Job Overview

Recruitment BoardICMR NITHR
Post NameProject Nurse, Lab Technician and More – 25 Posts
Qualification12TH, Any Graduate, Any Post Graduate, B.Sc, BDS, BVSC, Diploma, DMLT, M.Phil/Ph.D, MBBS, MS/MD
Advt No06/2026-27
Post Date23/10/2026
Last Date06-11-2026

Eligibility / Qualification

The table lists all 14 posts in the order of the notice, with the project each one serves. Each post's qualification is given in full below the table. Post Vacancies Age Limit Consolidated Monthly Salary Project Walk-in Date Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical) 1 40 years Age limit 67000/- + HRA 20% as Admissible "ADOPT- HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India)" 05.11.2026 Project Research Scientist-II, (Non-Medical) 1 Not exceeding 40 years 67000/- + HRA as Admissible p.m. "Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet" 05.11.2026 Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) 1 Not exceeding 35 years Rs.56,000+ HRA p.m. "Strengthening and augmenting the medical delivery system thrugh drones and telemedicine in multiple states in India" 05.11.2026 Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) 1 Not exceeding 35 years Rs.56,000+ 20% HRA p.m. "Development and Validation of Sero-surveillance Tools Using Human Antibody Responses to Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum in India", funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 05.11.2026 Consultant (Medical) 1 Not exceeding 70 years Rs. 64,000/- p.m. "A non-inferiority randomized trial to assess the efficacy of 10mg hydroxyurea/kg/day versus 20mg hydroxyurea/kg/day in treatment of sickle cell diseases patients of tribal and non-tribal areas in India" 05.11.2026 Project Nurse-IV 2 Not exceeding 35 years Rs.40,000+ HRA p.m. "Effectiveness of a digital diabetes prevention initiative in Indian cities: Hybrid type 2 pragmatic cluster-randomized control trial using mHealth (ICMR-DPCI)" 05.11.2026 Project Nurse-III 10 Not exceeding 30 years Rs.28,000+ HRA p.m. ICMR-DPCI (same digital diabetes prevention trial) 05.11.2026 Project Field Officer 1 Not exceeding 35 years 28933/- p.m. "ADOPT- HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India)" 06.11.2026 Project Technical Support-III 1 Not exceeding 35 years 28,000/- + 20% HRA p.m. Hydroxyurea trial in sickle cell disease patients (as for Consultant (Medical)) 06.11.2026 Project Technical Support-III 1 Not exceeding 35 years 28,000/- + 20% HRA p.m. Pan-India antigenic characterization of dengue viruses: Early warning signal for a potential pandemic 06.11.2026 Project Technical Support-III 1 Not exceeding 35 years 28,000/- + HRA as admissible p.m. "Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet" 06.11.2026 Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) 1 Not exceeding 30 years Rs. 24,000/- + HRA as admissible "Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet" 06.11.2026 Project Technical Support-II 2 Not exceeding 30 years Rs. 20,000/- + HRA as admissible p.m. "Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet" 06.11.2026 Project Lab Technician-2 (Project Technical support-II) 1 Not exceeding 30 years Rs. 20,000/- + HRA as admissible p.m. "Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Datia" 06.11.2026 Total 25 Category-wise Vacancies The notice gives the reservation for 22 of the 25 posts, in groups. It prints no category break-up for the two Project Research Scientist-II posts or for Consultant (Medical). Post(s) No. of Posts Category Earmarked For Project Research Scientist-I (Non- Medical) 02 UR-1, EWS-1 Project Nurse-IV & Project Nurse-III, Project Field Officer, Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) 14 UR-5, OBC-4, SC-2, ST-2, EWS-1 Project Technical Support-III 03 UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1 Project Technical Support-II / Lab Technician-2 03 UR-2, SC-1 If no reserved-category candidates are available, appointments will be made from candidates of other categories, as recommended by the selection committee. Future vacancies will be filled from candidates of the relevant categories. The number of vacancies may vary according to the requirement at a later stage. Age Limit and Relaxation The age limits are listed post by post in the table above. Age will be counted as on the date of the walk-in interview. Candidates applying in reserved categories get the following relaxation, as per DoPT, GoI rules: Category Relaxation SC/ST (applying in reserved categories) 5 years OBC (applying in reserved categories) 3 years Departmental candidates, or candidates who work or have worked on projects of ICMR Institutes/Centres Up to a maximum of five years, or the completed months/years of earlier project service, whichever is less, as per ICMR guidelines. They must still meet the essential qualification and experience for the post. For posts earmarked for reserved candidates, age relaxation will follow Govt. of India norms. No relaxation will be allowed in unreserved posts. Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical) Essential qualification: any one of the following. MBBS/BVSc/BDS with three years post qualification experience MBBS/BVSc/BDS + Post Graduate Degree (MD/MVSc./MDS/MPH) or any equivalent degree, including integrated PG Degrees MBBS/BVSc/BDS with PhD Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG Degrees, with three years post qualification experience or Ph.D. Desirable: Doctorate or M. Tech Degree in relevant subject or engineering subject from a recognized university for candidates with first class relevant degree Additional Post-doctoral research/training experience in relevant subjects from recognized institute(s) Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools / Data Management Two years R&D / Teaching experience in relevant subject after obtaining essential qualification Project Research Scientist-II, (Non-Medical) Essential: Post Graduate Degree in life science or equivalent, including the integrated PG Degrees, with three years post qualification experience or Ph.D. Desirable: Ph.D. in Life Science of Equivalent; R&D experience in relevant subject; Knowledge of Computer Applications /Data Management. Posting will be done at MRHRU, Jheet, Durg only. