Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
ICMR’s National Institute for Tribal Health Research (NITHR), Jabalpur – also written ICMR-NIRTH – is filling 25 project posts on a purely temporary, contract basis through walk-in interviews on 05.10.2026 and 06.10.2026. The posts range from Project MTS (10th pass with experience) to Project Research Scientist-III (MBBS / MD / PhD level), with pay from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 78,000 a month. There is no online form: you download the application format, fill it in and carry it to the institute in Jabalpur between 9 and 11 AM on your post’s interview day.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
10th to MD / PhD, by post
📌 Vacancies
25 Project Posts
💰 Salary
Rs. 18,000 – 78,000 / month
🗓️ Walk-in
05 and 06.10.2026
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ICMR-NITHR Jabalpur Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist-I, II, III, Project Administrative Officer, Project Field Officer, Project Technical Support-I, II, III, Senior Project Assistant, Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin), Project MTS |
| Organization | ICMR – National Institute for Tribal Health Research (NITHR), Jabalpur, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 05/2026-27 (GeM Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7491140) |
| Location | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (Sl. 13 posted at Chhindwara district; some project work in tribal areas of MP) |
| Total Vacancies | 25 (UR 10, OBC 5, SC 4, EWS 2, ST 2, category not stated 2) |
| Qualification | 10th / 12th + Diploma / Graduate / PG / MBBS / PhD, varies by post |
| Age Limit | Maximum 27 to 45 years depending on post, as on the date of walk-in Check age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Document check at reporting → Walk-in interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 78,000 per month (+ HRA for most posts) |
| Job Type | Contract – 3 months or till the GeM manpower outsourcing contract is finalised, whichever is earlier |
| How to Apply | Walk-in with the filled application form and certificate copies |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF (English) |
| Official Website | nirth.res.in – Vacancies |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview – Sl. 1 to 10 (Project Research Scientist, Project Administrative Officer, Project Field Officer) | 05.10.2026, 9:00 AM onwards |
| Walk-in interview – Sl. 11 to 22 (Project Technical Support, Senior Project Assistant, Project Assistant, Project MTS) | 06.10.2026, 9:00 AM onwards |
| Submission of application at the venue | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM only, on the interview day |
| Entry to the venue closes | 11:00 AM |
| Date for counting age | Date of the walk-in interview |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No application fee is mentioned in the notification |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 10 |
| OBC | 5 |
| SC | 4 |
| EWS | 2 |
| ST | 2 |
| Category not stated (Sl. 1 and 2) | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
Post-wise details (Sl. number as in the notification):
| Sl. / Post | Posts (Category) | Monthly Pay | Walk-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Project Research Scientist-III (Medical / Non-Medical) | 1 (Not stated) | Rs. 78,000 + 20% HRA | 05.10.2026 |
| 2. Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) | 1 (Not stated) | Rs. 67,000 + 20% HRA | 05.10.2026 |
| 3. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | 1 (EWS) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA | 05.10.2026 |
| 4. Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) | 1 (OBC) | Rs. 67,000 + 20% HRA | 05.10.2026 |
| 5. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (Social Science) | 1 (UR) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA | 05.10.2026 |
| 6. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | 1 (UR) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA | 05.10.2026 |
| 7. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | 1 (UR) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA | 05.10.2026 |
| 8. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | 1 (SC) | Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA | 05.10.2026 |
| 9. Project Administrative Officer | 1 (UR) | Rs. 50,000 (consolidated) | 05.10.2026 |
| 10. Project Field Officer | 1 (OBC) | Rs. 28,933 (consolidated) | 05.10.2026 |
| 11. Project Technical Support-III | 1 (ST) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 12. Project Technical Support-III | 3 (SC 1, EWS 1, OBC 1) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 13. Project Technical Support-III (posting: Chhindwara district) | 2 (UR 2) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 14. Project Technical Support-III | 1 (OBC) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 15. Senior Project Assistant | 1 (UR) | Rs. 29,200 (consolidated) | 06.10.2026 |
| 16. Project Technical Support-III | 1 (SC) | Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 17. Project Technical Support-II | 1 (UR) | Rs. 20,000 + 20% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 18. Project Technical Support-II | 1 (OBC) | Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 19. Project Technical Support-I | 1 (SC) | Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 20. Project Technical Support-I | 1 (UR) | Rs. 18,000 + 20% HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 21. Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) | 1 (ST) | Rs. 24,000 + HRA | 06.10.2026 |
