NCDC MOHFW Portal
Contractual / Regular

NCDC Contractual Specialists Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 24, 2026
Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building)Technical Officer (Food Safety)Consultant (Veterinary One Health)Analytical ChemistCommunication OfficerTraining Manager

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Postgraduate126
M.Sc75
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
30 Posts
Pay Scale
₹60,000 - ₹1,50,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 40 - 45 Years as on 09/11/2026
Job Location
Delhi59Delhi2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

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Starts

Oct 23, 2026

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Deadline

Nov 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 9 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Medical / Public Health Posts: MBBS recognized by MCI/NMC with MD/DNB in Community Medicine / PSM / CHA / Tropical Medicine OR Master in Public Health (MPH) / Master in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) with 2 to 3 years post-qualification public health experience.
Veterinary Consultant: Master's in Veterinary Public Health / Epidemiology / Microbiology with VCI registration and 3 years experience.
Laboratory / Technical Posts: M.Sc / Ph.D in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or Life Sciences with relevant experience.
Finance & Data Management: MBA (Finance) / PGDBM with 5 years experience; Bachelor's Degree with degree/diploma in Computer Applications and 3 years data analysis experience.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 40 years for Technical Officer, Finance Officer, Public Health Specialist (NPCCHH), and Data Analyst; 45 years for Public Health Specialists, Consultants, Microbiologist, and Medical Epidemiologists.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening of Applications against ToR

Desk ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview

In-Person Interview at NCDC DelhiMerit Scored

Engagement is conducted through Screening-cum-Selection Mode. Applications received by the due date are scrutinized against educational and experience criteria prescribed in the Terms of Reference (ToR). Eligible shortlisted candidates are invited via email to appear for personal interview at NCDC, 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Public Health & Epidemiological QualificationsRelevance of MD (Community Medicine/PSM), MPH, MAE, or specialized technical/laboratory degree.
Domain Work Experience in Health SectorYears of demonstrated experience in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, climate change health adaptation, or laboratory QA.
Analytical & National Programme KnowledgeFamiliarity with NPCCHH guidelines, One Health frameworks, IHR core capacities, and health data modeling.
Personal Interview & CommunicationTechnical communication, stakeholder coordination, and problem-solving capability.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

National public health apex institute environment under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), MoHFW. Specialists are stationed at NCDC headquarters in Delhi (Civil Lines) working on disease surveillance, the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), outbreak investigation, International Health Regulations (IHR) assessments, and inter-agency coordination with state health departments and UN agencies (WHO/UNICEF). Standard central government office timings apply, with operational readiness required during disease outbreaks or public health emergencies.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is strictly on a contractual basis for a term of one year for FY 2026-27, subject to extension based on annual performance review and scheme funding. Station of work is NCDC, 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because these posts are engaged under contractual project terms without regular cadre establishment, there is no direct promotional ladder or automatic absorption into central civil service cadres. However, working at NCDC provides premier national public health credentials highly valued in permanent UPSC recruitments, WHO/international public health consultancies, and academic public health faculty selections.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications received after 09.11.2026 or lacking self-attested copies of required degrees, registration, or experience certificates will be summarily rejected without intimation.
  • Candidates must regularly monitor their email submitted in the application form, as interview call letters and schedules for shortlisted applicants will be communicated solely through email.
  • The contractual human resource will not be entitled to DA, HRA, CGHS, or other allowances beyond the consolidated monthly remuneration, and private practice/commercial engagement during the contract tenure is strictly prohibited.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Public Health Specialists (Various Streams)15
  • Medical Epidemiologist4
  • Consultant & Managerial Posts5
  • Technical & Lab Officers4
  • Finance & Data Analyst2
Total Vacancies30 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration: ₹1,50,000/- for Public Health Specialists; ₹1,20,000/- for Medical Epidemiologists; ₹1,00,000/- for Veterinary Consultant, Analytical Chemist, Microbiologist, and Biosecurity Specialist; ₹90,000/- for Communication Officer, Training Manager, and Finance Officer; ₹75,000/- for Technical Officer; ₹70,000/- for Data Analyst; ₹60,000/- for Technical Officer (Food Safety).

Consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from ₹60,000 to ₹1,50,000 depending on the post. No other allowances or private practice permitted.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application proforma from the NCDC website (ncdc.mohfw.gov.in).
  2. Complete the application form in block letters with all personal, educational, council registration, and professional experience details.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of certificates proving date of birth, educational degrees, Medical/Veterinary Council registration certificates, experience certificates, and category certificate.
  4. Submit the completed application form in an envelope by Speed Post or by hand between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on working days to the General Services Section, Room No. 202, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi - 110054 on or before 09.11.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The engagement is purely on a contractual human resource basis for a period of one year (FY 2026-27) at NCDC Headquarters, 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi, extendable based on project performance and division requirements.

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