NIHFW Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Latest Vacancies

About NIHFW Careers:

Organization Overview: The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is an Autonomous Statutory Body funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It serves as a think-tank and a nodal agency for promoting health and family welfare programs through specialized education, training, research, and evaluation. Located in Munirka, New Delhi, the institute plays a critical role in advising the government on national health policies and managing flagship resource centers like the National Cold Chain and Vaccine Management Resource Centre (NCCVMRC).+2Working at NIHFW provides a unique vantage point where academic research meets national policy implementation. The institute’s work spans across various disciplines including Epidemiology, Reproductive Health, Community Health Administration, and Health Informatics. Its reach extends nationwide as it trains senior health administrators and conducts evaluative studies for various Central and State-sponsored health schemes.

Key Job Profiles:

• Professor / Reader: Senior faculty roles in departments like Epidemiology and Medical Care.
• Research Analyst / Investigator: Professionals focused on data collection and public health research.
• Medical Officer: Specialized healthcare roles within the institute's clinic or specialized projects.
• Young Professional / Consultant: Contractual experts for specific health projects (e.g., NTAGI or CHI).
• Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Accountant: Core administrative and financial support staff.
• Technical Officer: Experts managing cold chain, logistics, or health informatics infrastructure.

Salary & Benefits: Regular employees are paid as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, while project-based roles receive consolidated monthly remuneration.

• Professor (Medical): Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 + NPA).
• Reader / Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level-12 (₹79,800 – ₹2,11,500).
• Research Analyst: Consolidated pay of ₹50,000 – ₹80,000 depending on the project.
• Consultant (Senior): Consolidated pay ranging from ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,80,000.

Unique Perks: Beautiful residential campus in New Delhi, central government allowances (DA, HRA), and the opportunity to represent India in global health forums.

Selection Process:

Direct Recruitment (Regular): Screening of applications followed by a Written Test (for Group B/C) or Interview (for Group A/Faculty).

Contractual / Walk-in: Often involves a direct walk-in interview or a two-stage process (Online screening followed by an In-person interview).

Deputation: Selection based on service records and personal interaction for officers from other government departments.

How to Crack NIHFW Exams

• Master Public Health Domains: If applying for technical or faculty roles, be thoroughly prepared with the latest National Health Mission (NHM) guidelines, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and India's recent immunization strategies.
• Research Publication Quality: For faculty positions, NIHFW strictly adheres to NMC/UGC norms regarding publications. Ensure your papers are in indexed journals (PubMed/Scopus) as this is a primary filter during shortlisting.
• Administrative Accuracy: For LDC or Administrative posts, focus on Stage II Skill Tests. The typing test (typically 35 wpm in English) is a frequent hurdle where many candidates fail despite clearing the CBT.