आईसीएमआर – राष्ट्रीय पोषण संस्थान

स्वास््य अनुसंधान ववभाग, स्वास््य और पररवार

INDIAN COUNCIL OF
NINNATIONAL INSTITUTE
कल्याण मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार
ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition
MEDICAL RESEARCH OF NUTRITION Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare, Government of India
No. ICMR-NIN/DR/Technical/2024/01 Date: 22-05-2024

In continuation to our advertisement dated 12-02-2024, ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition,

Hyderabad invites online applications from the citizens of India for recruitment to the regular posts of Technical
Assistant (Group-B Level-6), Technician-I (Group-C Level-2) and Laboratory Attendant-1 (Group-C Level:1) at
ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad. Only those applications which are successfully filled through the website and found in
order shall be accepted. Candidates should go through the Recruitment Notice carefully before applying for the
post and ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions like Age Limit/Essential Qualifications (EQs)/Category
etc. as indicated in this Notice. Candidature of applicants not meeting the eligibility conditions will be cancelled
at any stage of the recruitment process without any notice. Candidature of Applicants shall be purely
PROVISIONAL at all stages of the recruitment process.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Opening date for online registration for filling up of online
application in ICMR-NIN website 23-05-2024

Closing date for online registration & submission of online

16-06-2024
applications
Opening date for availability of admit cards for downloading from
June/July 2024
ICMR-NIN website

Date for Computer Based Test (CBT) for 90 Marks July 2024

HELP DESK: Email ID: icmrninrecruitment2024@gmail.com Phone No: 040-27197492

Information about vacancies, qualification and other eligibility criteria, pay level, application process and
methodology & other terms and conditions of the recruitment is given in the succeeding sections of these
guidelines.

1. REGISTRATION/ EXAMINATION FEE:

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted from payment of fee.
SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/Women: 1000/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable.
For all others: 1200/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable.
ICMR employees are not exempted from Registration Fee.
Candidates are hereby directed to register separately in case of applying for various posts.

Note: In case of cancellation of notifications due to administrative reasons, registration fee is “NON-
REFUNDABLE”

2. MODE OF PAYMENT:
The candidate can deposit the above application fee through online payment gateway available at the
APPLICATION PORTAL using Debit/ Credit Card/Net Banking.

3. IMPORTANT NOTE
All information relating to this recruitment right from the status of application upto the nomination of
the selected candidates to the initial place of posting including call letters for the Test to the provisionally eligible
candidates will be available on the website of ICMR-NIN (www.nin.res.in). ICMR-NIN will not be responsible for
information available from other sources.

Any Addendum/Corrigendum/updates, all information regarding declaration of results, short listing of

candidates based on CBT will be displayed at ICMR-NIN website at www.nin.res.in. Further information

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regarding schedule of documents verification, date, time and final result of selected candidates will be
announced and displayed on ICMR-NIN website at www.nin.res.in. Candidates will not be informed individually
in this regard. Therefore, candidates are advised to regularly visit ICMR-NIN website at www.nin.res.in for any
updates.

4. Tentative Number of Vacancies notified in this Notification:

Post Code TA-01
Name of the Post Technical Assistant
Classification of post Group “B”
Age Not exceeding 30 years (i.e. 18 to 30 years-- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Pay Matrix Level: 6 of 7th CPC (Rs.35400-112400)
No. of Vacancies & 3 Posts (EWS-2, SC-1)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential: 1st Class three years Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Food Science/
Dietetics from a recognized University.
Post Code TA-02
Name of the Post Technical Assistant
Classification of post Group “B”
Age Not exceeding 30 years (i.e. 18 to 30 years-- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Pay Matrix Level: 6 of 7th CPC (Rs.35400-112400)
No. of Vacancies & 3 Posts (OBC-1, EWS-1, SC-1)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential: 1st Class three years Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Bio chemistry
or Chemistry with Bio-Technology from a recognized University.

Post Code TA-03

Name of the Post Technical Assistant
Classification of post Group “B”
Age Not exceeding 30 years (i.e. 18 to 30 years-- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Pay Matrix Level: 6 of 7th CPC (Rs.35400-112400)
No. of Vacancies & 2 Posts (OBC)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential: 1st Class in BE / BTech in Computer Science or BE / BTech in IT from a
University recognized by Government / AICTE

Post Code Tech-01

Name of the Post Technician-1
Classification of post Group “C”
Age Not exceeding 28 years i.e., 18 to 28 years -- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Pay Matrix Level: 2 of 7th CPC (Rs.19900-63200)
No. of Vacancies & 2 Posts (UR)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential: 12th or Intermediate pass in science subjects with 55% marks and at
least one year Diploma in Physiotherapy from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

Post Code Tech-02

Name of the Post Technician-1
Classification of post Group “C”
Age Not exceeding 28 years i.e., 18 to 28 years -- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Pay Matrix Level: 2 of 7th CPC (Rs.19900-63200)
No. of Vacancies & 6 Posts (UR-4, OBC-1, SC-1)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential: 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subjects with 55% marks and at
least one year Diploma in Dietetics from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

Post Code Tech-03

Name of the Post Technician-1
Classification of post Group “C”
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Age Not exceeding 28 years i.e., 18 to 28 years -- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Pay Matrix Level: 2 of 7th CPC (Rs.19900-63200)
No. of Vacancies & 2 Posts (OBC-1, SC-1)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential: 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subjects with 55% marks and at
least one year Diploma in MLT/DMLT from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

Post Code Tech-04

Name of the Post Technician-1
Classification of post Group “C”
Age Not exceeding 28 years i.e., 18 to 28 years -- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Pay Matrix Level: 2 of 7th CPC (Rs.19900-63200)
No. of Vacancies & 2 Posts (OBC)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential: 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subjects with 55% marks and at
least one year Diploma in Instrumentation from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

Post Code Tech-05

Name of the Post Technician-1
Classification of post Group “C”
Age Not exceeding 28 years i.e., 18 to 28 years -- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Pay Matrix Level: 2 of 7th CPC (Rs.19900-63200)
No. of Vacancies & 2 Posts (EWS)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential: 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subjects with 55% marks and at
least one year Diploma in Electrical from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

