ICMR NIHR Recruitment 2026: 5 Posts, Field Officer & More
The Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Health Research (ICMR NIHR), Gorakhpur has released the official notification for the recruitment of Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical), Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical), Administrative Officer, and Field Officer posts, covering 5 total vacancies under its Project Human Resource Position drive. Applications go offline via a Google Sheet form submission, with the deadline set for 21 September 2026, followed by Walk-in Interviews/Written Tests scheduled from 22 to 25 September 2026 at ICMR-NIHR, Gorakhpur.
As a key ICMR institute focused on health systems and disease research in the Gorakhpur region, ICMR NIHR offers a range of project-linked opportunities spanning research science, administrative management, and public health field roles — making this a diverse recruitment drive suited to candidates with varying professional backgrounds.
| Organization | ICMR National Institute of Health Research (ICMR NIHR), Gorakhpur |
| Posts | Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical) — 1, Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) — 2, Administrative Officer — 1, Field Officer — 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Application Mode | Offline via Google Sheet form, plus postal application with self-attested documents |
| Application Deadline | 21 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview/Written Test | 22–25 September 2026, at ICMR-NIHR, Gorakhpur |
Eligibility by Post
- Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical) — A Postgraduate Degree with 5 years’ experience, or a Ph.D. with 2 years’ experience; for Engineering/IT/CS candidates, a Graduate degree with 5 years’ experience, PG degree with 3 years’ experience, or a Ph.D.
- Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) — A Postgraduate Degree with 3 years’ experience, or a Ph.D.; for Engineering/IT/CS candidates, a Graduate degree with 3 years’ experience.
- Administrative Officer — A Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years’ experience, or a Retired Officer of Section Officer/Under Secretary rank.
- Field Officer — A Graduate in Public Health with 3 years’ experience, a Master’s in Public Health, or a Pharm.D.
Documents Required (Enclosure Checklist)
- Duly filled and signed official application form
- Proof of Date of Birth (10th/Matriculation Certificate)
- Educational Degree and Marksheets (Graduation/Postgraduation)
- Experience and Relieving Certificates (for the minimum required service)
- Last Pay Certificate (LPC)/Pension Payment Order (PPO), specifically for retired officers applying for Administrative Officer
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter Card/PAN)
How to Apply
- Download the official notification and application format from icmr.gov.in or nihrgkp.icmr.org.in.
- Fill in the application carefully with correct personal, educational, and experience details.
- Enclose self-attested copies of all required documents as per the checklist above.
- Dispatch the completed envelope through Speed Post or Registered Post before 21 September 2026.
- Additionally submit your details via the specified Google Sheet form as instructed in the official notification.
Official Links
Official Website: icmr.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply for ICMR NIHR Recruitment 2026?
A: 21 September 2026.
Q: How many vacancies does this recruitment cover?
A: 5 — 1 Project Research Scientist-III, 2 Project Research Scientist-II, 1 Administrative Officer, and 1 Field Officer.
Q: When is the Walk-in Interview/Written Test?
A: 22 to 25 September 2026, at ICMR-NIHR, Gorakhpur.
Q: Can retired officers apply for the Administrative Officer post?
A: Yes — retired officers of Section Officer/Under Secretary rank are specifically eligible, in addition to the standard Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years’ experience route.
Q: What qualification is required for Field Officer?
A: A Graduate in Public Health with 3 years’ experience, a Master’s in Public Health, or a Pharm.D.
Final Word
Since this recruitment requires both a postal application with the complete document checklist and a separate Google Sheet form submission, don’t skip either step — complete both the physical dispatch and the online form submission before the 21 September deadline to ensure your application is fully processed.