ICMR Recruitment 2022: Latest News, Date, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

The Indian Council of Medical Research is the apex body that conducts ICMR Recruitment. It has played a great role in the formulation, coordination, and promotion of Biomedical Research and is a frontrunner in the field. It is one of the oldest as well as largest medical research institutions in the world and is fully funded by the Government of India. The Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health, and Family Welfare all collectively overlook the functioning and operation of ICMR. It also established the Clinical Trials Registry in India which ensures that clinical trials in India are prospectively registered before they are conducted. The Government of India founded the Indian Research Fund Association (IFRA) which had the specific objective of sponsoring and coordinating medical research in the country.

The organization oversaw various changes after India’s independence and the Government re-designated it as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 1949 and expanded its functions.

About ICMR

ICMR has 26 national institutes in total based on different areas of medical research. These institutes collectively research tuberculosis, leprosy, cholera, diarrhoeal diseases, and viral diseases. Further, they research AIDS, malaria, kala-azar, vector control, nutrition, food & drug toxicology, reproduction, immuno-haematology, oncology, medical statistics, etc. It has 6 regional health centres which focus on research and development around regional health issues. Through these medical centres, ICMR aims to strengthen and generate research capabilities in different areas of the country.

The ICMR Recruitment process is simple. The board tests the candidates on a variety of subjects and after passing this screening test, they are scored and selected through an interview. Candidates are required to pass the screening test first and then the interview. The Council then uploads the final list of candidates on its official website. Candidates can apply for the test through the official website of ICMR and fill in the application form on or before the stipulated dates. ICMR Recruitments is one of the sought-after examinations in the country looked forward to by hundreds of candidates.

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Latest News and Updates

1. 28th June 2022 – ICMR announced recruitment notification for the post of Project Scientist B Jobs.
2. Released – Applications for the posts of Project Research Scientist-V as well as Project Consultant.
3. Released – Applications for the post of Scientist C (Medical) and Scientist C (Non-Medical).
4. Released – Applications for an ICMR Project Research Scientist – IV.
5. Released – Applications for the post of Field Worker.
6. Released – Applications for the post of Data Manager for ICMR’s TB Vaccine Trial monitoring project.

The council released notifications for various posts and vacancies all year round which can be accessed through the council’s official website. It provides the starting and ending dates of the application procedure along with a link to the application form.

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Overview

Abbreviation	ICMR
Full-Form	Indian Council of Medical Research
Type	Government Medical Research Body
Purpose	Recruitment of Research Personnel
Location	New Delhi, India
Director-General	Prof. Balram Bhargava
Previously known as	Indian Research Fund Association
ICMR Website	www.icmr.gov.in
New Website	www.main.icmr.nic.in

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Schedule

The official notification for the 2022 examination has not been released yet. The following table details the tentative dates for the year.

Tentative Schedule – 2022

Event	Dates (Tentative)
Application Form Released	May 2022
Last date for Applications	June 2022
Last date of Fees Payment	June 2022
Last date of Application Correction	June 2022
Date of Entrance Examination	July 2022
ICMR JRF 2022 Result	Aug 2022

Based on the exam dates of ICMR Recruitment 2021, each post has a different exam on a different date. The board conducts these exams throughout the year for various posts. For further clarity, the ICMR Recruitment 2021 schedule is mentioned below. These are dates for the eligibility screening test after which candidates are tested through personal interviews.

Official Schedule – 2021 (Last Year)

Post	Date
Consultant, ICMR-NIRRH	07 Sep 2021
Senior Research Fellow, ICMR-NICPR	21 Sep 2021
Project Assistant, ICMR-NICPR	21 Sep 2021
Scientist-II (Non-medical), ICMR-NIP	29 Aug 2021
Project Assistant as well as Data Entry Operator, ICMR-NIN	30 Aug 2021

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Application Fee

The council does not require any application fee from candidates but candidates applying for the ICMR Junior Research Fellowship are required to pay an application fee along with the application form. The sum of the application fee is different for candidates depending upon their gender or reservation category. The following table details the application fee for ICMR Junior Research Fellowship.

Male	Female
General candidates: Rs. 1500	General Candidates: 1500
SC Candidates: 1200	SC Candidates: 1200
ST Candidate: 1200	ST Candidate: 1200
OBC: 1500	OBC: 1500
PWbD: NIL	PWbD: NIL

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Eligibility Criteria

The council releases the eligibility criteria based on the post for which vacancies are released. Prospective candidates for this exam must keep in mind the basic criteria to qualify for the positions. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

Educational Qualification

1. Candidates appearing for any and all of the respective posts must have completed their post-graduation degree i.e., they should have an MA or MSc.
2. Candidates who appear for their final semester examination can also apply for the job posts and set their qualifications as results awaited. One of the major reasons why the qualification bar is set to post-graduation is to ensure that the candidates appearing for these posts are highly educated in the field and possess a piece of knowledge about the job.
3. Candidates from the General and OBC Category need a minimum of 55% in their qualifying examination, while candidates from the SC/ST and PwBD categories need a minimum score of 50%.

