ICMR Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Consultant and Young Professional Posts

Age Limits

• Consultant (Scientific/Technical-Non-Medical): Minimum 40 years, Maximum 70 years
• Young Professional-II (Technical/Scientific): Maximum 40 years

Consultant (Scientific/Technical-Non-Medical)

• Masters in Anthropology
• Masters in Social Sciences
• Masters in Population Science
• Masters in Public Health
• Masters in Epidemiology
• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience. PhD is considered as 4 years experience. MPH is not considered as experience. Retired government employees with qualification at Pay Level-10 and above and at least 10 years of experience in the required specialization.

Young Professional-II (Technical/Scientific)

• Postgraduate in Anthropology
• Postgraduate in Social Sciences
• Postgraduate in Population Science
• Postgraduate in Public Health
• Postgraduate in Microbiology
• One year of post-qualification experience in related field with at least 55% marks

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 16 February 2026
• Last Date for Submission of Application: 03 March 2026

Application Fees

• The notification does not mention any application fee. If a fee is applicable, please refer to the official notification for details.

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.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/Recruitment/1771242569_advtpdf_0001.pdf
• Official Website: https://www.icmr.gov.in