ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Walk-in 2026: Project Nurse-III, Project Research Scientist & Project Technical Support-III Jobs
The ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research (NITHR), Jabalpur has announced a walk-in interview for 25 project posts under Advt. No. 06/2026-27. A separate notice adds 1 Young Professional-I (Admin) post. You apply in person, not online. Just reach Jabalpur on 5 or 6 November 2026 with your form and papers. Posts range from 12th pass with experience to MBBS, postgraduate and PhD, with consolidated pay from ₹20,000 to ₹67,000 per month. Nursing, lab and research candidates should look closely.
The 25 project posts are temporary contract jobs for three months, or till the GeM manpower outsourcing contract is finalised, whichever is earlier. Every post has its own age limit and walk-in date, and entry to the venue closes at 11 AM. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in covers vacancies, eligibility, salary, selection and the steps to apply, with every rejection rule included. Also browse more central government jobs after reading.
Key Highlights of ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Recruitment 2026
ICMR-NITHR works under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is hiring project staff for studies on sickle cell disease, dengue, malaria, diabetes prevention, drone-based health delivery and rural health research. Some projects belong to its Model Rural Health Research Units (MRHRU) at Jheet in Durg and at Datia.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research, Jabalpur |
| Advertisement No. | 06/2026-27 |
| Total Posts | 25 in the main notice (11 designations) + 1 in the Young Professional notice |
| Mode | Walk-in interview, application submitted in person |
| Walk-in Dates | 5 November 2026 and 6 November 2026 (post-wise) |
| Reporting Time | 9 AM to 11 AM only |
| Venue | ICMR-NITHR, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur 482003, Madhya Pradesh |
| Contract | 3 months or till GeM contract is finalised, whichever is earlier |
| Pay | ₹20,000 to ₹67,000 per month (consolidated, post-wise) |
ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details
| Post | Vacancies | Walk-in Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical) | 1 | 5 November |
| Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical), MRHRU Jheet | 1 | 5 November |
| Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), i-DRONE project | 1 | 5 November |
| Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), sero-surveillance project | 1 | 5 November |
| Consultant (Medical) | 1 | 5 November |
| Project Nurse-IV | 2 | 5 November |
| Project Nurse-III | 10 | 5 November |
| Project Field Officer | 1 | 6 November |
| Project Technical Support-III (sickle cell trial) | 1 | 6 November |
| Project Technical Support-III (dengue project) | 1 | 6 November |
| Project Technical Support-III, MRHRU Jheet | 1 | 6 November |
| Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) | 1 | 6 November |
| Project Technical Support-II, MRHRU Jheet | 2 | 6 November |
| Project Lab Technician-2 (Project Technical Support-II), MRHRU Datia | 1 | 6 November |
| Total (main notice) | 25 | |
| Young Professional-I (Admin), separate notice | 1 | 6 November |
Separate notice: Young Professional-I (Admin). One post at ₹35,000 per month, consolidated, with no HRA. You need a graduate degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks and one year of post-qualification experience in a relevant field. Internship or training experience does not count. Walk in on 6 November 2026 from 9 AM at the same institute. The first term is one year, extendable by one year at a time to a maximum of three years. The notice link is in Essential Links below.
The notice gives reservation only for groups of posts, not for each post.
| Post Group | Posts | Category Split |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | 2 | UR-1, EWS-1 |
| Nurse-IV, Nurse-III, Field Officer, Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) | 14 | UR-5, OBC-4, SC-2, ST-2, EWS-1 |
| Project Technical Support-III | 3 | UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1 |
| Project Technical Support-II and Lab Technician-2 | 3 | UR-2, SC-1 |
No category is stated for the two Project Research Scientist-II posts and the Consultant (Medical) post. If no reserved-category candidate is available, the selection committee can appoint from other categories, and the future vacancy is filled from the relevant category.