Age Requirement

1. Candidates from the general category have an upper age limit of 28 years i.e., the candidate should not be older than 28 years as of 30th September 2022. Failing so, they would not be allowed to appear for the exam.
2. Candidates belonging to the OBC category have an age relaxation of 3 years and can appear for the exam till they attain 31 years of age.
3. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD category have an upper age limit of 33 years, i.e., they get an age relaxation of 5 years.
4. Female candidates appearing for the exam also have an upper age limit of 33 years.

Other Important Criteria

1. ICMR Consultant candidates should have an MBBS with 3 years of experience. They must have a BAMS or BDS with 3 years of experience. Candidates fulfilling either of the two requirements are eligible.
2. ICMR Project Assistant candidates need to be Bio-informatics graduates with 3 years of experience. Moreover, they may have a post-graduation degree in Bioinformatics.
3. Scientist II (non-medical) candidates need to have PhDs in certain fields which are, Sciences/Biomedical Sciences/Molecular, Biology/Bioinformatics, etc. However, they may also need to have 2 years of experience after a PhD.
4. Project Field Worker needs to have a graduation degree in certain fields which are, Nutrition, Sociology, etc. Moreover, they should also have knowledge of local languages.

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Vacancies

The ICMR Recruitment process has different vacancies for each post that it releases, and candidates must take the same into consideration before applying for them. The Council has estimated the total number of vacancies for the Junior Research Fellowship for this year at 150 distributed between the fields of Biomedical Sciences and Social Sciences. The Council also has 100 other vacancies for additional fellowships and 2 vacancies for Project Field Workers. The Council will conduct the exam to fill the total vacancies in the state and will ensure the selection of eligible candidates for the ICMR research fellows. The information regarding the vacancies at the examination is as follows.

Category	Vacancies
Bio-medical Sciences	120 posts
Social Sciences	30 posts
Additional fellowships	100 posts

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Salary

The Council has updated the pay scale through its recent notification released in June 2021. The salary is different for each post. The pay scale for the post of the Junior Research Fellowship starts from Rs. 31,000/-.while the pay scale for the other posts of the ICMR Recruitment 9 Field Workers and B, C, E, F, and G scale scientists) lies between the values of Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 67,000. The ICMR  also provides a lot of perks and benefits along with the salary such as allowances like Dearness, House Rent, and Travelling allowances.

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Syllabus

The ICMR syllabus is one of the most important components of the ICMR Recruitment examinations since the syllabus will guide the ICMR candidates regarding what subjects and concepts to study. The general syllabus for the ICMR examination on which the test will be conducted comprises a variety of subjects and topics.

In its entirety, the syllabus deals with Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Subjects under Life Sciences include various topics such as Microbiology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Human Biology. Candidates also must prepare for Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Biophysics, and Pharmacology. Other important topics include Nursing, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Botany, and Veterinary Sciences. Thus, this will help test the knowledge of the candidates in these matters. Life Sciences has several sub-topics which include Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Home Sciences, and Statistics. Candidates will also be tested on Public Health and Health Economics.

Find out more at ICMR Syllabus

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Exam Pattern

Candidates should be aware of the ICMR Exam Pattern. Each section will comprise questions from different tops with each section carrying a separate set of marks. Things to keep in mind about the Exam Pattern are as follows:

1. There will only be a single paper of 150 marks.
2. The questions will be objective type questions in the form of multiple-choice questions.
3. The paper will consist of 80 marks with each question carrying around 0.80 marks.
4. The Council will provide candidates with 120 minutes or 2 hours to complete the entire examination.
5. There is a negative marking in ICMR JRF exams. It will deduct a 0.25 mark for a wrong answer. So, mark your answers wisely.
6. The candidate can attempt the exam only in the English language.
7. The Paper will have 3 Sections, A, B, and C respectively. Section A has 50 marks, and it is a non-optional paper whereas Section B and C both are 100 marks each.
8. Section B is for Life Sciences candidates whereas, Section C is for Social Sciences candidates.

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Admit Card

The ICMR Admit Card is an important document for candidates appearing for the ICMR Recruitment Exam. The candidate needs to collect the Admit card before appearing for the examination of the ICMR Junior Research Fellowship exam.

The Admit Card for the examination is generally released a few days before the start of the examination. The candidates appearing for the exams can download Admit Card from the official website of ICMR. The candidates will need to provide their roll numbers. Moreover, they should download the ICMR JRF Admit Card for later use. It is important that every candidate downloads the Admit Card at least a week before the exam and has more than one copy at hand. The ICMR will not allow any candidate to give the examination unless they bring it at the time of the examination. The Admit Card is an important document as it contains the venue of the exam and reporting time as well.

Find out more at ICMR Admit Card

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Result

The Council usually releases the ICMR JRF Exam result within a span of one to two months from the date of the examination. There is no fixed date regarding the release of the results. However, after analyzing the pattern of the last two years candidates can expect that the result will come out within a span of 1-2 months. The Board will release the results on the official website of the Indian Council of Medical Research. Then, Candidates will need to check the results. Additionally, the Board will release the answer keys in the form of a PDF. Thus, candidates can gauge their possible final results.

