ICMR Administrative Officer Provisional Seniority List 2026: Objections Invited

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the Provisional Common Seniority List for Administrative Officers (Pay Level-10) as of January 01, 2026. This crucial notification invites all concerned Administrative Officers to review the list and submit any objections or comments within 10 days from the date of the memorandum. This is an important opportunity for officers to ensure their seniority details are accurately reflected.

Notification Overview

What’s New in the Seniority List

ICMR has prepared this draft provisional seniority list for Administrative Officers appointed on a regular basis in Pay Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500). This list has been compiled in pursuance of ICMR’s Recruitment Rules and based on available official records. It aims to provide transparency and allow officers to verify their current standing.

Action Required from Officers

All Administrative Officers who are part of this provisional list are advised to take the following actions:

• Review the List: Carefully check your name, date of birth, date of joining ICMR, date of joining as AO on a regular basis, educational qualification, and any remarks mentioned against your entry in the detailed list provided in the official memorandum.
• Submit Objections/Comments: If you have any objections or comments regarding your entry or any other detail in the provisional seniority list, you must furnish them through the proper channel to the Recruitment & Promotion Cell, ICMR Hqrs.
• Deadline for Submission: All objections/comments must be sent via email to ao.rpcell@icmr.gov.in within 10 days from the date of issue of this office memorandum, which is by February 21, 2026.
• Incorrect Reserved Category Status: Officers whose reserved category (SC/ST/PwBD) is not correctly indicated against their name should inform the Recruitment & Promotion Cell so that it can be updated for reservation purposes.

Important Note: If no information, objection, or comments are received within the stipulated 10 days, it will be presumed that the concerned officer has no objection to their position in the provisional seniority list, and the list will then be treated as final.

Important Instructions & Provisions

• Compliance with DOPT OM: The Seniority List for Administrative Officers at ICMR Hqrs. and its Institutes/Centres will be subject to the instructions outlined in DOPT OM No. 36012/16/2019-Estt. (Res.) dated April 12, 2022, and/or further orders.
• Verification by Institutes: Directors/Directors-in-Charge of concerned Institutes/Centres are requested to direct their Administrative Officers to furnish objections/comments. The Institute/Hqrs should forward these after duly verifying them from the service records.
• Probation Period: Officers mentioned at Serial Numbers 6-26 in the provisional list will be on probation for a period of two years, effective from their date of joining the post of Administrative Officer on a regular basis.

How to Access the Full Seniority List

The complete provisional seniority list containing details of all 26 Administrative Officers, including their place of posting, name, date of birth, date of joining ICMR, date of joining as AO on a regular basis, and educational qualifications, is available in the official PDF document. Officers are strongly advised to download and review this document thoroughly.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who is this ICMR notification for?

This notification is for all Administrative Officers who have been appointed on a regular basis in Pay Level-10 at ICMR Headquarters and its various Institutes/Centres.

Q2: What is the deadline for submitting objections to the seniority list?

Officers must submit their objections or comments within 10 days from the date of the office memorandum, which is February 11, 2026. Therefore, the deadline for submission is February 21, 2026.

Q3: How can I submit an objection or comment?

You need to send your objections/comments through the proper channel via email to the Recruitment & Promotion Cell, ICMR Hqrs. at ao.rpcell@icmr.gov.in.

Q4: What should I do if my reserved category status is incorrectly mentioned or missing?

If your reserved category (SC/ST/PwBD) is not correctly indicated or is missing against your name, you should inform the Recruitment & Promotion Cell, ICMR Hqrs., through the same email address (ao.rpcell@icmr.gov.in) so that it can be updated for reservation purposes.

Q5: What happens if I do not submit any objection?

If no information, objection, or comments are received within the specified 10-day period, it will be presumed that you have no objection to your position in the provisional seniority list, and the list will then be treated as final.

Q6: Is there a probation period mentioned for some officers?

Yes, officers listed at Serial Numbers 6-26 in the provisional seniority list will be on probation for a period of two years, effective from their date of joining the post of Administrative Officer on a regular basis.

Q7: Where can I find the complete detailed provisional seniority list?

The full detailed provisional seniority list is part of the official PDF notification. You can download it from the ‘Important Links’ section above or visit the official ICMR website.

Q8: What is the significance of the ‘Seniority List As On’ date?

The ‘Seniority List As On 01.01.2026’ indicates that the list reflects the seniority status of officers as it stood on January 1, 2026. This is the reference date for all entries and calculations within the list.