ICMR–National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), Gorakhpur — the institute formerly known as ICMR-RMRC Gorakhpur, working under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India — has released Advertisement No. A.12016/1/2025-Estt.Recruitment/…359 dated 25.08.2026 for the engagement of Consultant (Administrative) and Young Professional-II on a purely temporary and contractual basis. A total of 04 positions are on offer at the institute’s Gorakhpur campus, with a monthly consolidated remuneration ranging from ₹42,000 to ₹1,20,000. Eligible candidates must submit their application through the prescribed Google Form along with the Annexure-1 application format and a detailed CV on or before 11.09.2026, after which shortlisted candidates will be called for a walk-in interview between 14 and 16 September 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Consultant (Administrative) and Young Professional-II (Scientific / Administrative / Finance & Accounts) |
| Organization | ICMR–National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), Gorakhpur, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | A.12016/1/2025-Estt.Recruitment/…359, dated 25.08.2026 |
| Location | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh (BRD Medical College Campus, Gorakhpur – 273013) |
| Total Vacancies | 04 (Consultant–Administrative 01, YP-II Scientific 01, YP-II Administrative 01, YP-II Finance & Accounts 01) |
| Qualification | Post Graduate degree in the relevant subject with 03 years’ post-qualification experience for Young Professional-II posts; Post Graduate degree with 08 years’ administrative experience (or retired Government employee with a Bachelor’s degree in Pay Level-7 and above with 10 years’ experience) for the Consultant post |
| Age Limit | Consultant: 40 to 60 years (up to 70 years for retired Government employees); Young Professional-II: maximum 35 years — as on 11.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Application Submission → Screening & Shortlisting → Document Verification → Interview |
| Pay Scale | ₹42,000/month for Young Professional-II; ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000/month for Consultant (consolidated, no other allowance) |
| How to Apply | Online through the Google Form prescribed by the institute, attaching the Annexure-1 application format and a detailed CV — separately for each post |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | nihrgkp.icmr.org.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 25.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 11.09.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age Limit | 11.09.2026 (last date of submission of application) |
| Interview — Young Professional-II (Administrative and Finance & Accounts) | 14.09.2026, 09:00 AM |
| Interview — Young Professional-II (Scientific) | 15.09.2026, 09:00 AM |
| Interview — Consultant (Administrative) | 16.09.2026, 09:00 AM |
| Document Verification (on each interview day) | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — no candidate entertained after 11:00 AM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not specified in notification — no application fee is mentioned in the advertisement |
| TA / DA for attending the interview | Not payable — candidates must arrange their own transport and accommodation |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Name of Position | No. of Positions | Monthly Consolidated Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consultant (Administrative) | 01 | ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| 2 | Young Professional-II (Scientific) | 01 | ₹42,000 |
| 3 | Young Professional-II (Administrative) | 01 | ₹42,000 |
| 4 | Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts) | 01 | ₹42,000 |
| Total | All Positions | 04 | — |
Note: The official advertisement numbers its rows 01, 3, 4 and 5 — there is no S. No. 2 in the published table. The four positions listed above are the complete set of vacancies carried in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Essential Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Administrative) | Professionals having at least 08 years of experience in Administration in a Government Department / PSU / Autonomous body and possessing a Post Graduate degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Public Administration etc. OR Retired Government employees with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, in Pay Level-7 and above, with 10 years of experience in the field of Management / Public Administration etc. | 40 to 60 years; up to 70 years for retired Government employees |
| Young Professional-II (Scientific) | Post Graduate in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Statistics / Social Work / Sociology, or BAMS, BSMS, or MD in AYUSH, with at least 55% marks, plus three (03) years of post-qualification experience in a related field | Maximum 35 years |
| Young Professional-II (Administrative) | Post Graduate in any discipline with minimum 55% marks from a recognised University/College, plus minimum three (03) years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field/subject. Knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms and computer skills (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Tally etc.) will be an added advantage | Maximum 35 years |
| Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts) | M.Com / MBA with minimum 55% marks from a recognised University/College, or CA (Inter) / ICWA (Inter) / CS (Inter), plus minimum three (03) years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field/subject. Knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms and computer skills (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Tally etc.) will be an added advantage | Maximum 35 years |
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date for Age | The last date of submission of the application, i.e. 11.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Age Relaxation | As per the guidelines of ICMR / DoPT — no category-wise relaxation table is given in the advertisement |
| Experience Counting | Experience must have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification, and should preferably be from a Government organisation |
| Application Restriction | Persons already in regular time-scale service under any Government Department / Organisation are not eligible to apply. Engagement of retired personnel is not treated as re-employment |
| Other Employment | Appointees may not take up any other remunerative or honorary assignment, part-time or full-time, during the engagement period |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely temporary and contractual — the appointee is not an employee or official of the Council / Institute / Centre and has no claim to extension or regularisation |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Submission | Eligible candidates submit the Google Form application along with the Annexure-1 application format and a detailed CV, separately for each post, on or before 11.09.2026. Applications missing the required educational documents, latest photograph or experience certificates are liable to be rejected. |
| 2. Screening and Shortlisting | The institute screens applications against the essential qualification, age and experience criteria. Only shortlisted candidates are called for interview as per the schedule. Merely fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee selection. |
| 3. Document Verification | Held on the interview day itself between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Candidates must bring original documents plus two (02) sets of self-attested photocopies. No candidate will be entertained after 11:00 AM. Only those whose original documents are verified by ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur are eligible to sit the interview. |
| 4. Interview | Conducted at the ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur campus on 14.09.2026 (YP-II Administrative and Finance & Accounts), 15.09.2026 (YP-II Scientific) and 16.09.2026 (Consultant Administrative), each starting at 09:00 AM. No TA/DA is payable for attending. |
| 5. Final Selection | Selection is made on the basis of educational qualification, relevant experience and performance in the interview. Selected candidates must submit duly self-attested copies of proof of age, qualifications, experience and testimonials at the time of joining, and duties are allotted at the discretion of the competent authority. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Administrative) | Between ₹80,000 and ₹1,20,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Consultant — retired Government servants | Remuneration fixed in accordance with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09/12/2020 |
| Young Professional-II (all three posts) | ₹42,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Nature of Remuneration | A fixed consolidated monthly amount, paid on the Head’s certificate of satisfactory performance and attendance, and unchanged for the term of the contract |
| Other Allowances | Not admissible — no allowance other than the consolidated remuneration is payable |
| Income Tax | All applicable taxes as per Government rules will be deducted at source |
| Leave | As per ICMR guidelines for engaging Consultants / Young Professionals |
| Tenure — Consultant | Initially not more than one year; extension considered case-to-case on performance evaluation, subject to a maximum of five (05) years or attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier |
| Tenure — Young Professional-II | Initially one year, extendable by one year at a time for two more years on satisfactory performance — maximum three years (1+1+1) |
| Termination | The contract is temporary and may be terminated at any time; in the normal course, either side may terminate by giving not less than one month’s notice |
How to Apply
- Read the official advertisement carefully and confirm that you meet the qualification, age and experience requirements for the specific post you are targeting.
