Overview
NIHFW has announced recruitment for two posts – Professor (Epidemiology) [Medical] and Reader (Community Health Administration) – with a total of two vacancies. The positions require a medical qualification with MD or DNB in relevant specialties, a minimum of eight years of post‑PG teaching experience for the professor post, and five years of teaching experience for the reader post. The age limit is 50 years, relaxable by 5 years for government servants and employees of autonomous institutions. The application deadline is 17‑01‑2026, with the selection process involving direct recruitment (and deputation for the professor post) followed by an interview. Candidates must apply by post with self‑attested documents and pay the fee via DD/IO; SC/ST/PH/female/Institute candidates are exempt from the fee.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW)
- Qualification
- Medical qualification + MD (CHA)/MD (PSM)/MD (Community Medicine)/DNB (SPM) or equivalent
- Vacancies
- 2
Important Dates
| application_deadline | 17-01-2026 |
| commencement | Date of publication |
| interview_dates | To be notified later |
Important Links
Selection Process
Direct Recruitment (for Reader) and Direct recruitment failing which by Deputation (for Professor). Interview will be conducted and details communicated via call letters.
How to Apply
Ensure eligibility and prepare application form., Pay application fee (Rs. 500/-) via Demand Draft or Indian Postal Order for eligible categories; no fee for SC/ST/PH/female/Institute candidates., Send the application by post with self‑attested documents to Dy. Director (Admin), NIHFW, New Delhi, including the envelope super‑scribed with 'Application for the post of ……'., Keep your personal e‑mail ID active and check the NIHFW website regularly for updates, call letters and interview details., Do not send applications via fax or e‑mail; they will not be entertained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIHFW Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Professor, Reader Posts?
application deadline: 17-01-2026; commencement: Date of publication; interview dates: To be notified later
What is the application fee?
Professor (Epidemiology) [Medical]: Rs. 500/-; SC/ST/PH/female/Institute: No fee
What is the age limit?
Up to 50 years (Relaxable up to 5 years for Govt. Servants and employees of Autonomous Institutions under Govt.)
What is the selection process?
Direct Recruitment (for Reader) and Direct recruitment failing which by Deputation (for Professor). Interview will be conducted and details communicated via call letters.