ICMR Scientist-B (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi has released the official notification for Recruitment Examination for Scientist-B (Non-Medical) posts through Direct Recruitment. The recruitment examination is conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for ICMR Headquarters and its Institutes/Centres across India. Online applications start from 2nd February 2026 and the last date to apply online is 1st March 2026.
| Organisation | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Exam Conducting Body | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Post Name | Scientist-B (Non-Medical) |
| Total Vacancy | 27 |
| Starting Date of Application | 02 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 01 March 2026 |
| Job Location | Delhi/NCR & ICMR Institutes across India |
| Post: Scientist-B (Non-Medical) | Master’s degree from a recognized university in Biomedical Sciences. Desirable: Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences. |
| Post: Scientist-B (Non-Medical – IT / Computer Science) | ME/M.Tech (Computer Science) OR MCA / BE / BTech / BSc (Engineering) with PhD in IT/Computer Science from a recognized university. Desirable: R&D experience related to Biomedical Sciences. |
| Post: Scientist-B (Non-Medical – Pharmacology) | Master’s degree in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) OR Pharm-D degree recognized by UGC/PCI. Desirable: Experience in pre-clinical/experimental pharmacology. |
| Stage-I (Written/CBT Exam) | 100 Objective Type Questions |
| Marks | 100 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Subjects Covered | Research Methodology, Basic Biostatistics, Diagnostic Tests, Bioethics, Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases, Nutrition, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge, English |
| Qualifying Marks | 50% for UR/OBC/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD |
| Stage-II | Interview (Final merit based only on Interview marks) |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical) | 25 |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical – IT/Computer Science) | 1 |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical – Pharmacology) | 1 |
| Total | 27 |
| Stage-I: CBT Examination | Qualifying in nature. Candidates scoring required cutoff will be shortlisted for Interview. |
| Stage-II: Interview | Final selection will be based solely on Interview performance. |
| Document Verification | Original documents will be verified by ICMR before final appointment. |
| Pay Level | Level 10 (7th CPC) |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Allowances | As admissible to Central Government employees |
| General / OBC Candidates | ₹3000 |
| SC / ST / EWS Candidates | ₹2400 |
| PwBD Candidates | Exempted |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| ICMR Website | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for ICMR Scientist-B Recruitment 2026? | Online application starts from 02 February 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date for online registration is 01 March 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is through CBT (qualifying) followed by Interview. |
| What is the age limit for Scientist-B? | Maximum age is 35 years (age relaxation as per Government rules). |
| How many total vacancies are available? | A total of 27 Scientist-B vacancies are available. |
