Consultant (Scientific – Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 at ICMR-NITHR
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹80,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. or MD in a relevant subject with at least 8 years of post-qualification research experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience with proven competency in research project execution and management.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 40 to 60 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research is seeking applications for 2 vacancies of Consultant (Scientific - Non-Medical) to support critical scientific activities in Jabalpur. Successful candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹80,000 and must possess an M.Sc. or MD with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience in relevant research fields. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to contribute to tribal health research and molecular diagnostics within a premier national research institute. The position is ideal for seasoned researchers looking to lead project execution and capacity-building programs in a government-backed scientific environment.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 60 years, with a minimum age requirement of 40 years.
- The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for an initial period of one year.
- Applications must be submitted exclusively via Speed Post to the Jabalpur campus by the July 17th deadline.
- Selection involves a screening process followed by a personal interview or discussion for shortlisted candidates.
- No application fee is required to apply for these scientific consultant positions.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated remuneration of ₹80,000 per month; for retired government servants, pay is regulated by Ministry of Finance OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications Publication of eligible candidates list Personal Interview/Discussion Written Exam (if required based on applicant volume)
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Total Vacancies: 02 Reservation follows Government of India norms for contractual scientific engagements.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the ICMR or NITHR official website.
- Fill the form accurately and attach self-attested photocopies of educational and professional certificates.
- Include proof of age and detailed experience certificates.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph to the application form.
- Send the complete application package via Speed Post only.
- Address the envelope to: Establishment-II (Project cell), Room No. 110, ICMR-NITHR Campus, Nagpur Road, Dhanvantri Nagar, Garha, Jabalpur, MP 482003.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 17th July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The position offers a consolidated remuneration of ₹80,000 per month, though for retired government servants, pay is fixed as per Ministry of Finance guidelines.
Candidates must have an M.Sc. or MD in a relevant subject along with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in their area of specialization.
The age limit for this recruitment is between 40 and 60 years as of the application deadline.
