NIHFW Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Professor, Reader Posts
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 02 Professor, Reader. Candidates with MS/MD Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 17-12-2025, and closes on 17-01-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIHFW website, nihfw.ac.in.
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 NIHFW website. The last date to submit the application form is 17-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIHFW Professor, Reader Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Essential: Medical qualification included in the first or the 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 should also fulfil the conditions stipulated in section 13(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
MD (CHA) / MD (PSM) / MD (Community Medicine)/DNB (SPM) recognized by the NMC (erstwhile MCI).
A minimum of eight years’ of post PG teaching experience in a permitted/approved/recognized Medical College/ Institution as faculty including three years’ experience as Associate Professor in the subject.
Should 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)
Up to 50 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for Govt. servants and employees of autonomous Institutes under Govt.)
Application Fee
Rs. 500/- for Professor (Epidemiology) [Medical]
No application fee for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, female candidates and Institute’s candidates.
Important Dates
Commencement to fill up the vacancy
From the date of publishing on Institute’s Website
Last date of receiving of Application
3 weeks from the date of publication of Advertisement in the Employment News
Dates of Conduct of Interview
Will be notified later on website
Selection Process
Direct Recruitment (for Reader)
Direct recruitment failing which by Deputation (for Professor)
Interview (Date, time and venue will be communicated to eligible candidates through Call Letters)
General Information / Instructions
The candidate must be citizen of India.
Applications must be sent duly filled along with self-attested testimonials to Dy. Director (Admin), National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Baba Gang Nath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi – 110067. Super-scribe “Application for the post of …………………………) on the envelope.
Crucial date for determining age is 01/07/2025.
Late application/Incomplete application / partially filled application / application without supporting documents will summarily be rejected.
Mere fulfilling the essential qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for Interview/written test.
NIHFW reserves the right not to fill up the post, cancel the Advt. in whole or in part without assigning any reason.
Candidates working in Govt./Semi Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel and submit NOC at the time of Documents Verification/Final Selection.
Original degrees/certificates/proof of date of birth shall be produced at the time of Interview/final selection.
Applicants shall appear for the Interview at their own expenses.
Period of working experience shall be counted only after acquiring essential qualification.
How to Apply
Candidates should go through detailed advertisement before applying and ensure they fulfil the eligibility criteria.
Applications must be sent by post with self-attested documents and application fee (where applicable) via Demand Draft/Indian Postal Order.
Candidates should have valid personal E-mail ID and 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 entertained.
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NIHFW Professor and Reader posts?
The last date of receiving applications is 3 weeks from the date of publication of Advertisement in the Employment News.
Q2. What is the application fee for Professor (Epidemiology) post in NIHFW?
Rs. 500/- (No fee for SC/ST/PH/female candidates and Institute’s candidates).
Q3. What is the age limit for direct recruitment in NIHFW vacancies?
Up to 50 years (relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants and employees of autonomous institutions under Govt.).
Q4. What are the essential qualifications for Reader (Community Health Administration)?
Medical qualification as per IMC Act + Post-graduate degree (MD CHA/PSM/Community Medicine or equivalent) + 5 years experience as Lecturer/Assistant Professor + Evidence of high quality published work in last 5 years.
Q5. How will candidates be selected for NIHFW teaching posts?
Through Direct Recruitment (for Reader) or Direct failing which Deputation (for Professor), followed by Interview.
