Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 27 Scientist B Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official ICMR website. The last date to submit the application form is 01-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the ICMR Scientist B Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
ICMR Scientist-B (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Post Name | Scientist-B (Non-Medical) |
| No of Posts | 27 |
| Advt No | 377/2025 |
| Salary | Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) as per 7th CPC |
| Qualification | Masters in Biomedical Sciences / ME/M.Tech (Computer Science) / Masters in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 35 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 02/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 01/03/2026 (Upto 5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
ICMR Scientist-B (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Reservation |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical) | 25 | UR-16, OBC-4, SC-3, ST-2, PwBD-4 |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical IT/Computer Science) | 1 | UR-1 |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical Pharmacology) | 1 | UR-1 |
| Total | 27 |
PwBD Earmarked Categories:
- Blindness & Low vision - 1
- Deaf and hard of hearing - 1
- Locomotor disability - 1
- Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness - 1
Location: The location of the above vacancies will be Delhi (NCR) & any of the 28 Institute/Centre of ICMR across the country, depending on the requirements of ICMR.
Eligibility Criteria
For Scientist-B (Non-Medical):
- Educational Qualification: Masters from a recognised university in the subject related to Biomedical Sciences
- Desirable: Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences, relevant to the job requirement in a Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions
For Scientist-B (Non-Medical IT/Computer Science):
- Educational Qualification: ME/M. Tech (Computer Science) from a recognized University OR ME/M. Tech (Computer Science)/MCA or 4 years B.E. or B. Tech or B.Sc. (Engineering) (Computer Science/IT) with Ph.D. from a recognised University in a subject related to IT/Computer Science
- Desirable: Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences, relevant to the job requirement in a Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions
- Job Requirement: Regulatory New Approach Methodologies (NAM) as alternative to animals in a Government/Public Section/Private Institutions
For Scientist-B (Non-Medical Pharmacology):
- Educational Qualification: Masters from a recognised university in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) OR Pharm-D degree recognized by UGC/PCI
- Desirable: Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences, relevant to the job requirement in a Govt./Public sector/Private Institutions
- Job Requirement: Pre-clinical/experimental pharmacology
Salary/Stipend
- Pay Scale: Level-10 as per 7th CPC
- Salary Range: Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 per month
- The posts carry the usual allowance as admissible to central government servants of similar status stationed at respective cities
Age Limit (as on 01/03/2026)
- Maximum Age: Not exceeding 35 years
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years
- Age Relaxation for OBC: 3 years
- Age Relaxation for PwBD: 10 years (maximum age shall not exceed 56 years)
- Age Relaxation for PwBD + OBC: 13 years (maximum age shall not exceed 56 years)
- Age Relaxation for PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years (maximum age shall not exceed 56 years)
- Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Age Relaxation for Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General): 5 years (with not less than 3 years regular and continuous service)
- Age Relaxation for Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC): 8 years (with not less than 3 years regular and continuous service)
- Age Relaxation for Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST): 10 years (with not less than 3 years regular and continuous service)
- Crucial Date: The last date for Online submission of applications will be the crucial date to determine eligibility in terms of age
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General/OBC Candidates | Rs. 3000/- |
| SC/ST/EWS Candidates | Rs. 2400/- |
| Persons with Disabilities | Exempted |
- The candidate can pay the prescribed application fee through DEBIT CARD/CREDIT CARD/NETBANKING
- Transaction/Processing fee, if any, as applicable, will be payable to the bank by the candidate
- Application fee, once remitted, shall not be refunded under any circumstances
- Applications without the prescribed fee would not be considered and summarily rejected
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| Notification Date | 02/02/2026 | |
| Online Registration Start Date | 02/02/2026 | |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 01/03/2026 (Upto 5:00 PM) | |
| Date of Status of Application Form | 10/03/2026 | |
| Submission of NOC for Government Employees | 10/03/2026 | |
| Date of Correction in Application Form | 10/03/2026 | 13/03/2026 (Upto 5:00 PM) |
| Date of Issue of Admit Card | Will be announced later | |
| Date of CBT Examination | Will be announced later | |
Selection Process
- Stage-I: Written/Computer Based Test (CBT) - 100 marks (Qualifying in nature)
- Stage-II: Interview (Final selection will be based on Interview performance only)
- The written/CBT examination will consist of 100 objective type questions
- Each question will have 4 options with one single correct option
- Each correct response will get 1 mark and 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers
- No marks will be awarded for unanswered questions or marked for review
- Questions will cover Research Methodology (Basics), Basic Biostatistics, Validity & reliability of diagnostic & screening tests, Bioethics, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Reproductive & Child Nutrition, Logical reasoning, General Knowledge & English language aptitude
- Qualifying Criteria: Candidates obtaining 50% or more marks in CBT (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) will qualify for Interview
- The medium of examination will be English only
- Five times the number of posts advertised in various categories will be called for Interview based on Stage-I merit
- Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of performance in Interview only
General Information/Instructions
- All candidates must apply online through www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- No documents are required to be sent in physical form
- Candidates working in Government/Semi or Quasi Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies must upload No Objection Certificate
- Original certificates/documents will be verified by ICMR at the time of document verification
- Category certificates (OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD) must be valid as per prescribed format and validity period
- OBC certificate must be valid for financial year 2025-2026
- EWS certificate issued from 01.04.2025 to 01.03.2026 and valid for year 2025-2026 will be considered
- PwBD candidates must have benchmark disability of equal to or more than 40%
- Centre of Examination: Delhi/NCR only
- Admit card will be available for download 5 days before examination
- Candidates must bring admit card to examination centre and handover to invigilator
- Scribe and compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is available for eligible PwBD candidates
- Canvassing in any form will be disqualification
- Any dispute will be subject to jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only
- Required educational qualification/experience should be completed on or before 01/03/2026
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on Recruitment Tab
- Register and fill the online application form carefully
- Upload recent passport size photograph, signature and thumb impression as per guidelines
- Pay the application fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
- Government employees must upload No Objection Certificate
- Submit the application form before 01/03/2026 (5:00 PM)
- Take printout of application form for future reference
- Download admit card when available from the website
- No correction will be allowed after specified dates except during edit window (10/03/2026 to 13/03/2026)
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