Overview
The National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Accounts Officer, Accountant, Programmer (9 (all UR) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before Receipt within 45 days from publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
Key Details
- Organization
- The National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW)
- Qualification
- Varies by post (deputation service conditions; Programmer needs MCA/IT/CS Master's or B.E./B.Tec. with 2 years' experience)
- Vacancies
- 9 (all UR)
- Advertisement No
- F.No: A-12037/3/2025-Admin I, dated 16.10.2026
- Last date to apply
- Receipt within 45 days from publication of the advertisement in the Employment News
Important Dates
| Last Date | Receipt within 45 days from publication of the advertisement in the Employment News |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, Female and Departmental candidates | No application fee |
| Date of notice | 16.10.2026 |
| Commencement to fill up the vacancy | From the date of publishing on Institute's Website www.nihfw.ac.in |
| Last Date to Apply (receipt) | 45 days from the date of publication of the Advertisement in the Employment News |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Total | 9 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
Post: Vacancies | Method | Pay Accounts Officer: 02 (UR) | Deputation | Pay Matrix Level 07, Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400/- Accountant: 05 (UR) | Deputation | Pay Matrix Level 06, Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400/- Programmer: 02 (UR) | Deputation / failing which Direct Recruitment | Pay Matrix Level 7, Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/- Total: 9 The notice states that the vacancies are tentative and may decrease or increase as per the requirement of the Organization. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Application Fee
Post / Category: Fee Accounts Officer: Nil Accountant: Nil Programmer (on Deputation): Nil Programmer (Direct Recruitment): Rs. 300/- by Demand Draft/Indian Postal Order in favour of Director, NIHFW, payable at New Delhi Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, Female and Departmental candidates: No application fee
Selection Process
The Institute, at its discretion, may conduct an Interview/Written Test for these posts to select candidates on the basis of merit. The decision of the Director, NIHFW shall be final. Applicants appear for the Interview/written test at their own expenses. • Original degrees/certificates/proof of date of birth must be produced at the time of the Interview/final selection. • Candidates working in Govt./Semi Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies must submit a "No Objection Certificate" from the competent authority at the time of Documents Verification/Final Selection. • At Documents Verification, candidates must give details of any criminal case pending against them. NIHFW may verify police records and reserves the right to deny appointment.
Important Instructions
• Late, incomplete, partially filled applications, applications without supporting documents, or applications not in the prescribed format are liable to be rejected. Interim enquiries will not be entertained. • No correction requests are accepted after submission. Candidates should keep a copy of the filled-in form and the documents sent. • Candidates must have a valid personal e-mail ID and keep it active during the recruitment process. • NIHFW reserves the right not to fill up the posts, to cancel the advertisement in whole or in part, to extend the closing date, and to postpone or cancel the recruitment for any or all posts. • False or suppressed information, impersonation, canvassing, or a wrong category claim (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PWD/Ex-Servicemen) leads to summary rejection or termination from service. NIHFW may also take legal action. • Any addendum, corrigendum or modification will be posted on the NIHFW website only. No other means of communication will be used. • No correspondence will be entertained from applicants either before or after the selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIHFW Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 9 Accountant, Accounts Officer and More Posts?
Last Date: Receipt within 45 days from publication of the advertisement in the Employment News; Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, Female and Departmental candidates: No application fee; Date of notice: 16.10.2026; Commencement to fill up the vacancy: From the date of publishing on Institute's Website www.nihfw.ac.in; Last Date to Apply (receipt): 45 days from the date of publication of the Advertisement in the Employment News
What is the application fee?
Post / Category: Fee Accounts Officer: Nil Accountant: Nil Programmer (on Deputation): Nil Programmer (Direct Recruitment): Rs. 300/- by Demand Draft/Indian Postal Order in favour of Director, NIHFW, payable at New Delhi Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, Female and Departmental candidates: No application fee
What is the age limit?
Varies by post
What is the selection process?
The Institute, at its discretion, may conduct an Interview/Written Test for these posts to select candidates on the basis of merit. The decision of the Director, NIHFW shall be final. Applicants appear for the Interview/written test at their own expenses. • Original degrees/certificates/proof of date of birth must be produced at the time of the Interview/final selection. • Candidates working in Govt./Semi Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies must submit a "No Objection Certificate" from the competent authority at the time of Documents Verification/Final Selection. • At Documents Verification, candidates must give details of any criminal case pending against them. NIHFW may verify police records and reserves the right to deny appointment.