Post Code LA-01

Name of the Post Laboratory Attendant-1
Classification of post Group “C”
Age Not exceeding 25 years (i.e., 18 to 25 years -- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Matrix Pay Matrix Level: 1 of 7th CPC (Rs.18000-56900)
No. of Vacancies & 7 Posts (UR-2, EWS-5)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential:
10th Pass with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board plus one year
experience in laboratory from a Govt recognized/approved/registered
laboratory.
Graduates and candidates possessing higher qualification are not eligible to
apply

Post Code LA-02

Name of the Post Laboratory Attendant-1
Classification of post Group “C”
Age Not exceeding 25 years (i.e., 18 to 25 years -- Pl. refer age criteria) *
Pay Matrix Pay Matrix Level: 1 of 7th CPC (Rs.18000-56900)
No. of Vacancies & 15 Posts (UR-8, OBC-1, EWS-5, SC-1)
Reservation Category.
Educational Qualification Essential:
10th Pass with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board plus one year
experience in Animal Facility from a Govt recognized/approved/registered
animal facility.
Graduates and candidates possessing higher qualification are not eligible to
apply
Nature of Duties • To provide regular care, feeding and watering of Laboratory Animals

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 • To maintain routine maintenance: Cleaning, washing, changing cages,
Autoclaving bedding material and cages, sweeping and mopping floor
in animal rooms
• Fumigation and disinfectant in Animal rooms
• Maintenance of environmental conditions records/Animal records
• Assistance in preparation of animal feed.
• Other duties assigned by the HOD/Higher Officials in the Dept.

Note: Abbreviations: UR-Unreserved, OBC-Other Backward Class, SC-Scheduled Caste & PwBD-Persons
with Benchmark Disability, OA=One Arm, OL=One Leg, BL=Both Leg, OAL=One Arm and One Leg.

5. Essential Educational qualification:

a) TA-01 - 1st Class three years Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/ Food Science/Dietetics
from a recognized University.

b) TA-02 - 1st Class three years Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Bio chemistry or
Chemistry with Bio-Technology from a recognized University.

c) TA-03 - 1st Class in BE / BTech in Computer Science or BE / BTech in IT from a

University recognized by Government / AICTE

d) Tech-01 - 12th or Intermediate pass in science subjects with 55% marks and at least
one year Diploma in Physiotherapy from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

e) Tech-02 - 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subjects with 55% marks and at least
one year Diploma in Dietetics from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

f) Tech-03 - 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subjects with 55% marks and at least
one year Diploma in MLT/DMLT from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

g) Tech-04 - 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subjects with 55% marks and at least
one year Diploma in Instrumentation from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

h) Tech-05 - 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subjects with 55% marks and at least
one year Diploma in Electrical from a govt. recognized Institution i.e.
10+2+1 pattern are eligible to apply

i) LA-01 - 10th Pass with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board plus one
year experience in laboratory from a Govt recognized/ approved /
registered laboratory.
Graduates and candidates possessing higher qualification are not eligible
to apply

j) LA-02 - 10th Pass with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board plus one
year experience in Animal Facility from a Govt recognized/ approved /
registered animal facility.
Graduates and candidates possessing higher qualification are not eligible
to apply

k) As per Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification dated 10.06.2015 published in

the Gazette of India all the degrees/diplomas/certificates awarded through Open and Distance
Learning mode of education by the Universities established by an Act of Parliament or State

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 Legislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants
Commission Act, 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared under an Act of
Parliament stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and
services under the Central Government provided they have been approved by the Distance
Education Bureau, University Grants Commission. However, such degrees should be
recognized for the relevant period when the candidate acquired the said qualification.
l) Candidates called for documents verification by NIN will be required to produce the requisite
certificates such as Mark sheets of 10th /12th Standard or equivalent examination/Provisional
Certificate etc., in original, as proof of having acquired the essential educational qualification
and experience in respective field, whenever required, on or before the cut-off date, failing
which the candidature of such candidates shall be cancelled by NIN.
m) The candidates who are able to prove, by documentary evidence, that the result of the
examination of essential educational qualification was declared on or before the cut-off date
and he/she has been declared passed, will also be deemed to meet the essential educational
qualification. It is reiterated that the result of essential educational qualification must have
been declared by the School/Board/Institute/University by the specified date. Mere
possessing of the result by the School/Board/ Institute/University by the cut-off date does not
fulfill the EQ requirement.
n) In case of the candidates possessing equivalent educational qualification, such candidates shall
also produce relevant Equivalence Certificate from the concerned authorities at the time of
Document Verification. Final decision regarding selection of such candidates will be taken by
the Appointing Authorities.
o) The candidates must possess Essential Educational Qualification on or before the closing date
for receipt of online applications.

6. Reservation and suitability of posts for Persons with Disabilities:

a) As per extant Government Orders, reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes
(ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC)/Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) and Persons with
Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) has been determined by NIN.

7. Nationality/Citizenship:

A candidate must be either:

(a) a citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, East African
countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and
Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently
settling in India.
(e) Intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person
in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the
examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility
certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.

8. Age Limit & Age Relaxation:

(a) Post Code No.TA-01, TA-02 & TA-03: 18 to 30 years as on closing date of application are eligible to
apply.

(b) Post Code No. Tech-01 to Tech-05: 18 to 28 years as on closing date of application are eligible to apply.

(c) Post Code No. LA-01 & LA-02: 18 to 25 years as on closing date of application are eligible to apply.

