NCDC has invited offline applications for 30 contractual posts (various public health, epidemiology, microbiology, data, finance and related roles) to be engaged initially for one year. Post-wise qualifications range from relevant graduate to medical and postgraduate degrees with required experience; consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,50,000. Applications must reach the NCDC office in Delhi by Speed Post or hand delivery by 09-11-2026. Selection involves application scrutiny and interview. Detailed post-wise eligibility, duties and application form are in the official notification PDF.
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Vacancy Details
- Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building): 2 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with MD/DNB in public-health related disciplines, or MBBS with EIS training certificate, or specified non-medical Public Health/Epidemiology qualification; minimum 3 years relevant experience. - Technical Officer (Food Safety): 1 vacancies
Qualification: 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): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Veterinary Public Health/Epidemiology/Medicine/Microbiology/Preventive Medicine/Pathology with prescribed veterinary registration and 3 years relevant experience. - Analytical Chemist: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Toxicology, with at least 3 years relevant post-qualification experience. - Communication Specialist: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate degree in Mass Communication, Digital Media or PR with 5 years experience, or Postgraduate Diploma in specified field with 3 years experience. - Training Manager: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation with MBA in HR or PG Diploma in HR, and minimum 5 years relevant post-qualification experience. - Microbiologist: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences, with minimum 7 years experience. - Public Health Expert: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Prescribed medical or non-medical Public Health/Epidemiology qualifications with relevant experience as per notification. - Bio-Security Specialist: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Public Health or related field with 5 years experience; or Master’s/Ph.D. in specified related field with 3 years experience. - Biological Safety Expert: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related field with 3 years experience; or Master’s/Ph.D. in Biosafety/Public Health/related field with 1 year experience. - Data Analyst (Rs. 75,000): 1 vacancies
Qualification: BCA/MCA with prescribed 5/3 years of post-qualification experience respectively. - Public Health Specialist (08 Posts): 8 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with MD or DNB in Community Medicine/Preventive Medicine/Community Health Administration/Field Epidemiology and minimum 3 years relevant experience. - Finance Officer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: MBA (Finance) or PGDBM/PGDBA (Finance) with minimum 5 years of accounting and prescribed finance-related experience. - Public Health Specialist (Mentor): 4 vacancies
Qualification: MD in Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine or Community Health Administration with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in Public Health. - Medical Epidemiologist: 4 vacancies
Qualification: MD in prescribed Public Health discipline or EIS Master in Applied Epidemiology, with at least 1 year relevant post-qualification experience. - Data Analyst (Rs. 70,000): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Degree/Diploma in Computer Application and minimum 3 years experience as a Data Analyst.
Qualification Requirements
Post-specific medical, graduate, postgraduate or professional qualifications with required post-qualification experience. Examples include MBBS with MD/DNB or EIS training for medical public health posts; M.Sc. or Ph.D. for microbiology/chemistry posts; Bachelors in relevant fields for technical posts; MBA/PGDBM for finance/training roles; BCA/MCA or degree with computer application qualification for data analyst roles. Candidates must check the notification for detailed post-wise eligibility and experience requirements.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Selection Process
- Application scrutiny: Screening of submitted applications and supporting documents to check eligibility.
- Shortlisting: Shortlisting candidates based on the prescribed eligibility criteria and Terms of Reference.
- Interview: Interview of shortlisted eligible candidates.
- Final selection: Final selection and contractual engagement subject to applicable conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NCDC website at https://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.
- Ensure the form is complete and copies are self-attested.
- Send the completed application through Speed Post or submit it by hand at the designated NCDC office.
- Ensure the application reaches NCDC by 9 November 2026.
- Check the registered email address for interview communication if shortlisted.
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Important Dates
- Application Last Date:
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications:
- Interview Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these NCDC posts?
Eligibility varies by position and requires post-specific medical, graduate, postgraduate or professional qualifications with the required post-qualification experience. Applicants must read the official notification for detailed post-wise eligibility and experience requirements.
How do I apply for the NCDC Recruitment 2026?
Download the notification from the NCDC website, print the application form (on pages 10 and 11 of the notification), fill it with required details and attach self-attested documents, then send it by Speed Post or submit by hand to the NCDC office in Delhi by 09-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach the NCDC office by 9 November 2026. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
What is the selection process for these contractual posts?
Selection is through scrutiny of applications, shortlisting based on eligibility and Terms of Reference, followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates and final contractual engagement subject to conditions.
What is the salary or pay scale for the posts?
The posts carry a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 depending on the post, with post-wise amounts detailed in the notification.
