Overview
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi has released a recruitment notification for the post of Director (Group 'A' – Scientific) at ICMR-NIMR, ICMR-NITM, ICMR-RM NIHR, ICMR-NIHR North and ICMR-NIHR South. Eligible candidates can apply before 30.11.2026 till 5:30 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
- Qualification
- Scientists from the Central Government or State Government or recognised autonomous organisations of the Central Government or State Government or Research Institutes or Universities who are: • Holding an analogous post on regular basis; or • Possessing the same essential qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits. ICMR Scientists shall not be eligible for appointment on deputation; they shall apply under Direct Recruitment.
- Advertisement No
- ICMR/DIR/02/2026-R&PCell
- Last date to apply
- 30.11.2026 till 5:30 PM
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 30.11.2026 till 5:30 PM |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
Scientists from the Central Government or State Government or recognised autonomous organisations of the Central Government or State Government or Research Institutes or Universities who are: • Holding an analogous post on regular basis; or • Possessing the same essential qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits. ICMR Scientists shall not be eligible for appointment on deputation; they shall apply under Direct Recruitment.
Age Limit
The age limit for the Director posts is not exceeding 58 years. For appointment by deputation, the maximum age limit shall not exceed 58 years as on the last date of applications. • Age relaxation applies as per the existing Government of India instructions. • In addition, the age limit may be relaxed for exceptionally meritorious candidates, based on their CVs/experience, with the approval of the President, Governing Council, ICMR, for reasons to be recorded in writing. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Application Fee
Category: Fee Candidates other than SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS: Rs.1500/- (non-refundable) SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS: Exempted The fee is paid through the online link given in the application form.
Selection Process
The notice describes selection through shortlisting followed by interview: • Initial shortlisting: all candidates who fulfil minimum eligibility in respect of age, essential qualifications and essential experience (wherever required) shall be short-listed. • Further shortlisting: if the number of shortlisted candidates is high and it is not possible to call all of them for interview, ICMR shall further shortlist on suitable criteria fixed by the Competent Authority, ICMR. ICMR generally prefers to call candidates with higher experience in the relevant fields or with higher educational qualification, as decided by the Appointing Authority. • Interview / personal discussion: shortlisted candidates are called for interview; government and PSU employees must bring the NOC with an undertaking that "the applicant will be relieved within one month of his/her receipt of appointment order".
How to Apply
• Apply only through online mode on https://recruitment.icmr.org.in. • Enclose the self-attested required documents listed below with the online application. • Pay the application fee of Rs.1500/- through the online link given in the application form (SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS candidates are exempted). • To apply for more than one Director post, submit a separate online application for each post, with the prescribed fee wherever applicable. • Complete the application by 30 November 2026 till 5:30 PM; applications received after the closing date, for whatever reason, are liable to be rejected.
Important Instructions
• Application should be submitted along with the online application fees. • Incomplete applications or applications without supportive documents are liable to be rejected. • False information or suppression of any material, noticed at any time during the recruitment process or thereafter, makes candidature/services liable to be terminated. • Any outside influence (political or otherwise) brought in by a candidate shall disqualify him/her. • Any further detail/ communication shall be displayed on the ICMR website only. • ICMR retains the liberty to either modify or cancel or publish afresh this vacancy circular; matters with no specific instruction shall be decided by ICMR. • Any dispute regarding this recruitment will be under the jurisdiction of Courts in New Delhi. • For technical support or payment queries, call 011-26589167 or email [email protected] on working days between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM (IST).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICMR Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date to Apply: 30.11.2026 till 5:30 PM
What is the application fee?
Rs.1500/- (non-refundable); SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS exempted
What is the age limit?
Not exceeding 58 years
What is the selection process?
The notice describes selection through shortlisting followed by interview: • Initial shortlisting: all candidates who fulfil minimum eligibility in respect of age, essential qualifications and essential experience (wherever required) shall be short-listed. • Further shortlisting: if the number of shortlisted candidates is high and it is not possible to call all of them for interview, ICMR shall further shortlist on suitable criteria fixed by the Competent Authority, ICMR. ICMR generally prefers to call candidates with higher experience in the relevant fields or with higher educational qualification, as decided by the Appointing Authority. • Interview / personal discussion: shortlisted candidates are called for interview; government and PSU employees must bring the NOC with an undertaking that "the applicant will be relieved within one month of his/her receipt of appointment order".