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8.1 (a) Permissible relaxation of upper age limit as on closing date of application in accordance with the
provisions of Do P&T OMNo.15012/2/2010-Estt. (D) dated 27.03.2012

Sl.No. Category Age relaxation permissible after upper

age limit
0l. SC/ST 5 Years
02. OBC 3 years
03 PwD (Unreserved) 10 years
04 PwD (OBC) 13 years
05 PwD (SC/ST) 15 years
06 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 03 years after deduction of the military
service rendered from the actual age as
on closing date of application.
08 Defence Personnel disabled in operation during
hostilities with any foreign country or in a
disturbed area and released as a consequence 03 years
thereof
09 Defence Personnel disabled in operation during
hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed
area and released as a consequence thereof. (OBC) 6(3+3) years

10 Defence Personnel disabled in operation during

hostilities with any foreign country or in a
disturbed area and released as a consequence 08 years
thereof (SC/ST)
Permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group ‘C’ posts only
Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have
11 rendered not less than 3 years regular and
Upto 40 years of age
continuous service as on closing date of
application.
12 Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Who have Upto 45 years of age
rendered not less than 3 years regular and
continuous service as on closing date of
application (SC/ST)
13 Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women Upto 35 years of age
Judicially separated and who are not remarried.
14 Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially Upto 40 years of age
separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST)

Candidates working in the ICMR PROJECTS continuously shall also be eligible for age relaxation up to five years
or equivalent to the project service rendered by them, whichever is less; provided he/she has entered into
the project service within the prescribed age limit for the post for which they are applying. The tenure of such
candidates in the projects should be in continuation and there should be no gap in different tenures. In case
of gap between two project service, the tenure of the first service shall be taken into account for consideration
of the age relaxation. The candidates who had worked in the ICMR PROJECTS far back and not presently
working, shall not be considered for any age relaxation.

b) Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the
Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted for determining the age and no
subsequent request for change will be considered or granted and mismatch of date of birth will be a
ground for rejection of candidature.

9. Process of certification and format of certificates:

a) Candidates who wish to be considered against reserved vacancies or seek age-relaxation must submit
requisite certificate from the Competent Authority, in the prescribed format at the time of application
when such certificates are sought by NIN at the time of document verification or at any stage by the

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 concerned Authority. Otherwise, their claim for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD will not be entertained and
their candidature will be cancelled. The formats of the certificates are annexed with the Notice of this
Examination. The certificate of disability issued under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal
Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (1 of 1996) will also be valid.
Certificate(s) in any other format and/or incomplete Certificate(s) are liable to be rejected.

b) Candidates are cautioned that they must ensure that they belong to the category as filled up in the
application form and are able to prove the same by furnishing the requisite certificate issued by the
competent authority when such certificates are sought by NIN at the time of document verification or
at any stage by the concerned Authority, failing which the candidature of the candidate will be
cancelled. If the candidature of a candidate is cancelled by the User Organization/Office/concerned
Authority for non-furnishing of the requisite certificate in support of the category filled up in the
application form, the candidate would be solely responsible for furnishing false information in the
application form and the ICMR-NIN would not be held responsible in this regard. The candidate shall
have no claim for consideration of his/her candidature under any other category. Further it should be
noted that any grievance received in this regard in any form like Post, Fax, Email, by hand, etc. shall not
be entertained by the ICMR-NIN and will be summarily rejected.

For example; a candidate X filled OBC in his application form. If X is unable to produce the OBC certificate
as per the notice of examination at the time of Document verification or at any stage before the
concerned Authority, in such circumstances, candidature of X will be cancelled and X will have no claim
for consideration of his/her candidature under any other category.

c) The candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) may note that they must select the appropriate
PwBD category i.e. OH/HH/VH/PwBD-Others, while filling up the application form as per their
certificate of disability issued by the competent authority. No subsequent changes of PwBD
category will be allowed under any circumstances. Such candidates shall have to furnish the
requisite certificate issued by the competent authority when such certificates are sought by NIN at
the time of document verification or at any stage, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
It may be noted that sub-category/sub-categories of disability/disabilities (such as OA, OL, BL, Dw,
MI, SLD etc.), as indicated in the Notification No. 38-16/2020-DD-III dated 04.01.2021 issued by
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, should be clearly mentioned by the
competent authority issuing the disability certificate. If the candidature of a candidate is cancelled
by NIN for non-furnishing of the requisite certificate in support of the category filled up in the
application form, the candidate would be solely responsible for furnishing false information in the
application form and NIN would not be held responsible in this regard. The candidate shall have no
claim for consideration of his/her candidature under any other category. Further it should be noted
that any grievance received in this regard in any form like Post, Fax, Email, by hand, etc. shall not be
entertained by NIN and will be summarily rejected.

d) Candidates may also note that their candidature will remain provisional until the veracity of the
certificates/documents relating to the Educational Qualifications, Caste/Category, etc. is verified and
found satisfactory by the Appointing Authority.

e) Crucial date for claim of SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD status or any other benefit, viz., fee concession,
reservation, age-relaxation, etc, where not specified otherwise, will be closing date of application.

f) A person seeking appointment on the basis of reservation to OBC must ensure that he/she possesses
the caste/community certificate and does not fall in creamy layer on the crucial date. The crucial date
for this purpose will be closing date of application.

10. Provision of Compensatory Time and assistance of scribe:

a) In case of persons with benchmark disabilities in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both
arms affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe is provided, if desired by the candidate. Since
the posts are not identified suitable for persons with BA disability, therefore facility of scribe will not
be admissible to such candidates.

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b) In case of remaining categories of persons with benchmark disabilities, the provision of scribe will be
available on production of a certificate at the time of examination to the effect that the person
concerned has physical limitation to write, and scribe is essential to write examination on his/ her
behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government health
care institution as per proforma. (Annexure-VI – Certificate regarding physical limitation in an
examination to write).
c) The facility of scribe will also be provided to PwD candidates having disability less than 40% and having
difficulty in writing in pursuance to OM No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10.08.2022 issued by Department
of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The facility
will be provided on production of certificate as per Annexure - Letter of Undertaking by the person
with specified disability covered under the definition of Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not
covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability
and having difficulty in writing) to be attach the declaration in Appendix- I & II.
d) The facility of scribe/ passage reader will be provided to a PwBD/PwD candidate only if he/she has
opted for the same in the online application form.
e) A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be provided to all the PWBD
candidates who are allowed use of scribe as described at para 6(a), 6(b) and 6(c) above.
f) The candidates referred to at para 6(a), 6(b)and 6(c) above, who are eligible for getting scribe but not
availing the facility of scribe will also be given compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of
examination.
g) No attendant other than the scribe for eligible candidates will be allowed inside the examination hall.
h) The PwBD/PwD candidates who have availed of the facility of scribes/passage reader and/ or
compensatory time must produce relevant documents for the eligibility of scribe/ compensatory time
at the time of CBT/examination. Failure to produce such supporting documents will lead to cancellation
of their candidature for the examination.
i) One eyed candidates and partially blind candidates who are able to read the normal Question Paper
set with or without magnifying glass and who wish to write/indicate the answer with the help of
magnifying glass will be allowed to use the same in the Examination Hall and will not be entitled to a
Scribe. Such candidates will have to bring their own magnifying glass to the Examination Hall.
IMPORTANT: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are directed to submit the requisite
certificate as per Annexure-V to VIII (b) and Appendix-I & Appendix-II

