NCDC has listed 30 vacancies covering Public Health Specialist, Technical Officer and other posts. The listing includes MBBS, MS/MD, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, DNB, B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, BCA, MCA, M.Phil/Ph.D, Diploma, PG Diploma, BPT, MPH among the qualifications and gives an application deadline of 9 November 2026; verify each post's criteria in the official notice.
Vacancy Summary
| Organization | NCDC |
|---|---|
| Positions | Public Health Specialist, Technical Officer and other posts |
| Vacancies | 30 |
| Qualification | MBBS, MS/MD, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, DNB, B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, BCA, MCA, M.Phil/Ph.D, Diploma, PG Diploma, BPT, MPH |
| Advertisement number | No.A.12013/1/2018-PRC (part) (8321881) |
| Application deadline | 09-11-2026 |

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has announced 30 contractual vacancies across 16 post entries. The initial contract period is one year. The roles are based at NCDC, Delhi.
Eligibility
Eligibility and required experience vary by post. The qualifications below are listed qualifications from the notice; applicants must check the official notification to confirm the requirements for the post they select.
| Post | Listed qualification and experience |
|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) | Prescribed MBBS with MD/DNB in public health-related disciplines, MBBS with EIS training certificate, or the specified non-medical public health/epidemiology qualification route; minimum three 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 a related field, or Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS). |
| Consultant (Veterinary One Health) | Postgraduate qualification in a listed veterinary discipline, prescribed veterinary registration and three years of relevant experience. |
| Analytical Chemist | M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Toxicology, with at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Communication Specialist | Graduate degree in Mass Communication, Digital Media or PR with five years of experience, or a postgraduate diploma in the specified field with three years of experience. |
| Training Manager | Graduation with MBA in HR or PG Diploma in HR, and at least five years of relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Microbiologist | M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences, with at least seven 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 a related field with five years of experience; alternatively, a master’s/Ph.D. in a specified related field with three years of experience. |
| Biological Safety Expert | Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related field with three years of experience, or master’s/Ph.D. in Biosafety, Public Health or a related field with one year of experience. |
| Data Analyst (Rs. 75,000) | BCA/MCA with the prescribed five/three 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 at least three years of relevant experience. |
| Finance Officer | MBA (Finance) or PGDBM/PGDBA (Finance), with at least five 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 three years of post-qualification public health experience. |
| Medical Epidemiologist | MD in the prescribed public health discipline or EIS Master in Applied Epidemiology, with at least one year of relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Data Analyst (Rs. 70,000) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a degree/diploma in Computer Application and at least three years of experience as a Data Analyst. |
Several posts have alternative qualification routes and specific experience conditions. Refer to the detailed notification for the full requirements.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 40 or 45 years, depending on the post.
- Maximum 45 years: Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building), Technical Officer (Food Safety), Consultant (Veterinary One Health), Analytical Chemist, Communication Specialist, Training Manager, Microbiologist, Public Health Expert, Bio-Security Specialist, Biological Safety Expert, Public Health Specialist (Mentor) and Medical Epidemiologist.
- Maximum 40 years: Data Analyst (Rs. 75,000), Public Health Specialist (08 posts), Finance Officer and Data Analyst (Rs. 70,000).
Salary
Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,50,000, depending on the post.
| Post | Monthly remuneration |
|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building), Microbiologist, Public Health Expert, Public Health Specialist (08 posts), Public Health Specialist (Mentor) | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| Technical Officer (Food Safety) | Rs. 60,000 |
| Consultant (Veterinary One Health), Analytical Chemist, Bio-Security Specialist, Biological Safety Expert | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Communication Specialist, Training Manager, Finance Officer | Rs. 90,000 |
| Data Analyst (01 post) | Rs. 75,000 |
| Medical Epidemiologist | Rs. 1,20,000 |
| Data Analyst (01 post) | Rs. 70,000 |
These are contractual consolidated amounts, not regular government pay scales.
Important Dates
- Last date for applications to reach NCDC: 9 November 2026.
- Interview date: To be announced.
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted; the dispatch date does not replace the requirement for timely receipt.
Selection Process
Selection involves scrutiny of applications and supporting documents, shortlisting against the eligibility criteria and Terms of Reference, and an interview. Eligible shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date and time by email. The notice does not prescribe a separate written examination.
Documents to Prepare
- Completed prescribed application form.
- Self-attested photograph.
- Relevant degree, diploma and professional qualification certificates.
- Relevant experience certificates.
- Age-proof document.
- Supporting documents for other claims made in the application.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification and check the criteria for the selected post.
- Download and complete the application form included on pages 10 and 11 of the notification.
- Attach the required supporting documents and submit the application by Speed Post or hand delivery to the address below. The application must reach NCDC by 9 November 2026.
Address:
General Services Section, Room No. 202
National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
22, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi - 110054
Office submission hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days. For the NCDC website, visit https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/.
Application deadline: 09-11-2026
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The listing includes MBBS, MS/MD, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, DNB, B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, BCA, MCA, M.Phil/Ph.D, Diploma, PG Diploma, BPT, MPH; check which criteria apply to Public Health Specialist, Technical Officer and other posts in the NCDC notice before the 9 November 2026 deadline.