NIHFW Professor and Reader Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 02 Posts

NIHFW Professor and Reader Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 02 Posts

The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Professor and Reader posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official NIHFW website. This recruitment drive aims to fill 02 vacancies for academic positions in Epidemiology and Community Health Administration.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Professor (Epidemiology) - Medical

• Essential: Medical qualification included in the first or the second schedule or part II of the third schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Holders of educational qualifications included in part II of the third schedule should also fulfil the conditions stipulated in section 13(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. MD (CHA) / MD (PSM) / MD (Community Medicine)/DNB (SPM) recognized by the NMC (erstwhile MCI).
• Experience: A minimum of eight years' of post PG teaching experience in a permitted/approved/recognized Medical College/ Institution as faculty including three years' experience as Associate Professor in the subject. Should have at least four Research Publications (at least two as Associate Professor). Should have completed the Basic course in Medical Education Technology and Basic course in biomedical research from Institution(s) designated by NMC.
• Desirable: Three years' administrative experience in a responsible position. Experience of working in the field of health and family welfare. Experience in conducting epidemiological studies / surveys.

Eligibility for Reader (Community Health Administration)

• Essential: Medical qualification included in the first or the second schedule or part II of the third schedule (other than licentiate qualification) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Holders of educational qualifications included in part II of the third schedule should also fulfil the condition stipulated in section 13(3) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Post-graduate degree such as MD(CHA)/MD(PSM)/MD (Community Medicine) or equivalent degree of a recognised university/Institute.
• Experience: Five years' experience as Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the subject concerned in a Medical College/recognised Institute. Evidence of published work of high quality during last 5 years.
• Desirable: One year administrative experience in a responsible position.

Important Links

Important Links:

Official Notification PDF: Click here

Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for NIHFW Professor and Reader Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date is 3 weeks from the date of publication of the Advertisement in the Employment News. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact calendar date.

Q2: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
Ans: There are a total of 02 vacancies (01 Professor and 01 Reader).

Q3: What is the selection process?
Ans: The selection for Reader is by Direct Recruitment, while for Professor, it is Direct Recruitment failing which by Deputation. Selection will be based on an Interview.

Q4: Is there an application fee?
Ans: Yes, Rs. 500/- for Professor (Epidemiology) [Medical]. No fee for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, female candidates and Institute’s candidates.