11. CONDITIONS FOR SEEKING AGE-RELAXATION, RESERVATION ETC:

• A person seeking appointment on the basis of reservation must ensure that he/ she possesses the
appropriate original caste/ community certificate and submit as and when called for by ICMR-NIN,
Hyderabad before or after conduct of the Test or at any stage thereafter, otherwise their claims for
age-relaxation, reservation etc. shall not be considered. The crucial date for this purpose will be closing
date of application. Candidates may also note in respect of the above that, their candidature will remain
provisional till the veracity of the concerned document(s) is verified by the appointing Authority.
• For SC/ ST applicants: SC/ST applicants seeking age-relaxation, reservation, etc. shall invariably submit
the requisite Certificate as perform at (Annexure-I Form of Caste Certificate for SC/ST) from competent
authority (certifying that their Caste/Sub-Castes/Communities are approved by the Government of
India under SC & ST Category).
• For OBC applicants: OBC applicants not covered under the Creamy Layer, as per the Standing
Instructions of the Government of India as amended from time to time, seeking age-relaxation,
reservation, etc. invariably submit the requisite Certificate as per format (Annexure-II – Form of
certificate to be produced by Other Backward classes (OBC) Applying for appointment to posts under
the Government of India) Further, he / she should not fall in creamy layer on the crucial date
(Annexure-II (a) to be submitted).
• For PwBD Applicants: PwBD applicants seeking age-relaxation shall invariably submit the requisite
Certificate of Disability in the prescribed format.
IMPORTANT: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are directed to submit the requisite
certificate as per Annexure-V to VIII (b) and Appendix-I & Appendix-II

12. Instruction for Government Civilian Employees Applicants

• Govt. Civilian Employees (Central / State / UT / Autonomous / PSU / Statutory body etc organizations)
should have rendered not less than 03 (three) years continuous service on regular basis (and not on
ad-hoc /project contract basis) as on closing date of application of the Notice and should remain in
Government Service holding civil post in any of the above offices till the candidate receives Offer of
Appointment from the ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad against the current advertisement.
• For claiming the benefit of age relaxation, they shall invariably submit, the requisite Certificate as per
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 Format at (Annexure-IV – Format certificate to be submitted by Government Employees seeking - age
relaxation) from the Competent Authority and also submit a Declaration as and when called for by the
ICMR-NIN, otherwise their claims for age-relaxation shall not be considered. Further, they would require
furnishing “CERTIFICATE” and “VIGILANCE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE” from their EMPLOYER at the time
of VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS, failing which their candidature is liable to be cancelled at that very
stage or at any stage of recruitment process.

NOTE: Candidates should note that in case a communication is received from their employer by the ICMR-NIN,
Hyderabad withholding permission to the candidate applying for or appearing in the Test at any stage
of recruitment process, their applications shall be rejected and candidature shall be cancelled.

Carefully read the job advertisement or notification on the website of the institute i.e. www.nin.res.in
to understand the eligibility criteria, including age limits, essential educational qualification, experience
requirements, and any other specific criteria mentioned for the position.

13. How to apply:

STEP-1: USER REGISTRATION

1. Visit the official website of the recruiting authority, which is www.nin.res.in.

2. On the website, look for the "ICMR-NIN Recruitment-2024" link. Click on it, and you will be redirected
to the ICMR-NIN recruitment website.
3. Once on the ICMR-NIN recruitment website, locate and click on the "USER REGISTRATION" tab. This
action will redirect you to the registration page.
4. On the "USER REGISTRATION" page, provide valid details as required in the registration form. Fill in all
the necessary information accurately and completely.
5. Complete the registration process by following the instructions provided on the registration page.
Double-check all the details you have entered before submitting the registration form.
6. On successfully completing the registration, a unique registration number will be generated. This
registration number will be sent to the mobile number and email id provided by you during the
registration process.

NOTE: The e-mail ID and mobile number are mandatory during entire recruitment process. Candidate should
ensure that he/she has a valid personal e-mail ID, mobile number and Aadhaar number. Candidate should note
that the e-mail ID and mobile number are to be kept active during the entire recruitment process. The candidates
should ensure that the email ID or mobile number details are not shared or disclosed to anybody. In case, a
candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should have his/her own email ID and mobile before
applying online. Candidates are advised to check the application web site, mobile number and emails regularly
for any updates.

STEP-II: USER LOGIN

1. Visit the official website of the recruiting authority, which is www.nin.res.in.

2. On the website, locate and click on the "ICMR-NIN Recruitment-2024" link. This link will direct you to
the ICMR-NIN recruitment website.
3. Once on the ICMR-NIN recruitment website, look for the "LOGIN" or "SIGN IN" option. Click on it to
access the login page.
4. On the login page, enter the details you received during the registration process. Typically, this includes
your registration number and the password that was provided to you at the time of registration.
5. After entering the required information, click on the "LOGIN" or "SUBMIT" button to proceed.

STEP-III: FILL APPLICATION.

1. Click on the "FILL APPLICATION" option to access the application form.

2. Read the application form carefully and fill it out accurately and completely. Pay attention to details
and ensure that you provide all the necessary information, including personal details, educational
qualifications, work experience, and any other relevant information as required.
3. Double-check your entries before submitting the application form.
4. After filling out the application form, click on the "SUBMIT" or "PROCEED TO PAYMENT" button to
proceed to the payment details page.