Find out more at ICMR Result

ICMR Recruitment 2022 – Application Procedure

The ICMR JRF is one of the most prestigious examinations that is conducted in the country for scientific professionals. Every year hundreds of students apply for the examination for the post of research fellow and other posts. The job is open to both males and females. Of course, they must be citizens of the state as well as the country. Any candidates who are interested in the ICMR examinations and eligible can apply for it. The candidates can fill up the application form at the official website of the ICMR. The link will remain open until the 31 of July 2021. The link will be disabled after the given date.

Candidates may feel overwhelmed with the number of links on the web for applying to the examination. However, to make the entire procedure simple, the following guidelines have been provided for the candidates on how to apply for the application.

Steps for applying for ICMR Recruitment 2022

1. Prospective candidates should open the official website of the ICMR.
2. Candidates will have to register themselves by clicking on the “New Registration” option. Then they should create a profile on the site by providing details of the candidate.
3. Candidates will then be provided with a username and password after which they’ll be asked to log in to their respective accounts
4. After logging in, they should select the examination section A or B for which the candidate wants to appear.
5. On clicking the option, the site will direct the candidate to the application form page.
6. Here, the candidate will be asked to provide all the details such as the name of the candidate, address details, education, and contact number.
7. The candidate will have to scan the required documents in the requested file size and then they will have to upload them to the website.
8. The site will guide the candidate to a new page for the payment of Application Fees.
9. The candidate after selecting the payment method and completing the process will need to click on the “Submit” button.
10. The candidate will see the application confirmation page and will also be intimated about the successful completion of the application procedure through the mail.

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FAQs

Q.1 When will the ICMR hold the ICMR Junior Research Fellowship Exam?

Ans. The ICMR Junior Research Fellowship exam is going to be held soon. The dates haven’t been declared yet, however, candidates must keep checking the official website to know the exam date. 

Q.2 What is the salary structure of the ICMR recruits?

Ans. The salary structure of the ICMR Recruitment posts differs according to different posts. The pay scale for the post of the Junior Research Fellowship starts from 31,000/-. On the other hand, the pay scale for the other post of the ICMR Recruitment lies between the salary range of Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 67,000.

Q.3 Where can I find the Admit Card for the ICMR Junior Research Fellowship Examination?

Ans. You can find the Admit Card for the ICMR JRF examinations on the official website of ICMR. Also, you can find the Admit Card on the official website 15 days before the exam. Candidates should download it before appearing on the exam.

Q.4 When will the result of the ICMR Recruitment come out?

Ans. The results of the ICMR JRF examinations have no scheduled date for their release. Candidates must check the ICMR official website to stay updated. Moreover, candidates will also receive the result of their interview on post-specific dates.

Q.5 Is the application fee for all candidates the same for appearing in the ICMR recruitment exam?

Ans. The application fee for the ICMR examination is different for different candidates. The fee structure is different for the reserved and unreserved candidates. Moreover, the detailed fee structure can be found on the official website of the ICMR.

• Rs 1500 – General and OBC candidates
• Rs 1200 for SC/ST candidates
• No fee for PwBD

Q.6 What is the syllabus for the ICMR Recruitment Examination 2022?

Ans. The syllabus consists of Life Sciences and Social Sciences.

Life Sciences: microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, immunology, biophysics, and pharmacology.

Other topics are nursing, zoology, environmental sciences, botany, veterinary sciences, psychology, sociology, anthropology, social work, home sciences, statistics, and public health/health economics.

Q.7 What are the eligibility criteria for appearing at the ICMR Recruitment examination?

Ans. Candidates appearing for any and all of the respective posts must have completed their post-graduation degree i.e., they should have an MA or MSc.

Candidates who appear for their final semester examination can also apply for the job posts and set their qualifications as results awaited. One of the major reasons why the qualification bar is set to post-graduation is to ensure that the candidates appearing for these posts are highly educated in the field and possess a piece of knowledge about the job.

Candidates from the General and OBC Category need a minimum of 55% in their qualifying examination, while candidates from the SC/ST and PwBD categories need a minimum score of 50%.

Q.8 When will the ICMR conduct the ICMR Recruitment interviews in 2022?

Ans. The ICMR has provided different interview dates for different posts. However, they are subject to change. Thus, please refer to the official website for the latest updates.

Q.9 What is the exam pattern to appear for the ICMR Recruitment Examination?

Ans. The exam pattern of the ICMR Recruitment Service 2022 consists of a computer-based test. The paper consists of 150 marks with 150 questions. The candidates need to answer the questions over a period of 120 minutes or two hours. 

Q.10 How can I apply for the ICMR recruitment exam?

Ans. You can apply for the ICMR recruitment examination by visiting the official website of the ICMR. Then, you can fill up the application form and pay the application fee.