Young Professional II applicants can apply to ICMR NINE, Bengaluru, for one of two posts. The listed qualifications include a relevant master’s degree with at least 55% marks and three years of post-qualification experience; applicants must check which criteria apply to their selected post. Applications are due by email by 5:00 PM on 12 November 2026.
Vacancy Summary
| Organization | ICMR NINE |
|---|---|
| Positions | Young Professional II |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Qualification | MPH |
| Advertisement number | ICMR/NINE/Recruitment/2025-26 |
| Application deadline | 12-11-2026 |
ICMR National Institute of NCD Epidemiology (NINE), Bengaluru, is recruiting two Young Professional-II (YP II) staff on a purely time-bound contract for one year. One post is in Public Policy & Evidence Translation and one is in Scientific Communication & Media.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the ICMR website (www.icmr.gov.in) or ICMR NINE website (https://icmrnine.org/).
- Complete the form and affix a recent passport photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of education and experience documents, arranged in chronological order.
- Email the application to ICMR NINE, Bengaluru, by 5:00 PM on 12 November 2026. The supplied notice does not provide an email address.
- For an online interview, obtain prior permission by email. For a walk-in interview, report to ICMR NINE, Bengaluru, at 09:30 AM on 13 November 2026 and bring the original, duly completed application.
Applicants must email the application even if attending the walk-in interview. Incomplete applications, applications without a photograph or relevant certificate copies, and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only applicants who send documents supporting their education and experience will be considered for the online interview.
Eligibility
The notice maps qualifications to each post as follows. The qualification and experience must be in the relevant discipline or field and from an institution or organisation recognised by the relevant authority. Experience is counted from completion of the minimum educational qualification.
| Post | Essential qualification and experience |
|---|---|
| YP II – Public Policy & Evidence Translation | Master’s/postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks in Public Health (MPH), Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Health Economics or Public Policy, plus three years of post-qualification experience in a relevant field. |
| YP II – Scientific Communication & Media | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in Science Communication, Public Health Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Media or Public Health, plus three years of post-qualification experience in a related field. |
Candidates with more than one eligible qualification must choose only one for the selection process. People already in regular time-scale service under a Government Department or Organisation are not eligible.
Documents to Prepare
- Duly completed application in the prescribed ICMR format, with a recent passport photograph affixed.
- Self-attested copies of education documents.
- Self-attested copies of experience documents.
- Original duly completed application to hand in at the walk-in interview.
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on the interview date, 13 November 2026. Upper-age relaxation is allowed as per rules.
Salary
Both posts offer a consolidated salary of Rs. 42,000 per month, all inclusive. Applicable income tax and other taxes are deducted at source. The engagement is for one year and is purely temporary and contractual. Any extension will be considered case by case, depending on job requirements, performance and the Institute’s needs.
Important Dates
- Notification date: 21 October 2026.
- Interview: 13 November 2026; reporting time is 09:30 AM.
Application Fees
The official notification does not specify an application fee.
Selection Process
Applications will be shortlisted based on the prescribed qualifications, experience and age. Engagement will be based on the results of an examination, written test, interview or personal discussion. Meeting the essential qualification or experience does not by itself guarantee selection. The interview is scheduled as an online or walk-in interview at ICMR NINE, Bengaluru. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in an examination, test or interview.
Application deadline: 12-11-2026
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Send the email application by 5:00 PM on 12 November 2026, and check the official notification for the post-specific requirements and interview instructions.
