DGHS Consultant (ASO) Recruitment 2026 for 5 Posts

• Retired Central Government officers or officials from substantive Pay Level 7, 8, 9 or 10 of the CSS cadre are eligible, including those retired or superannuated up to October 2026.
• Defence Forces or CAPF personnel from Pay Levels 7 to 10 who retired, were discharged or superannuated up to October 2026 may also apply.
• Applicants must have profound knowledge of administrative, establishment and financial matters, and excellent knowledge of service rules, regulations, policies, noting and drafting. Knowledge of MS Office, typing and e-office is also required.
• Applicants must be in good health, able to join immediately and declare that they were clear from the vigilance angle at retirement.

• Obtain the application format enclosed with the DGHS circular and complete the required particulars.
• Affix a recent passport-size photograph and attach self-attested copies of the PPO and LPC, along with relevant documents.
• Submit the application by post or in person to the Section Officer, Administration-I Section, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Room No. 508, PG Hostel, NCDC Building, 22, Sham Nath Marg, Civil Lines, Delhi - 110054.
• Ensure the application reaches the office by 30 November 2026.

Recruitment overview

The Directorate General of Health Services, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has issued a circular for five Consultant (ASO) positions. The temporary posts are contractual and are located at the DGHS headquarters and its subordinate offices in New Delhi. The number of consultants may vary. The circular is dated 10 November 2026, and applications must reach the designated office by 30 November 2026.

Who can apply

The opportunity is for retired Central Government officers and officials from substantive Pay Levels 7 to 10 of the CSS cadre, including those who retired or superannuated up to October 2026. Retired, discharged or superannuated Defence Forces and CAPF personnel from Pay Levels 7 to 10 may also apply. Applicants must be below 62 years on the advertisement date, be in good health and be able to join immediately. They must also declare that they were clear from the vigilance angle at retirement.

The role requires knowledge of administrative, establishment and financial work, including recruitment rules, court cases, promotions, reservation and procurement through GeM. Knowledge of service rules, noting, drafting, MS Office, typing and e-office is also required.

Application steps

Use the application format enclosed with the circular. Complete it, affix a recent passport-size photograph and enclose self-attested copies of the Pension Payment Order and Last Pay Certificate, together with relevant documents. Send or deliver the application to the Section Officer, Administration-I Section, DGHS, Room No. 508, PG Hostel, NCDC Building, 22, Sham Nath Marg, Civil Lines, Delhi - 110054. It must reach the office by the deadline; the notification does not specify an application fee.

Engagement and remuneration

The initial term is one year from joining and may be extended or curtailed based on requirements or performance. Remuneration is last pay drawn minus pension, plus transport allowance at the rate drawn at retirement, and remains unchanged during the term. Either side may terminate the engagement with at least 15 days' notice. The stated working hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance. Consultants may also be called on holidays or beyond working hours without compensatory leave.