ICMR-NIN Consultant & YP-II Recruitment 2026

About This Job

ICMR-NIN has released notification for 6 Consultant and Young Professional-II posts in Hyderabad on a contractual basis. Candidates with Post Graduate qualifications and relevant experience can apply by email. The last date to submit your application is 15 April 2026. Young Professionals will receive a salary of Rs. 42,000 per month, while Consultants can earn between Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 1,80,000 per month.

ICMR-NIN Consultant & Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

The Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Hyderabad, a permanent research institute under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has announced 6 contractual positions across IT, Administration, Legal, Finance & Accounts divisions. This recruitment covers 2 Consultant posts (one in IT and one in Scientific/Technical Non-Medical) and 4 Young Professional-II posts in Administration, Legal, Finance & Accounts, and Information Technology. If you hold a post-graduate degree and have relevant work experience, this could be a great entry into India's premier nutrition research institution.

Vacancy Breakdown

Who Can Apply?

Consultant (Information Technology):

• Qualification: Minimum MSc/BTech/BE/MCA or equivalent in Computer Science
• Experience: At least 10 years of post-qualification experience with proven competency in IT
• Desirable: Web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS), CMS and mobile technologies, database and web services (MySQL), Python/C++, version control, Docker, ODK-based data collection, digital health systems, AI/ML for health research

Consultant (Scientific/Technical - Non-Medical):

• Qualification: Minimum M.Sc/B.Tech/BE/MCA/MPH/B.Pharm/BAMS/BSMS/MD in AYUSH or equivalent in Public Health/Health Service
• Experience: At least 10 years of post-qualification experience
• Desirable: Experience in Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional Anthropometry, Diet Surveys, community-based public health projects
• Note: PhD counts as 4 years of experience. MPH/M.Tech/ME/M.Pharm will not count as experience
• Alternate route: Retired government employees with requisite qualification at Pay Level-10 and above, with 10+ years experience

Young Professional-II (Administration):

• Qualification: Post graduate in any discipline with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/College
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in Administration
• Desirable: Knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Note: Internship/training experience will not be counted

Young Professional-II (Legal):

• Qualification: Law graduate from a UGC-recognized University/Institution, enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council of the State
• Experience: 2 years of experience in dealing with Civil/Service/Labour Arbitration cases and drafting Agreements/MoUs/Deeds

Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts):

• Qualification: M.Com/MBA with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University, OR CA (Inter)/ICWA (Inter)/CS (Inter)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in relevant field
• Desirable: Knowledge of Tally, MS Excel, ICMR Balance, PFMS, Income Tax and GST

Young Professional-II (Information Technology):

• Qualification: Post graduate with minimum 55% marks in Computer Application/IT/Computer Science/AI/Operating Systems/Software Engineering/Computer Graphics from a recognized University/College
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in IT/Computer Science/Computer Application
• Desirable: Web technologies, CMS, database services, Python/C++, Docker, ODK, digital health systems, version control (Git/GitLab)

Age Limit

• Consultant posts: You should be between 40 and 70 years old
• Young Professional-II posts: You should not exceed 40 years on the last date of application (15 April 2026)

Salary

• Consultant (IT & Scientific/Technical): Consolidated remuneration between Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 1,80,000 per month
• Young Professional-II (All streams): Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 42,000 per month
• Note: No House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid. No DA, residential telephone, transport facility, residential accommodation, personal staff, CGHS, or medical reimbursement is provided
• The initial engagement for YPs is 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years (1+1+1)
• The initial engagement for Consultants is up to 1 year, with extensions on a case-by-case basis, for a maximum of 5 years total

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification. You simply need to email your application.

Selection Process

The selection process differs based on the number of applications received:

For Young Professional-II Posts:

1. Written Test (if 30+ applications): If more than 30 candidates apply for a post, a written test with 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each will be conducted. Questions will be related to the duties of the position.
2. Personal Interview: If fewer than 30 candidates apply, selection is based on Personal Interview only. Otherwise, final selection is based on combined marks of Written Test and Interview.

For Consultant Posts:

1. Shortlisting: NIN will invite applications and shortlist eligible candidates
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and selected based on experience and performance in the interview

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the ICMR-NIN official website at https://nin.res.in
2. Fill in all required details in the application form completely
3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the form
4. Prepare self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents including educational certificates, professional qualification certificates, and experience certificates
5. Send the completed application along with all documents by email to: ninadmn.estt1@gmail.com
6. Make sure your email reaches before 15 April 2026, 5:30 PM

Note: Incomplete applications or those received without photographs, relevant certificates, or after the deadline will not be considered. Original applications received during the interview will also not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 25 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 April 2026 (till 5:30 PM)
• Written Test/Interview Date: To be announced (eligible candidates list will be displayed on ICMR-NIN website)

• Maintain and update software applications, mobile apps, dashboards, and institute websites including the ICMR-NIN official website and Nutrition Atlas 2.0
• Assist in day-to-day administrative activities, official records management, correspondence, and documentation in compliance with government norms
• Handle legal matters of the institute including drafting counter affidavits, legal replies, and visiting courts/tribunals as required
• Manage financial records including books of accounts, financial statements, UC/SOE/BRS preparation, and compilation of annual accounts
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, data collection systems, and role-based authenticated software for research projects
• Support data collection and follow-ups for research projects, coordinate with field teams, and prepare periodic progress reports
• Provide technical support to servers, ensure data security, backup mechanisms, and access control within the organization
• Draft official letters, emails, reports, and ensure compliance with ICMR data protection and ethical guidelines