ICMR NIE Chennai is recruiting for 10 clerk and assistant posts in 2025. Applications are open from 25 July to 14 August. Selection is through CBT and a skill test. Eligible candidates should apply online soon via the official website.
ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai has released a recruitment notification for 10 administrative posts including Assistant, UDC, and LDC under Advt. No. ICMR-NIE/Admin.Recruit/2025. Candidates aged between 18–30 years (as per post) can apply online between 25 July to 14 August 2025. The selection process involves a CBT, skill test, and document verification. Application fees range from ₹1600 to ₹2000 depending on the category. The CBT will cover English, Reasoning, Computer Aptitude, Quant, and General Knowledge. Typing and MS Office skills will be tested in the skill round. Candidates can apply online
ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights
Organization Name
ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai
Written Exam (CBT), Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Test
Application Fee
₹2000 (UR/OBC/EWS), ₹1600 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women)
Important Dates
Event
Date
Start Date to Apply
25 July 2025
Last Date to Apply
14 August 2025
CBT Exam Date (Tentative)
September 2025
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
Post
Vacancies
Educational Qualification
Age Limit
Assistant
1 (OBC)
Bachelor’s Degree + Knowledge of Computers
18–30 years
UDC
2 (UR-1, SC-1)
Graduate + 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
Age Relaxation (As Per Govt Rules)
Category
Relaxation
SC/ST
5 years
OBC
3 years
PwBD
10 years
Ex-Servicemen
As per rules
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
UR/OBC/EWS
₹2000/-
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women
₹1600/-
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Written Exam (CBT)
Objective MCQ-based test
Skill/Typing Test
Based on the post (MS Office or typing speed)
Document Verification
Qualification, Age, Caste, Experience, etc.
Medical Examination
Final stage
CBT Exam Pattern (Common for All Posts)
Section
No. of Questions
Marks
English Language
20
20
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
20
20
Reasoning Ability
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 / Typing Test Details
Post
Skill Test Requirement
Assistant
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint – 60 minutes
UDC & LDC
Typing Test – 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi)
How to apply for ICMR NIE Recruitment 2025?
Read the Official Notification: Start by carefully going through the official notification to understand the eligibility criteria, selection process, and other important details.
Visit the Important Link Section: Navigate to the “Important Links” section provided below.
Access the Application Link: Click on the “Apply Online” link available under the “Important Links” section.
Register and Login: Create a new account if you’re a first-time applicant or log in with your existing credentials.
Fill in the Application Form: Enter all the required details accurately in the online application form.
Upload Documents: Upload the necessary documents as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.
Pay the Application Fee: Complete the payment of the application fee online (if applicable).
Verify Before Submitting: Review all the information entered to ensure accuracy before clicking the final “Submit” button.
Save and Print: After submitting, save a copy of the application form and take a printout for future reference.
If you have any questions or face issues during the application process, feel free to comment below.
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