Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 24 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Receipt) | 09 November 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
The completed application must reach the designated office by the closing date. Applications received after 9 November 2026 will not be entertained, and the date of dispatch is not a substitute for timely receipt by NCDC.
Application Fee
As per official notification. No application fee is stated in the notification summary, and no fee figure is asserted here. Candidates should check the official notification before sending the application.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) | 02 |
| Technical Officer (Food Safety) | 01 |
| Consultant (Veterinary One Health) | 01 |
| Analytical Chemist | 01 |
| Communication Specialist | 01 |
| Training Manager | 01 |
| Microbiologist | 01 |
| Public Health Expert | 01 |
| Bio-Security Specialist | 01 |
| Biological Safety Expert | 01 |
| Data Analyst | 01 |
| Public Health Specialist | 08 |
| Finance Officer | 01 |
| Public Health Specialist (Mentor) | 04 |
| Medical Epidemiologist | 04 |
| Data Analyst | 01 |
| Total | 30 |
The notification lists Data Analyst in two separate entries with different eligibility requirements and remuneration. Candidates should check the correct position before applying.
Eligibility
Eligibility varies by position. Applicants must possess the relevant qualifications and required post-qualification experience specified for their chosen post. Several posts have alternative qualification routes and specific experience conditions, so applicants must read the detailed requirements for their selected post in the official notification before submitting the form.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) | MBBS with MD/DNB in Public Health-related disciplines, or MBBS with EIS training certificate, or the specified non-medical Public Health/Epidemiology qualification route. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience under the notified conditions. |
| Technical Officer (Food Safety) | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Public Health or related field, or Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS). |
| Consultant (Veterinary One Health) | Postgraduate qualification in Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Preventive Medicine or Veterinary Pathology, with the prescribed veterinary registration and 3 years of relevant experience. |
| Analytical Chemist | M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Toxicology, with at least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Communication Specialist | Graduate Degree in Mass Communication, Digital Media or PR with 5 years of experience, or Postgraduate Diploma in the specified field with 3 years of experience. |
| Training Manager | Graduation with MBA in HR or PG Diploma in HR, and minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Microbiologist | M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences, with minimum 7 years of experience in the specified field. |
| Public Health Expert | Prescribed medical or non-medical Public Health/Epidemiology qualifications with relevant experience under the notification. |
| Bio-Security Specialist | Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Public Health or related field with 5 years of experience; alternatively, Master’s/Ph.D. in a specified related field with 3 years of experience. |
| Biological Safety Expert | Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related field with 3 years of experience, or Master’s/Ph.D. in Biosafety, Public Health or related field with 1 year of experience. |
| Data Analyst (Rs. 75,000) | BCA/MCA with the prescribed 5/3 years of post-qualification experience, respectively. |
| Public Health Specialist (08 Posts) | MBBS with MD or DNB in the specified Community Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Community Health Administration or Field Epidemiology discipline, and minimum 3 years of relevant experience. |
| Finance Officer | MBA (Finance) or PGDBM/PGDBA (Finance) with minimum 5 years of accounting and prescribed finance-related experience. |
| Public Health Specialist (Mentor) | MD in Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine or Community Health Administration with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Public Health. |
| Medical Epidemiologist | MD in the prescribed Public Health discipline or EIS Master in Applied Epidemiology, with at least 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Data Analyst (Rs. 70,000) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Degree/Diploma in Computer Application and minimum 3 years of experience as a Data Analyst. |
Age Limit
| Post Name | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) | 45 Years |
| Technical Officer (Food Safety) | 45 Years |
| Consultant (Veterinary One Health) | 45 Years |
| Analytical Chemist | 45 Years |
| Communication Specialist | 45 Years |
| Training Manager | 45 Years |
| Microbiologist | 45 Years |
| Public Health Expert | 45 Years |
| Bio-Security Specialist | 45 Years |
| Biological Safety Expert | 45 Years |
| Data Analyst (Rs. 75,000) | 40 Years |
| Public Health Specialist (08 Posts) | 40 Years |
| Finance Officer | 40 Years |
| Public Health Specialist (Mentor) | 45 Years |
