National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Professor, Reader posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of NIHFW. Last date for submission of application form is 17-01-2026. In this article, you will get the recruitment details of NIHFW Professor, Reader posts, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps and direct links to the official notification and online application form.
NIHFW Professor (Epidemiology) and Reader (Community Health Administration) Recruitment 2026 Overview
vacancy details
eligibility criteria
Professor (Epidemiology) - Medicine
- Necessary: Medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Holders of educational qualifications included in Part II of the Third Schedule must also satisfy the conditions laid down in Section 13(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- MD (CHA) / MD (PSM) / MD (Community Medicine) / DNB (SPM) recognized by NMC (erstwhile MCI).
- Minimum eight years of post PG teaching experience as faculty in a permitted/approved/recognised medical college/institution, including three years' experience as Associate Professor in the subject.
- Must have at least four research publications (at least two as Associate Professor) [only original papers, meta-analysis, systematic reviews, and case series that are published in journals indexed in Medline, PubMed, Central Science Citation Index, Science Citation Index, Expanded Embase, Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals (DoAJ) will be considered.
- Should have completed the Basic course in Medical Education Technology from Institution(s) designated by NMC (Erstwhile MCI).
- Should have completed the Basic course in biomedical research from Institution(s) designated by NMC (Erstwhile MCI).
- Desirable: Three years’ administrative experience in a responsible position. Experience of working in the field of health and family welfare. Experience in conducting epidemiological studies / surveys.
Reader (Community Health Administration)
- Essential: Medical qualification included in the first or the second schedule or part II of the third schedule (other than licentiate qualification) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Holders of educational qualifications included in part II of the third schedule should also fulfil the condition stipulated in section 13(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Post-graduate degree such as MD(CHA)/MD(PSM)/MD (Community Medicine) or equivalent degree of a recognised university/Institute.
- Five years’ experience as Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the subject concerned in a Medical College/recognised Institute.
- Evidence of published work of high quality during last 5 years.
- Desirable: One year administrative experience in a responsible position.
Salary / Stipend
- Professor (Epidemiology) [Medical]: Academic Pay Level – 14 (Rs. 1,44,200/- to Rs. 2,18,200/- + NPA)
- Reader (Community Health Administration): Academic Pay Level-12 (Rs. 79,800/- – Rs. 2,11,500/-)
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025)
- Up to 50 years (relaxation up to 5 years for government employees and employees of autonomous institutions under the Government)
application fee
- Rupee. 500/- for Professor (Epidemiology) [Medical]
- No application fee for SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, Women candidates and Institute candidates.
important dates
selection process
- Direct Recruitment (For Reader)
- Direct Recruitment, otherwise by Deputation (for Professor)
- Interview (date, time and venue will be informed to eligible candidates through call letter)
General information/instructions
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The application form should be duly filled and sent to the Deputy Director along with self-attested testimonials. Director (Administration), National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Baba Ganga Nath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi - 110067. Superscribe “Application for the post of Super-Scribe………………………………) on the envelope.
- The crucial date for determining age is 01/07/2025.
- Late applications/incomplete applications/partially filled applications/applications without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
- Mere fulfillment of essential qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview/written examination.
- NIHFW reserves the right not to fill the post or cancel the advertisement. In whole or in part without assigning any reason.
- Candidates working in Government/Semi Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel and submit NOC at the time of document verification/final selection.
- Original degree/certificate/proof of date of birth will be produced at the time of interview/final selection.
- Applicants will appear for interview at their own expense.
- The period of work experience will be counted only after acquiring the required qualification.
how to apply
- Candidates should read the detailed advertisement before applying and ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Application should be sent by post through Demand Draft/Indian Postal Order along with self-attested documents and application fee (wherever applicable).
- Candidates must have a valid personal e-mail ID and must keep it active during the recruitment process.
- Check NIHFW website regularly for updates, call letters and interview details.
- Applications forwarded through fax or e-mail will not be considered.
