Overview
ICMR has announced recruitment for two posts – Consultant and Young Professional‑II – with a total of two vacancies. The Consultant post offers a monthly salary of ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,80,000, while the Young Professional‑II post offers ₹42,000. Eligibility requires specific master’s or post‑graduate degrees and experience, with age limits of 40–70 years for Consultants and up to 40 years for Young Professionals. Applications must be submitted via email before 3 March 2026, following the steps outlined in the notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Qualification
- Consultant: Masters in Anthropology, Social Sciences, Population Science, Public Health, Epidemiology; at least 10 years post‑qualification experience (PhD considered as 4 years). Young Professional-II: Post Graduate in Anthropology, Social Sciences, Population Science, Public Health, Microbiology; one year post‑qualification experience with at least 55% marks.
- Vacancies
- 2
- Last date to apply
- 03-03-2026
Important Dates
| advertisement_date | 16-02-2026 |
| last_date_submission | 03-03-2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Selection Process
Personal discussion/interview; merit‑based selection by Selection Committee
How to Apply
Read the official notification carefully before applying., Prepare your application with complete bio‑data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience., Attach self‑attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport‑size photographs., Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email., Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification., Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 03-03-2026., Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICMR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Consultant, Young Professional Posts?
advertisement date: 16-02-2026; last date submission: 03-03-2026
What is the age limit?
Consultant: 40-70 years; Young Professional-II: maximum 40 years
What is the selection process?
Personal discussion/interview; merit‑based selection by Selection Committee