ICMR-NIHR Admin Posts Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ICMR-NIHR Bhubaneswar is hiring 7 administrative posts through AIIMS CRE-5. The posts are Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, Upper Division Clerk and Personal Assistant. If you have passed 12th Class for LDC or have a three-year bachelor's degree for the graduate-level posts, you can apply online. The last date for online registration is 3 July 2026 up to 5:00 PM, and the salary ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month depending on the post.

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ICMR-National Institute of Health Research, Bhubaneswar has issued a vacancy circular dated 15 June 2026 for administrative posts under Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5). The detailed recruitment advertisement is AIIMS Notice No. 93/2026 dated 13 June 2026. This is one combined online recruitment for NIHR Bhubaneswar posts, so candidates should check the post group, qualification and skill-test requirement before applying.

The biggest advantage is that one CRE-5 portal handles the application and CBT process. Selection will start with a computer-based test, and post-wise skill tests such as typing, computer skill test or stenography will apply after Stage I.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Lower Division Clerk: 3 UR posts, Pay Level 2
• Assistant: 2 UR posts, Pay Level 6
• Upper Division Clerk: 1 UR post, Pay Level 4
• Personal Assistant: 1 UR post, Pay Level 6

Category-wise Breakdown:

• UR: 7 posts
• EWS / OBC / SC / ST: 0 posts in the NIHR Bhubaneswar rows
• PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: 0 posts in the NIHR Bhubaneswar rows

Who Can Apply?

Assistant - Pay Level 6

• Qualification: You need a minimum three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
• Computer Knowledge: You need working knowledge of MS Office and PowerPoint.

Lower Division Clerk - Pay Level 2

• Qualification: You must have passed 12th Class or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board or university.
• Typing: You need typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer.
• Key Depression Standard: 35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH and 9000 KDPH respectively.

Upper Division Clerk - Pay Level 4

• Qualification: You need a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• Typing: You need typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer.

Personal Assistant - Pay Level 6

• Qualification: You need a minimum three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
• Shorthand: You need 120 words per minute shorthand speed in English or Hindi.
• Computer Knowledge: You need working knowledge of MS Office and PowerPoint.

Age Limit

• Lower Division Clerk: 18 to 27 years.
• Assistant: Not exceeding 30 years.
• Upper Division Clerk: Not exceeding 30 years.
• Personal Assistant: Not exceeding 30 years.
• Age reference date: The closing date of online registration, 3 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories will be as per the CRE-5 rules and Government of India rules.

Salary

• Lower Division Clerk: Pay Level 2, approximately Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month.
• Upper Division Clerk: Pay Level 4, approximately Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month.
• Assistant and Personal Assistant: Pay Level 6, approximately Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Government of India and institute rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 3,000 per group.
• SC / ST / EWS: Rs. 2,400 per group.
• Persons with Disabilities: No fee.
• Payment mode: Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
• Refund note: SC/ST candidates who appear in the examination will get the application fee refunded to the source account after results, as per the notice.

Selection Process

The selection has two main stages for these posts. Stage I is the Computer Based Test. Stage II is the applicable skill test for the post group.

1. Computer Based Test: 100 MCQs for 400 marks in 90 minutes. There are 20 MCQs on General Knowledge, Aptitude and Computer Knowledge, and 80 MCQs from the domain part of the group.
2. Negative Marking: 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 35% for OBC and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD.
3. Assistant Skill Test: Computer-based skill test for 50 marks with noting and drafting for 30 marks and precise writing for 20 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 17.
4. LDC/UDC Typing Skill Test: English typing at 35 w.p.m. or Hindi typing at 30 w.p.m. on computer. The typing test is qualifying in nature.
5. Personal Assistant Stenography Test: Dictation in English or Hindi as per the Personal Assistant skill-test scheme, followed by computer transcription.
6. Document Verification: Qualified candidates will be considered as per post eligibility, preferences, documents and institute rules.

How to Apply

1. Go to the AIIMS Exams CRE-5 page at aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Open the Common Recruitment Examination - 5 (CRE-5) advertisement page.
3. Create an OTR account if you are a new applicant.
4. Login, choose the correct post group and fill the online application form carefully.
5. Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and documents as instructed.
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
7. Submit the form before 3 July 2026, 5:00 PM and keep a copy for future use.

Important Dates

• CRE-5 Detailed Advertisement: 13 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 13 June 2026
• ICMR-NIHR Vacancy Circular: 15 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Registration: 3 July 2026 up to 5:00 PM
• NOC Submission for Government/PSU Applicants: 8 July 2026
• Application Status Date: 11 July 2026
• CBT Date: 25 to 27 July 2026 (tentative)
• Skill Test Date: To be announced

• Handle office files, registers and routine administrative records
• Prepare letters, notes, reports and official communication
• Enter data and update information in office software systems
• Manage inward and outward correspondence for the assigned section
• Assist officers with establishment, accounts and general administration work
• Prepare typed documents, statements and computer-based records
• Support meetings, file movement and document verification work