ICMR BMHRC Group B & C Recruitment 2026: 66 Central Government Hospital Posts at Bhopal
Here is a solid opening for nursing, paramedical, technical and office staff. ICMR-Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre (BMHRC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released Advertisement No. 01/BMHRC/Bhopal/2026 for 66 vacancies by direct recruitment in Group B and Group C cadres. The posts run from Nursing Officer and Engineer (Civil) to Technician (Medical), Personal Assistant and Attendant (Medical), on Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) up to Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) — a strong catch among central government jobs.
The application link opened on 17 September 2026 at 10:00 AM and shuts on 16 October 2026 at 5:00 PM — only 30 days, so don’t sit on it. The best part is the spread of eligibility: candidates from 10th pass with ITI up to M.Sc. Nursing will find a post here. Below you get the vacancy split, post-wise qualification, age relaxation, salary, the CBT pattern and a step-by-step application guide. Read it fully so nothing is missed, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in handy while filling the form.
Key Highlights — ICMR BMHRC Group B & C Recruitment 2026
BMHRC, Bhopal is a central government hospital and research centre under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This drive fills regular posts by direct recruitment — a full central government appointment, not a contract job. Only Indian Nationals may apply, and selected candidates carry All India Service liability.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICMR-Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre |
| Advertisement No. | 01/BMHRC/Bhopal/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 66 (Group B – 31, Group C – 35) |
| Post Categories | 19 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 2 to Level 7 (₹19,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Job Location | Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and BMHRC Units, All India liability |
| Application Start | 17 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Process | CBT, Skill Test (Personal Assistant), Document Verification |
ICMR BMHRC Vacancy Details 2026: How Many Posts in Group B & C?
The category split changes post to post, so check your own row — a UR-1 post has no reserved seat at all, while Operators (Incinerator Operator) is OBC-only.
Group B Posts
| Post Name | UR-SC-ST-OBC-EWS | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer – Civil | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Tutor, Nursing College | 4-0-0-1-0 | 5 |
| Nursing Officer | 5-2-2-3-2 | 14 |
| Medical Record Officer | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 2-0-0-0-0 | 2 |
| Warden | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Perfusionist (Gr.-II) | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Dietician | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Psychiatry Technician | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Medical Social Worker | 2-0-0-1-0 | 3 |
| Assistant Administrative Officer | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Group B — All Posts | 20-2-2-5-2 | 31 |
Group C Posts
| Post Name | UR-SC-ST-OBC-EWS | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Technician – Non Medical | 1-1-0-0-0 | 2 |
| Technician – Medical (all disciplines) | 4-4-2-3-3 | 16 |
| Pharmacist | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Store In-charge | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Store Keeper | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Personal Assistant | 3-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| Attendant – Medical | 5-0-0-0-1 | 6 |
| Operators (Incinerator Operator) | 0-0-0-1-0 | 1 |
| Group C — All Posts | 16-6-3-5-5 | 35 |
Technician (Medical) — Discipline-Wise Split
| Discipline | UR-SC-ST-OBC-EWS | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | 1-0-0-1-0 | 2 |
| Blood Transfusion | 1-0-0-1-0 | 2 |
| GI Surgery | 0-0-1-0-0 | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | 1-0-0-0-0 | 1 |
| CSSD | 0-1-0-0-0 | 1 |
| Manifold | 0-1-0-1-1 | 3 |
| Pulmonary Medicine | 0-0-1-0-0 | 1 |
| Radiographer | 0-1-0-0-1 | 2 |
| Pathology | 1-1-0-0-1 | 3 |
PwBD reservation: one Technician (Medical) – Manifold post and the one Store Keeper post are reserved for PwBD candidates under Category-B (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) — counted inside the Group C totals, not extra, and needing not less than 40% disability. Vacancies are provisional; the Competent Authority may vary them, or withdraw or modify the advertisement, at any stage.
What is the Eligibility for ICMR BMHRC Recruitment 2026? Qualification & Age Limit
Age, qualification and experience are judged as on 16 October 2026. Your candidature stays provisional at every stage: if BMHRC finds you do not fulfil the eligibility conditions, your candidature for the examination will be cancelled without notice, even after joining. Match your certificates to the table below honestly.
