Recruitment of Section Officer (Pay Level-7) on deputation basis (including short-term contract) at ICMR Headquarters/Institutes/Centres across India.
Position involves supervising administrative functions, managing staff, ensuring efficient record-keeping, and handling financial, procurement, and project-related matters.
Responsibilities include processing establishment, personnel, recruitment, service matters, vigilance, RTI, court cases, and compliance with Government of India rules and ICMR guidelines.
Role requires coordination with scientists and stakeholders for research program/project administration, including proposal processing and grant management.
Drafting official notes, correspondence, office orders, reports, and presentations for meetings and compliance with DoP&T/ICMR instructions.
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🎓 Graduate
🎓 Any Graduate
Section Officer (Pay Level-7) on Deputation Basis
Indian Council of Medical Research
Total Vacancies
47
Job Location
All ICMR Headquarters/Institutes/Centres across India (47 vacancies in 15 locations).
Apply Deadline
05 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Any Graduate (any-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 47 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹44,900 - ₹142,400 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 56 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum 5 years of regular service in the grade for Assistant-level candidates. No specific experience requirement for officers holding analogous posts. |
| Application Fee | No application fee is applicable for this recruitment. Applications must be submitted through the proper channel (parent cadre/department). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Officers from Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are eligible to apply.
Must hold an analogous post or be an Assistant in Level-6 & 7 with any degree and working knowledge of computers.
Minimum 5 years of regular service in the grade (Central/State Government/Autonomous Body/PSU) for Assistant-level candidates.
Working knowledge of computers is mandatory for all applicants.
Departmental officers are not eligible for deputation, and deputationists are not eligible for promotion during the deputation period.
Age limit: Not exceeding 56 years as on the last date of application receipt.
Must hold an analogous post or be an Assistant in Level-6 & 7 with any degree and working knowledge of computers.
Minimum 5 years of regular service in the grade (Central/State Government/Autonomous Body/PSU) for Assistant-level candidates.
Working knowledge of computers is mandatory for all applicants.
Departmental officers are not eligible for deputation, and deputationists are not eligible for promotion during the deputation period.
Age limit: Not exceeding 56 years as on the last date of application receipt.
⚙️ Selection Process
Applications will be scrutinized for eligibility and completeness of documents.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (offline/online) at ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi.
Final selection will be based on interview performance, document verification, and compliance with ICMR recruitment rules.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
The decision of the Competent Authority regarding selection is final and binding.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (offline/online) at ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi.
Final selection will be based on interview performance, document verification, and compliance with ICMR recruitment rules.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
The decision of the Competent Authority regarding selection is final and binding.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
Duly filled application form (Annexure-I).
Certificates of educational qualifications.
Experience certificate(s).
Cadre clearance certificate.
APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the preceding five years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
Vigilance clearance certificate.
Integrity certificate.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer.
List of major/minor penalties imposed during the last ten years (if any).
Certificates of educational qualifications.
Experience certificate(s).
Cadre clearance certificate.
APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for the preceding five years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
Vigilance clearance certificate.
Integrity certificate.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer.
List of major/minor penalties imposed during the last ten years (if any).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee is applicable for this recruitment.
Applications must be submitted through the proper channel (parent cadre/department).
Applications must be submitted through the proper channel (parent cadre/department).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the eligibility criteria for applying to the Section Officer position on deputation basis?
Eligible candidates must be officers from Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs. They should hold an analogous post with a degree and working knowledge of computers, or be Assistants in Level-6 & 7 with a degree, computer knowledge, and 5 years of regular service in Central/State Government/Autonomous Body/PSU.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to this position?
The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years as of the last date of receipt of the application.
Q.
How long is the deputation period for the Section Officer position?
The initial deputation period is one year, which may be extended based on requirements.
Q.
What documents are required to be submitted with the application?
Required documents include the application form, educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, cadre clearance, APARs of the last five years, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, NOC, and a list of penalties imposed in the last ten years.
Q.
Where and how should the application be submitted?
Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel to 'The Assistant Director General (Recruitment), Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswamy Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110 029' within 30 days of the vacancy circular's publication. The envelope should be superscribed as 'Application for the post of Section Officer (on Deputation) at ICMR Headquarters/Institutes/Centres'.