NIIRNCD offers research career opportunities for Pharmacy, Chemistry and Life Sciences

National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIRNCD), Jodhpur, is a research Institute under the aegis of Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. The Institute, located in Jodhpur, came into existence on the 7th of December 2019, replacing the erstwhile Desert Medicine Research Centre. With state of the art facilities to conduct basic laboratory based research in its microbiology, biochemistry and vector biology laboratories, in addition to a full- fledged epidemiology wing, the institute is in the phase of acquiring human resources and facilities for strengthening its capacity to fulfill its mandate to conduct implementation research on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for project human resource positions under various projects at ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur.

Project Technical Support - III
Name of the Project : "Optimizing Adolescent Healthcare Services Through Health and Wellness Centres in Sikar District of Rajasthan: An Implementation Research"
No. of vacancies : 02 Positions (UR-01, SC-01)
Essential Qualifications : Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology/Cognitive & Neuroscience/ Clinical Pharmacy/Psychology/Public Health/Psychiatric Social Work/Social Work/ Sociology /Microbiology / Biochemistry/Zoology/Chemistry with 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
Or
Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology/Cognitive & Neuroscience /Clinical Pharmacy / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work/Social Work/ Sociology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Chemistry.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs.28,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially up to 30.06.2026. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 14th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Technical Support - III
Name of the Project : "Nomophobia Prevention and Behavioural Therapy: An Interventional Study Among College-going Adolescents and Young Adults in Selected Districts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh."
No. of vacancies : 08 Positions (UR-03, QBC-03, EWS-01,ST-01)
Essential Qualifications : Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology/Cognitive & Neuroscience / Clinical Pharmacy /Psychology/Public Health/Psychiatric Social Work Social Work/ Sociology/Microbiology/ Biochemistry /Zoology/Chemistry with 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
Or
Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology/Cognitive & Neuroscience / Clinical Pharmacy / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology /Microbiology/Biochemistry/Zoology/Chemistry.
Desirable Qualifications : Experience in Public Health/Implementation research.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs.28,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially for one year. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in.: 14th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Research Scientist - II (Non- Medical)
Name of the Project : "Nomophobia Prevention and Behavioural Therapy: An Interventional Study Among College-going Adolescents and Young Adults in Selected Districts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh."
No. of vacancies : 01 Position (UR)
Essential Qualifications : Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology Cognitive & Neuroscience / Clinical Pharmacy/Psychology/Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work/Social Work/ Sociology/Microbiology / Biochemistry / Zoology /Chemistry with 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
or
Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology. Cognitive & Neuroscience / Clinical Pharmacy / Psychology /Public Health/Psychiatric Social Work/Social Work / Sociology / Microbiology/ Biochemistry. Zoology/Chemistry with PhD.
Desirable Qualifications : Experience in Public Health/Implementation Research with Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals related to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy /Depression/Anxiety
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs.67,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially for one year. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 14th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Research Scientist -1 (Non-Medical)
Name of the Project : "Nomophobia Prevention and Behavioural Therapy: An Interventional Study Among College-going Adolescents and Young Adults in Selected Districts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh."
No. of vacancies : 03 Positions (UR-01, OBC-Ol,SC-01)
Essential Qualifications : Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience/Clinical Pharmacy/Psychology/Public Health /Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work/ Sociology /Microbiology/Biochemistry/Zoology/Chemistry.
Desirable Qualifications : Experience in Public Health / Implementation Research with Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals related to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy /Depression/Anxiety
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs.56,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially for one year, However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 14th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Technical Support - III
Name of the Project : Community based Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Adults with Silicosis residing near sand stone mining area of Rajasthan - An Implementation Research
No. of vacancies : 01 Position (UR)
Essential Qualifications : Graduate degree with Clinical Psychology / Psychology / Public Health I Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology} Statistics / Anthropology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biology / Zoology / Chemistry with 3 years’ post qualification experience.
Masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology / Statistics / Anthropology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biology / Zoology / Chemistry.
Desirable : 2 Yrs Experience in community engagement and counselling /Community based health survey/ field work / laboratory work
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs.28,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially for up to one year. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 15th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Research Scientist -1 (non-medical)
Name of the Project : Identification of biomarkers of effects of heavy metal exposure and their evaluation in differentially exposed populations from different states of India
No. of vacancies : 01 Position (UR)
Essential Qualifications : Post Graduate Degree in (Chemistry/Biochemistry/ Zoology /Environmental Science / Statistics / Biological) including the integrated PG degrees
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs.56,000. - + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially for up to one year. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 15th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Technical Support - III
Name of the Project : ICMR- Task Force Study on Epidemiology of Chronic Respiratory Illness in select population groups in India
No. of vacancies : 01 Position (EWS)
Essential Qualifications : Graduate in Life Science/ Microbiology from a recognized university with 3 years’ work experience from a recognized institution
or
Master degree in Microbiology/ Life Science.
