ICMR–NIN Recruitment 2026 Full Notification

The ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, a premier research institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Consultants and Young Professionals-II (YP-II) on a contractual basis.

This recruitment aims to support ongoing activities in IT, Administration, Legal, Finance, and Public Health domains.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply via email on or before 15 April 2026 (5:30 PM).

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Number of Vacancies
Consultant (Information Technology)	1
Consultant (Scientific/Technical – Non-Medical)	1
Young Professional-II (Administration)	1
Young Professional-II (Legal)	1
Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts)	1
Young Professional-II (Information Technology)	1
Total	6 Posts

Educational Qualification & Experience

🔹 Consultant (Information Technology)

Minimum Qualification: MSc / B.Tech / BE / MCA in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience: At least 10 years post-qualification experience
Skills Required:
- Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Programming (Python, C++)
- Database (MySQL)
- Open-source tools (ODK, DHIS2, REDCap)
- API integration, dashboards, DevOps (Docker, CI/CD)
Experience in Government/Public sector projects preferred

🔹 Consultant (Scientific/Technical)

Qualification: M.Sc / B.Tech / MPH / BAMS / MD (AYUSH) or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 10 years in Public Health Nutrition
Skills:
- Diet surveys, anthropometry
- Field project management
- Community health research
Retired Govt employees (Level 10+) also eligible

🔹 Young Professional-II (Administration)

Postgraduate degree (minimum 55%)
At least 1 year experience
Basic computer knowledge (MS Office, online tools)

🔹 Young Professional-II (Legal)

Law degree + Bar Council registration
Minimum 2 years experience
Experience in legal drafting, court matters, agreements

🔹 Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts)

M.Com / MBA / CA (Inter) / ICWA / CS
1 year experience
Knowledge of:
- Tally, Excel
- GST, Income Tax
- Financial statements

🔹 Young Professional-II (IT)

PG in Computer Science / IT / AI / Software Engineering
1 year experience
Skills:
- Web & mobile app development
- Data systems & dashboards
- Programming & database management

Age Limit

Category	Age
Consultant	40 – 70 Years
Young Professionals-II	Up to 40 Years

Salary Structure

Post	Salary
Consultant	₹1,00,000 – ₹1,80,000 per month
Young Professional-II	₹42,000 per month (fixed)

➡️ No additional allowances like HRA, DA, etc.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	15 April 2026
Time	5:30 PM

How to Apply

Download application form from official website
Fill in all required details
Attach:
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Recent passport-size photo
Send via email to:
👉 ninadmn.estt1@gmail.com

Selection Process

✔ Young Professionals:

If applicants > 30 → Written Test (50 MCQs) + Interview
If applicants < 30 → Direct Interview

✔ Consultants:

Shortlisting based on experience
Final selection through Interview
Written test may be conducted if needed

Duration of Engagement

Post	Duration
Young Professional-II	1 Year (extendable up to 3 years)
Consultant	Up to 5 Years (based on performance)

Job Responsibilities (Highlights)

🔹 IT Consultant / YP

Develop and maintain software, apps, dashboards
Manage servers and data security
Work on digital health systems

🔹 Scientific Consultant

Coordinate research projects
Monitor field data and reports
Support public health programs

🔹 Administration

Maintain records and documentation
Assist in office operations

🔹 Legal

Draft legal documents
Handle court-related tasks

🔹 Finance

Maintain accounts
Handle audits, GST, financial reports

Important Terms & Conditions

Purely contractual job (no permanent claim)
No TA/DA for interview
Contract can be terminated anytime
Candidates must join within 1 week of selection
Government employees are not eligible
False information leads to disqualification

❓FAQs

Is this a permanent job?

No, all posts are contractual.

Is there any exam?

Depends on number of applicants.

Can freshers apply?

Only for posts with minimum 1-year experience requirement.

What is the salary?

₹42,000 to ₹1.8 lakh per month.

Is there any application fee?

Not mentioned in the notification.

This ICMR-NIN Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for candidates in IT, Public Health, Legal, Administration, and Finance sectors to work with a reputed government research institute.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, make sure to apply before the deadline and take advantage of this opportunity.

Notification

Application form

Official website