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Vacancy Details
- Consultant: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Retired Central Government servants at the level of Deputy Secretary or equivalent; educational qualification not specified in the notification.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 63 years
How to Apply
- Download or use the enclosed application format titled ‘Application Format for Appointment as Consultant in IFD, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’ (included in the circular PDF).
- Fill in personal details, date of retirement, last designation, last pay drawn (Basic), Pay Level/Grade Pay and basic pension, educational qualification, and work experience.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph, copy of PPO and copy of LPC; add a separate sheet for additional work experience if needed.
- Sign, date and place the application declaration.
- Send the completed application and enclosures offline addressed to the Under Secretary (Establishment – II), DoH&FW at Kartavya Bhavan – 1, New Delhi, within the deadline (extended to 13-11-2026).
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Important Dates
- Date of the circular:
- Handwritten Issued endorsement on the circular:
- Last Date to Apply:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the Consultant posts?
Only retired Central Government servants at the level of Deputy Secretary or equivalent are eligible to apply. Applicants should have substantive experience in budget matters, financial concurrence and scrutiny of financial proposals within an IFD setting.
How do I apply for the Consultant position?
Applicants must fill the enclosed application format, attach a recent passport-size photograph, a copy of their PPO and LPC, and send the completed application offline to the Under Secretary (Establishment – II), DoH&FW, Kartavya Bhavan – 1, New Delhi. The application must be sent within the stated deadline.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply has been extended to 13-11-2026 (the circular was originally dated 30-09-2026 and required applications within one month from that date).
What is the selection process for these Consultant posts?
The official notification does not specify the selection process. No details about examination, interview or other selection steps are provided in the circular.
What is the salary or pay scale for the Consultants?
Consultants will be paid a consolidated remuneration worked out as last pay drawn minus pension, subject to TDS. No other allowances are permitted except TA/DA on official tours.
