ICMR Young Professional III Recruitment 2026 for 2 Posts

• Both posts require a postgraduate qualification in Life Science, Pharmacy, Statistics, Social Work or Sociology; the notice also lists BAMS, BSMS and MD in AYUSH. At least 55% marks and five years of post-qualification experience in the related field are required.
• Qualifications and experience must be in a relevant discipline or field and from a reputed institution or organization recognized by the relevant authority.
• Candidates already in regular service under a Central or State Government, autonomous department or PSU are not eligible.

• Obtain the prescribed Annexure-I application form from the official notification and complete it for the post concerned.
• Prepare a separate application for each position if applying for both.
• Bring the application with a recent passport-size photograph, experience certificate, required documents and a set of self-attested photocopies.
• Attend the walk-in interview on 4 December 2026 from 10:00 A.M at V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029.
• Bring original documents for verification when called.

Recruitment overview

The Indian Council of Medical Research has announced a walk-in interview for two Young Professional III positions at its headquarters in New Delhi. Advertisement No. ICMR/IJMR/YP-III/2026-27, dated 10-11-2026, provides for one Scientific (Production) post and one Technical post. Both are full-time contractual engagements with consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month.

Eligibility and work

For both posts, the notice lists postgraduate qualifications in Life Science, Pharmacy, Statistics, Social Work and Sociology, as well as BAMS, BSMS and MD in AYUSH. Candidates need at least 55% marks and five years of relevant post-qualification experience. Experience is counted from completion of the minimum essential educational qualification. The maximum age is 40 years; the notice does not mention relaxation.

Regular employees of a Central or State Government, autonomous department or PSU cannot apply. Experience claimed against the mandatory requirement should clearly show the nature and duration of the work. The Scientific (Production) role involves manuscript production work with the IJMR team and communication with authors. The Technical role lists data management or entry and experience with platforms such as SQL as desirable work areas.

Walk-in preparation

The interview is on 4 December 2026 from 10:00 A.M onwards at V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029. Complete Annexure-I and bring it with a recent passport-size photograph, experience certificate, other required documents and self-attested photocopies. Originals must be produced when called for verification. Use a separate application for each position.

ICMR may shortlist applicants if applications are numerous. Late, incomplete or unsigned applications are rejected, and no editing is allowed after submission. Candidates must arrange their own travel and accommodation; no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

Engagement and updates

The initial term is one year, with any extension considered individually according to work requirements and performance. The contract does not confer a right to permanent employment. ICMR will publish the final result and any addendum or corrigendum on its official website; selected candidates will also receive an email.