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| Online Application Starts | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | Within 20 days from the date of publication in Employment News |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Within 20 days from the date of publication in Employment News |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | To be announced |
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Not exceeding 56 years
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
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ICMR published the official employment notification for 1 Assistant Director vacancies. Candidates can review age limits, educational qualifications, selection stages, and apply online before Refer to Notice.
Recruiting Authority: ICMR
Designation: Assistant Director
Total Openings: 1
Pay Band: Pay Level-12 (Rs.67700-208700/-)
Location: All India
Application Mode: Online Submission
Notification Release Date: Active in Official Gazette
Online Registration Deadline: Refer to Notice
Fee Payment Cutoff Date: Refer to Notice
Computer-Based Examination Date: To be announced
General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: Prescribed application fee as per official brochure.
SC, ST, PwBD, and Female Candidates: Concessional fee or complete fee exemption according to central and state norms.
Payment Mode: Secure online processing via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Minimum Educational Standard: Any degree with working knowledge of computer and required years of service and experience.
Age Limit Parameters: Not exceeding 56 years.
Age Relaxations: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD applicants.
Stage 1: Written Examination (CBT/OMR) testing General Awareness, Reasoning, and Subject Knowledge.
Stage 2: Skill, Typing, or Physical Standard Test where specified for the cadre.
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) and original certificate checking.
Stage 4: Comprehensive Medical Examination.
Certificate Validity: Ensure category certificates (OBC-NCL or EWS) are issued within the valid financial year.
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Submission Status: Always confirm that payment is successful and the form status displays submitted rather than pending.
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Fill in personal particulars, academic qualifications, and category details accurately.
Upload scanned copies of your recent passport photograph and signature adhering to file size parameters.
Pay the application fee through the online gateway and print two copies of the confirmation page for your records.
Quick answers to common candidate queries for ICMR Recruitment 2026
The ICMR Assistant Director General 2026 exam consists of objective Computer Based Test (CBT) sections. Refer to the exam pattern table for total marks, subject breakdown, and shift timings.
Yes, prescribed negative marking penalties apply for incorrect answers as specified in the official gazette. Refer to the marking scheme table for the exact deduction per wrong question.
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