The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the official notification for recruitment to the position of Head – Division of Reproductive, Child Health & Nutrition (RCN) at its headquarters in New Delhi. This is a prestigious opportunity under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, for senior researchers and scientists in biomedical and health research.
Read below for the complete eligibility criteria, application process, salary, and key dates related to the ICMR JRF 2025 Recruitment.
🗓️ Important Dates
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Application Start Date: Already Open
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Last Date to Apply Online: 21st April 2025 till 5:30 PM
🧑🔬 Post Details
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Post Name: Head – Division of Reproductive, Child Health & Nutrition (RCN)
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Location: ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi
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Level: Level-14 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
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Salary Range: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 + admissible allowances
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Mode of Appointment: Direct Recruitment (Regular Basis)
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Tenure: 5 years or till superannuation (whichever is earlier), extendable by another term based on review
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications (Any one of the following):
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MD/MS or equivalent recognized by MCI/NMC
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MBBS with MPH from a recognized university
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M.Sc or MBBS with Ph.D. in related field (refer Annexure-I of the official notice)
Experience:
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Minimum 15 years of experience including:
• 5 years in a managerial position handling independent R&D projects (e.g., PI, Co-PI, Research Head)
• 2 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level 13-A or equivalent
Note:
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PhD is counted as 4 years of experience
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MD/MS is counted as 3 years
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MVSc is counted as 2 years
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MPH/M.Tech/ME do not count as experience
🔞 Age Limit
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Upper Age Limit: 58 years
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Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules
💸 Application Fee
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General/OBC: ₹1,500
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SC/ST/Women/PWD/EWS: Exempted
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Fee to be paid online via the link provided in the application form.
📋 Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following self-attested documents:
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Proof of Date of Birth
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Educational Qualification Certificates
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Relevant Experience Certificates
📝 How to Apply Online
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Visit the official recruitment portal: https://recruit.icmr.org.in
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Register and fill the application form carefully
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Upload all required documents in the specified format
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Submit the application fee (if applicable)
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Print the submitted application for future reference
✅ Selection Process & Shortlisting Criteria
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Shortlisting: Based on fulfillment of essential qualifications, age, and experience.
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In case of large number of applicants, preference may be given to those with higher experience or qualifications.
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Final selection will be based on interview performance and committee evaluation.
⚠️ Important Instructions
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Applications received after the last date will be rejected.
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No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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Applicants currently working in Government or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of personal discussion.
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False information at any stage will lead to rejection or termination of services.
📞 Contact Information
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Technical Support: Call 011-26589167 (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Mon–Fri)
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Email Queries:
• Application support: [email protected]
• Payment issues: [email protected]
🔗 Official Links
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📄 Download Official Notification PDF (replace with live URL if available)