ICMR Directors Recruitment 2026 – 5 Director Posts (Advt. ICMR/DIR/02/2026-RPCell)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research · All India (ICMR Institutes in Delhi, Belagavi, Patna and other locations)
Total vacancies 5 See official notice for post-wise allocation
- Application window
- Starts 30 Oct 2026 · Last date 30 Nov 2026
- Application fee
- ₹1,500; SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS exempt
- Age limit
- Not exceeding 58 years (deputation age ceiling also applies as specified)
At a glance
| Organization | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research |
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| Job | ICMR Directors Recruitment 2026 – 5 Director Posts (Advt. ICMR/DIR/02/2026-RPCell) |
| Category | Central Government |
| Location | All India (ICMR Institutes in Delhi, Belagavi, Patna and other locations) |
| Total posts / vacancies | 5 |
| Post-wise vacancies | Director – NIHR North, NIHR South, RM NIHR Patna, NITM Belagavi and NIMR Dwarka, New Delhi |
| Qualification | MD/MS or equivalent; or MBBS with MPH; or relevant Master’s/MBBS with PhD, plus 15 years’ experience and senior research/managerial experience as specified |
| Age limit | Not exceeding 58 years (deputation age ceiling also applies as specified) |
| Pay / salary | Director-grade pay and allowances as per ICMR rules |
| Application fee | ₹1,500; SC/ST/Women/PwD/EWS exempt |
| Applications open | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date | 30 November 2026 |
| Selection stages | Direct recruitment/deputation/absorption as applicable; screening and interview |
| Application mode | Official website |
Important dates
| Last date | 30-11-2026 |
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About this notification
ICMR invites applications for five Director positions across its national institutes, including NIHR North/South, RM NIHR Patna, NITM Belagavi and NIMR Dwarka. Applicants must meet senior-level medical/biomedical qualifications and extensive research/management experience. Last date is 30 November 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Source and update details
| Official website | Open official website |
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| Information updated | 11 November 2026 |