Career for Life Sciences / Pharmacy Professionals at ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) intends to conduct Walk- in- Interview following Young Professionals (YPs) in the Policy and Communication Division, purely on temporary contract basis for enhancing effective dissemination of the council’s research output, outcome and impact

Post : Young Professional-II (Technical/Scientific) (General)

No of posts : 01

Essential Qualifications : Post Graduate degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy /Social Work / Sociology / BAMS, BSMS and MD in AYUSH with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university or institution with having minimum three year of post qualification experience in the related field.

Desirable qualification
• Post-qualification experience in governmental organizations, international development agencies, or private organizations.
• Strong writing and editing, designing, and video editing skills, as applicable.
• Experience in policy and communications, particularly in the health or research sector.
• Knowledge in IT applications, virtual meeting platforms, and computer, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Tally.
Note : Experience of internship/training will not be accounted for

Consolidated Emoluments : Rs.42,000/-

Max. Age Limit : 35 Years (age relaxation as per rules)

Roles & Responsibilities
Content Coordinator – Communications & Social Media
• Oversee the planning, creation, and execution of all communications content and social media outputs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide strategic guidance and conduct quality checks on all content to maintain high standards and consistency.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate content approvals and ensure timely dissemination across channels.
• Conceptualize and develop comprehensive social media campaigns, including strategies for key observances and organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to draft, refine, and adapt talking points for conferences, meetings, and events.

Video Shooting & Editing
• Lead and oversee graphic design, video shooting, editing, and production activities to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Develop, review, and approve graphic and video content to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and branding guidelines.
• Provide creative direction for infographics, visual storytelling, and video narratives to effectively communicate key messages and enhance engagement.
• Guide the development of reusable templates and visual assets for campaigns, reports, and other recurring organizational needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of creative outputs, prioritizing alignment with the Division’s objectives and deadlines.

Place of posting : Policy & Communications Division, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi

How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their application in prescribed format (attached) along with their qualification and experience certificates to drjoyk@icmr.gov.in, within 21 days from the Date of Advertisement. Late/Delayed/Incomplete applications shall not be entertained and rejected straight away, without any reasons, communication and correspondence. Candidates are therefore advised to submit their application well in time.

2. Selection Procedure for engaging/scheme of the examination: The selection process for each Young Professional (YP) requirement will be conducted through a walk-in interview for only those shortlisted applicants fulfilling the required eligibility criteria pertaining to qualifications, age, experience and whose original documents are verified during the date of walk-in-interview. If the number of applications received exceeds thirty (30), a written examination may be conducted as a preliminary screening process.
3. The scheme for engagement of the Young Professional will be in accordance with the ICMR Guidelines for Hiring Young Professionals (YP) circulated vide O.M. No. 16/84/2023-Admn Il./e-l71470, dated 08.05.2026 and terms and conditions thereon will be as per said OM.

General Terms and conditions
i. The positions are meant for temporary contractual basis.
ii. Cut-off date for the age limit will be as of the date of walk in interview.
iii. Period of Engagement:- The initial term of engagement of YPs will be for one year which is extendable for two more years (01 year at a time) subject to requirement of the services of the YP in the organization and satisfactory performance of the candidate after evaluation by an officer of the level of Additional DG/Sr.DDG/Sr.FA. Thus, maximum duration of engagement of YP in the ICMR is three years (1+1+1) in any case.
iv. Relevant documents of educational qualification/specialization/experience as claimed must be attached with application form at time of walk in interview.
v. No TA/DA will be paid to attend examination/interviews; candidates have to arrange transport/accommodation themselves.
vi. The DG, ICMR reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature at any point of time. vii. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage. viii. The persons engaged on Human Resource Positions shall not have any claim on a regular post in ICMR or in any of its Institutes/Centers or in any Department of Government of India and their project term with breaks or without breaks in any or multiple projects will not confer any right for further assignment or transfer to any other project or appointment/absorption/regularization of service in funding agency or in ICMR. Benefits of Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Medical claim, Staff Quarters and other facilities applicable to the regular staff of ICMR etc. are not admissible to the project human resource positions.
ix. The DG, ICMR reserves the right to terminate the young professional position even during the agreed contract period or extended contract period without assigning any reason.
x. Attendance and Leave shall be as per the ICMR’s policy for YPs.

xi. The DG, ICMR reserves the right to cancel/modify the process at any time, at its discretion.
xii. Canvassing and bringing outside influence in any form for interview or employment will be treated as disqualification and the candidate will be debarred from selection process
xiii. The DG, ICMR reserves the right to prepare/frame a panel of waitlist candidates which shall be valid for one year. xiv. Candidates already in regular service under any Central/State Govt./Autonomous/Dept/PSU are not eligible to apply for this position.
xv. Corrigendum/addendum/further information; if any; in respect of this advertisement, will be published on our website only. Hence, the candidates are advised to see the ICMR official website (icmr.gov.in/) regularly for further updates related to this advertisement. No separate notification shall be issued in the press.

Candidates are invited to attend a walk-in interview on 14th August, 2026 at 09:30 AM. The walk in interview will be held at Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, P.O. Box No. 4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110029, India.

Candidates are advised to arrive on time with filled in application form( Format copy attached) with original documents for verification and ensure they meet the essential eligibility criteria. Only those fulfilling the required eligibility criteria – pertaining to qualifications, age, experience, etc. – and after verification of original documents by ICMR will be eligible to participate in the interview