Who Can Apply? ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification and Age
Experience must be gained after the minimum essential qualification and in a relevant field from an institution of repute. Medical candidates can check medical and healthcare jobs, and lab candidates can see 12th pass government jobs.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical) | MBBS/BVSc/BDS with 3 years’ experience; or MBBS/BVSc/BDS plus PG (MD, MVSc, MDS, MPH or equivalent, including integrated PG); or MBBS/BVSc/BDS with PhD; or PG with 3 years’ experience, or PhD | 40 |
| Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical), Jheet | PG in life science or equivalent (including integrated PG) with 3 years’ experience, or PhD | 40 |
| Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), 2 posts | PG degree (including integrated PG) in relevant subject | 35 |
| Consultant (Medical) | MBBS or BDS from a recognised university | 70 |
| Project Nurse-IV | Nursing degree from an institute recognised by Nursing Council of India, with 3 years’ experience as staff nurse | 35 |
| Project Nurse-III | Four-year nursing course | 30 |
| Project Field Officer | Graduate in Science or relevant subject with 3 years’ work experience from a recognised institution; or PG in relevant subject | 35 |
| Project Technical Support-III, 3 posts | Three-year graduate degree in relevant subject/field with 3 years’ post-qualification experience; or PG in relevant subject/field | 35 |
| Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) | Graduate in any discipline with 2 years’ experience in administrative work | 30 |
| Project Technical Support-II, Jheet | 12th pass with 2 years’ experience in relevant subject/field | 30 |
| Project Lab Technician-2, Datia | 12th pass with 2 years’ experience in relevant subject/field | 30 |
| Young Professional-I (Admin) | Graduate in any discipline, minimum 55% marks, with 1 year’s post-qualification experience | Max. 30 in the post table; Table-A says less than 30 on the walk-in date |
The notice also lists desirable qualifications. They are preferences, not entry bars, but they can tip a close selection.
| Post | Desirable (Gives You an Edge) |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-II (Medical/Non-Medical) | Doctorate or M.Tech in relevant subject with first class; post-doctoral research or training experience from a recognised institute; knowledge of computer applications, Business Intelligence tools or data management; 2 years’ R&D or teaching experience |
| Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical), Jheet | PhD in life science or equivalent; R&D experience; computer and data management knowledge |
| Project Research Scientist-I, i-DRONE project | Public health research, publications in peer-reviewed journals, field data collection and statistical analysis; willingness to relocate to the field site is preferred |
| Project Research Scientist-I, sero-surveillance project | PhD with experience in cloning, expression and purification of proteins and molecular biology techniques; or PhD in applied chemical science |
| Consultant (Medical) | Clinical trials, public health research, follow-up of sickle cell patients, data management |
| Project Nurse-IV | Clinical nursing, community health or field programmes; supervising field staff; NCD programmes; local language |
| Project Nurse-III | Clinical assessments, participant interviews, field data collection; NCD screening; local language is desirable |
| Project Field Officer | Graduate or PG in social sciences, life sciences, public health or community medicine; field survey experience; MS Office; willingness for extensive field visits |
| Project Technical Support-III, sickle cell trial | Degree in social work or life science; population studies experience preferred; rural or tribal area experience; computer knowledge |
| Project Technical Support-III, dengue project | Training or research experience in dengue immunology, cellular and molecular biology (at M.Sc. or PhD level) |
| Project Technical Support-III, Jheet | Public health research, data analysis, household or similar surveys |
| Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) | Diploma in office management or PGDCA; Hindi and English typing |
| Project Technical Support-II, Jheet | Phlebotomy, haematology, biochemical and molecular investigations; computer knowledge |
| Project Lab Technician-2, Datia | DMLT; research or field experience in public health projects; computer knowledge |
| Young Professional-I (Admin) | Administration experience in government bodies; Hindi and English writing; health or research policy and communications; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint |
The Jheet posts are posted at MRHRU Jheet, Durg only. The age is counted on the date of your walk-in interview, not on the day you fill the form. If you are close to the limit, check your exact age on 5 or 6 November before you travel. Also read the age relaxation rules below, because they apply only to reserved posts and not to unreserved ones. Do not assume you qualify just because a friend did for another post, since each post has its own limit.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Unreserved posts | No relaxation |
| ICMR departmental or earlier ICMR project staff | Up to 5 years, or completed months/years of earlier project service, whichever is less |
SC, ST and OBC relaxation is for posts earmarked for reserved candidates, as per Government of India norms. ICMR staff must still meet the essential qualification and experience.