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NOTE: Before filling up Online Application, a candidate must have his/her photograph and signature scanned as
two different files in the .jpg format in such a manner that each file should not exceed 500 KB and must not be
less than 20 KB in size as they have to be uploaded at the time of filling of online form.

STEP IV: - APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT

1. Click on the "FEE PAYMENT" option to proceed with the payment process.
2. Check the job advertisement or notification to confirm if there is an application fee mentioned. If an
application fee is required, you will need to make the payment.
3. Choose the designated payment method, which is typically online through options such as Net Banking,
Debit Card, or Credit Card. Select the preferred payment method and proceed to enter the necessary
details.
4. Follow the instructions provided on the payment page to complete the transaction.
5. Once the payment is successfully processed, you will receive a payment receipt or confirmation. It is
important to keep the payment receipt or proof for future reference.

14. WRITTEN EXAMINATION:

• The written examination (in English language only) would be of 90 minutes duration and will consist of
90 multiple choice objective type questions. Each question shall be of one mark.
• During the CBT examination if required the candidates should undergo biometrics test or photo
matching as to check of any impersonation in the examination.
• CBT (Computer Based Test) will be conducted for 90 marks.
• 95 per cent weightage will be given to the marks scored by the candidate in the CBT (Computer Based
Test), and 5 percent weightage will be given for Research/Lab/Field experience in any Government
recognized/approved/registered Institution or Organization obtained after meeting the Essential
Qualification as prescribed in the recruitment/advertisement.
• The 5 percent weightage for Post Essential Qualification Research/Lab/Field experience in any
Government recognized/approved/registered Institution or Organization will be added to the marks
scored by the candidate in the CBT as mentioned below:

Relevant Experience Weightage (marks)

>1 and up to 2 years 1
>2 and <4 years 2
>4 and <6 years 3
>6 and <8 years 4
>=8 years 5

• There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Weightage will be given to candidates who worked extensively during the Covid 2019.
• On the basis of written examination, candidates, three times of the vacancies advertised will be short-
listed subject to the merit marks obtained by the candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates in merit list including those in waiting list who have been declared would be
called to appear personally for document verification with originals on a day and time to be intimated
to them.
• It is made clear that merely appearing for the written test does not make a candidate eligible for the
post for which the candidate has applied.
• SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates, who are selected on their own merit without relaxed standards, along
with candidates belonging to other communities, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of
vacancies. Such SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates will be accommodated against the general/unreserved
vacancies in the post as per their position in the overall Merit List or vacancies earmarked for their
category, whichever is advantageous. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst
the eligible SCs, STs, OBCs and PH candidates who are lower in merit than candidate on merit list of
unreserved category but otherwise found suitable for appointment by relaxed standard.

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15. CENTERS FOR COMPUTER BASED TEST

Sl.No Centre Name IMPORTANT

1) Candidates may carefully note that the ‘Centre’ for
computer-based test, once opted in the very first
online application for any category of post, shall be
frozen for all purposes and no request for change of
city/Centre will be entertained.
2) ICMR-NIN will endeavour to accommodate the
1 Hyderabad candidates in centres opted by them.
3) ICMR-NIN reserves the right to cancel any Centre and
ask the candidates of that centre to appear from
another centre.
4) ICMR-NIN also reserves the right to divert candidates
of any centre to some other Centre to take the Test.

16. REGISTRATION FEE:

• Fee can be paid online through, Net Banking, by using Visa, Master card, Maestro, Credit or Debit cards.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.
• Online fee can be paid by the candidates up to the last date of the online application.
• Applications received without the prescribed fee shall not be considered and summarily rejected. No
representation against such rejection will be entertained. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under
any circumstances nor will it be adjusted against any of the examination or selection.
• Candidates who are not exempted from fee payment must ensure that their fee has been deposited
through any of the above modes. If the fee is not received, status of Application Form will be shown as
“Incomplete” and this information will be printed on the top of the Application Form printout.
Further, status of fee payment can be verified at the “Payment Status” link provided in the
candidate’s login screen. Such applications which remain incomplete due to non-receipt of fee will
be SUMMARILY REJECTED and no request for consideration of such applications and fee payment
after the period specified in the Notice of Test shall be entertained.

17. SCHEME OF TEST:

Sl. Name of the No. Max Duration

Subject
No. Post Questions Marks
a In relevant subjects 30 30
b General Intelligence 15 15
Technical Assistant c General Awareness 15 15
1 Quantitative aptitude 90 Minutes
d 15 15
(Basic Arithmetic skills)
English Language
e 15 15
knowledge
a In relevant subjects 30 30
b General Intelligence 15 15
c General Awareness 15 15 90 Minutes
2. Technician-I Quantitative aptitude
d 15 15
(Basic Arithmetic skills)
English Language Basic
e 15 15
knowledge
a In relevant subjects 30 30
b General Intelligence 15 15

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3 Laboratory Attendant-1 c General Awareness 15 15 90 Minutes
Quantitative aptitude
d 15 15
(Basic Arithmetic skills)
English Language Basic
e 15 15
knowledge
• Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Test will be normalized by using the formula published by
the Govt of India, through Notice No: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07- 02-2019 and such normalized scores will be
used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.

18. Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Mode Examination:

Will be posted on our website.