| Medical Epidemiologist | 45 Years |
| Data Analyst (Rs. 70,000) | 40 Years |
The maximum age limit is 40 or 45 years, depending on the position. Age relaxation, if any, is as per the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| Technical Officer (Food Safety) | Rs. 60,000 |
| Consultant (Veterinary One Health) | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Analytical Chemist | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Communication Specialist | Rs. 90,000 |
| Training Manager | Rs. 90,000 |
| Microbiologist | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| Public Health Expert | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| Bio-Security Specialist | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Biological Safety Expert | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Data Analyst (01 Post) | Rs. 75,000 |
| Public Health Specialist (08 Posts) | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| Finance Officer | Rs. 90,000 |
| Public Health Specialist (Mentor) | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| Medical Epidemiologist | Rs. 1,20,000 |
| Data Analyst (01 Post) | Rs. 70,000 |
These are consolidated contractual remuneration amounts, not regular government pay scales. The notification does not provide additional separate allowances or a detailed in-hand salary calculation.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of submitted applications and supporting documents.
- Shortlisting based on the prescribed eligibility criteria and Terms of Reference.
- Interview of shortlisted eligible candidates.
- Final selection and contractual engagement, subject to applicable conditions.
Only eligible shortlisted candidates will receive an email informing them of the interview date and time. The notification does not prescribe a separate written examination.
Exam Pattern
To be notified in the detailed notification. No written examination is prescribed for this recruitment; selection is through screening followed by interview.
Documents Required
- Completed application form (included on pages 10 and 11 of the notification).
- Self-attested photograph.
- Degree, diploma and professional qualification certificates.
- Relevant experience certificates.
- Age-proof document.
- Supporting documents for other claims made in the application, including reference details, training or short courses attended, and awards or achievements.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official NCDC website at ncdc.mohfw.gov.in.
- Open the Vacancies section under Work With Us.
- Download the notification for engagement of 30 contractual human resources.
- Read the post-specific qualifications, experience and age criteria.
- Print the application form included on pages 10 and 11 of the notification.
- Fill in the post applied for, personal information, educational qualifications, experience and contact details.
- Attach a self-attested photograph and the applicable educational, experience, age-proof and supporting documents.
- Send the completed application through Speed Post or submit it by hand at the address below, so that it reaches NCDC by 9 November 2026.
Application Submission Address: General Services Section, Room No. 202, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), 22, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi – 110054. Office submission hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Open the Vacancies section under Work With Us on the official website to download the notification PDF. Applications are offline only — there is no online apply link for this recruitment.
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are available in NCDC Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 30 contractual posts across 16 post entries, including Public Health Specialist, Medical Epidemiologist, Data Analyst, Microbiologist and Finance Officer.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NCDC Recruitment 2026?
A. The completed application must reach the NCDC office in Delhi by 9 November 2026, through Speed Post or hand delivery.
Q3. Is NCDC Recruitment 2026 a permanent government job?
A. No. These are contractual positions for an initial period of one year, and selection does not provide a right to regular or permanent employment under NCDC or the Government of India.
Q4. What is the salary in NCDC Recruitment 2026?
A. The consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,50,000, depending on the post.
Q5. What is the selection process for NCDC Recruitment 2026?
A. Selection is through screening of applications followed by an interview for eligible candidates. No written examination is prescribed.
Q6. Where do I send the NCDC application form?
A. Send it to General Services Section, Room No. 202, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), 22, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi – 110054, so that it reaches by 9 November 2026.
Q7. Is there an online application link for NCDC Recruitment 2026?
A. No. Applications are offline only, through Speed Post or hand delivery. The notification PDF is available on the NCDC website under Vacancies in Work With Us.
Sources: NCDC notification for engagement of 30 contractual human resources, FY 2026-27; ncdc.mohfw.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.