ICMR-NIHR Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

ICMR-National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR), Jodhpur is hiring 5 project staff for its "ADOPT" project on Health Technology Assessment. Openings include Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical), Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical), Administrative Officer, and Field Officer. You need a qualification ranging from graduation to Ph.D. depending on the post. There is no online form — you must attend a walk-in interview and written test on 24 August 2026 at ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur.

ICMR-NIHR ADOPT Project Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

ICMR-National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR), Jodhpur, under the Department of Health Research, is recruiting project staff for "ADOPT" (Accelerating Dissemination and Operational Promotion of Health Technology Assessment in India, HTAIn). These are purely temporary, project-linked positions — there is no online application; you apply by submitting a filled form in person on the day of the walk-in. Candidates with research, administrative, or public health backgrounds should apply based on the post that matches their qualification.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical): Ph.D. holders with 5+ years R&D/teaching experience, or equivalent Master's/M.Sc. combinations with experience
• Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical): M.Sc./MPH/MHA/M.Pharm holders (Ph.D. desirable)
• Administrative Officer: Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of government/PSU/autonomous body experience, or retired Section Officer/Under Secretary rank officers
• Field Officer: Graduate/Master's in Public Health, or Pharm D

The notification does not specify the exact number of posts under each of the 4 designations — the total across all posts is 5.

Who Can Apply?

Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical):

• Qualification: Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with 5 years of R&D/teaching experience after Ph.D., OR First Class MPH/Pharm D/Master's in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Pharmacy/MHA with 8 years of R&D/teaching experience, OR Second Class M.Sc./MPH with Ph.D. and 8 years of relevant experience including 2 years managing R&D projects
• Desirable: Post-doctoral research/teaching experience; knowledge of computer applications or business intelligence/data management tools

Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical):

• Qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences/MPH/MHA/M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy)
• Desirable: Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology; knowledge of computer applications or business intelligence/data management tools

Administrative Officer:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum 3 years of experience in a Government Department/Statutory or Autonomous body/University/PSU, OR retired Officers of the rank of Section Officer/Under Secretary to the Government of India

Field Officer:

• Qualification: Graduate in Public Health with 3 years of work experience, OR Master's degree in Public Health, OR Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
• Desirable: Experience in qualitative studies, data collection, and digital data collection tools

Age Limit

• Age Relaxation: The notification states age relaxation as per rules is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates, retrenched government employees, departmental candidates (including project staff), and ex-servicemen, as per Central Government/DoPT/ICMR instructions
• Specific base age limits per post are not mentioned in the notification

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in this notification

Selection Process

The selection is done through a walk-in process:

1. Document Verification: Bring your filled application, one set of photocopies, and all original certificates for verification on the day of the walk-in
2. Written Test / Interview: Eligible candidates who clear document verification will attend the written test/interview on the same day

If you are already employed, you must bring a "No Objection Certificate" from your current employer, or you will not be allowed to appear.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from http://niimed.icmr.org.in or https://www.icmr.gov.in
2. Fill in the form completely and attach one set of photocopies of all certificates
3. Bring the filled form along with all original certificates for verification
4. Report at ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 24 August 2026
5. Complete document verification, then attend the written test/interview the same day

If applying for more than one position, you must submit a separate application for each post.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 3 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview / Written Test: 24 August 2026 (Reporting: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
• Venue: ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur

• Conduct research activities, data collection, and analysis for the ADOPT health technology assessment project
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and project team on day-to-day project work
• Prepare reports, documentation, and project deliverables as assigned
• Handle administrative and correspondence work related to the project (Administrative Officer)
• Carry out fieldwork, community data collection, and use of digital data collection tools (Field Officer)
• Maintain records of project activities, budgets, and timelines
• Support training and capacity-building activities under the project