ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025: The ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Chennai has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts under the administrative cadre. This recruitment is being conducted under Advt. No. ICMR-NIE/Admin.Recruit/2025 dated 28.02.2025. Eligible Indian citizens can apply through the official website once the application link is activated. The recruitment includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) and a skill test as part of the selection process.
Candidates must apply online and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria. The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased at the discretion of ICMR-NIE. Important details including eligibility, selection process, and exam pattern are provided below.
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization Name | ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Advt. No. | ICMR-NIE/Admin.Recruit/2025 |
| Posts | Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Lower Division Clerk (LDC) |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Job Location | Chennai (All India Transfer Liability) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.nie.gov.in, www.icmr.gov.in |
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 25 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2025 |
| Exam Date | September 2025 |
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC | ₹2000/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women | ₹1600/- |
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post | Vacancies | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | 1 (OBC) | Bachelor’s degree + Computer knowledge | 18–30 years |
| UDC | 2 (UR-1, SC-1) | Degree + Typing (35 wpm Eng./30 wpm Hindi) | 18–27 years |
| LDC | 7 (UR-5, OBC-1, SC-1) (PwBD-1, Ex-SM-1) | 12th Pass + Typing (35 wpm Eng./30 wpm Hindi) | 18–27 years |
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
- The upper age limit will be calculated as on the closing date of application.
- Relaxation applicable as per government norms:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Skill Test
- Documents Verification
- Medical Test
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
For All Posts (Assistant, UDC, LDC)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
Skill Test/Proficiency Test
- Assistant: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (60 mins)
- UDC/LDC: Typing test – 35 wpm (English) / 30 wpm (Hindi)
How to Apply for ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online through the ICMR-NIE or ICMR website:
- Visit www.nie.gov.in or www.icmr.gov.in
- Register with valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in the required details, upload documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and take a printout of the final application.
Separate applications must be submitted for each post with applicable fees.
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025 Important Links
