Senior Consultant (Medical) & Young Professional II Recruitment 2026

Indian Council of Medical Research

Total Vacancies

Job Location

All India

Apply Deadline

27 Aug 2026

🚫 Applications Closed 📄 View PDF Notification

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Job Category	Medical
Eligibility Qualification	MBBS (mbbs), BDS (bds), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma)
Number of Vacancies	2 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹42,000 - ₹150,000 Per Month
Age Limits	40 to 70 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- Senior Consultant (Medical): 12+ years (or 10+ years for retired government employees). - Young Professional II: 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
Application Fee	- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

📄 Details & Description

- Recruitment drive by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for 2 contractual positions.
- Positions include Senior Consultant (Medical) and Young Professional II.
- Applications accepted online until 27th August 2026.
- Competitive salary packages ranging from Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month.
- Ideal opportunity for professionals in public health, biostatistics, and related fields.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- For Senior Consultant (Medical):
- MBBS, BDS, or equivalent degree with 12+ years of post-qualification experience in Public Health/Pediatrics/Child Health/Maternal and Newborn Health.
- OR retired government employees with requisite qualifications and 10+ years of experience (PhD holders: 4 years, MD/MS holders: 3 years).
- For Young Professional II:
- Postgraduate in Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Health Informatics, or related discipline with 55%+ marks.
- Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in Biomedical Research/Public Health/Implementation Research.
- Age limit: 40 to 70 years (age relaxation as per ICMR discretion).
- Candidates must meet the specified educational and experience criteria.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection based on Interview and Personal Discussion.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for further rounds.
- Final selection subject to document verification and medical fitness.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All

📂 Required Documents

- Passport-sized photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Educational qualification certificates (MBBS/BDS/Postgraduate degree).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Age proof document (birth certificate, Aadhaar card, etc.).
- Caste certificate (if applicable for reserved categories).
- No-objection certificate (if currently employed).
- Any other documents as specified in the official notification.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the ICMR recruitment?

The last date to submit the application form for the ICMR recruitment is 27 August 2026. Ensure your application is submitted well before this deadline.

Q. How many vacancies are available in this ICMR recruitment?

There are a total of 2 vacancies announced by the Indian Council of Medical Research for the posts of Senior Consultant (Medical) and Young Professional II.

Q. What is the educational qualification required for the Senior Consultant (Medical) post?

For the Senior Consultant (Medical) post, candidates need an MBBS or BDS or Equivalent degree with at least 12 years of post-qualification experience, or retired government employees with specific experience.

Q. What is the age limit for the ICMR recruitment?

The age limit for the ICMR recruitment is between a minimum of 40 years and a maximum of 70 years. Age relaxation may be provided as per the council's discretion.

Q. What is the salary offered for the Young Professional II position?

The salary offered for the Young Professional II position is Rs. 42,000/- per month. This is a contractual role.