Research Recruitment for Life Science candidates under the ICMR-NITHR

The ICMR-National Institute for Tribal Health Research (NITHR), Jabalpur, formerly known as the ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health (NIRTH), and earlier known as the Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals (RMRCT), saw the light of the day in three rooms at the adjoining Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, in 1984. The RMRCT was shifted to the main building, spanning a 36-acre lush-green campus in April 2002, and re-designated to its name (NIRTH) in 2014. The vision of the ICMR-NITHR is to improve health, nutrition, and educational awareness of tribes through basic, applied, and operational research to levels that they are no longer considered underprivileged communities of the country.

Following positions are to be filled purely on temporary and contract basis for a period of three months or till the finalisation of Manpower Outsourcing Gem Contract (GeM Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7491140) whichever is earlier, under the ICMR- NITHR, Jabalpur.

Project Research Scientist-II, (Non- Medical) Post- 01
Essential qualification : Post Graduate Degree in life science or equivalent, including the integrated PG Degrees, with three years post qualification experience or Ph.D.
Desirable qualification : Ph.D. in Life Science of Equivalent. R&D experience in relevant subject Knowledge of Computer Applications /Data Management.
Age : Not exceeding 40 years
Consolidated monthly salary : 67000/-+ HRA as Admissible p.m.
Work Responsibility : To develop and monitor the various research project, data analysis, manuscript writing and co-ordination with the state nodal officer and link medical college. Any other work assigned by the PI. Posting will be done at MRHRU, Jheet, Durg only.
Project entitled : “Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Jheet”
Date of walk-in- interview : 05.11.2026

Project Field Officer, Post- 01
Essential qualification : 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 qualification : 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.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years
Consolidated monthly salary : 28933/- p.m.
Work Responsibility : Undertake field visits and assist in implementation of project activities at designated sites. Conduct field surveys, interviews, community interactions and data collection as per the approved protocol. Coordinate with participants, local authorities, health facilities and other stakeholders. Maintain field records, registers, consent/documentation and daily activity reports. Assist in data entry, verification, compilation and preliminary analysis of field data. Support logistics and coordination for field- based activities, meetings and awareness programmes. Perform any other project- related duties assigned by he Project Investigator.
Project entitled : “ADOPT- HTAIn (Health Technology Assessment in India)”
Date of walk-in- interview : 06.11.2026

Project Technical Support-III Post-01
Essential qualification : Three years graduate degree in relevant subject /field + three Years post qualification experience or PG in relevant subject /field.
Desirable qualification : 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. Knowledge of Computer Applications.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years
Consolidated monthly salary : 28,000/- + 20% HRA p.m.
Work Responsibility : To undertake project activities in the field. To undertake data collection, curation and follow-up of SCD patients. To assist in preparation of reports/ research articles as guided. Other duties assigned by the Competent Authority.
Project entitled : “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”
Date of walk-in- interview : 06.11.2026

Terms & Conditions
1. Qualification & experience should be in relevant discipline/field from an Institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.
2. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee selection.
3. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department / Organization are not eligible.
4. Candidates who will be interviewed, if they are selected will have to produce original documents of their qualification age and experience before joining. If they are not found entitled, their selection will be cancelled immediately.
5. Candidates are advised to visit the Institute’s website for any change, result or any other information.
6. Departmental candidates or candidates working/have worked on project of ICMR Institutes/ Centre’s shall be given as per ICMR guideline age relaxation to maximum of five years or a completed months/year based on earlier project services, whichever is less, provided they meet the essential qualification and experience prescribed for the post, with a view to provide them opportunity to compete with other candidates.
7. If the candidates of reserved category are not available, appointment will be made from the candidates of other categories as per the recommendations of the selection committee and future vacancy will be filled from the candidates of relevant categories.
8. Age relaxation against post earmarked for reserved candidates will be as per Govt. of India Norms. No relaxation will be allowed in unreserved posts.
9. Age will be reckoned from date of Walk-in-interview.
10. Above post is contractual for the duration offered and may or may not be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and requirement.

11. Stipend/consolidated emoluments of the project positions may vary from time to time.
12. No TA/DA will be paid either for interview in person/joining the post. Candidates have to arrange transport/accommodation themselves for these purposes.
13. The Director, ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.
14. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
15. Appointment on project is purely temporary and candidates shall have no claim for regular appointment either in ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur or ICMR or any organization of Govt. of India.
16. Leave shall be as per the ICMR policy for the project staff.
17. The number of vacancies may vary according to the requirement at later stage.
18. Please give the details of two responsible person of your locality or two references to whom you are known.
19. Addendum/corrigendum of this advertisement will not be published in newspaper. Please refer to the Institute website (nirth.res.in) in this regard.
20. Any matter for which no specific instruction has been given shall be decided by the Director, ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur and the decision shall be final and binding on the candidate. The Director, ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process at any time, during the process, at his discretion. The decision of the Director will be final and binding.

Note : The post is purely temporary and co-terminable with the project. Preference will be given to the local candidates and having higher qualification and work experience. The selected candidate will have no claim for regular appointment under ICMR/ ICMR-NITHR. Candidates who wish to appear for the walk-in-interview can download the application format given in the website of ICMR-NITHR (nirth.res.in) and ICMR, New Delhi (main.icmr.nic.in).

Duly filled application along-with copies of certificates should be submitted at ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur (M.P) at the time of Walk-in-interview between 9 AM to 11 AM only. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the venue after 11 AM. Late/delayed/incomplete applications will be summarily rejected without any intimation, only eligible candidates will be allowed for interview. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Candidates are required to mention their complete address with Pin Code, Mobile number and E-mail ID.