# ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (2 Posts) > ICMR National Institute of NCD Epidemiology has released the ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 (2 Posts) notification for 2 posts. The last date to apply is 12 November 2026. Apply only through the official website (icmr.gov.in). - Organisation: ICMR National Institute of NCD Epidemiology - Category: Latest Jobs - Location: All India - Total posts: 2 - Advertisement no.: ICMR/NINE/Recruitment/2025-26 - Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/icmr-nine-young-professional-ii-recruitment-2026-apply-online-b62aac - Last updated: 2026-10-21T11:32:54Z - Official source: https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/Recruitment/1792579269_notificationyp-ii.pdf ## Important dates - Date of notification: 21 October 2026 - Last date to apply: 12 November 2026 - Date of interview (Online/Walk-in): 13 November 2026 - Reporting time: 09:30 AM ## Age limit - The maximum age is 35 years, counted as on the date of interview. Relaxation of the upper age limit is allowed as per rules. ## Eligibility - YP II – Public Policy & Evidence Translation: Masters/Postgraduate with at least 55 % of marks in Public Health (MPH), Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Health Economics, or Public Policy from a recognized institution with Three-year post qualification experience in relevant field. - YP II – Scientific Communication & Media: Master's degree with at least 55% marks in Science Communication, Public Health Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, or Public Health with Three year of post qualification experience in the related field. - MPH with specialization in Epidemiology or Health Policy - Master's in Public Policy (MPP) with health focus - Health Economics or Health Systems Research training - Candidates with experience working on NCD epidemiology, cancer control, or public health surveillance programmes - Candidates with experience in conducting systematic review and meta-analysis - At least 3 years' experience in public health research, policy analysis or evidence synthesis - Experience working with government health programmes, national institutes, or policy think tanks - Candidates with the following backgrounds are particularly well suited for this role: - Desired experience: - Science Communication / Health Communication specialists - Public Health graduates with strong communication skills - Candidates with experience translating scientific research into public communication - At least 3 years' experience in science communication, health communication, or digital media - Experience working with research institutes, universities, or public health organizations - Candidates with the following backgrounds are particularly suited: - Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post. - Each post needs a master's or postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks in a field named for that post, plus three years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. For Public Policy & Evidence Translation, the fields are Public Health (MPH), Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Health Economics or Public Policy. For Scientific Communication & Media, they are Science Communication, Public Health Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Media or Public Health. ## Vacancies | Post | Posts | | --- | --- | | Post 1: Young Professional-II (YP II) – Public Policy & Evidence Translation | 1 | | Post 2: Young Professional-II (YP II) – Scientific Communication & Media | 1 | | Total | 2 | ## Pay The consolidated salary is Rs.42,000/- per month (All inclusive). Income tax and other applicable taxes are deducted at source. ## Selection process 1. Applications will be shortlisted on the basis of the prescribed qualifications, experience and age. The engagement will be made on the basis of the results of the Examination/Written Test/interview/personal discussion. Meeting the essential qualification or experience does not by itself guarantee selection. 2. The interview is on 13 November 2026, with reporting at 09:30 AM. The mode is Online/Walk-in-Interview, and the place of interview is ICMR NINE, Bengaluru. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination, test or interview. Incorrect or false information given during the interview or personal discussion will disqualify the candidate at any stage. ## Official links - [ICMR NINE Young Professional-II Notification PDF](https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/Recruitment/1792579269_notificationyp-ii.pdf) - [ICMR NINE Official Website](https://www.icmr.gov.in/) ## Questions ### What is the last date to apply for ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply is 12 November 2026. ### How many vacancies are there in ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026? There are 2 posts in total. ### What is the age limit for ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026? The maximum age is 35 years, counted as on the date of interview. Relaxation of the upper age limit is allowed as per rules. ### What qualification is needed for ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026? YP II – Public Policy & Evidence Translation: Masters/Postgraduate with at least 55 % of marks in Public Health (MPH), Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Health Economics, or Public Policy from a recognized institution with Three-year post qualification experience in relevant field. | YP II – Scientific Communication & Media: Master's degree with at least 55% marks in Science Communicati… ### What is the selection process for ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026? Applications will be shortlisted on the basis of the prescribed qualifications, experience and age. The engagement will be made on the basis of the results of the Examination/Written Test/interview/personal discussion. Meeting the essential qualification or experience does not by itself guarantee selection, The interview is on 13 November 2026, with reporting at 09:30 AM. The mode is Online/Walk-in-Interview, and the place of interview is ICMR NINE, Bengaluru. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination, test or interview. Incorrect or false information given during the interview or personal discussion will disqualify the candidate at any stage. ### What is the official website for ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026? The official website is https://www.icmr.gov.in/. ### Where do I apply for ICMR NINE Young Professional II Recruitment 2026 (2 Posts)? Apply only on the official website (icmr.gov.in). Govt Recruitment is a private information site and never takes applications or fees. --- Govt Recruitment is a private information website, not a government site. Apply and pay fees only on the official website.