ICMR-NIHR DRISTI Project Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ICMR-NIHR Bhubaneswar is hiring 12 project staff for the DRISTI Bharat Tribal Health Observatory project. If you are a doctor, life science graduate, IT professional, or a commerce graduate, you can walk in for the interview. The walk-in interviews are held from 28 May 2026 to 3 June 2026 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The salary ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month based on the post.

ICMR-NIHR DRISTI Project Recruitment 2026 - 12 Posts

The ICMR-National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR), Bhubaneswar has released Advertisement No. ICMR-NIHR BB/Estt-Proj-Rect/189/2026-27 for engaging 12 non-institutional project staff under the DRISTI Bharat Tribal Health Observatory project. There is no written exam — selection is purely through walk-in interview. The engagement is on a temporary contract basis with extension possible up to 3 years (1+1+1) based on performance.

Vacancy Breakdown

Who Can Apply?

Junior Consultant (Medical) - 3 Posts

• Qualification: You need an MBBS or BDS or BVSc or equivalent degree in the relevant subject.
• Experience: At least 6 years of post-qualification experience with proven competency in the area of specialization.

Young Professional-I (Public Health) - 6 Posts

• Qualification: Post Graduate degree in Life Science Subjects or Public Health.

Young Professional-II (IT) - 1 Post

• Qualification: Post Graduate in Technology / IT / Computer Science.
• Experience: 3 years of work experience.

Young Professional-I (Admin) - 1 Post

• Qualification: Graduate in any discipline with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university or college.
• Experience: At least 1 year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.

Young Professional-I (Accounts) - 1 Post

• Qualification: B.Com / BBA with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university or college.
• Experience: At least 1 year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.

Note: Persons already in regular time-scale service under any Government Department or Organisation are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit

• Junior Consultant (Medical): Maximum 50 years
• Young Professional-II (IT): Maximum 35 years
• Young Professional-I (all three posts): Maximum 30 years
• Cut-off Date: The age limit is calculated as on the date of the walk-in interview for each post.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per ICMR guidelines for reserved categories.

Salary

• Junior Consultant (Medical): Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated)
• Young Professional-II (IT): Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated)
• Young Professional-I (Public Health, Admin, Accounts): Rs. 35,000 per month (consolidated)
• The emoluments shown are consolidated. No additional allowances are paid.
• Benefits like Provident Fund, Pension, LTC, Medical claim, and staff quarters are not admissible to project human resource positions.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
• You also need to arrange your own travel and stay for the interview — no TA/DA will be paid.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on a single-stage walk-in interview:

1. Document Verification: Original certificates must be verified by ICMR-NIHR Bhubaneswar before the interview. Only candidates fulfilling age, qualification, and experience criteria are allowed to appear.
2. Walk-in Interview: Selection is based purely on your performance in the interview before the Interview Board.
3. Shortlisting: If there are too many candidates, shortlisting will be done on the basis of educational qualification and experience. A written test or assignment may also be conducted before the interview if necessary.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official websites www.icmr.gov.in or www.rmrcbbsr.gov.in.
2. Fill in the form with all your personal, educational, and experience details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all educational documents, photo, and experience certificates.
4. Bring the filled application along with all original documents for verification.
5. Walk in to the Annex Building of ICMR-National Institute of Health Research, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar - 751023 on the scheduled interview date for your post.
6. Reach the venue by 10:00 AM on the interview date.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 May 2026
• Walk-in for Junior Consultant (Medical): 28 May 2026 (Thursday) at 10:00 AM
• Walk-in for YP-I (Public Health): 29 May 2026 (Friday) at 10:00 AM
• Walk-in for YP-II (IT): 1 June 2026 (Monday) at 10:00 AM
• Walk-in for YP-I (Admin): 2 June 2026 (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM
• Walk-in for YP-I (Accounts): 3 June 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 AM

• Work on the DRISTI Bharat Tribal Health Observatory project at ICMR-NIHR Bhubaneswar
• Handle the technical, medical, public health, IT, administrative, or financial duties assigned for your specific post
• Conduct field studies, data collection, and community health surveys among tribal populations (for Medical and Public Health roles)
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation
• Coordinate with senior scientists, principal investigators, and team members
• Follow ICMR research protocols, ethics guidelines, and project timelines
• Prepare progress reports, publications, and presentations as required by the project