ICMR NIHR Consultant & Young Professional Recruitment 2026: 4 Posts
ICMR National Institute of Health Research (ICMR NIHR) has released the Consultant & Young Professional Notification 2026, under Advertisement No. A.12016/1/2025-Estt.Recruitment/…359, for 4 vacancies. Applications go online, closing 11 September 2026.
Organization
ICMR National Institute of Health Research (ICMR NIHR)
Advertisement No.
A.12016/1/2025-Estt.Recruitment/…359
Posts
Consultant (Administrative), Young Professional II (Scientific/Admin/Finance & Accounts)
Total Vacancies
4 (1 each)
Salary
Consolidated as per 7th Pay Commission norms, up to ₹1,20,000 for Consultant posts
Age Limit
Consultant: 60 years (retired Government employees up to 70 years); Young Professional II: 35 years
Last Date
11 September 2026
Eligibility
Consultant (Administrative) — A Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (Management/Public Administration, etc.), OR a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with experience at Level 7 and above (for retired Government employees), plus a minimum of 8 years’ experience in Administration. Young Professional II posts require relevant postgraduate/professional qualifications specific to Scientific, Admin, or Finance & Accounts roles.
How to Apply
Visit icmr.gov.in and find the Consultant & Young Professional notification.
Register with your mobile number and email address.
Fill in the online application form with required details.
A: 4 — 1 Consultant (Administrative) and 3 Young Professional II posts (Scientific, Admin, Finance & Accounts).
Q: What is the age limit?
A: 60 years for Consultant (up to 70 for retired Government employees); 35 years for Young Professional II.
Q: What is the salary?
A: Consolidated per 7th Pay Commission norms, up to ₹1,20,000 for Consultant posts.
Final Word
Since retired Government employees at Level 7 and above can qualify for the Consultant post through an alternate eligibility route (Bachelor’s degree plus specific service level), check this pathway carefully if you’re a retired official without a Master’s degree.
