ICMR Director Job 2026: Who Can Apply and Last Date

ICMR needs Directors for 5 institutes, including Malaria Research in New Delhi and NIHR Patna. These are senior posts that need 15 years of experience.

You can see other openings on our Latest Jobs page.

Quick Summary

Detail Information
Office ICMR
Job Director, ICMR-NIMR, Dwarka, Director, ICMR-NITM, Belagavi, Director, ICMR-RM NIHR, Patna, Director, ICMR-NIHR North, Director, ICMR-NIHR South
Total Jobs 5 institutes
How to Apply Online
Place New Delhi, Belagavi, Patna, NIHR North and South
Last Date 30 November 2026

Important Dates

What When
Last Date to Apply 30 November 2026 (5:30 PM)

Vacancy Details

Category Wise Vacancies

The posts are not split by UR, OBC, SC, ST or EWS in the details.

Post Posts
Director, ICMR-NIMR, Dwarka Not specified
Director, ICMR-NITM, Belagavi Not specified
Director, ICMR-RM NIHR, Patna Not specified
Director, ICMR-NIHR North Not specified
Director, ICMR-NIHR South Not specified

Who Can Apply

Job What You Need
Education MD or MS; or MBBS with MPH; or a Biomedical Master’s or MBBS with a related Ph.D.
Experience 15 years, including 5 years in a managerial post handling R&D, plus Level-13A or Level-13 service as set in the notice

Age and Fee

Point Detail
Age Not above 58 years
Fee Rs. 1,500. SC, ST, Women, PwD and EWS are exempt

Selection Process

Stage What Happens
1 Shortlisting on eligibility
2 Further shortlisting, if needed
3 Interview

Exam Pattern

No written exam is mentioned.

Salary and Job Conditions

Job Money
Director, ICMR-NIMR, Dwarka Level-14
Director, ICMR-NITM, Belagavi Level-14
Director, ICMR-RM NIHR, Patna Level-14
Director, ICMR-NIHR North Level-14
Director, ICMR-NIHR South Level-14
Good to Know
5-year tenure
Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 (Level-14) with usual allowances
Transfer anywhere in India under the Council

How to Apply

Step What to Do
1 Open recruitment.icmr.org.in
2 Fill the online form by 5:30 PM on 30 November 2026

Documents to Keep Ready

Document
As asked in the online form

Important Links

Link Open
Official Advertisement PDF Click Here
ICMR Recruitment Portal Click Here

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date for ICMR Director Job 2026?

You must apply by 30 November 2026.

How many posts are in ICMR Director Job 2026?

There are 5 institutes in total.

What is the pay for ICMR posts?

Pay: Level-14.

How will I be selected?

Shortlisting on eligibility. Further shortlisting, if needed. Interview.

Is there an age limit?

Not above 58 years.

Do I have to pay a fee?

Rs. 1,500. SC, ST, Women, PwD and EWS are exempt.

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