ICMR Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria :

Professor (Medical) :
Must possess an MBBS degree from a recognized university/institution.
Should have a Postgraduate Degree in the relevant specialty such as ;
DM Cardiology, or
MCh CTVS, or
MD Psychiatry, or
Equivalent qualification.
Must have 12 years of professional standing.
Out of the total experience, at least 4 years should be as an Associate Professor.

Associate Professor (Medical) :
Must possess an MBBS degree from a recognized university/institution.
Should have a Postgraduate Degree in the relevant specialty such as ;
DM Neurology, or
DM Cardiology, or
MCh Urology, or
MD Radio-diagnosis, or
Equivalent qualification.
Must have 5 years of relevant experience.
Out of the total experience, at least 2 years should be as an Assistant Professor.

Assistant Professor (Medical) :
Must possess an MBBS degree from a recognized university/institution.
Should have a Postgraduate Degree in any of the following specialties ;
MCh CTVS.
DM Cardiology.
DM Medical Gastroenterology.
DM Nephrology.
DM Neurology.
MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases.
MD Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
MD Radio-diagnosis.
MD Psychiatry
Or an equivalent qualification.
Must have 3 years of teaching experience as a Senior Resident.

Application Fee :
General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 1,500/-
SC/ST Candidates: No application fee.
Women Candidates: Exempted from payment of application fee.
Application fee once paid will not be refunded.

Age Limit :
The maximum age limit for all posts is 50 years.
Age relaxation is applicable for ;
Government Servants.
SC candidates.
ST candidates.
OBC candidates.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Relaxation will be provided as per Central Government rules.

Salary :
Professor (Medical) ;
Pay Scale: Rs. 1,23,100 - Rs. 2,15,900 per month.
Pay Level: Level-13.
Associate Professor (Medical) ;
Pay Scale: Rs. 78,800 - Rs. 2,09,200 per month.
Pay Level: Level-12.
Assistant Professor (Medical) ;
Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
Pay Level: Level-11.

Selection Process :
Applications will be shortlisted based on ;
Educational qualifications.
Experience.
Eligibility criteria specified in the notification.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for ;
Personal Discussion, or
Interview.
Final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview and fulfillment of eligibility conditions.

How to Apply :
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Visit the official ICMR website or use the Apply Online link provided in the notification.
Fill out the online application form with ;
Personal details.
Educational qualifications.
Contact information.
Work experience details (if applicable).
Upload the required documents, including ;
Recent passport-size photograph.
Signature.
Educational certificates.
Experience certificates.
Category certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee online according to your category.
Review all details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form on or before 14 July 2026.
Download and keep a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.