ICMR-VCRC (Indian Council of Medical Research – Vector Control Research Centre) is inviting online applications for the recruitment of 71 Technical Assistant, Technician, and Laboratory Attendant Posts. The online application process is available on the official website https://joinicmr.in/ from October 18, 2023, starting at 10:00 AM and will continue until November 8, 2023, until 05:30 PM. Before applying, candidates are strongly advised to read the ICMR-VCRC Technical Assistant 2023 notification carefully to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria.
Quick Summary of ICMR-VCRC Recruitment 2023
- Organization Name: ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre
- Notification No: ICMR-VCRC/Tech/01/2023-24
- Job Category: Central Government Jobs
- Employment Type: Regular Basis
- Total No. of Vacancies: 71 Technical Assistant, Technician, and Laboratory Attendant Posts
- Place of Posting: Puducherry
- Starting Date: October 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM
- Last Date: November 8, 2023, at 05:30 PM
- Apply Mode: Online
- Official Website: https://joinicmr.in/
Latest ICMR-VCRC Vacancy Details
ICMR-VCRC is inviting applications for the following posts:
| SI No | Name of Posts | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Technical Assistant (Life Sciences) | 11 |
| 2. | Technical Assistant (Computer Science) | 02 |
| 3. | Technical Assistant (Physiotherapy) | 01 |
| 4. | Technical Assistant (Chemistry) | 01 |
| 5. | Technical Assistant (Sociology/Social work) | 01 |
| 6. | Technical Assistant (Electrical Engineering) | 01 |
| 7. | Technical Assistant (Civil Engineering) | 01 |
| 8. | Technical Assistant (Bioinformatics) | 02 |
| 9. | Technician-I (Medical Lab Technology) | 28 |
| 10. | Technician-I (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) | 01 |
| 11. | Technician-I (Plumber) | 01 |
| 12. | Laboratory Attendant-I | 19 |
| 13. | Laboratory Attendant-I (Catering & Hospitality Assistant) | 01 |
| 14. | Laboratory Attendant-I (Instrument Mechanic) | 01 |
| Total | 71 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Technical Assistant (Life Sciences) – 1st class three-year Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences from a recognized University with at least one of the following subjects: Zoology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology.
- Technical Assistant (Computer Science) – 1st class three-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology, or 1st class three-year Engineering Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology with two years of relevant field experience, or 1st class B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology from a recognized University.
- Technical Assistant (Physiotherapy) – 1st class Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized University.
- Technical Assistant (Chemistry) – 1st class three-year Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from a recognized University.
- Technical Assistant (Sociology/Social work) – 1st class three-year Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Social work from a recognized University.
- Technical Assistant (Electrical Engineering) – 1st class three-year Engineering Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University with two years of experience in electrical works, or 1st class B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
- Technical Assistant (Civil Engineering) – 1st class three-year Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University with two years of experience in civil works, or 1st class B.E/B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
- Technical Assistant (Bioinformatics) – 1st class three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics from a recognized University.
- Technician-I (Medical Lab Technology) – 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subject with 55% marks and at least one year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) from a Government-recognized Institution.
- Technician-I (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) – 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subject with 55% marks and at least one year Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning from a Government-recognized Institution.
- Technician-I (Plumber) – 12th or Intermediate pass in Science subject with 55% marks and at least one year Diploma in Plumbing course from a Government-recognized Institution.
- Laboratory Attendant-I – 10th pass with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board plus one year working experience in a Government-recognized/approved/registered lab.
- Laboratory Attendant-I (Catering & Hospitality Assistant) – 10th pass with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board plus one year working experience in a Government-recognized/approved/registered Institution or ITI/Trade certificate in a relevant field issued by Government agencies.
- Laboratory Attendant-I (Instrument Mechanic) – 10th pass with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board plus one year working experience in a Government-recognized/approved/registered Institution or ITI/Trade certificate in a relevant field issued by Government agencies.
Age Limit: (As of November 8, 2023)
- Technical Assistant (Life Sciences) to Technical Assistant (Bioinformatics): Not exceeding 30 years
- Technician-I (Medical Lab Technology) to Technician-I (Plumber): Not exceeding 28 years
- Laboratory Attendant-I to Laboratory Attendant-I (Instrument Mechanic): Not exceeding 25 years
The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (15 years for SC/ST PWD’s & 13 years for OBC PWD’s), and for Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules. Candidates’ relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided as per Government rules. Please refer to the official ICMR-VCRC Notification 2023 for further details.
Salary Details:
- Technical Assistant (Life Sciences) to Technical Assistant (Bioinformatics) – Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400
- Technician-I (Medical Lab Technology) to Technician-I (Plumber) – Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200
- Laboratory Attendant-I to Laboratory Attendant-I (Instrument Mechanic) – Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900
Selection Process
The selection process for ICMR-VCRC Recruitment may include the following stages:
- Written Test
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee:
- The application fee is Rs. 300 (Rupees Three hundred only) plus Payment Gateway charges as applicable and must be paid online while submitting the application. No other means/mode of payment will be accepted.
- Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are exempted from paying the application fee.
- The application fee is applicable to all candidates, including ICMR employees.
- Once paid, the fee will not be refunded, transferred, or held in reserve for any other examination under any circumstances.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must apply online through the link on the ICMR-VCRC website’s careers webpage under the current openings section, which can be accessed at https://joinicmr.in/. The application window will be open from October 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM to November 8, 2023, at 05:30 PM. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Important Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: October 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM
- Last Date for Submission of Application: November 8, 2023, at 05:30 PM
Official Notification & Application Link:
- ICMR-VCRC Official Website Career Page: Click Here
- ICMR-VCRC Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- ICMR-VCRC Online Application Form: Click Here
Don’t miss this opportunity to join ICMR-VCRC and contribute to important research in the field of vector control. Apply within the specified dates and adhere to the application process guidelines. For more details, visit the official ICMR-VCRC website.