NCDC Recruitment 2026 for 30 Contractual Public Health, Technical and Other PostsOut

• Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building): The notified MBBS with MD/DNB route in Public Health-related disciplines, MBBS with an EIS training certificate, or the specified non-medical Public Health/Epidemiology route is required, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience under the stated conditions.
• Technical Officer (Food Safety): A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Public Health or a related field, or the Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS) qualification, is required.
• Consultant (Veterinary One Health): Applicants need a postgraduate qualification in Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Preventive Medicine or Veterinary Pathology, the prescribed veterinary registration and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Analytical Chemist: An M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent, or a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Toxicology, must be supported by at least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Communication Specialist: A graduate degree in Mass Communication, Digital Media or PR requires 5 years of experience; the specified postgraduate diploma route requires 3 years of experience.
• Training Manager: Graduation with an MBA in HR or a PG Diploma in HR is required, together with at least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Microbiologist: Applicants need both an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences, with at least 7 years of experience in the specified field.
• Public Health Expert: Candidates must meet the notified medical or non-medical Public Health/Epidemiology qualification route and its relevant experience requirements.
• Bio-Security Specialist: A bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Public Health or a related field requires 5 years of experience; the specified master's/Ph.D. route requires 3 years.
• Biological Safety Expert: A bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related field requires 3 years of experience; a master's/Ph.D. in Biosafety, Public Health or a related field requires 1 year.
• Data Analyst — Rs. 75,000 monthly: BCA holders need 5 years of prescribed post-qualification experience, while MCA holders need 3 years.
• Public Health Specialist — 08 Posts: MBBS with MD or DNB in the specified Community Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Community Health Administration or Field Epidemiology discipline is required, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Finance Officer: An MBA (Finance), PGDBM (Finance) or PGDBA (Finance) is required, along with at least 5 years of accounting and prescribed finance-related experience.
• Public Health Specialist (Mentor): Applicants need an MD in Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine or Community Health Administration, with at least 3 years of post-qualification Public Health experience.
• Medical Epidemiologist: An MD in the prescribed Public Health discipline or EIS Master in Applied Epidemiology is required, with at least 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Data Analyst — Rs. 70,000 monthly: Applicants need a bachelor's degree in any discipline, a degree/diploma in Computer Application and at least 3 years of experience as a Data Analyst.
• Check the detailed notification for alternative qualification routes and the exact experience conditions attached to each position.

• Open the official NCDC website and go to Work With Us, then Vacancies.
• Download the notification for engagement of 30 contractual human resources and check the requirements for the post you want to apply for.
• Print the application form provided on pages 10 and 11 of the notification.
• Enter the post name, personal and contact details, qualifications, experience and other information requested in the form.
• Attach a self-attested photograph and the applicable qualification, experience, age-proof and other supporting documents; ensure the required copies are self-attested.
• Send the completed application by Speed Post or deliver it by hand to General Services Section, Room No. 202, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), 22, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi - 110054.
• Hand-delivery hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days. The application must reach NCDC by 9 November 2026; posting it by that date is not sufficient.
• Shortlisted candidates should check their registered email for the interview date and time.

About the recruitment

NCDC, under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is recruiting 30 contractual personnel for 2026-27. The positions are based at NCDC, Delhi, and cover public health, epidemiology, food safety, veterinary One Health, laboratory sciences, communications, training, finance and data analysis. Engagement is initially for one year, and continuation depends on yearly requirements.

Choosing the correct position

Candidates must match their qualifications and relevant experience to the specific post rather than rely on the post title alone. The notification contains 16 vacancy entries, including two separate Data Analyst positions. One offers Rs. 75,000 monthly and requires the prescribed BCA/MCA route; the other offers Rs. 70,000 and requires a bachelor's degree, a Computer Application degree/diploma and Data Analyst experience. Overall consolidated remuneration ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month. The maximum age is either 40 or 45 years, depending on the position.

Preparing and submitting the application

Download the notification from the official vacancies page and print the application form on pages 10 and 11. Complete the requested personal, educational, experience and contact information. The form also seeks references, training or short courses, awards or achievements, and mailing and permanent addresses.

Attach the self-attested photograph, qualification certificates, experience certificates, age proof and documents supporting other claims. Check that the required copies are self-attested. Submit the application through Speed Post or by hand to General Services Section, Room No. 202, NCDC, 22, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi - 110054. Office submission hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days. Receipt by 9 November 2026 is essential; the dispatch date does not replace this deadline.

Selection and contract conditions

NCDC will scrutinise applications and shortlist eligible candidates for interview. Shortlisted applicants will receive interview details by email, and no travel allowance will be paid for attending. Selected candidates must sign a Contractual Service Agreement. The engagement provides no claim to permanent appointment. The stated terms include 30 days of annual leave, 10 days of casual or sick leave, and termination by either party with one month's notice.