Opportunity for Life Sciences professionals at ICMR-NIRBID

ICMR-NIRBID (formerly the National Institute of Immunohaematology) is a premier Indian medical research institute in Mumbai under the Indian Council of Medical Research. It specializes in hematology, transfusion medicine, immunology, and genetics, focusing on diseases like sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and primary immunodeficiencies.

Online applications are invited through the link icmrniih.org.in/young_professional for the following full-time post on a contractual basis up to 05:00 P.M. on 15th June, 2026, for a period of one year at ICMR-National Institute for Research On Blood and Immune Disorders, Mumbai.

Post : Young Professional- II (Scientific) - One Post

Essential Qualification and Experience : Post Graduate in Life Sciences/BAMS, BSMS, MD in AYUSH with at least 55% marks with 03 year of post qualification experience in related field.

Desirable : Experience in Scientific manuscript writing.

Age Limit : Not more than 35 years.

Consolidated Fee/ Remuneration (Rs.) : Consolidated Remuneration of Rs. 42,000/- p.m.

Scope of work of YP-II (Scientific)
• Assist in scientific manuscript writing.
• Coordinate with senior scientists, research fellows, and clinicians for interdisciplinary research.
• Support ethical approvals and regulatory documentation processes.
• Optimise and troubleshoot laboratory protocols related to molecular diagnostics.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Report.

Procedure For Recruitment :
1. The candidates applying for the post should first confirm their eligibility as per the advertisement. They should also ensure that they have a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number. Note that the provided e-mail ID and mobile number should be kept active during the entire recruitment process.
2. Eligible candidates meeting all the above criteria and qualifications, experience, etc. can fill the online applications through link https://icmrniih.org.in/young_professional up to 05:00 p.m. on 15th June, 2026. 3. Submission of online applications after 05:00 PM on 15th June, 2026 will be stopped. The link would be disabled automatically and no request in this matter would be entertained.
4. Candidates should note that no editing in the application can be done after final saving of the application Therefore, they are advised to fill all the details carefully. No request in this matter would be entertained.
5. If the numbers of applications are more, a three-member committee shall be constituted, with the approval of the competent authority, for screening the applications received against the advertisements if necessary, and later interview will be conducted of the shortlisted candidates.
6. The applicant shall be shortlisted based on the prescribed qualification, experience and age criteria as mentioned. Date and time of interview will be intimated by email to the shortlisted candidates. The list of the same shall also be displayed on the websites niih.org.in/ and icmr.gov.in/.
7. If necessary, written test and assignment-based assessment test may also be conducted before the interview.
8. Candidates reporting after the scheduled date and time will not be allowed to appear in personal discussion. No request in this matter would be entertained.
9. No Physical copy of the application form is required to be submitted to this office. Candidates appearing for walk-in-interview/personal discussion should bring with them all original certificates (1) Application form duly completed (2) Education qualification (3) Proof of Date of birth (4) Experience certificates/testimonials (5) One-self attested recent passport size photograph (6) ID proof (Ex. Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License etc.) (7) One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents. (8) SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificates, if applicable (9) Candidates should also produce all certifications/testimonials in original for verification.
10. Selected candidate has to submit the duly signed application form along with self- attested copies of proof of their age, educational qualifications, experiences, testimonials etc. and a recent passport size photograph at the time of joining.
11. The result of the final selection would be placed on the websites https://niih.org.in and icmr.gov.in/, the selected candidate would receive an email regarding the same. No other communications by phone etc. would be made.

