ICMR Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Salary, Qualification, Vacancy & Interview Date

 

The Indian Council of Medical Research has officially released the latest ICMR-National Institute of NCD Epidemiology recruitment notification for Young Professional-I (YP-I) and Young Professional-II (YP-II) posts. Candidates looking for high-paying government contractual jobs in AI/ML, Public Health, Policy Research, and Scientific Communication can apply for this recruitment drive.

This latest ICMR Recruitment 2026 notification offers attractive salaries up to ₹42,000 per month with opportunities in Bengaluru under the prestigious ICMR-NINE institute.

ICMR Young Professional Recruitment 2026

ICMR Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	ICMR-NINE Bengaluru
Recruitment Name	Young Professional Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.	ICMR/NINE/Recruitment/2025-26
Job Type	Contractual
Posts Available	Young Professional-I & II
Total Vacancies	03 Posts
Salary	₹35,000 to ₹42,000
Interview Date	10 June 2026
Last Date to Email Application	02 June 2026
Job Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Official Website	ICMR Official Website

The notification was released on 13 May 2026 for filling Young Professional posts on a temporary contractual basis for one year.

 

ICMR Recruitment Vacancy Details

The institute has announced three different vacancies under the Young Professional category.

Post Name	Vacancy	Salary
Young Professional-I (AI/ML)	01	₹35,000
Young Professional-II (Public Policy & Evidence Translation)	01	₹42,000
Young Professional-II (Scientific Communication & Media)	01	₹42,000

 

Young Professional II Salary

One of the most searched keywords is Young Professional II Salary. According to the official notification:

• Young Professional-I Salary: ₹35,000 per month
• Young Professional-II Salary: ₹42,000 per month

The salary is consolidated and all-inclusive.

Candidates selected for YP-II posts in Public Policy or Scientific Communication will receive higher monthly remuneration because of the advanced qualification and experience requirements.

 

Young Professional II & ICMR Recruitment Qualification

Young Professional-I (AI/ML) Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Graduation with minimum 55% marks in:
• Data Science
• Statistics
• Computer Application
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• One year experience in relevant field

Desired technical exposure includes:

• Python / R
• SQL
• Machine Learning
• NLP
• Forecasting
• Power BI / Tableau

 

 

Young Professional-II (Public Policy & Evidence Translation) Qualification

Applicants should have:

• Master’s/Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% marks in:
• Public Health (MPH)
• Health Policy
• Epidemiology
• Health Systems
• Health Economics
• Public Policy
• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience

Preferred candidates include those with experience in:

• NCD Epidemiology
• Cancer Control
• Public Health Surveillance

 

Young Professional-II (Scientific Communication & Media) Qualification

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks in:
• Science Communication
• Public Health Communication
• Journalism
• Digital Media
• Mass Communication
• Public Health
• Minimum 3 years experience

Preferred skills:

• Infographics creation
• Social media communication
• Scientific content writing
• Canva / Adobe Illustrator

 

ICMR Job Qualifications & Required Skills

The recruitment focuses heavily on practical skills.

For AI/ML Role

Important skills include:

• Python / R Programming
• SQL Database Management
• Machine Learning
• Data Visualization
• Pandas & NumPy

For Public Policy Role

Candidates should know:

• Policy drafting
• Evidence synthesis
• Epidemiology
• Public health data interpretation
• Scientific writing

For Scientific Communication Role

Applicants should possess:

• Digital communication skills
• Social media management
• Research dissemination
• Visual abstract preparation
• Editing and communication skills

 

Walk-In Interview Date & Venue

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	13 May 2026
Last Date to Send Email Application	02 June 2026
Walk-In Interview Date	10 June 2026

Interview Venue

ICMR-NINE, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

 

How to Apply for ICMR Recruitment 2026

Candidates need to follow these steps carefully:

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official ICMR website.
2. Fill the application form properly.
3. Attach:
• Passport size photograph
• Educational certificates
• Experience certificates
4. Send the scanned application via email before 5:00 PM on 02 June 2026.
5. Attend the walk-in interview on 10 June 2026.

Official Email ID:

• recruitment@ncdirindia.org

 

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
• Government employees in regular service are not eligible.
• No TA/DA will be provided.
• Selection may include written test/interview.
• The engagement is purely temporary for one year.

 

Important Links	Link
Recruitment Notification PDF	Click Here
Official website	Click Here
Home Page	Click Here
Join the Facebook Channel	Click Here
Join the Telegram Channel	Click Here
Join the WhatsApp Group	Click Here

 

 

FAQ – ICMR Recruitment 2026

What is the salary of Young Professional II in ICMR?

The Young Professional-II salary is ₹42,000 per month.

What is the salary of Young Professional-I in ICMR?

The salary for Young Professional-I is ₹35,000 per month.

What is the interview date for ICMR Recruitment 2026?

The walk-in interview will be conducted on 10 June 2026.

What is the qualification for ICMR Young Professional recruitment?

Graduation or Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks in relevant disciplines along with required experience.

Is the ICMR Young Professional job permanent?

No, the recruitment is purely contractual for an initial period of one year.

What is the last date to apply for ICMR Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must send their email application before 02 June 2026, 5:00 PM.