19. ADMISSION TO THE TEST:

• All candidates who register themselves in response to this advertisement by the closing date and time and
whose applications are found to be in order and are provisionally accepted by the ICMR-NIN as per the
terms and conditions of this Notice of Test will be assigned Roll numbers and issued Admit Card (AC) for
appearing in the Computer Based Test (CBT). Subsequently, CBT qualified candidates will be issued
Instructions, for the next stage of the recruitment process.
• ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the eligibility and other
aspects at the time of Computer Based Test and, therefore, candidature will be accepted only provisionally.
The candidates are advised to go through the requirements of educational qualification, experience, age
etc. required for the Posts-category wise, they wish to apply for and satisfy themselves that they are eligible
for the post(s). Copies of self-attested supporting documents along with print out of the online application
form will be sought at the time of Scrutiny stage from the shortlisted candidates for the said stage of scrutiny
as per Selection Procedure and at the time of Document Verification. When scrutiny of documents is
undertaken at any stage of the recruitment process, if any claim made in the application is not found
substantiated, the candidature will be cancelled automatically and the ICMR-NIN decision shall be final.
• Admit Card for the Test will be uploaded on the website of the ICMR-NIN. Admit Card will not be issued by
post for any stage of Test. Therefore, candidates are advised to visit the website of ICMR-NIN regularly for
updates and information about the Test.
• Candidate must write his/her Registration-ID, Roll Number, registered Email-ID and active Mobile Number
along with his/ her name, date of birth and name of the Test, while addressing any communication to the
ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad. Communication from the candidate not furnishing these particulars shall not been
entertained.
• Candidate must bring print out of the Admit Card to the Examination Hall.
• In addition to the Admit Card, it is mandatory to carry at least two passport size recent colour photographs
(without cap and spectacle), Original valid Photo-ID proof having the Date of Birth as printed on the Admit
Card, failing which they will not be allowed entry, such as:
✓ Aadhaar Card/Print out of E-Aadhaar,
✓ Voter’s ID Card,
✓ Driving License,
✓ PAN Card,
✓ Passport,
✓ Card issued by School/College,
✓ Employer ID Card (Govt./PSU/Private), etc
✓ Any other photo ID card issued by the Central/State Govt.
• If Photo Identity Card does not have the Date of Birth then the candidate must carry an additional original
certificate in proof of their Date of Birth. In case of mismatch in the Date of Birth mentioned in the
Admission card and photo id certificate brought in support of Date of Birth, the candidate will not be
allowed to appear in the Test.
• PwBD candidates using the facility of scribes shall also be required to carry required Medical/disability
Certificate. Candidates without above noted documents will not be allowed to appear in the Test.
• Any other document mentioned in the Admit Card may also be carried by the candidates while appearing
in the Test.
• Applications with blurred photograph and/or signature will be rejected.

20. DOCUMENTS VERTIFICATION OF THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES:

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 ✓ All the candidates qualified for document verification required to appear for Document
verification in the designated office, along with these self-attested photocopies and original
documents.
✓ Admission Card for Document Verification will be available on the website of ICMR-NIN.
✓ Candidates have to bring two passport size recent colour photographs (without cap and spectacle) and
one original Photo ID Proof as listed above, while appearing for the Document Verification.
✓ Candidates will have to produce original documents like:
• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate.
• Educational Qualification Certificates, as per the requirement of the post-category
applied or
• Order/ letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications claimed, indicating
the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated, in respect
of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular
qualification as equivalent.
• Experience Certificates, if any, required for the post.
• Caste/ Category Certificate, if he/she belongs to reserved categories.
• OBC certificate issued in last one year will only be accepted.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Certificate in the required format, if applicable.
• Relevant Certificate if seeking any age relaxation.
• No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Certificate in case already employed in
Government/ Government undertakings.
• A candidate who claims change in name after matriculation on marriage or
remarriage or divorce, etc. the following documents shall be submitted:
• In case of marriage of women: Photocopy of husband’s Passport showing names of
spouses or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of
marriage or an affidavit from husband along with joint photograph duly sworn
before the Oath Commissioner.
• In case of divorce of women: Certified copy of Divorce Decree and Deed
Poll/Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
• In case of re-marriage of women: Divorce Deed/Death Certificate as the case maybe
in respect of first spouse; and photocopy of present husband’s passport showing
names of spouse or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar
of Marriage or an Affidavit from the husband and wife along with joint photograph
duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
• In other circumstances for change of name for both male and female: Deed
Poll/Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner and paper cuttings of two
leading daily newspaper in original (One daily newspaper should be of the area of
applicant’s permanent and present address or nearby area) and Gazette
Notification.
• Any other document specified in the Admission Card for Document Verification.
• Candidate should also submit one set of self-attested photocopies of all the relevant
documents produced for Document Verification.

IMPORTANT: Applicant(s) fail to submit any of the documents mentioned in the Annexures and
education qualification documents at the time of verification their application will be rejected.

