor (Medical) — Level 13: 3 posts — Cardiology 1, CTVS 1, Psychiatry 1
• Associate Professor (Medical) — Level 12: 4 posts — Neurology 1, Cardiology 1, Urology 1, Radiology 1
• Assistant Professor (Medical) — Level 11: 9 posts — CTVS 1, Cardiology 1, GI Medicine 1, Nephrology 1, Neurology 1, Pulmonary Medicine 1, Transfusion Medicine 1, Radiology 1, Psychiatry 1

4% of the total posts (1 of 16) are reserved on a horizontal basis for PwBD candidates with hearing or locomotor disability.

Who Can Apply?

Professor (Medical) — Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100/month):

• Qualification: A recognised MBBS degree plus a Post-Graduate Degree (DM/MCh/MD) in the concerned specialty or super-specialty.
• Experience: 12 years' standing in the profession, of which at least 4 years should be as an Associate Professor in the concerned department.

Associate Professor (Medical) — Level 12 (Rs. 78,800/month):

• Qualification: MBBS plus a Post-Graduate Degree (DM/MCh/MD) in the concerned specialty or super-specialty.
• Experience: At least 5 years' experience as a Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator, Registrar or Lecturer, of which 2 years should be as an Assistant Professor.

Assistant Professor (Medical) — Level 11 (Rs. 67,700/month):

• Qualification: MBBS plus a Post-Graduate Degree (DM/MCh/MD) in the concerned specialty or super-specialty.
• Experience: At least 3 years' teaching experience as a Senior Resident, Tutor, Demonstrator or Registrar after the first PG degree.

A DNB qualification is accepted if certified by NBE as equivalent to MD/MS or DM/MCh. Teaching experience as a General Duty Medical Officer or Medical Officer is not counted.

Age Limit

• Professor and Associate Professor: Not exceeding 50 years as on 14 July 2026.
• Assistant Professor: Not exceeding 40 years as on 14 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Available to Government servants and SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Professor: Level 13 of the pay matrix — Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 per month.
• Associate Professor: Level 12 of the pay matrix — Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month.
• Assistant Professor: Level 11 of the pay matrix — Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 1,500.
• SC / ST / Women / PwBD / EWS: No fee.
• Payment mode: online through the link in the application form. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

There is no written exam. Selection is done by shortlisting and interview:

1. Shortlisting: All candidates who meet the minimum eligibility on age, qualification and experience are shortlisted. If too many apply, ICMR further shortlists based on higher experience or higher qualification.
2. Interview (Personal Discussion): Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal discussion before the selection committee.
3. Document Verification: Your certificates and experience proofs are checked before appointment.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ICMR recruitment portal at recruitment.icmr.org.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload self-attested proof of date of birth, educational qualifications and experience.
4. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
5. Submit a separate application for each post or specialisation you want to apply for.

The hard copy of the application need not be sent to ICMR headquarters.

If you work in a Central or State Government department, PSU or a government-funded research agency, you must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the personal discussion, stating you will be released within one month of appointment.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 July 2026 (till 5:30 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced on the ICMR website

• Teach and train postgraduate medical students in the concerned specialty or super-specialty.
• Provide clinical care and treatment to patients in the department.
• Guide and supervise senior residents, junior doctors and research students.
• Plan and carry out medical research in your field of specialisation.
• Perform surgeries, procedures and diagnostic work as required by the department.
• Manage department academics, duty rosters and clinical records.
• Contribute to hospital committees and quality-improvement work.