Nurse (Infection Control) (01 Post):
• Essential Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized Institution / University / State Nursing Council / Indian Nursing Council.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional clinical nursing experience in a government or private hospital.
• Desirable Qualification: Formal training, certification, or hands-on experience in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) / Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) surveillance.
Contractual / RegularSep. 12, 2026
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Nurse (Infection Control) Post
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Sep. 12, 2026Nurse (Infection Control)
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,000/- per month
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years as on 11/09/2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 11, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 11, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 24, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window11 – 24 Sep 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
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 40 years as on the date of advertisement issue (11.09.2026). Standard age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates apply as per Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening & Shortlisting
OnlineQualifying Only
Written Test / Skill Test & Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Applications received by email will be screened against eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email or telephone regarding the schedule for the written test / skill test and interview (in-person at Room No. 503, 5th Floor, VMMC Building or teleconference) conducted by the Department of Microbiology, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Foundation in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) | Basic Statutory Benchmark | B.Sc. Nursing degree coursework, clinical nursing training, and valid registration with State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council. |
| Clinical Nursing Experience (Minimum 2 Years) | Clinical Competency | Documented bedside nursing experience in inpatient wards, intensive care units (ICU), or emergency departments of recognized hospitals. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Training | Specialized Knowledge | Understanding of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAI), standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, hand hygiene compliance audits, and aseptic techniques. |
| Antimicrobial Stewardship & Surveillance Documentation | Project Alignment | Awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) containment protocols, microbiological specimen collection, culture report interpretation, and Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) management rules. |
| Written / Skill Assessment & Personal Interview | Final Selection Assessment | Evaluation by the Department of Microbiology Selection Committee assessing diagnostic nursing skills, protocol adherence, crisis management, and communication ability. |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital is a prestigious central government tertiary healthcare institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), New Delhi. The Department of Microbiology serves as a national reference hub coordinating the NCDC-sponsored 'National Programme on Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance'. The Nurse (Infection Control) plays a vital frontline role monitoring hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), conducting ward and ICU surveillance, tracking device-associated infections (CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP), auditing hand hygiene compliance, and training nursing personnel on aseptic procedures and biomedical waste disposal.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The post is purely temporary and contractual for approximately 1 year, extendable based on project performance and grant extension from NCDC/MoHFW. The appointment does not confer any entitlement, preference, or right to absorption or regularization in regular Central Health Service or VMMC hospital cadres.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Project appointments do not have a formal cadre promotional hierarchy. However, clinical and infection control research experience in an apex central institute under an NCDC national project provides immense professional credibility when applying for regular Nursing Officer / Senior Nursing Officer roles (NORCET, ESIC, RRB, AIIMS) or Infection Control Nurse Specialist roles in premier tertiary healthcare centers.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] strictly by 24th September 2026 (Thursday) as a single consolidated scanned PDF containing the completed Annexure-1 form, CV, and all self-attested certificates.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of documented nursing experience in a government or private hospital post-B.Sc. Nursing; applications lacking experience certificates will be summarily rejected.
- Only candidates notified by email will be permitted to appear for the written/skill test and interview at Room No. 503, 5th Floor, Department of Microbiology, VMMC Building, New Delhi.
- The position is purely contractual for the NCDC AMR project and confers no claim for permanent government service.
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
- Nurse (Infection Control) - NCDC AMR Project1
Total Vacancies1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 25,000/- (no additional allowances permissible).
Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 25,000/- (No other allowances are permissible). Contractual tenure is approximately 1 year, extendable depending on project extension under NCDC/MoHFW National Programme on Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Download and print the official application proforma (Annexure-1) from the notification document.
- Fill out the form in your own handwriting using block letters with accurate personal details, academic qualifications, and nursing experience.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the designated space on the form and attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / resume.
- Enclose self-attested scanned copies of supporting certificates: Proof of Age (Matriculation/10th certificate), B.Sc. Nursing degree and mark sheets, State/Indian Nursing Council registration certificate, minimum 2 years hospital nursing experience certificate, and infection control training certificates (if applicable).
- Combine the completed application form, CV, and all certificates into a single scanned PDF file.
- Email the single PDF file to [email protected] on or before 24th September 2026 (Thursday).
- Use the email subject line: “Application for the post of Nurse (Infection Control)”. No application fee is payable.
- Shortlisted candidates notified via email must report to Room No. 503, 5th Floor, Department of Microbiology, VMMC Building, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi - 110029 with original documents, self-attested copies, and two passport-size photographs.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. Candidates are not required to pay any application fee.
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Deadline
Sep 24, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window11 – 24 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening & Shortlisting
OnlineQualifying Only
Written Test / Skill Test & Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Applications received by email will be screened against eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email or telephone regarding the schedule for the written test / skill test and interview (in-person at Room No. 503, 5th Floor, VMMC Building or teleconference) conducted by the Department of Microbiology, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital.
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The application along with CV and attested certificates must be emailed in a single scanned PDF to [email protected] by 24th September 2026 (Thursday).
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