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): Drone and Telemedicine Project Essential: Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree in relevant subject. Desirable: Prior Experience in public health research, publication in peer-reviewed journals, field-based data collection, data management, and statistical analysis; proficiency in scientific report writing, research documentation, and coordination with state government authorities. Candidates willing to relocate to the field site will be preferred. The field work is under the i-DRONE Project in Balaghat District, Madhya Pradesh. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): Sero-surveillance Project Essential: Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degree in relevant subject. Desirable: Ph.D with experience in cloning, expression and purification of proteins & their molecular biology techniques, Or Ph.D in applied chemical science. Consultant (Medical) Essential: MBBS/BDS degree from a recognized university. Desirable: Prior experience in Clinical Trials, public health research, field-based patient follow-ups for SCD patients, data management; proficiency in scientific report writing, research documentation. Project Nurse-IV Essential: Degree in Nursing from an Institute recognized by Nursing Council of India with 3 years experience as staff Nurse. Desirable: Experience in clinical nursing, community health, public health research, or field-based health programmes Experience in supervising field staff and coordinating data collection activities in healthcare settings Experience in NCD/National Health programmes Knowledge of local language and good communication skills Project Nurse-III Essential: Four year Nursing course. Desirable: Experience in clinical assessments, participant interviews, and field-based data collection; familiarity with NCD Screening; good communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of the local language is desirable. Project Field Officer Essential: Graduate in Science/ relevant subjects from a recognized university with 3 years of work experience from a recognized institution, Or PG in relevant subject. Desirable: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Public Health, Community Medicine, or related discipline with experience in field surveys, community-based research, data collection, participant coordination and field activities. Proficiency in MS Office, data handling and documentation, with good communication skills and willingness to undertake extensive field visits. Project Technical Support-III (all three posts) The essential qualification is the same for all three Project Technical Support-III posts: Three years graduate degree in relevant subject /field + three Years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject /field. The desirable qualifications differ by project: Sickle cell hydroxyurea trial: Candidate having degree in Social Work/ Life Science. Working in Population Studies will be given preference. Candidates with higher qualifications, candidates with experience of working in rural/ tribal areas, and knowledge of Computer Applications are also listed. Dengue antigenic characterization project: Preference will be given to those who have training/ research job experience in Dengue Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dengue pathophysiology, work on matrix metalloproteases (MMPs), Neuroimmunology, other viral diseases diagnostic or research or related field works (At M.Sc. or PhD level). MRHRU, Jheet: Experience in Public health research, knowledge of data analysis, house hold or equivalent surveys. Posting will be done at MRHRU, Jheet, Durg only. Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) Essential: Graduate in any discipline with 2 years' experience in administrative work. Desirable: Diploma in Office management or PGDCA form recognized university and knowledge of Hindi and English typing in computer is preferred. Project Technical Support-II Essential: 12th pass + two Years' Experience in relevant subject/field. Desirable: Experience in Phlebotomy, Hematology, Biochemical and molecular investigations; Knowledge of Computer applications. Posting will be done at MRHRU, Jheet, Durg only. Project Lab Technician-2 (Project Technical support-II) Essential: 12th pass + two Years' Experience in relevant subject/field. Desirable: DMLT; Research/fieldwork experience in different public health projects in a government, autonomous, PSU, or recognized organization; Knowledge of computer applications. General Eligibility Conditions Qualification and experience should be in the relevant discipline/field from an Institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department / Organization are not eligible. Preference will be given to local candidates and to those with higher qualification and work experience. Meeting the essential qualification alone does not guarantee selection. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post. FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →

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