Medical Scientist Deployment at Model Rural Health Research Units, ICMR 2026
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Regular scientists from DHR/ICMR cadre with a medical background (MBBS/MD in Community Medicine, preferably). Preferably Scientist-D or Scientist-E, though Scientist-C with relevant experience in field-based research may also be considered. Demonstrated experience in public health research, epidemiology, clinical and implementation research.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Demonstrated experience in public health research, epidemiology, clinical and implementation research is required.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites Expressions of Interest from regular DHR/ICMR Medical Scientists for tenure-based deployment at Model Rural Health Research Units (MRHRUs). This initiative aims to strengthen health research infrastructure across India, focusing on population-based health research and community engagement. Eligible scientists, preferably with a medical background and experience in public health research, are encouraged to apply for this five-year rotational assignment. This is a significant opportunity for medical scientists to provide scientific leadership and enhance research outputs in rural health settings.
- This deployment offers a unique opportunity for medical scientists to lead and contribute to health research in rural areas across India.
- The role involves strengthening research capacities, fostering collaboration, and enhancing research outputs at Model Rural Health Research Units.
- Candidates with a medical background, particularly in Community Medicine, and experience in field-based research are highly preferred.
- The selection process will be based on a merit-cum-choice basis, considering previous performance assessments and publication equivalents.
- Applicants should ensure all supporting documents are submitted along with the application within 30 days from the date of issue of the EoI.
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Additional Salary Information
HRA and other financial provisions shall continue to be governed as per existing ICMR rules. Refer official detailed notification for more information.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Selection will be undertaken on a 'Merit-cum-Choice Basis' by an Independent Selection Committee chaired by Secretary, DHR cum DG, ICMR with Joint Secretary, DHR and Sr. DDG (Admin.), ICMR-HQ as member of selection committee among other members.
Previous performance assessment and their publication equivalents (PE) would also be considered during selection.
Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Interested and eligible scientists must submit their duly filled application in the prescribed format.
- The completed application along with supporting documents should be submitted within 30 days from the date of issue of this EoI.
- The EoI copy (as per format attached) duly signed and completed should be sent via email to ICMR (Ao.rpcell@icmr.gov.in), latest by 6th November 2026.
- Hard copies of the application may be sent to: “The Assistant Director General (Recruitment), Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswamy Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110 029”.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tenure of deployment for medical scientists at MRHRU shall be for a maximum period of five years, on a rotatory basis, treated as a tenure-based assignment.
Regular scientists from DHR/ICMR cadre with a medical background (MBBS/MD in Community Medicine, preferably), preferably Scientist-D or Scientist-E (Scientist-C with relevant experience may also be considered), and demonstrated experience in public health research, epidemiology, clinical, and implementation research are eligible.
Selection will be undertaken on a 'Merit-cum-Choice Basis' by an Independent Selection Committee chaired by the Secretary, DHR cum DG, ICMR, with other members including Joint Secretary, DHR and Sr. DDG (Admin.), ICMR-HQ. Previous performance assessment and publication equivalents will also be considered.