🧬 ICMR-NIE Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Assistant, UDC & LDC Posts
The ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Chennai, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for Assistant, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts under direct recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
🔔 Last date to apply: 14th August 2025
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | Already Started |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th August 2025 |
| Admit Card Availability | After application closes |
| CBT & Skill Test Date | To be mentioned in Admit Card |
📌 Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Category | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | 1 | OBC | Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹112,400 |
| Upper Division Clerk | 2 | UR – 1, SC – 1 | Level 4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Lower Division Clerk | 7 | UR – 5, OBC – 1, SC – 1 | Level 2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Horizontal Reservation: PwBD – 1, Ex-SM – 1 (LDC only)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Assistant
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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
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Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Age: 18 to 30 years
✅ Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
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Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
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Typing: 35 WPM in English / 30 WPM in Hindi on computer.
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Age: 18 to 27 years
✅ Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
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12th class pass or equivalent.
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Typing: 35 WPM in English / 30 WPM in Hindi on computer.
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Age: 18 to 27 years
🖥️ Selection Process
Tier 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 100 Marks
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning & Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
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Qualifying Marks:
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UR/OBC: 50%
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SC/PwBD: 40%
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Tier 2: Skill Test / Proficiency Test
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Assistant: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint tasks
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UDC/LDC: Typing test on computer (qualifying only)
Experience Weightage (Max 5 Marks)
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1–2 years: 1 mark, up to >8 years: 5 marks
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC | ₹2,000 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Women | ₹1,600 |
💳 Payment Mode: Online only
❌ Fee is non-refundable
📝 How to Apply
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Visit www.nie.gov.in or www.icmr.gov.in
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Register with a valid email and mobile number.
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Fill in the online application form.
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Upload scanned documents.
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Pay the application fee.
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Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
🧾 Required Documents
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Proof of Date of Birth (10th certificate)
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Educational certificates (10th onwards)
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Work experience (if applicable)
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Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Ex-SM)
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No Objection Certificate (if employed in Government)
🗺️ Exam & Posting Details
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Exam Centers: To be announced on the website.
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Postings: All India transfer liability under ICMR/NIE.
🧠 CBT Syllabus Overview
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Grammar, Error Spotting, Vocabulary, Idioms, Comprehension |
| General Knowledge | Indian Polity, Economy, Science, Awards, Sports, Current Affairs |
| Reasoning | Analogies, Series, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Visual Memory |
| Computer Aptitude | Basics of Hardware/Software, MS Office, IT Act, E-Governance |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, LCM, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Mensuration, Algebra |
🧑🦽 Reservations & Relaxations
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Age Relaxation:
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OBC: +3 years
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SC/ST: +5 years
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PwBD: +10 years
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Ex-SM: as per GOI norms
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Horizontal reservations are available for:
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PwBD (Low Vision/VD) – LDC
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Ex-Servicemen – LDC
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📝 Additional Information
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All applicants must fulfill eligibility by the last date.
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Admit cards and communication will be via email/website.
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The selection process includes document verification.
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The probation period is 2 years for all posts.