ICMR-NITM Recruitment 2026: Hindi Young Professional-III Post, Apply by 12 November

November 11, 2026

November 11, 2026 | Curated by Sehajta, New Delhi

The Indian Council of Medical Research–National Institute of Traditional Medicine (ICMR-NITM), Belagavi, Karnataka, is accepting applications for one contractual Young Professional-III (Administration – Hindi Translator) position. The institute has extended the application deadline from 24 October to 12 November 2026 through a corrigendum dated 6 November 2026.

This is a specialist Hindi translation and Official Language implementation role, not a permanent government-cadre appointment. Candidates must meet both the postgraduate qualification and substantial post-qualification experience requirements. Applications are accepted by email followed by a hard copy through Speed Post; the notification does not provide an online application portal.

ICMR-NITM Recruitment 2026: Key Details

Organisation: ICMR–National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Belagavi
Advertisement number: ICMR-NITM/2024-25/Rect./YP-3(HT)/02, dated 2 October 2026
Post: Young Professional-III (Administration – Hindi Translator)
Vacancies: 1
Engagement: Purely time-bound contractual
Consolidated remuneration: ₹50,000 per month (all-inclusive); no HRA or other allowance/perquisite
Maximum age: 40 years as on 24 October 2026, as specified in the original advertisement; admissible relaxation is governed by Government of India/ICMR rules
Extended last date: 12 November 2026
Place of posting: ICMR-NITM, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka

Educational Qualification and Experience

Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree in Hindi with at least 55% marks from a recognised university or institution.

In addition, candidates must have at least five years of experience after obtaining the essential postgraduate qualification in Hindi-to-English/English-to-Hindi translation and/or Official Language (Rajbhasha) implementation work. Experience certificates should clearly mention the period of service, designation and nature of duties. Where the qualification is awarded in grades or CGPA, the candidate must provide the required percentage-conversion certificate.

The following are desirable: Hindi typing proficiency; working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with virtual meeting platforms; a diploma or certificate in translation; and knowledge of the Official Language Act, Rules and Policy.

Role and Responsibilities

The selected professional will support Rajbhasha administration at ICMR-NITM. The work includes Hindi-English and English-Hindi translation and vetting, implementation and monitoring of the Official Language Policy, preparation of progress reports, bilingual communications and publications, coordination with the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Hindi workshops and training activities, and maintenance of relevant records and compliance registers. The role may also include parliamentary-committee-related work and other duties assigned by the competent authority.

Contract Period and Selection Process

The initial engagement is for one year. It may be extended one year at a time, subject to institutional requirements and satisfactory performance, up to a maximum total period of three years. The appointment is temporary and does not confer a right to regularisation or permanent employment.

Applications will first be screened against the prescribed qualification, experience and age conditions. Eligible candidates will be called for an interview, and final selection will be based on the Selection Committee’s assessment. If applications are received in large numbers, ICMR-NITM may conduct a preliminary written screening test to shortlist candidates. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview or any screening test.

Application Fee

The official advertisement does not specify an application fee. Applicants should not assume that any unofficial payment is required.

Important Date

Revised last date for receipt of applications: 12 November 2026
Original age cut-off stated in the advertisement: 24 October 2026
Interview: Date will be communicated to eligible applicants by email and published on the institute website

How to Apply: Email and Speed Post Both Required

Download the prescribed application form from the official notification or the ICMR-NITM website.
Complete the form, affix a recent passport-size photograph and attach self-attested proof of date of birth, postgraduate qualification and marks, relevant experience, and any applicable age-relaxation certificate. Serving government employees should include the required NOC/proper-channel statement.
Arrange the documents in order and scan the completed application and supporting papers into one PDF.
Email the PDF to rect.nitm@gmail.com with the subject line: Application for YP-III (Admin – Hindi Translator). The original notice specifies 5:30 PM as the email cut-off time; candidates should submit well before the extended deadline.
Send a printed copy of the same application with self-attested documents by Speed Post to: The Director, ICMR–National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka – 590010. Ensure the hard copy reaches by the extended last date, 12 November 2026.
Keep the email sent record and Speed Post receipt. Both email submission and the hard-copy submission are required under the original notification.

Official Notification and Application Information

Application reminder: This recruitment requires both an email application and a Speed Post hard copy. Sending only one of them may result in rejection. Check the official notice and corrigendum carefully before dispatch.

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