Young Professionals-II (Legal) – 2

ICMR Young Professionals II Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is India's apex body for the formulation, promotion, and funding of biomedical research. Operating under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, ICMR plays a pivotal role in advancing public health through scientific inquiry and innovation.

Official Address:
ICMR Headquarters, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi‑110029

Phone: Not Available

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Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Selection Procedure: Candidates will be short-listed based on educational qualifications, age, and relevant experience. A written test or assignment may be conducted before the interview if required. Final selection will be based on performance in the interview.
• Pay Scale / Monthly Salary: Rs. 42,000/- (Consolidated, no HRA)

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS / Other State: Not Available
• SC / ST / PWD / Female: Not Available
• Payment Mode: Not Available

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 04 February 2026
• Start Date to Apply: To be announced
• Last Date to Apply: 23 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: To be announced
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Available
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age Relaxation: As per notification.

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Young Professionals-II (Legal): Rs. 42,000/- (Consolidated, no HRA)

Other Relevant Details

• Initial Period: 1 year, extendable for 2 more years (Max 3 years).
• Responsibilities of Young Professionals-II:
  • Provide legal advice on administrative issues, court matters, disciplinary cases, etc., for ICMR Hqrs and Institutes.
  • Attend court hearings and arbitrations at Delhi and, if required, at other cities.
  • Draft and vet counter replies, speaking orders, MoUs, agreements, tender documents, and other legal instruments.
  • Monitor and follow up on specific legal issues entrusted to them.
  • Analyze legal issues and recommend appropriate course of action.
  • Perform any other legal duties assigned by ICMR authority.
• Documents to Submit:
  • Two sets of self-attested copies of all original documents.
  • Duly filled and signed application form (prescribed format in notification Annexure) with recent passport-size photograph (color, 4x6 cm).
  • Updated Resume/CV highlighting education, professional qualifications and experience.
  • Any additional supporting documents (awards, certifications, publications, etc.).
• Important Instructions and Guidelines:
  • Incomplete or unsigned applications, or failure to submit required self-attested documents, will lead to rejection without further consideration.
  • Submission of false/incorrect information at any stage will result in disqualification; engagement can be terminated if discrepancies are found later.
  • All submitted documents will be verified with originals.
  • The Director General, ICMR reserves the right to accept/reject any application, fill or not fill the posts, and prepare a wait-list panel valid for one year.
  • The organization may cancel/postpone the walk-in interview without assigning any reason.
  • No TA/DA is payable for attending interview or joining the post; candidates must make their own arrangements for stay.
  • Candidates already in regular service under any Central/State Govt./Autonomous body/PSU are not eligible to apply.
  • No claim for regular/permanent employment under ICMR shall arise; the post is purely temporary and contractual.

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