ICMR Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Assistant & Clerk Posts

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for 51 Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts. This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the medical research sector. The application process is entirely online, and the last date to apply is 21st March 2025. Below, we have provided all the essential details about the recruitment, including eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, and how to apply.

ICMR Recruitment 2025 Overview

Category	Details
Organization Name	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Post Name	Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
Total Vacancies	51
Salary	Up to ₹35,400 per month (Assistant)
Application Mode	Online
Last Date to Apply	21st March 2025
Official Website	ICMR Official Website

Vacancy Details

The vacancies are distributed across various ICMR institutes. Here’s a breakdown:

1. ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE)

Assistant: 1 Post (OBC-1)
UDC: 2 Posts (UR-1, SC-1)
LDC: 7 Posts (UR-5, OBC-1, SC-1)

2. ICMR-National Institute of Immunohaematology (ICMR-NIIH)

Assistant: 1 Post (UR)
UDC: 1 Post (UR)
LDC: 1 Post (UR)

3. ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN)

Assistant: 4 Posts (UR)

4. ICMR-National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR-NIRBI)

Assistant: 3 Posts (UR-2, SC-1)
UDC: 3 Posts (UR)
LDC: 5 Posts (UR-4, SC-1)

5. ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, SRI Vijaya Puram (ICMR-RMRCSVP)

Assistant: 2 Posts (UR-2)
UDC: 2 Posts (UR-2)
LDC: 2 Posts (UR-2)

6. ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT)

Assistant: 5 Posts (UR-4, OBC-1)
UDC: 1 Post (UR)
LDC: 10 Posts (UR-6, OBC-2, SC-1, EWS-1)

7. ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre (ICMR-VCRC)

Assistant: 2 Posts (UR-2)
UDC: 1 Post (UR-1)
LDC: 4 Posts (UR-2, OBC-1, ST-1)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Assistant:

Minimum 3-year Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university/institution.
Working knowledge of computer (MS Office/PowerPoint).

Upper Division Clerk (UDC):

Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer.

Lower Division Clerk (LDC):

12th class pass in any discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized board/university.
Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen.

Salary

Assistant: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 6)
Upper Division Clerk (UDC): ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Pay Level 4)
Lower Division Clerk (LDC): ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Level 2)

Additional Benefits:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
Medical Benefits
Pension and Job Security
Annual Increments and Promotions

Selection Process

The selection process for ICMR Recruitment 2025 includes:

Written Examination (CBT)
Computer Proficiency Test/Typing Test
Document Verification

Assistant Selection Process

Written Exam (CBT):

Subjects: English Language, General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude.
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 90 minutes

Computer Proficiency Test:

Typing speed: 45 w.p.m. in English or 40 w.p.m. in Hindi.
Excel and PowerPoint tasks.

UDC & LDC Selection Process

Written Exam (CBT):

Subjects: English Language, General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude.
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 90 minutes

Typing Test:

Typing speed: 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi.

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS Candidates: To be announced.
SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates: To be announced.
Payment Mode: Online

Important Dates

Starting Date to Apply Online: 1st March 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 21st March 2025

How to Apply

Visit the official website: ICMR Official Website.
Click on the Recruitment section and find the Assistant/UDC/LDC notification.
Read the notification carefully and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
Click on the Apply Online link and fill out the application form with accurate details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents (e.g., photograph, signature, educational certificates).
Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway (if applicable).
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.