- Fill in the prescribed application format given at Annexure-1 of the notification and prepare a detailed, up-to-date CV.
- Submit your application through the Google Form issued by ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur, attaching the completed Annexure-1 application format and your detailed CV.
- Apply separately for each post you are eligible for — a single submission does not cover more than one position.
- Complete the submission on or before 11.09.2026, then watch the institute’s website for the shortlist and report for document verification and interview on the scheduled date with original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies.
Note: The advertisement does not print the Google Form web address itself. Candidates should check the Career page of the ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur website, linked in the Important Links section below, where the application form link and any corrigendum or addendum for this advertisement will be published.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application format (Annexure-1) | The prescribed format attached to the notification, duly filled and signed — to be submitted with the Google Form and carried to the interview |
| Detailed CV | To be attached with the online application |
| Educational certificates and mark sheets | All related educational documents must be enclosed / brought, failing which the application will be rejected |
| Experience certificates | Proof of post-qualification experience in the relevant field, counted from the date of acquiring the minimum essential qualification |
| Latest photograph | Recent passport-size photograph, to be enclosed with the application Resize your photo and signature → |
| Age proof | Required at document verification and again at the time of joining |
| Originals plus photocopies | All original documents along with two (02) sets of self-attested photocopies must be produced on the interview day |
| Pay Level / retirement proof (Consultant applicants only) | Retired Government employees applying under the alternative eligibility route should carry proof of having served in Pay Level-7 and above |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Advertisement PDF |
| Official Website | ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur Official Website |
| Career Page (Application Form & Updates) | ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur Career Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting one application for several posts — the notification requires a separate application for each post, so a single form will only be considered against one position.
- Forgetting to attach the Annexure-1 application format or the detailed CV with the Google Form — an incomplete submission is liable to be rejected.
- Counting experience gained before the minimum essential qualification was acquired; only post-qualification experience is valid.
- Applying while already holding a regular time-scale post in a Government Department or Organisation — such candidates are explicitly not eligible.
- Reaching the venue after 11:00 AM on the interview day — document verification closes at 11:00 AM sharp and late candidates are not entertained.
- Carrying only originals, or only one set of photocopies — two (02) sets of self-attested photocopies plus the originals are required.
- Expecting travel reimbursement — no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur Consultant and Young Professional-II recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application is 11.09.2026, which is also the cut-off date for calculating age.
2. How many vacancies are there in this advertisement?
There are 04 positions in total — one Consultant (Administrative) and three Young Professional-II posts covering the Scientific, Administrative, and Finance & Accounts streams.
3. What qualification is required for the Young Professional-II posts?
A Post Graduate degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant discipline (Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Statistics, Social Work or Sociology, or BAMS/BSMS/MD in AYUSH for the Scientific post; any discipline for Administrative; M.Com/MBA or CA/ICWA/CS Inter for Finance & Accounts), plus three years of post-qualification experience.
4. What is the age limit for these positions?
Young Professional-II applicants may be a maximum of 35 years old, while the Consultant post is open to candidates aged 40 to 60 years, extended to 70 years for retired Government employees.
5. Is there any application fee?
The advertisement does not mention any application fee, and no TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.
6. How and where do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the Google Form prescribed by ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur, attaching the Annexure-1 application format and a detailed CV, with a separate submission for each post.
7. When and where will the interviews be held?
Interviews are scheduled at the ICMR-NIHR Gorakhpur campus, BRD Medical College Campus, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh – 273013, on 14.09.2026 for YP-II (Administrative and Finance & Accounts), 15.09.2026 for YP-II (Scientific), and 16.09.2026 for Consultant (Administrative), each from 09:00 AM.
8. How long does the engagement last, and is it a permanent Government job?
It is purely contractual and temporary — the Consultant engagement runs up to one year at a time with a five-year (or age-70) ceiling, and Young Professional-II engagement runs a maximum of three years (1+1+1), with no right to regularisation in ICMR or the Government of India.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