Desirable : Work experience in the culture, media preparation, air sample monitoring using cascade impactor, biochemical characterization, identification and classification with report writing.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs.28,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially for up to one year. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 15th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Research Scientist - II (Non-Medical)
Name of the Project : Optimizing oral cancer screening through capacity building of Healthcare workers of Health and Wellness Centres of districts of Rajasthan- An Implementation Research
No. of vacancies : 01 Position (UR)
Essential Qualifications : Post Graduate Degree in Public Health /Epidemiology /Biostatistics /Life Sciences/Health Sciences with three years post-qualification experience in the relevant subject OR
Post Graduate Degree in Public Health /Epidemiology/Biostatistics/ Life Sciences/Health Sciences with a PhD in the relevant subject.
Desirable : Prior experience in oral cancer / head & neck cancer / NCD research, preferably in screening or early detection programs Experience working.with Health & Wellness,Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs) or Community Health Officers (CHOs)
• Experience in training, capacity building, or IEC/BCC activities
• Experience in community-based or implementation research, including field coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Hands-on experience in data collection, management, and analysis using SPSS / STATA / R
• Familiarity with public-health surveillance systems, program monitoring, and reporting
• Ability to prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and scientific manuscripts
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs. 67000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially for up to one year. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 16th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Technical Support- III
Name of the Project : Optimizing oral cancer screening through capacity building of Healthcare workers of Health and Wellness Centres of districts of Rajasthan- An Implementation Research
No. of vacancies : 01 Position (UR)
Essential Qualifications : Graduate degree with Public Health /Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Life Sciences/Health Sciences with 3 years post-qualification experience
or
Postgraduate in Public Health / Epidemiology / Biostatistics / Life Sciences/Health Sciences
Desirable :
• Experience in oral cancer/head and neck cancer / NCD-related public-health research, preferably in screening or early detection programmes.
• Experience in community-based field work, including coordination with Health & Wellness Centres (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs) and Community Health Officers (CHOs).
• Experience in data collection, entry, and basic analysis using MS Excel / SPSS / STATA.
• Exposure to training, IEC'BCC activities, and community awareness programmes Familiarity with public-health reporting, monitoring, and documentation.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs. 28000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Initially for up to one year. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 16th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Technical Support -1
Name of the Project : "Pan-India antigenic characterization of dengue viruses: Early warning signal for a potential pandemic"
No. of vacancies : 2 Positions (UR-01, ST-01)
Essential Qualifications : Three-year Graduate degree in Life Science /Biotechnology /Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biomedical Sciences /Genetics/ Molecular Biology /Zoology/Botany.
OR
10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT or equivalent) + 2 years’ experience in the relevant field.
Desirable : • Prior experience in dengue or other vector-borne disease research/surveillance
• Experience in sample collection, processing, and basic laboratory techniques (ELISA, RT-PCR, molecular or serological assays)
• Exposure to entomological or field surveillance activities, including coordination with state/district health teams
• Experience in data entry, management, and basic analysis using MS Excel / SPSS / STATA.
Age : Not exceeding 28 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs. 18,000/- + HRA per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Up to 07.03.2026. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur or anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 16th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Scientist - B (Medical)
Name of the Project : "Pilot the Comprehensive Screening for all NCDs through Point of Care Tests (POCT) under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) in Phalodi district Rajasthan"
No. of vacancies : 1 Position (UR)
Essential Qualifications : • MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BAMS with Master’s degree in Public Health / Community Medicine / Epidemiology / Health Management / Life Sciences or related disciplines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language.
Age : Not exceeding 40 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs. 67,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Tenure : Up to 30.06.2026. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, Phalodi, Jaipur or anywhere in Rajasthan on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 14th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Field Supervisor
Name of the Project : "Pilot the Comprehensive Screening for all NCDs through Point of Care Tests (POCT) under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) in Phalodi district Rajasthan"
No. of vacancies : 2 Positions (EWS-01, SC-01)
Essential Qualifications : • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health / Nursing / Life Sciences / Social Work / Allied Health Sciences
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community-based health projects, preferably NCD or surveillance studies.
• Familiarity with field data collection using digital tools.
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively in field areas.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs. 40,000/- per month (Consolidated).
Tenure : Up to 30.06.2026. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, Phalodi, Jaipur or anywhere in Rajasthan on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 14th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical)
Name of the Project : "Optimizing Adolescent Healthcare Services Through Health and Wellness Centres in Sikar District of Rajasthan : An Implementation Research"
No. of vacancies : 01 Position (UR)
Essential Qualifications : Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology/Cognitive & Neuroscience / Clinical
Pharmacy / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology /Microbiology/Biochemistry / Chemistry with 5 years post-qualification experience.
or
Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology/Cognitive & Neuroscience / Clinical
Pharmacy / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology /Microbiology /Biochemistry/ Chemistry with PhD + 2 years’ post- qualification experience.
Desirable : Experience in Public Health / Implementation Research with Publications in Peer- Reviewed Journals.
Age : Not exceeding 45 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs. 78,000/- + HRA per month fixed without any other allowances
Tenure : Initially up to 30.06.2026. However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, anywhere in India on the project requirements.
Date, Reporting Time & Venue of Walk-in. : 14th January 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM & ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur

