The NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. The organization invites applications for the engagement of medical doctors on a contractual basis for deployment at Indian research stations in Antarctica as part of the Indian Antarctic Programme.
Under the NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026, selected candidates will be engaged for medical duties at the research stations Bharati located at Larsemann Hills, and Maitri, located at Schirmacher Oasis in Antarctica. The engagement may also include participation in the Voyage–Antarctica program depending on operational requirements. The recruitment is intended for the 46th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica covering the expedition period between 2026 and 2028.
The NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for qualified medical professionals to participate in the Antarctic expedition as members of the expedition team. Selected candidates will perform duties as medical officers and will also undertake expedition-related responsibilities assigned by the expedition leader during the mission period.
As mentioned in the NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026 notification, the contract period will be approximately fourteen months starting from October or November 2026, depending on operational requirements and suitability of candidates. During the deployment period, medical officers will receive contract wages along with an additional hardship allowance applicable for Antarctic expeditions.
Applicants under the NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026 must possess the required medical qualifications and relevant experience in specified fields of medical specialization. Preference will be given to candidates holding postgraduate qualifications in the relevant disciplines mentioned in the notification.
Interested candidates applying through the NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026 must submit the online application form within the prescribed deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview scheduled at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Prithvi Bhawan, IMD Campus, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
Candidates selected through the NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026 process will also be required to undergo medical examination and pre-Antarctic snow and ice acclimatization training before joining the expedition program.
NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026 – Recruitment Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
Ministry
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
Recruitment Name
NCPOR Medical Doctors Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Type
Contract Basis
Expedition
46th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
Work Location
Bharati Station (Larsemann Hills), Maitri Station (Schirmacher Oasis), Antarctica
Important Dates
Event
Date
Last Date to Submit Online Application
30 March 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Interview Date
04 May 2026
Interview Time
10:00 hrs
Interview Venue
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Prithvi Bhawan, IMD Campus, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Positions
Medical Doctors – Surgeon / Physician
5
Eligibility
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification (Option 1)
M.B.B.S. degree from a recognised Indian university with at least 5 years of experience in General surgery/orthopedics/anesthesiology/emergency medicine/general medicine/internal medicine/respiratory medicine/ENT
Educational Qualification (Option 2)
Postgraduate Degree from a recognized Indian university with specialization in general surgery, orthopedics, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, general medicine, internal medicine, respiratory medicine, or ENT
Preference
Candidates with relevant postgraduate qualification