ICMR Recruitment 2020: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has postponed the walk-in-interviews for the recruitment of scientists. ICMR announced the interviews were to be held between March 29 to 31, 2020 at the ICMR headquarters at New Delhi. Accordingly, the council published a detailed advertisement and application form at icmr.nic.in. A total of 21 vacancies are advertised in the posts of Scientist-E (Medical), Scientist-D (Medical) and Scientist-D (Veterinary). Get detailed information about ICMR Recruitment 2020 here in this article.
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ICMR Recruitment 2020
ICMR is recruiting eligible candidates for the post of Scientist E (Medical), Scientist D (Medical) and Scientist D (Veterinary). The institute provided complete details through the official website. However, interview dates are postponed by official notice by ICMR. Check all the important tentative dates below.
Important event | Date |
Short notice on EN | 21 Mar 2020 |
Date of interview |
ICMR Recruitment 2020 Postponed
ICMR has officially postponed the walk-in interview for recruitment into 12 scientist vacancies. The notice is published on the website of the institute. We have provided an excerpt of the same here. Check out the notice below.

ICMR Recruitment 2020 Vacancy Details
21 vacancies are advertised by the institute in different disciplines/categories of scientist post. The vacancies are distributed across the posts. Check out the details below.
Post | Vacancy |
Scientist-E (Medical) | 12 |
Scientist-D (Medical) | 07 |
Scientist-D (Veterinary) | 02 |
Check out institute/centre wise distribution of vacancies for each post below
Scientist-E (Medical)

Scientist-D (Medical)

Scientist-D (Veterinary)

ICMR Recruitment 2020 Application Process
Candidates do not have to submit or send applications for recruitment. On the other hand, the application form must be filled up and carried to the interview venue. Besides, candidates must also carry specified documents in original and photocopies to the interview venue.

Check out the list of documents to be produced at the interview below.
- Duly filled in the application form in the prescribed proforma
- Attested document of proof of age
- Attested documents of educational qualifications (pass certificate and mark sheet)
- Attested copies of experience certificates
- 02 copies of recent passport-sized photographs
ICMR Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have the relevant qualifications to apply and appear for the walk-in-interviews. Besides, they must not be over the maximum specified age limit as indicated for individual posts. Check out the details below.
Eligibility for the post of Scientist-E (Medical)

Eligibility for the post of Scientist-D (Medical)

Eligibility for the post of Scientist-D (Veterinary)

ICMR Recruitment 2020 Selection Method
Candidates are selected only through the walk-in-interview process. The interview is to be conducted at the indicated venue as per schedule. ICMR has declared the complete schedule of interviews through the detailed advertisement. Besides, the venue of the interview is also provided. Candidates must note that there is no other selection method in this recruitment.
Check out the details of the walk-in-interview below
Specialisation | Date & Time of interview |
Radiology/Surgery/Gynaecology Opthalmology/General/Internal Medicine/Pulmonology/Respiratory Medicine/ Chest and TB/Paediatrics/ Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM)/ Community & Family Medicine (CFM) | 29 Mar 2020 09.00 AM |
Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology | 30 Mar 2020 09.00 AM |
Veterinary | 31 Mar 2020 09.00 AM |
Note: All interviews are to be held at the Headquarters of the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi.
Important Downloads
Item | Download link |
Official website | Click here |
Application Form | Click here |