| 22. Project MTS | 1 (UR) | Rs. 18,000 (consolidated) | 06.10.2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Varies by post – from 10th pass with experience (Project MTS) up to MBBS / MD / PhD (Project Research Scientist-III). See the post-wise table below. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 27 to 45 years depending on post, counted as on the date of walk-in interview Check age eligibility → |
| Experience | Must be in the relevant field and gained after the essential qualification |
| Who cannot apply | Persons already in regular time-scale service under any Government Department / Organisation |
Post-wise essential qualification and maximum age:
| Sl. / Post | Essential Qualification | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Project Research Scientist-III (Medical / Non-Medical) | MBBS / BVSc / BDS + PG degree (MD / MVSc / MDS / MPH) with 3 years post-qualification experience; or MBBS / BVSc / BDS with MPH / PhD and 3 years experience; or PG degree with 5 years experience, or PhD with 2 years experience | 45 years |
| 2. Project Research Scientist-II (Non-Medical) | PG degree (including integrated PG) with 3 years post-qualification experience, or PhD | 40 years |
| 3. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | PG degree (including integrated PG) in relevant subject; PhD with protein cloning / expression / purification experience desirable | 35 years |
| 4. Project Research Scientist-I (Medical) | MBBS / BVSc / BDS or equivalent | 35 years |
| 5. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (Social Science) | PG degree in relevant subject; Anthropology / Sociology / Social Work / Psychology / Economics / Population Studies / Biostatistics preferred | 35 years |
| 6. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | PG degree in relevant subject; virus / cell culture experience preferred | 35 years |
| 7. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | PG degree in relevant subject; AES / JE / immunology research experience preferred | 35 years |
| 8. Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) | PG degree in relevant subject; dengue / immunology research experience preferred | 35 years |
| 9. Project Administrative Officer | Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years experience in a government department / statutory or autonomous body / university / PSU, and knowledge of MS Office | 40 years |
| 10. Project Field Officer | Graduate in Science / relevant subject with 3 years work experience from a recognised institution | 35 years (+3 yrs OBC) |
| 11. Project Technical Support-III | 3-year graduate degree in relevant subject + 3 years experience, or PG in relevant subject; PCR / RT-PCR experience desirable | 35 years (+5 yrs ST) |
| 12. Project Technical Support-III | 3-year graduate degree in relevant subject + 3 years experience, or PG in relevant subject | 35 years (+3 yrs OBC, +5 yrs SC) |
| 13. Project Technical Support-III (posting: Chhindwara district) | 3-year graduate degree in life science + 3 years experience, or PG in relevant subject | 35 years |
| 14. Project Technical Support-III | 3-year graduate degree in relevant subject + 3 years experience, or PG in relevant subject | 35 years (+3 yrs OBC) |
| 15. Senior Project Assistant | 3-year graduate degree in relevant subject + 3 years experience, or PG in relevant subject | 35 years |
| 16. Project Technical Support-III | 3-year graduate degree in relevant subject + 3 years experience, or PG in relevant subject | 35 years |
| 17. Project Technical Support-II | 12th (Bio Science) + Diploma (MLT / DMLT or equivalent) + 5 years experience; or 3-year graduate degree + 2 years experience; or M.Sc. in relevant subject | 30 years |
| 18. Project Technical Support-II | 12th (Science) + Diploma (MLT / DMLT or equivalent) + 5 years experience; or 3-year graduate degree + 2 years experience | 30 years (+3 yrs OBC) |
| 19. Project Technical Support-I | 10th + Diploma (MLT / DMLT / ITI or equivalent) + 2 years experience; or 3-year graduate degree + 1 year experience | 28 years (+5 yrs SC) |
| 20. Project Technical Support-I | 10th + Diploma (ITI (IT) / DCA) + 2 years experience; or 3-year graduate degree (IT / Computer) + 1 year experience | 28 years |
| 21. Project Assistant Multipurpose (Admin) | Graduate in any discipline with 2 years experience in administrative work | 30 years (+5 yrs ST) |
| 22. Project MTS | 10th class with 2 years experience | 27 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (on OBC-reserved posts) | 3 years |
| SC / ST (on SC / ST-reserved posts) | 5 years |
| Unreserved posts | No relaxation (Term 8 of the notification) |
| ICMR departmental / earlier ICMR project staff | Up to 5 years, or the months / years of earlier project service, whichever is less |
Note: the notice’s own table also prints an OBC / SC relaxation against four UR posts (Sl. 6, 7, 15 and 20), while Term 8 says no relaxation is allowed on unreserved posts. If you are relying on relaxation for one of those four posts, confirm with ICMR-NITHR before travelling.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Age is counted on the interview day itself – 05.10.2026 or 06.10.2026. Enter your date of birth and that date to see instantly whether you are under the 27, 28, 30, 35, 40 or 45 year limit for your post.
Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Reporting and document check | Report at ICMR-NITHR, Jabalpur between 9 and 11 AM with the filled form and certificate copies. Late, delayed or incomplete applications are rejected without intimation; only eligible candidates are allowed into the interview. |
| 2. Walk-in interview | Held the same day by the selection committee. Meeting the essential qualification alone does not guarantee selection; local candidates and those with higher qualification and experience get preference. |
| 3. Joining | Selected candidates must show original certificates of qualification, age and experience before joining. Selection is cancelled if they are not found eligible. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly pay | Rs. 18,000 (Project MTS, Project Technical Support-I) to Rs. 78,000 (Project Research Scientist-III) – see the post-wise table |
| House Rent Allowance | 20% HRA for most posts; 18% for Sl. 18; “HRA” for Sl. 21; Sl. 9, 10, 15 and 22 are consolidated pay |
| Leave | As per ICMR policy for project staff |
| Tenure | Three months, or till the GeM manpower outsourcing contract is finalised, whichever is earlier; may or may not be renewed |
| TA / DA | Not paid for attending the interview or for joining |
| Note | Pay may change from time to time; no claim to a regular post in ICMR-NITHR, ICMR or any Government organisation |
How to Apply
There is nothing to submit online. Here is what to do:
- Download the application form from the ICMR-NITHR website (direct link to the form).
- Fill it in completely – your full address with PIN code, mobile number and email ID are mandatory, and give details of two responsible persons from your locality as references.
- Attach self-attested copies of your educational, age, experience and category certificates.
- Go to ICMR-NITHR, Nagpur Road, Post Garha, Jabalpur – 482003 on your post’s interview day (05.10.2026 for Sl. 1 to 10, 06.10.2026 for Sl. 11 to 22).
- Submit the form between 9 and 11 AM and wait for the interview. Carry your original certificates as well.
Note: Entry is not allowed after 11 AM, and canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Filled application form | In the format given on nirth.res.in |
| Educational certificates and mark sheets | Copies with the form; originals needed before joining |
| Age proof | Copy; original before joining |
| Experience certificates | Experience must be after the essential qualification |
| Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) | If applying against a reserved post |
| Two references | Names and details of two responsible persons who know you |
The notification asks for “copies of certificates”; the list above spells out what that normally covers.
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (English) | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Notification (Hindi) | Download Hindi Notification PDF |
| Application Form | Download Application Form |
| Same Notification on ICMR-NITHR Website | ICMR-NITHR Vacancies Page |
| Official Website | nirth.res.in |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not go on the wrong day – Sl. 1 to 10 are interviewed on 05.10.2026 and Sl. 11 to 22 on 06.10.2026.
- Reach well before 11 AM, because nobody is allowed into the venue after that.
- Do not leave any field blank or skip certificate copies – incomplete applications are rejected without any intimation.
- Count only experience gained after your essential qualification, as the notification requires.
- Check the category shown for each post – age relaxation applies only on reserved posts, never on UR posts.
- Plan your own travel and stay, since no TA / DA is paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is the ICMR-NITHR Jabalpur walk-in interview?
Posts at Sl. 1 to 10 are interviewed on 05.10.2026 and Sl. 11 to 22 on 06.10.2026, and you must submit your form between 9 and 11 AM that day.
Q. How many posts are there?
There are 25 posts spread across 22 serial entries, including 8 Project Technical Support-III and 6 Project Research Scientist-I posts.
Q. What qualification do I need?
It depends on the post – Project MTS needs 10th pass with 2 years experience, while Project Research Scientist-III needs MBBS / BVSc / BDS with a PG degree or a PhD plus experience.
Q. What is the age limit?
The maximum age is between 27 and 45 years depending on the post, counted on the date of the walk-in interview.
Q. How much is the salary?
Pay ranges from Rs. 18,000 a month for Project MTS and Project Technical Support-I up to Rs. 78,000 plus 20% HRA for Project Research Scientist-III.
Q. How do I apply?
Download the application form from nirth.res.in, fill it in and hand it over with certificate copies at ICMR-NITHR, Nagpur Road, Garha, Jabalpur on the interview day.
Q. How long will the job last?
The engagement is for three months or until the GeM manpower outsourcing contract is finalised, whichever comes first, with no claim to a regular post.
Q. Can someone already in a regular government job apply?
No – persons already in regular time-scale service under any Government Department or Organisation are not eligible.
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.