21. MODE OF SELELECTION PROCEDURE:

✓ Minimum qualifying marks: Unreserved/EWS = 40%

OBC = 35%
SC/ST = 30%

✓ Recruitment to notified posts will be made through written test in computer based mode consisting of
objective type multiple choice questions.
✓ All candidates who register themselves in response to this advertisement by the closing date and time
and whose applications are found to be in order and are provisionally accepted by the ICMR-NIN, as
per the terms and conditions of this Notice of Test, will be assigned Roll numbers and issued admit card
for appearing in the Computer Based Test
✓ Candidates will have to appear at the selected exam centre at their own cost. No TA/DA will be paid for
attending the exam and document verification.
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 ✓ Applications which have blurred / no photographs, blurred / no signature / fee not received/incomplete
application/etc. will be rejected.
✓ Candidates scoring less than cut off marks as decided by ICMR-NIN will not be considered for the next
stage of recruitment.
✓ The candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of selection will be required to submit self-
attested copies of all the supporting documents in respect of Educational Qualification (EQ),
Experience, Category, Age, Age-relaxation, etc. (as applicable) in hardcopy, along with the print out of
their online application form.
✓ The information furnished by the candidates in their applications will be verified by the ICMR-NIN with
their original documents after the Computer Based Test or thereafter. During verification of documents,
if it is found that any information furnished by the candidate in the application form is wrong or
misleading, his / her candidature will be rejected forthwith during or after the recruitment process. No
appeal or representation against such rejection of candidature will be entertained. The candidates
should ensure that they have furnished correct information in the application form.
✓ List of Selected candidates will be made available on the website of ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad.
✓ The SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates, who are selected on their own merit without relaxed
standards, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of vacancies. Such candidates will be
accommodated against the general / unreserved vacancies in the post as per their position in the overall
merit or vacancies earmarked for their category, whichever is advantageous to them. The reserved
vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates.
✓ The SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates who qualify on the basis of any of the relaxed standards
namely age limit, Qualifying marks etc., irrespective of his / her merit position, is to be counted against
reserved vacancies and not against un-reserved vacancies. Such candidates may also be recommended
at the relaxed standards to the extent of number of vacancies reserved for them, to make up for the
deficiency in the reserved quota, irrespective of their rank in the order of merit. In so far as cases of
PwBD candidates, relaxation of 10 years in upper age limit will not be termed as relaxed standards.
✓ A person with disability (PwBD) who is selected on his /her own merit can be appointed against an
unreserved vacancy, provided the post is identified suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disability of
relevant category.
✓ Success in the Test confers no right of appointment unless ICMR-NIN is satisfied after such enquiry as
may be considered necessary that the candidate is suitable in all respects for appointment to the
service/post.
✓ The candidates applying for the Test should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for
admission to the Test. Their admission at all stages of the selection process will be purely provisional,
subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If, on verification, at any time before or
after the written Test, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature
for the Test, appointment or thereafter will be cancelled.
✓ Candidates on final selection will be posted at ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad at initial place of posting.
However, Candidates selected for appointment are strictly liable to serve anywhere in India i.e. all these
posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
✓ In case, during the stage of scrutiny of documents /final Document Verification, the ICMR-NIN observes
that the vacancy (ies) for a particular category of Post(s) is / are not getting filled up completely, an
additional number of candidates who have qualified in the Computer Based Test, in the order of merits
shall be called only for one more time, at the discretion of the ICMR-NIN for filling up the number of
vacancies not getting filled up.
✓ After the closing of last date of applications, the eligibility of the candidates for written examination
will be based on
o i) whether the candidate has deposited the requisite application fee online or not?
o ii) whether after depositing of fee online it has been entered and updated in the application form or
not?
o iii) After reconciliation with the bank statement.
✓ If all the above three conditions are affirmative then the candidate is provisionally eligible to appear in the written
examination. If the candidate doesn’t fulfil any of the three conditions, he/she is not eligible.
✓ The eligible candidates will be allowed to sit in the written examination for which candidates will be
informed through a notice on the website of the Institute containing there in the details regarding
schedule of examination and the dates from which admit cards will be available for downloading. The
Date of Examination, Centre of Examination, Roll Number and Instructions for candidates etc. will be
intimated to the candidates in Admit Cards, which will be available on ICMR-NIN website
www.nin.res.in as per dates in the notice mentioned above.

22. RESOLUTION OF TIE-CASES:

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 In the event of tie in the normalized scores of candidates in the Computer Based Test, such cases will
be resolved by applying following criteria, one after another, till the tie is resolved:

a. First by using number of wrong answers in the objective type written examination wherein the
candidate(s) with less wrong answers will be placed higher. If not resolved by (i) above, the aggregate
percentage of marks obtained in 10+2 examination wherein a candidate with higher aggregate
percentage (%) of marks will be placed higher in merit.
b. If not resolved by (i) & (ii) above, the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in Matric standard, the
candidate having higher aggregate percentage of marks (%) will be placed higher in merit.
c. Date of Birth, older candidates placed higher.
d. Alphabetical order of names.

23. REASONS FOR REJECTION/ CANCELLATION OF APPLICATION/ CANDIDATURE: -

Applications/candidature of applicants are liable to be cancelled/rejected at any stage of the

recruitment process in the event of all or any of the following:
• Applications being incomplete.
• Any variation in the Signatures (signatures done on the Printout of the Application Form and
also on other Documents must be the same).
• Application without clear photograph and legible signature.
• Non-payment of Fees by the fee non-exempted candidates.
• Fee not paid as per instructions.
• Under-aged/over aged candidates.
• Not having the requisite educational qualification, experience, age as on closing date of
application.
• Incorrect information or misrepresentation or suppression of material facts.
• For carrying prohibitive items to the Examination premises/ Hall.
• Non-production of original certificates at the time of Document Verification.
• Indulging in any of the malpractices listed in this Notice.
• Candidates who are found in an inebriated condition in the Examination Hall.
• Any other irregularity.

24. PENALTY/DEBARMENT OF CANDIDATES FOR MALPRACTICES: -

If candidates are found to indulge at any stage in any of the malpractices listed below during the
conduct of the Test, their candidature for this Test will be cancelled and they will be debarred from the
Tests of the ICMR-NIN/ its Institute for the period mentioned below:

SL. No. Type of Malpractice Debarment

period
1 Taking away any examination related material such as rough sheets, etc. from the 2 Years
examination hall or passing it on to unauthorized persons during the conduct of Test.

2 Leaving the Examination Venue uninformed during the Test 2 Years

3 Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening in any manner with the examination 3 Years

functionaries’ i.e. Supervisor, Invigilator, Security Guard or authorized representatives
etc.
4 Obstruct the conduct of examination /instigate other candidates not to take the 3 Years
examination.
5 Making statements which are incorrect or false, suppressing material information, 3 Years
submitting fabricated documents, etc.
6 Obtaining support/influence for his/her candidature by any irregular or improper means 3 Years
in connection with his/her candidature.
7 Possession of Mobile Phone in “switched on” or “switched off” mode. 3 Years
8 Appearing in the same Test more than once in contravention of the rules. 3 Years
9 A candidate who is also working on examination related matters in the same 3 Years
examination.
10 Damaging examination related infrastructure/equipment. 5 Years
11 Appearing in the examination with forged Admit Card, identity proof etc. 5 Years
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 12 Possession of firearms/weapons during the examination. 5 Years
13 Assault, use of force, causing bodily harm in any manner to the examination 7 Years
functionaries’ i.e. Supervisor, Invigilator, Security Guard or authorized
representatives etc.
14 Threatening/intimidating examination functionaries with weapons/firearms. 7 Years
15 Using unfair means in the examination hall like copying from unauthorized sources such 7 Years
as written material on any paper or body parts, etc.
16 Possession of Bluetooth Devices, spy cameras, and any other electronic 7 Years
Gadgets in the examination hall.
17 Impersonate/Procuring impersonation by any person. 7 Years
18 Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or examination material, labs, etc. 7 Years

19 Sharing examination terminal through remote desktop software/Apps/LAN/WAN, etc. 7 Years

20 Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers, data and Examination systems at any
point before, during or after the examination. 7 Years

25. ICMR-NIN AND ITS HEADQUARTERS AT NEW DELHI DECISION IS FINAL AND BINDING:
The decision of the ICMR-NIN and its Headquarters in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or
rejection of the applications, penalty for false information, mode of selection, conduct of Test(s),
allotment of examination centre and preparation of merit list, debarment for indulging in malpractices,
initial posting etc. will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry/correspondence will be
entertained in this regard.