General Terms and Conditions
i. The above project positions are purely on temporary basis only.
ii Candidates, those who have rendered service in ICMR Projects / ICMR Institutes for more than three years are not eligible for this Walk-in.
iii. The advertised positions are tentative without commitment for its filling. Recruitment will depend upon requirement of project and approval of the competent authority.
iv. Emoluments: The rates of emoluments / stipend shown in this advertisement are project specific and may vary according to sanction of the funding agency of the Project. Payment of emoluments to the project person will depend on availability of funds from the funding agency.
v. The Director & Appointing Authority has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason(s) and no correspondence in this matter will be entertained.
vi. The selected candidate should work for a period of at least one month, failing which, the emoluments drawn by him / her will to be forfeited.
vii. The engagement can be terminated with one-month notice from either side without assigning any reason.
viii. Candidates already employed should submit a “No Objection Certificate” from their present Employer / PI at the time of Walk-in-interview / written test failing which he / she will not be allowed to appear for Interview / written test.
ix. Since, the project position(s) is / are temporary; the incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointment at ICMR-NIIRNCD or continuation of his / her services in any other project.
x. The results of the final selection will be placed on ICMR-NIIRNCD and ICMR web sites.
xi. The recruited project person(s) is / are governed as per ICMR project staff recruitment
guidelines and will have to give the undertakings before joining.
xii. At the time of joining duty, the candidates should bring all original certificates of educational qualifications (from SSC onwards), No Objection Certificate from present employer if working in ICMR Projects (compulsory), SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate, Experience, Aadhaar Card & PwBD Certificate (if applicable) for availing age relaxation, passport size photograph along with one set of photocopies of the certificates duly attested (can be self-attested) for verification.
xiii. Qualifications should be achieved from recognized Institutions / Universities only.
Experience certificate should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment with dates. Experience in the relevant discipline / field should be from a reputed institution / organization recognized by the relevant authority.
xiv. Age relaxation will be admissible in respect of SC / ST / OBC candidates, retrenched Government Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects) and Ex-servicemen etc. in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government / DoPT / ICMR from time to time. Age concession to the extent of service rendered in other research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled persons. SC / ST / OBC will be given age relaxation in respect of the project positions reserved for them only and not for UR positions.

xv. The conditions of reservations for EWS shall be governed by the norms of DoPT OM No. 336039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 19.01.2019 and 31.01.2019. Candidates applying in the EWS category should submit an “Income and Asset Certificate”.
xvi. The Director, ICMR-NIIRNCD reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of project positions or cancel the recruitment or re-advertise the project positions at any time, without assigning any reasons thereof. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
xvii. Date of Interview / written test may be changed due to administrative reasons. Hence, candidates are advised to check website before appearing for Interview / written test.
xviii. Candidates applying for more than one project position should separately apply for each project position.
xix. Experience from the date of completion of minimum essential educational qualification shall only be counted.
xx. Submission of incorrect or false information shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
xxi. Since the project positions are purely on temporary basis, no benefit of Provident Fund, Leave Travel Concession, Medical, etc. will be available to the appointee.
xxii. Age, Qualification, Experience etc., will be reckoned as on the date of Walk-in-interview/ written test.
xxiii. No TA / DA will be given for attending Walk-in-interview / written test.
xxiv. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification / experience will not bestow any guarantee of selection.
xxv. Candidates, who fail to bring the original certificates at the time of joining, will not be allowed to join the selected project position. Candidates reporting after the scheduled date / time will also not be allowed to appear in the Walk-in-interview / written test.
xxvi. Any further information pertaining to the advertisement is available on ICMR / NIIR-NCD websites:
main.icmr.nic.in and niirncd.icmr.org.in
xxvii. All guidelines / rules etc., issued from time to time by ICMR will be followed.
xxvii. Laptop/Tablet, logarithm table, digital diary, mobile phone, smart watch/Bluetooth Devices / earphones / earbuds, other electronic gadgets, text books, notes etc., will not be allowed inside the Examination Hall / Interview.

Selection procedure
i. Only eligible candidates will appear for Walk-in-interview / written test. In case of more than 30 candidates, a written test may be taken. The qualifying marks for the written test will be for SC / ST: 35% UR / OBC / EWS: 40%.
ii. The candidates scoring qualifying marks may be (Generally, Up to Top 05 candidates will be shortlisted for interview appear for each position.) interviewed, if written test is conducted.
iii. The candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the written test / interview subject to qualifying the skill test, wherever applicable.
iv. The final merit shall be prepared on the basis of the marks of the written test and interview.
In case of non-conductance of written test being less than 30 candidates, the merit shall be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the interview.
Note : In case of any discrepancy in English and Hindi advertisements, candidates are advised to follow the Terms and Conditions of the advertisement published in English.

Candidates are required to submit the application form duly filled along with one set of photocopies of all certificates. All the original certificates for verification must be brought failing which their candidature will not be considered.
After verification of the applications, the eligible candidates will attend Walk-in-interview / written test.