ICMR NINE Young Professional II – 2 Posts Recruitment 2026

Posted 21 Oct 2026 · Updated 26 Oct 2026 · Advt No ICMR/NINE/Recruitment/2025-26 · Apply Now

Introduction

ICMR NINE has invited applications for Young Professional II – 2 Posts. There are 2 vacancies for candidates with MPH. The last date to apply is 12 November 2026.

Important Dates

Date of notification

21st October 2026

Last date to send application by email

12th November 2026, 500 PM

Date of interview (Online/Walk-in)

13th November 2026

Reporting time

09:30 AM

Important Instructions

  • Any canvassing by or for a candidate, or any attempt to bring political or other outside influence on the selection, will lead to disqualification.
  • The selected candidate must join duty immediately, or within one week from the date of the offer of engagement.
  • Before joining, the Young Professional must sign an undertaking to follow all Guidelines of the Council/GoI in force from time to time and to show utmost honesty, secrecy of office and sincerity. If the service is not satisfactory or a conflict of interest is found, the engagement may be ended immediately without a reason.
  • Under the force majeure clause, a delay or failure in duties caused by harsh conditions or civil unrest in areas linked to peacekeeping, humanitarian or similar operations will not by itself count as force majeure under the contract.
  • Any addendum or corrigendum will be published only on www.icmr.gov.in and https://icmrnine.org/. No separate notice will appear in the press.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 35 years, counted as on the date of interview.

Age Relaxation

Show age relaxation

Relaxation of the upper age limit is allowed as per rules.

Experience

Check out the Official Notification or Overview on this page.

Salary / Pay Scale

Rs.42,000/- per month

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form from the ICMR website (www.icmr.gov.in) or the ICMR NINE website (https://icmrnine.org/).
  2. Fill in the application in the prescribed ICMR application format and affix a recent passport photograph.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of your education and experience documents, arranged in chronological order.
  4. Email the application to ICMR NINE, Bengaluru, at [email protected] on or before 5:00 PM on 12 November 2026.
  5. To attend the interview online, get prior permission by email.
  6. To attend in person, report at ICMR NINE, Bengaluru, at 09:30 AM on 13 November 2026 and hand in the original, duly filled application in the prescribed format.

Documents named in the notice:

  • Duly filled application in the ICMR application format, with a recent passport photograph affixed
  • Self-attested copies of documents related to education
  • Self-attested copies of experience documents
  • The original application, to be handed in at the walk-in interview

Only applicants who have sent the documents supporting their educational qualifications and work experience will be considered for the online interview. Incomplete applications, and applications without a photograph or copies of the relevant certificates, will not be entertained. An original application handed in at the walk-in interview will not be considered unless the application was also sent by email. Applications received by email after the due date will not be considered.

Selection and Interview

Applications will be shortlisted on the basis of the prescribed qualifications, experience and age. The engagement will be made on the basis of the results of the Examination/Written Test/interview/personal discussion. Meeting the essential qualification or experience does not by itself guarantee selection.

The interview is on 13 November 2026, with reporting at 09:30 AM. The mode is Online/Walk-in-Interview, and the place of interview is ICMR NINE, Bengaluru. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination, test or interview. Incorrect or false information given during the interview or personal discussion will disqualify the candidate at any stage.

FAQ

How many vacancies are there in ICMR-NINE Recruitment 2026?

There are 2 vacancies: 01 for Young Professional-II (Public Policy & Evidence Translation) and 01 for Young Professional-II (Scientific Communication & Media).

What is the last date to apply for the ICMR-NINE Young Professional-II posts?

Applications must reach [email protected] on or before 5:00 PM on 12 November 2026. Applications received after that time will not be considered.

When and where is the ICMR-NINE interview?

The online/walk-in interview is on 13 November 2026 at ICMR-NINE, Bengaluru. Reporting time is 09:30 AM.

What qualification is needed for the ICMR-NINE Young Professional-II posts?

Each post needs a master's or postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks in a field named for that post, plus three years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. For Public Policy & Evidence Translation, the fields are Public Health (MPH), Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Health Economics or Public Policy. For Scientific Communication & Media, they are Science Communication, Public Health Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Media or Public Health.

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