26. JURISDICTION OF COURTS / TRIBUNALS:

Any dispute in regard to this recruitment/selection process will be subject to Courts having jurisdiction
at Telangana state.

27. IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONSTOCANDIDATES:

(a) Before applying, candidates are advised to go through the instructions given in the notice of test very
carefully.
(b) The candidate must write his name and date of birth strictly as recorded in the matriculation/secondary
certificate. If any variation in the date of birth is observed at the time of entry in the examination venue,
he/she shall not be allowed to appear in the examination. Further, if any variation in the name and
date of birth is observed at the time of document verification, his/her candidature will be cancelled.

(c) Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit online applications much before the closing date
and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability or failure to login to
the website on account of heavy load, internet connectivity issues etc., on the website during the
closing days.

(d) ICMR-NIN will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the eligibility and other aspects at the
time of written examination and, therefore, candidature will be accepted only provisionally. The
candidates are advised to go through the requirements of educational qualification, age, physical and
medical standards etc. and satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the post(s). Copies of self –
attested supporting documents along with print out of the online application form will be sought at the
time of Scrutiny Stage from the shortlisted candidates for the said stage of scrutiny as per Selection
Procedure mentioned in this Notice and at the time of Document Verification. When scrutiny of
documents is undertaken at any stage of the recruitment process or thereafter, if any, claim made in
the application is not found substantiated, the candidature/selection will be cancelled and the ICMR-
NIN’s decision shall be final.

(e) Candidates seeking reservation benefits available for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD/ EWS etc must ensure that
they are entitled to such reservation as per eligibility prescribed in the Notice. They should also be in
possession of the certificates in the prescribed format in support of their claim.
(f) Candidates with benchmark physical disability only would be considered as Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities (PwBD) and entitled to reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
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 (g) When application is successfully submitted, it will be accepted ‘Provisionally’. Candidates should take
printout of the application form for submission at the scrutiny stage as and when called for by ICMR-
NIN after conduct of the Computer Based Test as well as for their own records.
(h) Only one online application is allowed to be submitted by a candidate for the post. Therefore, the
candidates are advised to exercise due diligence at the time of filling their online Application Forms. In
case, more than one application of a candidate is detected for one post, all applications will be rejected
and his/her candidature for the recruitment process shall be cancelled.
(i) The candidates must write their father’s name and mother’s name strictly as given in the
Matriculation/ Secondary Certificates, otherwise their candidature may be cancelled at the time of
Document Verification or as and when it comes in to the notice of ICMR-NIN.
(j) Applications with blurred/illegible Photograph/ Signature will be rejected summarily.

(k) Request for change/correction in any particulars in the Application Form, once submitted, will not be
entertained under any circumstances.
(L) Candidates are advised to fill their correct and active e-mail addresses and mobile number in the online
application as correspondence may be made by the ICMR-NIN through e-mail/SMS only.
(m) The candidates must carry two passport size recent color photographs (without cap and spectacle) and
a latest photo bearing identification proof such as Aadhaar Card/ printout of E-Aadhaar, Driving
License, Voter Card, PAN Card, Identity Card issued by University/ College/ Government, Employer ID
Card or any photo bearing ID card issued by Central/State Government to the Examination Venue,
failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the same. If Photo Identity Card does not have the
Date of Birth printed in it, then the candidate must carry an additional original certificate in proof of
their Date of Birth. In case of mismatch in the date of birth mentioned in the Admission Certificate and
Photo ID/ Certificate brought in support of date of birth, the candidate will not be allowed to appear
in the Test. PwBD candidates using the facility of scribes, shall also be required to carry required
original Medical Certificate / Undertaking/ Photocopy of the Scribe’s Photo ID Proof, as specified
therein.
(n) In case of fake/fabricated application/registration by misusing any dignitaries name/photo, such
candidate/cybercafé will be held responsible for the same and liable for suitable legal action under
cyber/IT act.
(o) All the posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) i.e. the candidate, on selection, may be asked to
serve anywhere in the country.
(p) No admission certificates for aforesaid Test will be issued by post. Candidates are required to
download admission certificate for the Test from the website of ICMR-NIN.
(q) If a candidate is finally selected and does not receive any correspondence from ICMR-NIN within a
period of one month after declaration of result, he/she must communicate immediately with ICMR-
NIN.
(r) Fee payable: Rs1000/- + transaction charges as applicable for Women candidates and candidates
belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and EWS. For all others Rs.1200/- + transaction
charges as applicable.
Persons with benchmark disability (PwBD) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.

(s) All the candidates qualified for Document Verification will be required to appear for Document
Verification at the designated office.
(t) All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the
advertisement. They are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the essential
qualifications laid down for the post. No enquiry seeking advice as to the eligibility will be entertained.
(u) The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does
not entitle candidates to be selected for the post. The candidates should mention all his/her
qualifications and experience over and above the minimum qualifications of which they have
appropriate legal documentary evidences in original.

28. DISQUALIFICATIONS:
No person, (a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having as spouse living; or
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be
eligible for appointment to the service, provided that Central Government may, if satisfied that such
marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the
marriage and there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

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29. CANVASSING:
Canvassing in any form will disqualify the applicant.

30. GOOD MENTAL AND BODILY HEALTH OF THE CANDIDATE:

A candidate must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to
interfere with the efficient discharge of his / her duties except for benchmark persons with benchmark
disabilities. A candidate who, after such medical examination as may be prescribed by the competent
authority, is found not to satisfy these requirements, will not be appointed. Only such candidates as
are likely to be considered for appointment will be medically examined.

Director, ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad.

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