Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position for a project titled- “Optimizing Adolescent Healthcare Services Through Health and Wellness Centres in Sikar District of Rajasthan: An Implementation Research”

Job Title
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

Organization
ICMR – National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIHR), Jodhpur

Project Title
Optimizing Adolescent Healthcare Services Through Health and Wellness Centres in Sikar District of Rajasthan: An Implementation Research

Number of Vacancies
01 Position (OBC)

Employment Type
Temporary
– Initially for one year (extendable as per norms). However, the position is terminus at any point of time.
– The position is purely on a temporary basis.

Remuneration
Rs. 56,000/- + HRA per month fixed without any other allowances

Work Location
ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur or anywhere in India based on the requirement of the project.

Essential Qualifications
– Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology / Psychology / Public Health / Psychiatric Social Work / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Microbiology / Biochemistry.
– Qualifications should be achieved from recognized Institutions / Universities only.

Desirable Qualifications
– Experience in Public Health / Implementation Research with Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals.
– Experience certificate should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment with dates. Experience in the relevant discipline / field should be from a reputed institution / organization recognized by the relevant authority.

Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years on the date of the walk-in interview / written test.

Application Process
– Download the application form from http://niirncd.icmr.org.in or https://www.icmr.gov.in.
– Submit the duly filled application form along with one set of photocopies of all certificates by hand on the date of the Walk-in-interview / written test.
– Bring all original certificates for verification.

Walk-in Interview/Written Test Details
– Date: 07.07.2026
– Reporting Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
– Venue: ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur

Important Notes
– Candidates who have rendered service in ICMR Projects / ICMR Institutes for more than three years are not eligible for this Walk-in.
– The advertised position is tentative without commitment for its filling.
– The engagement can be terminated with one-month notice from either side without assigning any reason.
– Candidates already employed must submit a “No Objection Certificate” from their present Employer / PI at the time of Walk-in-interview / written test.
– Selected incumbents will have no claim for regular appointment at ICMR-NIHR or continuation of services in any other project.
– Age, Qualification, Experience etc., will be reckoned as on the date of Walk-in-interview / written test.
– No TA / DA will be given for attending Walk-in-interview / written test.
– Candidates reporting after the scheduled date / time will not be allowed to appear in the Walk-in-interview / written test.
– Laptop/Tablet, logarithm table, digital diary, mobile phone, smart watch, Bluetooth Devices / earphones / earbuds, other electronic gadgets, text books, notes etc., will not be allowed inside the Examination Hall / Interview.