The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi has invited online applications for recruitment to 27 Scientist-B (Non-Medical) posts through direct recruitment. The examination will be conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 02nd February 2026 to 01st March 2026 (5:00 PM) through the official portal.
ICMR Scientist-B Non-Medical Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi |
| Exam Conducted By | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| No of Posts | 27 |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 (Level 10, 7th CPC) |
| Last Date to Apply | 01-03-2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Exam Location | Delhi/NCR only |
| Official Website | https://aiimsexams.ac.in/ |
Vacancy Details
| Position | Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical) | 25 | UR-16, OBC-4, SC-3, ST-2, PwBD-4 (with sub-categories) |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical-IT/Computer Science) | 1 | UR-1 |
| Scientist-B (Non-Medical-Pharmacology) | 1 | UR-1 |
| Total | 27 |
Position 1: Scientist-B (Non-Medical)
Number of Posts: 25
Essential Qualifications
- Master's Degree from a recognised university in subjects related to Biomedical Sciences (such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, etc.)
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in Research & Development related to Biomedical Sciences in Government/Public sector/Private Institutions
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years as on the last date of online submission of applications (01st March 2026)
Position 2: Scientist-B (Non-Medical-IT/Computer Science)
Number of Posts: 1
Essential Qualifications (Any one)
- ME/M.Tech (Computer Science) from a recognized University, OR
- ME/M.Tech (Computer Science)/MCA or 4 years B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) with Ph.D. from a recognised University in a subject related to IT/Computer Science
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in Research & Development in Regulatory New Approach Methodologies (NAM) as alternative to animals in a Government/Public sector/Private Institutions
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years as on the last date of online submission of applications (01st March 2026)
Position 3: Scientist-B (Non-Medical-Pharmacology)
Number of Posts: 1
Essential Qualifications
- Master's Degree from a recognised university in Pharmacy (Pharmacology), OR
- Pharm-D degree recognized by UGC/PCI
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in Research & Development in pre-clinical/experimental pharmacology in a Government/Public sector/Private Institutions
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years as on the last date of online submission of applications (01st March 2026)
Salary & Pay Scale
Level 10 as per 7th Central Pay Commission: Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 per month, including all applicable allowances as admissible to central government servants of similar status stationed at respective cities.
Examination Pattern & Scheme
Stage-I: Written/CBT Examination (100 Marks) - Qualifying
- 100 objective type questions with 4 options each
- Correct answer: 1 mark
- Wrong answer: -1/3 marking (negative marking)
- No marks for unanswered or marked for review questions
- Medium: English only
- Duration: As per standard CBT format
Exam Content
- Research Methodology (Basics)
- Basic Biostatistics
- Validity & Reliability of Diagnostic & Screening Tests
- Bioethics
- Communicable Diseases
- Non-Communicable Diseases
- Reproductive & Child Nutrition
- Logical Reasoning
- General Knowledge & English Language Aptitude
Qualifying Criteria for Stage-I
- General/OBC/EWS: 50% or more marks
- SC/ST/PwBD: 45% or more marks
Stage-II: Interview (Conducted by ICMR)
- 5 times the number of advertised posts will be called for interview based on merit in Stage-I
- Final selection based on interview performance
- Document verification at the time of interview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Advertisement | 02-02-2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 02-02-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 01-03-2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Application Status Upload | 10-03-2026 |
| Edit Window for Correction | 10-03-2026 to 13-03-2026 |
| NOC Submission (Govt. Employees) | On or before 10-03-2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 5 days before examination |
| CBT Examination Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC Candidates | Rs. 3,000 |
| SC/ST/EWS Candidates | Rs. 2,400 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted |
Payment Mode: Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking only. No refund of application fee under any circumstances.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Benchmark) | 10 years (max age not exceeding 56 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Central Govt. Employees (UR) | 5 years (with 3 years service) |
| Central Govt. Employees (OBC) | 8 years (with 3 years service) |
| Central Govt. Employees (SC/ST) | 10 years (with 3 years service) |
How to Apply
- Visit official portal: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on 'Recruitment Tab'
- Fill online application form carefully with all required details
- Upload photo, signature, and thumb impression as per guidelines
- Pay application fee through online mode only
- Submit application before 01st March 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Take printout of completed application for records
- No physical documents required at application stage
Important Instructions
- Eligibility criteria must be satisfied on or before the last date of online application submission
- Educational qualifications and experience must be completed before the cut-off date
- Candidates must upload valid category certificates (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) as applicable
- Government employees must upload NOC (No Objection Certificate) from employer
- Caste certificates must follow prescribed formats from Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T)
- Correction in application form allowed only during specified edit window (10-13 March 2026)
- Admit card will be available on AIIMS website only; no postal delivery
- Original certificates required for document verification
- Police verification mandatory for all selected candidates
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification
Examination Centre
Recruitment examination will be conducted in Delhi/NCR only. Location of posting for selected candidates will be at any of the 28 ICMR Institutes/Centres across the country based on requirements.
Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| ICMR Official Website | www.icmr.gov.in |
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Categories
- A. Blindness & Low Vision
- B. Deaf and hard of hearing
- C. Locomotor disability
- D. Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
- E. Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under A to D including deaf blindness
PwBD candidates with benchmark disability of 40% or more are eligible. Scribe and compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) available as per norms.
About ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research. It conducts, coordinates and supports medical and health research, and maintains 28 Institutes and Centres across the country.