ICMR Scientist Recruitment 2026: Apply for 8 Scientist-D, C and B Posts
The Indian Council of Medical Research is recruiting for eight Scientist posts across Scientist-D, Scientist-C and Scientist-B levels in medical, non-medical, microbiology, disease modelling and veterinary disciplines. Selected candidates will be placed at pay levels 10 to 12. Online applications close on 26 November 2026. Candidates meeting the advertised qualifications can apply before the deadline.
- Vacancies
- 8
- Last date
- 26 Nov 2026
- Status
- 25 days left
Important dates
- Last date to apply
- 26 Nov 2026
Application fee
- General
- ₹1,500
- EWS / SC / ST / PwD / Women
- No fee
Age limit
Up to 45 years
Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as stated in the official notification.
Official links
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Posts and qualification
7 posts| Post | Qualification required | Age | Pay | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist-D (Medical)Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200) | MBBS, preferably MD / MS, preferably Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences), preferably Any Post Graduate (Public Health)Plus 8 yrs experience | up to 45 yrs | Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200) | 1 |
| Scientist-D (Non-Medical)Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200) |
| up to 45 yrs | Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200) | 1 |
| Scientist-C (Medical)Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700) | MBBS, preferably MD / MS, preferably Any Post Graduate (Public Health), preferably Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) | up to 40 yrs | Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700) | 1 |
| Scientist-C (Medical)-(Microbiology)Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700) | Not stated — check the official notification | up to 45 yrs(overall) | — | 1 |
| Scientist-B (Medical)Level-10 (56,100 – 1,77,500) | MBBS | up to 35 yrs | Level-10 (Rs. 56100 - 177500) | 2 |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical) (Disease modeling)Level-10 (56,100 – 1,77,500) |
| up to 35 yrs | Level-10 (Rs. 56100 - 177500) | 1 |
| Scientist-B (Veterinary)Level-10 (56,100 – 1,77,500) | B.Sc. (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) | up to 35 yrs | Level-10 (Rs. 56100 - 177500) | 1 |
- Scientist-D (Medical)Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200)1 seat
- Qualification
- MBBS, preferably MD / MS, preferably Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences), preferably Any Post Graduate (Public Health)
- Age
- up to 45 yrs
- Pay
- Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200)
- Scientist-D (Non-Medical)Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200)1 seat
- Qualification
- EitherAny Post Graduate (Biomedical Sciences), preferably Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences)
- OrM.Pharm
- Age
- up to 45 yrs
- Pay
- Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200)
- Scientist-C (Medical)Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700)1 seat
- Qualification
- MBBS, preferably MD / MS, preferably Any Post Graduate (Public Health), preferably Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences)
- Age
- up to 40 yrs
- Pay
- Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700)
- Scientist-C (Medical)-(Microbiology)Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700)1 seat
- Qualification
- Not stated — check the official notification
- Age
- up to 45 yrs(overall)
- Scientist-B (Medical)Level-10 (56,100 – 1,77,500)2 seats
- Qualification
- MBBS
- Age
- up to 35 yrs
- Pay
- Level-10 (Rs. 56100 - 177500)
- Scientist-B (Non-Medical) (Disease modeling)Level-10 (56,100 – 1,77,500)1 seat
- Qualification
- EitherAny Post Graduate (Biomedical Sciences)
- OrM.Pharm
- Age
- up to 35 yrs
- Pay
- Level-10 (Rs. 56100 - 177500)
- Scientist-B (Veterinary)Level-10 (56,100 – 1,77,500)1 seat
- Qualification
- B.Sc. (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)
- Age
- up to 35 yrs
- Pay
- Level-10 (Rs. 56100 - 177500)
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Estimated from the 7th CPC pay matrix at today’s rates, before income tax. The range runs from a Z-class town to an X-class city with the higher transport allowance.
| Pay level | Basic | Gross a month | In hand after NPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 12 | ₹78,800 | ₹1,39,720 – ₹1,61,240 | ₹1,27,112 – ₹1,48,632 |
| Level 11 | ₹67,700 | ₹1,20,850 – ₹1,40,150 | ₹1,10,018 – ₹1,29,318 |
| Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹1,01,130 – ₹1,18,110 | ₹92,154 – ₹1,09,134 |
DA effective 1 January 2026. Indicative: your city, NPS and deductions change it. Work it out for your city
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- Salary at Level 12basic, DA, HRA and pay in hand for your city
- Salary at Level 11basic, DA, HRA and pay in hand for your city
- Salary at Level 10basic, DA, HRA and pay in hand for your city
- Check your age for this post: Scientist-D (Medical)Level-12 (Rs. 78800-209200)up to 45 years, with your relaxation
- Check your age for this post: Scientist-C (Medical)Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700)up to 40 years, with your relaxation
- Check your age for this post: Scientist-B (Medical)Level-10 (56,100 – 1,77,500)up to 35 years, with your relaxation
- Check your experience8 years 0 months required
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