ICMR Recruitment 2020: Vacancies open for scientists, assistants; Know where to apply

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published the recruitment notification for appointment of scientists.The vacancies include 80 Assistants (Group-B Level-6), 42 Scientists ‘E' (Medical), 1 Scientist ‘E' (Non-Medical), 16 Scientists ‘D' (Medical) and 6 Scientists ‘D' (Non-Medical). Eligible candidates are expected to apply for the posts at https://www.icmr.gov.in/. or https://recruit.icmr.org.in/

Important dates

• Closing date for online registration & submission of online applications for Assistant Posts- 03 December 2020
• Closing date for online registration & submission of online applications for Assistant Posts - 05 December 2020
• Opening date for availability of admit cards for downloading from PGIMER’s& ICMR’s websites for ICMR Assistant - 21          December 2020
• ICMR Computer Based Test (CBT) -  03 January 2020

How to Apply

• Interested candidates can open the official website
• They can then click on the scroller at the top of the screen
• A window with the option to apply will appear for the candidate

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Age Limit

While the maximum age requirement for Assistant is 30 years, for Scientist D it is 45 years and Scientist E is 50 years. All interested candidates can check educational and other eligibilities from the website.  

Selection Process for ICMR Assistant and Scientist Posts

•  Assistant - The written examination for all the posts will be conducted in English language only.
• Scientist  - In the first instance, all the candidates who fulfill minimum eligibility in respect of age, educational qualifications and experience (wherever required) shall be shortlisted.

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