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What Are the Salary and Benefits at ICMR NITHR Jabalpur?
| Post | Consolidated Pay per Month | HRA |
|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-II (2 posts) | ₹67,000 | HRA 20% (Medical/Non-Medical post); HRA as admissible (Jheet post) |
| Project Research Scientist-I (2 posts) | ₹56,000 | HRA (20% stated for sero-surveillance post) |
| Consultant (Medical) | ₹64,000 | Not mentioned |
| Project Nurse-IV | ₹40,000 | HRA |
| Project Nurse-III | ₹28,000 | HRA |
| Project Field Officer | ₹28,933 | Not mentioned |
| Project Technical Support-III (3 posts) | ₹28,000 | HRA 20% (two posts); HRA as admissible (Jheet post) |
| Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) | ₹24,000 | HRA as admissible |
| Project Technical Support-II and Lab Technician-2 | ₹20,000 | HRA as admissible |
| Young Professional-I (Admin) | ₹35,000 | No HRA |
The notice says pay may vary from time to time. No TA/DA is paid for the interview or for joining, so plan your own travel and stay. Leave follows ICMR policy for project staff. The Young Professional notice adds that PF, pension, LTC, medical claim and staff quarters are not given to project staff.
What Is the Selection Process for ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility check | Only eligible candidates are allowed for the interview; for Young Professional-I this follows verification of original documents |
| Walk-in interview | At the institute, Jabalpur, on your post’s date |
The notification describes only this interview. Preference is given to local candidates and to those with higher qualification and work experience. Meeting the essential qualification does not guarantee selection. The Director can cancel or modify the recruitment process at any time. For Young Professional-I, a waitlist panel valid for one year can be prepared. Prepare with our interview preparation tips.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Regular government service | Persons already in regular time-scale government service are not eligible; the Young Professional notice also names Central, State, autonomous bodies and PSUs |
| Late entry | Nobody is allowed into the venue after 11 AM; late, delayed or incomplete applications are rejected without intimation |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is a disqualification; the Young Professional notice says you will be debarred |
| False information | Submission of wrong or false information during the process shall disqualify the candidature at any stage |
| Original documents | Originals of qualification, age and experience are needed before joining; if you are not found entitled, selection is cancelled immediately |
| No regular job | No claim to regular appointment in ICMR, NITHR or any Government of India body |
| Contract term | Contract may or may not be renewed, depending on performance and requirement |
| Changes | Vacancies and pay may vary; the Director may consider or reject any application |
| Updates | Corrigendum or addendum is published only on the institute website, not in newspapers |
How to Apply for ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Walk-in 2026?
Keep your certificates, age proof and experience letters ready, plus details of two responsible persons of your locality or two references.
- Find your post’s walk-in date in the vacancy table (5 or 6 November 2026).
- Download the application format from the ICMR-NITHR or ICMR website (links in Essential Links below).
- Fill it fully, with your complete address with PIN code, mobile number and email ID.
- Attach copies of your qualification, age and experience certificates.
- Reach the venue between 9 AM and 11 AM, carrying originals for verification, and hand in the filled application by hand at the institute at the time of the interview.
- Attend the interview if you are found eligible.
ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-I notice dated | 22 October 2026 |
| Walk-in: Research Scientist-II, Research Scientist-I, Consultant, Nurse-IV, Nurse-III | 5 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: Field Officer, Technical Support-III, Assistant Multipurpose, Technical Support-II, Lab Technician-2, Young Professional-I | 6 November 2026 |
| Reporting time | 9 AM to 11 AM only |
ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Application Fee 2026
The notices do not mention any application fee.
Essential Links: ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF for ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Advt 06/2026-27 (25 project posts)
- Download Young Professional-I (Admin) Notice PDF for ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Advt 06/2026-27 (1 post)
- Visit ICMR NITHR Jabalpur Official Website
- Visit ICMR New Delhi Official Website (application format is also hosted there)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Don’t let this chance slip away. If your post matches your qualification, get your form filled, documents sorted and plan your travel to Jabalpur for 5 or 6 November 2026. Reach early, because the gate closes at 11 AM. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates, and explore Madhya Pradesh government jobs too.