ICMR-NIRDH Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post | Apply by 03 Nov 2026

ICMR-NIRDH Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post | Apply by 03 Nov 2026

The ICMR – National Institute for Research in Digital Health (ICMR-NIRDH), NBCC Building, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi intends to engage One (1) Consultant (Technical – Non-Medical) [UR] on a contract basis (Vacancy Notification No. 19/12/2025/Estt./237444 dated 14.10.2026). The monthly emoluments are Rs. 1,25,000/-. Interested candidates may submit their application in the prescribed format with self-attested copies of date of birth, educational qualifications and experience certificates through the given online Google form link by 03.11.2026 up to 05:30 PM. Read the full details below.

Quick Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Note: No application fee is prescribed for this consultancy engagement.

Vacancy Details

Note: For retired Government servants, the remuneration shall be fixed in accordance with Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-E.III(A) dated 09 Dec 2020.

Essential Qualification & Experience

Professionals having proven competency and success in their area of specialization, with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and possessing minimum M.Sc/B.Tech/B.E. in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Health Informatics or equivalent degree in relevant subjects.

Note:

• PhD will be considered as 4 years' experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree).
• MPH/M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharma will not be considered as any experience.

OR Retired Government employees with requisite qualification, who were in the regular Pay Level-10 and above, having at least 10 years' experience in the required specialization.

Job Specification

• Lead high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses in digital health/AI-in-healthcare: protocol development, search strategy, screening, data extraction, risk-of-bias and GRADE assessment, and manuscript submission.
• Draft, edit and submit scientific manuscripts (original research, reviews, brief reports, viewpoints) to indexed journals; manage revisions and responses to reviewers.
• Prepare competitive grant applications (ICMR, ANRF/SERB, DBT, WHO, BMGF etc.); manage submissions on e-PMS and other portals.
• Support study protocols/SoPs and ensure adherence to CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA/TRIPOD/DECIDE reporting standards.
• Coordinate literature surveillance and evidence syntheses (rapid reviews, scoping reviews, policy briefs) for programmatic decision-making.
• Perform data analysis & visualization for manuscripts and grant annexures; ensure reproducible workflows and version control.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (clinicians, data scientists, regulators, industry) and maintain documentation/repositories following ICMR policies, ABDM/data-protection norms and institutional IP guidelines.
• Mentor junior staff on scientific writing, reference management and good research practices; track deliverables and report monthly KPIs.

Duration of Engagement

The initial engagement will be for a period of one year. Extensions, if required, may be granted based on performance and project needs, and should not exceed a total tenure of five years or the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.

General Terms & Conditions

• Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department/Organization are not eligible to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for written test/interview; a written test may be conducted by the institute, if required.
• No TA/DA will be paid to attend written test/interview/personal discussion.
• Experience should be from an institution of repute and gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification. Experience certificates must be in proper formats.
• The engaged person will normally be posted at ICMR-NIRDH but can be posted to any place in the country.
• The engagement is temporary and does not confer any claim on a regular post in ICMR; PF, pension, LTC, medical claim, staff quarters etc. are not admissible.
• Age relaxation will be as per ICMR guidelines. Cut-off date for age limit will be the last date of submission of applications.
• Corrigendum/addendum, if any, will be published on the website of ICMR-NIRDH only.

Selection Procedure

Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee selection and/or call for written test/interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for written test/interview, which may be conducted by the institute if required. The decision of the Competent Authority will be final and binding.

How to Apply

1. Read the vacancy notification carefully and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Fill the application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport-size colour photograph along with a detailed bio-data/C.V.
3. Attach self-attested copies of Date of Birth certificate, educational qualifications (all certificates and mark-sheets from 10th std. onwards), working experience, age, caste and photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/PAN/Driving License) etc.
4. Submit the application through the given online Google form link only (application by hand, email, WhatsApp, ordinary dak or courier shall not be considered).
5. Submit the application before the closing date 03.11.2026 up to 05:30 PM. Late/delayed/incomplete applications shall be rejected.

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for ICMR-NIRDH Consultant 2026? The closing date for submission of applications is 03.11.2026 up to 05:30 PM.
2. What is the salary? The monthly emoluments are Rs. 1,25,000/-. For retired Government servants, remuneration is fixed as per Ministry of Finance OM dated 09 Dec 2020.
3. What is the eligibility? M.Sc/B.Tech/B.E. in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Health Informatics or equivalent with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience; OR retired Government employees in regular Pay Level-10 and above with at least 10 years' experience in the required specialization.
4. What is the age limit? Minimum 40 years up to 70 years. Cut-off date for age is the last date of submission of applications; age relaxation as per ICMR guidelines.
5. How do I apply? Applications must be submitted only through the online Google form link (https://forms.gle/Extque7SWh3q59uu9) along with self-attested copies of all certificates before 03.11.2026 up to 05:30 PM.
6. What is the duration of the engagement? The initial engagement is for one year, extendable up to a total tenure of five years or the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.

Disclaimer: This page summarises the ICMR-NIRDH Consultant (Technical – Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 vacancy notification (No. 19/12/2025/Estt./237444) for informational purposes only and is not an official notice. Candidates must read the full official notification and verify all details from the official website https://www.icmr.gov.in before applying.