ICMR Circular: Vacancies for Deputy Director in GNCTD and ASRB Research Management Positions
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an official circular on August 31, 2026, forwarding two important vacancy notifications from different ministries for widespread circulation. The document outlines deputation opportunities in the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) and Research Management Positions within the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Key Highlights
- 11 posts of Deputy Director (Plg./Stats.) are available on a deputation basis in the Planning Department, GNCTD.
- The GNCTD Deputy Director post carries pay in Level-11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- The maximum age limit for the deputation appointment is 56 years as on the closing date.
- ASRB has issued Notification No. 01/2026 for 48 Research Management Positions in ICAR, including a corrigendum for the Director post at ICAR-NBPGR.
1. Deputy Director (Plg./Stats.) Vacancies in GNCTD
The Planning Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi is inviting applications to fill 11 vacant posts of Deputy Director (Plg./Stats.) in the Planning and Statistical Cadre.
- Classification: General Central Services - Group 'A' Gazetted-Non-Ministerial.
- Term of Deputation: Initially for one year, but it may be extended up to three years.
- Eligibility: Officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or those with 5 years in Grade Pay Rs. 5400, 6 years in Grade Pay Rs. 4800, or 7 years in Grade Pay Rs. 4600.
- Educational Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Statistics, Operational Research, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, or Economics/Mathematics/Commerce (with Statistics as a subject) from a recognized university.
- Experience: Five years of experience in Statistical/Planning work Investigation/Research is required.
- Deadline: Applications must reach within 6 weeks from the date of publication in the Employment News (15 August - 21 August 2026 edition), making the deadline September 26, 2026.
- Reservation: No provision for SC/ST reservation exists for posts filled on a deputation basis.
2. ASRB Research Management Positions (Notification No. 01/2026)
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has issued a notification for recruiting 48 Research Management Positions (RMPs) within ICAR. A corrigendum dated August 13, 2026, was subsequently issued regarding the desirable qualifications for the post of Director, ICAR-National Bureau of Plant & Genetic Resources, New Delhi (Item No. 42).
The revised desirable qualifications for this specific Director post now include research experience in Plant Science, Varietal Improvement, Plant Genetic Resource Management, Plant Physiology, Agricultural Botany, or Agricultural Biotechnology, along with leadership in multi-disciplinary or multi-institutional R&D initiatives.
Vacancy Summary
| Department / Organization | Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Dept, GNCTD | Deputy Director (Plg./Stats.) | 11 | Level-11 (7th CPC) |
| ASRB / ICAR | Research Management Positions | 48 | As per notification |
Conclusion
Interested and eligible candidates for the GNCTD Deputy Director deputation must route their applications through their competent authority along with the last five years of APAR dossiers and necessary vigilance clearances. Incomplete applications or those without proper routing will not be considered.
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