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
| Post | Essential Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Engineer – Civil | B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised University |
| Tutor, Nursing College | M.Sc. (Nursing) OR B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 1 year experience in an INC-recognised Nursing College; plus registration with Indian or State Nursing Council |
| Nursing Officer | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with State Nursing Council registration; OR GNM Diploma with 1 year experience in a hospital of not less than 50 beds |
| Medical Record Officer | Bachelor’s degree + Diploma in Medical Record Technology; 2 years’ experience in medical record keeping in a hospital |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | Degree from a recognised University + 2 years’ experience in cash, accounts and budget work in a Govt. office / PSU / autonomous or statutory body |
| Warden | Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or Home Science + 1 year experience of hostel management or supervision in a Central / State Govt, UT, autonomous or statutory organisation, PSU, university or recognised research institute; OR Diploma in Hotel Management or catering + 3 years’ such hostel experience |
| Perfusionist (Gr.-II) | Degree in Perfusion Technology + 2 years’ experience conducting perfusion in a hospital or institute; OR Diploma in Perfusion Technology + 3 years’ experience conducting perfusion in a recognised institution or hospital |
| Dietician | Master’s degree in Food & Nutrition / Home Science / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics or a related subject; OR B.Sc. in the related subject + PG Diploma in Dietetics + 1 year practical experience in Dietetics in a 100-bedded hospital (Central / State Govt, autonomous, statutory, PSU, university or recognised research institute) |
| Psychiatry Technician | Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology + 2 years’ experience working as Psychiatry Technician in a 100-bedded hospital (Central / State Govt, autonomous, statutory, PSU, university or recognised research institute) |
| Medical Social Worker | Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work / Sociology, OR a Degree with a 1-year Diploma in Social Work; plus 2 years’ experience working as Medical Social Worker in a 100-bedded hospital (Central / State Govt, autonomous, statutory, PSU, university or recognised research institute) |
| Assistant Administrative Officer | Degree from a recognised University or institute + 2 years’ experience in administration, accounts or establishment work in a Govt. office / PSU / autonomous or statutory body |
| Technician – Non Medical | (i) B.Sc. with 1 year working experience in a medical institution; OR 12th (Science) + Diploma in Refrigeration Technology / Sanitation Technology / Electrical Engineering — and (ii) 2 years’ experience in the concerned field in Government-recognised organisations / institutes / medical colleges |
| Technician – Medical | B.Sc. + 1 year experience in a medical institution; OR 12th (Science) + relevant Diploma (Anaesthesia, Medical Lab, OT, Optometry, Respiratory, Radiography / Radio-Imaging Technology) with 5 years’ experience |
| Pharmacist | 12th (Science) + 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy + registration with the State Pharmacy Council |
| Store In-charge | Degree in Pharmacy, OR Diploma in Pharmacy with 5 years’ experience as storekeeper in a Medical Store |
| Store Keeper | 10+2 with Science + Diploma in Pharmacy with 2 years’ experience as Store Keeper (Medical stores) |
| Personal Assistant | 12th pass + Skill Test: dictation 10 minutes @ 80 w.p.m., transcription 50 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer |
| Attendant – Medical | 12th pass in Science stream |
| Operators (Incinerator Operator) | 10th pass with ITI certificate course or equivalent from a recognised institute |
Experience counts only after the essential qualification is acquired. Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the screening committee and Competent Authority, for reasons recorded in writing, for otherwise well-qualified candidates. Nursing aspirants can browse more medical and healthcare government jobs; Personal Assistant and Attendant suit 12th pass candidates.
Age Limit and Age Relaxation
| Category of Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Group B posts | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Group C posts | Not exceeding 27 years |
| Relaxation Category | Relaxation Allowed |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Central Govt. civilian employees (UR) with 3+ years regular service | 5 years (Group B); up to age 40 (Group C) |
| Central Govt. civilian employees (OBC) with 3+ years regular service | 8 (5+3) years (Group B); up to age 43 (Group C) |
| Central Govt. civilian employees (SC/ST) with 3+ years regular service | 10 (5+5) years (Group B); up to age 45 (Group C) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age |
| Disabled Defence Services personnel | 3 years (8 years for SC/ST), subject to the chance limits allowed to a general candidate |
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Two points decide many rejections. No age relaxation is given to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved vacancies, and only the date of birth in your Matriculation certificate is accepted — no later change is entertained. Upload a competent-authority certificate for every relaxation claimed.
Physical and Medical Requirements
Appointment is subject to medical fitness decided by the competent medical authority.
What is the Salary for ICMR BMHRC Group B & C Recruitment 2026?
