Applications are invited for Research Scientist, Technical Support at NIIRNCD

The National Institute for Implementation Research on Non Communicable Diseases came into existence on 07th December 2019. The institute is located in Jodhpur and it replaces the erstwhile Desert Medicine Research Centre. The institute has state of the art facility to conduct basic laboratory based research in its microbiology, biochemistry and vector biology laboratories. The institute is acquiring manpower and facilities for strengthening it's capacity for conducting implementation research in non- communicable diseases. At present, the institute has a set of 10 dedicated scientists, 9 technical experts, ably supported by 28 administrative and support staff.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for project human resource positions under the project entitled "Optimizing Adolescent Healthcare Services Through Health and Wellness Centres in Sikar District of Rajasthan: An Implementation Research" at ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur. Applications will be received from the individuals by hand on the date of Walk-in as mentioned below.

Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical)
No. of vacancies : 01 Position (UR)
Essential Qualifications : Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biology / Zoology / Chemistry with 5 years post-qualification experience. or Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biology / Zoology / 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 for up to 30.06.2026 (extendable as per norms). However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur or anywhere in India based on the requirement of the project.

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
No. of vacancies : 02 Positions (UR-01, SC-01)
Essential Qualifications : Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Statistics / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biology / Zoology / Chemistry.
Desirable Experience : in Public Health / Implementation Research with Publications in Peer- Reviewed Journals.
Age : Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.
Remuneration : Rs. 56,000/- + HRA per month fixed without any other allowances
Tenure : Initially for up to 30.06.2026 (extendable as per norms). However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur or anywhere in India based on the requirement of the project.

Project Technical Support-III
No. of vacancies : 05 Positions (UR-02, OBC-01, SC-01, ST-01)
Essential Qualifications : Graduate degree with Clinical Psychology / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology / Statistics / Anthropology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biology / Zoology / Chemistry with 3 years’ post- qualification experience. or Post Graduate Degree in Clinical Psychology / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Statistics / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biology / Zoology / Chemistry.
Desirable 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 fixed without any other allowances
Tenure : Initially for up to 30.06.2026 (extendable as per norms). However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
Place of work : ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur, or anywhere in India, based on the requirement of the project

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 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 has to be forfeited.
vii. The engagement can be terminated with one-month notice from either side without assigning any reason. Candidates already employed should submit a “No Objection Certificate” from their present Employer / PI at the time of Walk-in-interview failing which he / she will not be allowed to appear for Interview.
viii. Since, the project position(s) is / are temporary; the incumbent(s) selected will have no claim for regular appointment at ICMR-NIIRNCD or continuation of his / her services in any other project.
ix. The results of the final selection will be placed on ICMR-NIIRNCD and ICMR web sites.
x. The recruited project person(s) is / are governed as per ICMR project staff recruitment guidelines and will have to give the undertakings before joining.

xi. 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, 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.
xii. Qualifications should be achieved from recognized Institutions / Universities only.
xiii. 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 may be changed due to administrative reasons. Hence, candidates are advised to check website before appearing for Interview. 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
xxiii. No TA / DA will be given for attending Walk-in-interview.
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.
xxvi. Any further information pertaining to the advertisement is available on ICMR / NIIRNCD websites : icmr.gov.in and niirncd.icmr.org.in
xxvii. All guidelines / rules etc., issued from time to time by ICMR will be followed.
xxviii. 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 shall be interviewed as mentioned in the below table, if written test is conducted :
No. of Candidates to be Interviewed
1. Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical): Generally, up to top 08 candidates in the written test.
2. Project Research Scientist-I (Non- Medical) : Generally, up to top 10 candidates in the written test
3. Project Technical Support-III : Generally, up to top 20 candidates in the written test
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.

Walk in Interview
Date : Research Scientist : 11.06.2025
Project Technical Support : 13.06.2025
Reporting Time : 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venue : at ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur