ICMR-NIE Scientific Recruitment 2026 – 8 Scientist Posts (Advt. ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell)
ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai · Chennai, Tamil Nadu (All India transfer liability under ICMR)
Total vacancies 8 See official notice for post-wise allocation
- Application window
- Starts 15 Oct 2026 · Last date 26 Nov 2026
- Application fee
- As per ICMR recruitment rules; check portal
- Age limit
- Pay Levels 10–12 depending on Scientist grade; Scientist-B Level-10 ₹56,100–1,77,500
At a glance
| Organization | ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai |
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| Job | ICMR-NIE Scientific Recruitment 2026 – 8 Scientist Posts (Advt. ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell) |
| Category | Central Government |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu (All India transfer liability under ICMR) |
| Total posts / vacancies | 8 |
| Post-wise vacancies | Scientist-D (Medical/Non-Medical), Scientist-C (Medical/Microbiology) and Scientist-B (Medical/Non-Medical/Disease Modelling/Veterinary) – 8 total |
| Qualification | Scientist-D up to 45; Scientist-C up to 40; Scientist-B up to 35 years (relaxations as per rules) |
| Age limit | Pay Levels 10–12 depending on Scientist grade; Scientist-B Level-10 ₹56,100–1,77,500 |
| Pay / salary | Pay Levels 10–12 depending on Scientist grade; Scientist-B Level-10 ₹56,100–1,77,500 |
| Application fee | As per ICMR recruitment rules; check portal |
| Applications open | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date | 26 November 2026 |
| Selection stages | Computer-based test and/or interview; document verification |
| Application mode | Official website |
Important dates
| Last date | 26-11-2026 |
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| registration opened | 15-10-2026 |
About this notification
ICMR-NIE Chennai is recruiting 8 scientific personnel under Advertisement ICMR/NIE/01/2026-RPCell. Posts include Scientist-B, Scientist-C and Scientist-D streams across medical, non-medical and veterinary disciplines. The final date for online applications is 26 November 2026 at 5:30 PM; qualifications and experience are discipline-specific.
Source and update details
| Official website | Open official website |
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| Information updated | 11 November 2026 |