Pay follows the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, plus allowances admissible under ICMR rules.
| Pay Level | Pay Matrix Range | Posts Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | Engineer–Civil, Tutor Nursing College, Nursing Officer |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | Medical Record Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Warden, Perfusionist Gr.-II, Dietician, Psychiatry Technician, Medical Social Worker, Assistant Administrative Officer |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Technician (Non-Medical), Technician (Medical), Pharmacist, Store In-charge |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Store Keeper, Personal Assistant |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | Attendant (Medical), Operators (Incinerator Operator) |
A Nursing Officer starts at a basic pay of ₹44,900 in Level 7; with ICMR allowances added on top, the monthly package is comfortably higher than the basic figure alone.
These are regular central government posts with the usual service benefits. The notification does not list allowance percentages, so treat the Pay Matrix range above as the official figure.
What is the Selection Process for ICMR BMHRC Recruitment 2026? CBT Exam Pattern
| Stage | What It Involves |
|---|---|
| 1. Computer Based Test (CBT) | Online objective test; full details of the test come with the Admit Card |
| 2. Skill Test | Only for the Group C post of Personal Assistant — dictation and transcription on computer |
| 3. Document Verification | Wherever applicable, before or after the CBT |
| 4. Merit List | Drawn separately for each category of post, based on CBT performance and document verification |
| CBT Pattern | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online Computer Based Test |
| Questions | 100 multiple choice objective questions |
| Marks | 100 marks |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Section A | General Intelligence / Awareness / Quantitative Aptitude / Computer Skills / English / Hindi — 50 marks |
| Section B | Subject related questions — 50 marks |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Medium | English and Hindi (except the language papers) |
| Exam Cities | Bhopal, New Delhi, Nagpur |
Since the Government of India has dispensed with interviews for Group B and C (non-gazetted) posts, there will be no interview here. The post-wise bilingual syllabus will be uploaded on the BMHRC website shortly, so check our syllabus and exam pattern page and start Section B preparation now. Admit cards appear on the portal before the exam.
How to Apply Online for ICMR BMHRC Recruitment 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
One portal does everything — you register and apply on the same site. Keep ready an active email ID and mobile number, Aadhaar number, date of birth proof, qualification, experience and category certificates, a photograph, a signature and a card or UPI for the fee.
- Visit the official application portal (direct link in Essential Links below).
- Read the “Read Instructions” page on the portal home page first.
- Register with name, Aadhaar number, date of birth, gender, email ID and mobile number — your Registration Number and password arrive by email.
- Sign in and fill the application form for your post carefully.
- Upload the required documents and annexures, including photograph and signature.
- Pay the fee online through the portal gateway, unless you are exempted.
- Submit and take a printout of the completed application.
Some rules below are unforgiving — read them before submitting.
| Rule | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Applying late | Do not wait until the last date — BMHRC is not responsible for any technical/network-related difficulty or delay |
| One application per post | A separate online application is needed for each post you want |
| Clashing exams | Exams for different posts may fall on the same day and shift — then you can appear for only one |
| No editing | No change or correction is allowed after final submission |
| Online only | Hard copies are not accepted; incomplete applications, missing documents or unpaid fees make you ineligible |
| Admit card | Getting an admit card does not mean your candidature is accepted |
| False information | Incorrect or false information, or suppression of material facts, gets the application rejected or cancelled at any stage |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form, including political or outside influence, leads to disqualification |
| Marriage bar | A person with a living spouse who enters another marriage is not eligible for appointment, subject to the exemptions allowed under Central Government rules |
| Exam hall conduct | Do not carry prohibited items into the examination venue or indulge in malpractice |
| Malpractice | Anyone found under the influence of intoxicants, inebriated, or involved in malpractice may be disqualified |
Two papers forfeit your claim at document verification: the experience certificate where experience is required, and a No Objection Certificate if you already serve in a Government / PSU / autonomous body.
What are the Important Dates for ICMR BMHRC Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 17 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply with Fee | 16 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Reconciliation & Settlement | 17 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Crucial Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | 16 October 2026 |
| CBT / Exam Date | To be announced on the BMHRC website |
| Admit Card | To be released on the portal before the exam |
These dates are tentative and may change without notice; changes are published on the BMHRC website only.
What is the Application Fee for ICMR BMHRC Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and all other candidates | ₹590 + transaction / platform charges |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Women (all categories) | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted |
Pay online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI on the portal. The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable, and ICMR employees are NOT exempted from paying it for these direct recruitment posts.
Essential Links — ICMR BMHRC Group B & C Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for ICMR BMHRC Group B & C Recruitment 2026
- Visit ICMR BMHRC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
With 66 posts and a merit list drawn from the CBT and document verification, this is one of the cleanest central hospital recruitments of the year. Don’t let the 16 October 2026, 5:00 PM deadline slip past. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates and the latest Madhya Pradesh government jobs.