Period of Engagement : Initial engagement of Young Professional-II (YP-II) Scientific will before one year which is extendable for two more years (01 year at a time) subject to requirement of the services of the YP-II (Sci) in the organization and satisfactory performance of the candidate after evaluation by an officer of the level of Additional DG/Sr.DDG/Sr.F.A. Thus maximum duration of engagement of YP in the ICMR is three years (1+1+1) in any case. Remuneration Payable to Young Professional :
1. The consolidated emolument of Young Professional-II will be Rs. 42,000/- per month.
2. The monthly remuneration will be released to the Young Professional, based on an explicit certificate from the Head of the Department/Section on the satisfactory performance and attendance.
3. TA/DA will be admissible to Young Professional for undertaking domestic tour for official work as under: - YP-II: TA Entitlements - By Air-Economy Class, By Train-Ac 2nd Class, By Bus-AC Bus, DA Entitlements – Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 950 per day + GST, Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs. 275/- per day for travel within the city, Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 1000/- per day.
4. All applicable taxes as per government rules and regulations will be deducted at the source.

Other Terms and Conditions :
1. Incomplete applications, applications without photo and signature, without relevant enclosures or received after the last date shall be summarily rejected.
2. Submission of incorrect or false information shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
3. If the candidate is not eligible, his/her candidature will be cancelled at any stage of the recruitment process. If he/she qualifies in the selection process and subsequently, it is found that he / she does not fulfil the eligibility criteria, his/her candidature will be cancelled. Even after appointment if found ineligible, services so obtained will be terminated without any notice or compensation.
4. Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate or bringing political or other outside influence in any form for shortlisting, selection or employment will be treated as disqualification and such candidates will not be considered and be debarred from the selection process.
5. Age limit and experience will be considered as on the last date of submission of the application.
6. Candidates experience as mandatory requirement should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment and the duration of his/her engagement.
7. Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and from a reputed institution/ organization recognized by the relevant authority.
8. Experience shall be counted from the date of completion of minimum essential educational qualification. 9. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification/experience does not guarantee selection.
10. Candidates already in regular service under any Central/State Govt./Autonomous Dept./PSU are not eligible to apply.

11. The Director, ICMR-NIRBID has the right to accept/ reject any application without assigning any reason thereof and no correspondence/ recommendation will be entertained in this matter.
12. The Institute reserves the right to adopt criteria for shortlisting the applications in case of receipt of large number of applications.
13. The Director, ICMR-NIRBID reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of posts as per requirement or even cancel the recruitment or re-advertise the posts, without assigning any reason thereof, no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
14. Bad connection/ connection failure from any side will NOT be the responsibility of the ICMR- NIRBID.
15. The offer of engagement will be subject to verification of original certificates as per the advertisement.
16. Selected candidates have to sign an agreement of contractual appointment with ICMR- NIRBID.
17. The post is contractual for the duration offered and can be terminated by giving not less than one months' notice on either side at any time without assigning any reason.
18. The appointment may be renewed after every specific period of time subject to satisfactory performance and project requirement.
19. The post is filled up on a purely temporary and contractual basis & the candidate will have no right to claim for any type of Permanent Employment under ICMR-NIRBID or continuation of his/her services in any other project.
20. Any Addendum/Corrigendum in respect of above vacancy notice shall be issued on websites https://niih.org.in and https://icmr.gov.in/ only and no separate notification shall be issued in the press. Applicants are requested to regularly visit these websites to keep themselves updated.

21. In order to avoid any hassle and to note the changes (if any) candidates are advised to check the above cited websites before appearing for the personal discussion.
22. The Young Professional (YP) shall be subject to the laws of Secrecy of the country and will sign a declaration of secrecy and Non-Disclosure Agreement before reporting (Annexure-1).
23. The engagement will not constitute a regular job or appointment of any nature in ICMR. 24. During the term of engagement, the YP shall comply with the standards of Conduct. Failure to comply with the same will become a ground for termination of YP without notice.
25. The contract of YP is of a temporary nature and can be terminated anytime, without any prior notice and without providing any reason for it. However, in normal course, termination of contract may be done by giving not less than one month’s notice on either side at any time, without assigning any reason.
26. Institute and individual Young Professional shall use their best efforts to amicably settle disputes, controversy or claim, arising out of the contractual duration. Any dispute that may arise between YP and the Institute as to the terms and conditions shall be referred to the Director, ICMR-NIRBID and his decision will be binding.

Last Date : 05:00 P.M. on 15th June, 2026