ICMR Scientist B and C Recruitment 2026

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is hiring 6 scientific posts for the Centre for Research Management and Control of Haemoglobinopathies, New Chandrapur under ICMR-NIIH Mumbai. The posts are Scientist-C (Non-Medical), Scientist-B (Medical), and Scientist-B (Non-Medical). You can apply online before 10 July 2026, 5:30 PM. Salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month depending on the post level.

Indian Council of Medical Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released Advertisement No. ICMR/Rectt/CRMCH/01/2026-RPCell for scientific positions. The vacancies are for haemoglobinopathy research work at CRMCH, New Chandrapur under ICMR-NIIH Mumbai, with all India transfer liability under the Council. This is a direct recruitment notice for medical and non-medical scientists.

The notification is useful for candidates who want to work in biomedical research, clinical haemoglobinopathy work, molecular biology, immunology, immunogenetics, biochemistry, or translational research. ICMR has made the application process fully online through its recruitment portal, and it has clearly said that no offline application copy will be accepted at the first stage. You should upload every required certificate because ICMR may reject incomplete applications during scrutiny.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Breakdown:

• Scientist-C (Non-Medical): 1 post
• Scientist-B (Medical): UR - 1, SC - 1
• Scientist-B (Non-Medical): UR - 1, OBC - 1, ST - 1

Who Can Apply?

Scientist-C (Non-Medical)

• Qualification: Master's degree from a recognised university in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences, or Pharm-D recognised by UGC/PCI.
• Experience: You need 4 years of relevant experience.
• Desirable: Ph.D. in a Biomedical Sciences related subject and translational research experience such as drug efficacy testing, humanized mouse models, or organoids.

Scientist-B (Medical)

• Qualification: MBBS or equivalent degree recognised by MCI/NMC.
• Experience: No essential experience is required.
• Desirable: Experience in clinical research and managing patients with haemoglobinopathies.

Scientist-B (Non-Medical)

• Qualification: Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences related subject, or Pharm-D recognised by UGC/PCI.
• Experience: No essential experience is required.
• Desirable: Experience in microbiology, immunology, immunogenetics, molecular biology, next generation sequencing, multiomics, or biochemistry.

Experience notes: ICMR will count Ph.D. as 4 years experience and MD/MS or equivalent as 3 years experience. MPH, M.Tech, and ME will not be counted as experience for this notice. The period spent only to get the minimum essential qualification will not count as experience.

Age Limit

• Scientist-C: Maximum age is 40 years.
• Scientist-B: Maximum age is 35 years.
• Age Relaxation: Government of India age relaxation instructions apply. ICMR may also relax age for exceptionally strong candidates with approval.

Salary

• Scientist-C (Non-Medical): Level-11, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
• Scientist-B (Medical/Non-Medical): Level-10, Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month.
• Selected candidates will also get allowances as admissible under ICMR/Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC candidates: Rs. 1,500
• SC / ST / Women / PwBD / EWS candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online payment link in the application form
• The fee is non-refundable, so check your post, category, and documents before paying.

Selection Process

The selection may be done through computer based test, interview, or both.

1. Eligibility Screening: ICMR first checks age, qualification, experience, and uploaded documents.
2. Computer Based Test: If conducted, the CBT will have MCQs based on understanding of research methods. It is qualifying in nature, with minimum qualifying level of 75 percentile.
3. Shortlisting: If many candidates qualify, ICMR may shortlist further based on higher relevant experience or higher qualification.
4. Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview or personal discussion.
5. Document Verification: Final appointment depends on verification of documents and eligibility.
6. NOC Check: Applicants working in government, PSU, or government-funded research agencies must produce a No Objection Certificate when called.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ICMR recruitment portal at recruitment.icmr.org.in.
2. Register online and keep your user ID/password safely.
3. Fill the application form section by section.
4. Upload qualification, marks, date of birth, category, PwBD, and experience documents as applicable.
5. Pay the application fee online if you are not exempted.
6. Submit the form before 10 July 2026, 5:30 PM and keep the final printout.

Document warning: ICMR has said that missing qualification, age, category, PwBD, registration, or experience documents can lead to rejection. You should check the uploaded files before final submission because changes may not be accepted after submission.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 2026 notification issued under Advertisement No. ICMR/Rectt/CRMCH/01/2026-RPCell
• Application Start: To be announced on portal
• Last Date to Apply: 10 July 2026, 5:30 PM
• CBT / Interview Date: To be announced on ICMR website

• Handle biomedical and haemoglobinopathy research activities at the assigned ICMR centre
• Prepare research plans, technical notes, and scientific reports
• Work with clinical, laboratory, and public health teams as required by the post
• Manage data, samples, documentation, and research records responsibly
• Follow ICMR protocols, ethics requirements, and reporting timelines
• Assist with translational research, clinical research, or molecular work based on post profile
• Coordinate with ICMR-NIIH Mumbai and other ICMR units when needed