ICMR Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Consultant (Scientific - Non-Medical)

Age Limits

• Minimum Age: 40 years
• Maximum Age: 70 years
• Age relaxation as per ICMR guidelines

Educational Qualifications

• M.Sc in Microbiology or Biotechnology with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in molecular diagnostics, public health programmes, and surveillance systems after completing a Master’s degree, with at least 2 years in infectious disease surveillance.
• Ph.D in Microbiology or Biotechnology with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in molecular diagnostics, public health programmes, and surveillance systems after completing a Master’s degree, with at least 2 years in infectious disease surveillance.

Note

• Experience must be after obtaining the Master’s degree.
• Relevant experience should be in the fields of molecular diagnostics, public health programmes, and surveillance systems as specified.

Important Dates

• Last date for submission of applications: 21-03-2026

Note: If any date is not fully resolvable from the source, it is left as is and the original text is included here.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment in the official notification.

How to Apply

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare an 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.
• Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 21-03-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/Recruitment/1772188373_advt_27022026.pdf
• Official Website: https://www.icmr.gov.in