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Vacancy Details
- Director – National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), Dwarka, New Delhi:
Qualification: MD/MS or MBBS with MPH or Master’s in Biomedical Sciences or MBBS with PhD; 15 years experience including 5 years in managerial R&D roles; R&D experience related to Malaria. - Director – National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM), Belagavi:
Qualification: MD/MS or MBBS with MPH or Master’s in Biomedical Sciences or MBBS with PhD; 15 years experience including 5 years in managerial R&D roles; R&D experience related to Integrative/Traditional Medicine. - Director – Rajendra Memorial National Institute of Health Research (RM NIHR), Patna, Bihar:
Qualification: MD/MS or MBBS with MPH or Master’s in Biomedical Sciences or MBBS with PhD; 15 years experience including 5 years in managerial R&D roles; R&D experience related to Communicable Diseases or Non-Communicable Diseases or Reproductive Health or Child Health or Nutrition. - Director – National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) North:
Qualification: MD/MS or MBBS with MPH or Master’s in Biomedical Sciences or MBBS with PhD; 15 years experience including 5 years in managerial R&D roles; R&D experience related to Communicable Diseases or Non-Communicable Diseases or Reproductive Health or Child Health or Nutrition. - Director – National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) South:
Qualification: MD/MS or MBBS with MPH or Master’s in Biomedical Sciences or MBBS with PhD; 15 years experience including 5 years in managerial R&D roles; R&D experience related to Communicable Diseases or Non-Communicable Diseases or Reproductive Health or Child Health or Nutrition.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 58 years
Application Fees
- Candidates other than SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS: ₹1500
- SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS: ₹0
Selection Process
step: Initial shortlisting
detail: All candidates who meet minimum age, essential qualifications and essential experience will be shortlisted.
step: Further shortlisting (if needed)
detail: If too many candidates are shortlisted, ICMR will further shortlist using criteria fixed by the Competent Authority, typically preferring higher relevant experience or higher educational qualification.
step: Interview / personal discussion
detail: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/personal discussion; government and PSU employees must bring NOC and an undertaking to be relieved within one month of appointment order.
How to Apply
- Apply only through online mode on https://recruitment.icmr.org.in.
- Enclose/upload self-attested required documents with the online application.
- Pay the application fee (where applicable) via the online link in the application form.
- Submit a separate online application for each Director post you wish to apply for, with fee wherever applicable.
- Complete and submit the application by 30 November 2026 till 5:30 PM; late applications will be rejected.
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Important Dates
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the essential qualification criteria to apply?
Essential qualifications: MD/MS or equivalent recognised by MCI/NMC; OR MBBS with MPH; OR a Master’s degree in a subject related to Biomedical Sciences or MBBS with Ph.D., all from recognised institutions. Deputation candidates must hold an analogous post or possess the same essential qualifications and experience.
How do I apply for the ICMR Director posts?
You must apply only through the online portal at https://recruitment.icmr.org.in and upload self-attested required documents. Pay the application fee online where applicable and submit a separate application for each Director post you apply for.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The online application must be completed and submitted by 30 November 2026 till 5:30 PM. Applications received after this deadline are liable to be rejected.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves initial shortlisting of eligible candidates, possible further shortlisting if too many candidates qualify, and then an interview/personal discussion for shortlisted candidates. Government/PSU employees must bring a No Objection Certificate and an undertaking to be relieved within one month if selected.
What is the pay scale or salary for the Director posts?
All five Director posts carry Level-14 of the Pay Matrix with pay of Rs.1,44,200 to Rs.2,18,200 per month (7th CPC) plus usual allowances as admissible to ICMR employees.
