📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: National Health Authority (NHA), Attached Office of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
- Notification Date: 17th September, 2026
- Advertisement Number: Not Stated (published via Employment News)
- Total Vacancies: 5
- Posts: Senior Principal Private Secretary (1), Private Secretary (3), Stenographer (1)
- Employment Nature: Deputation basis (including short-term contract) — temporary, not a permanent cadre appointment
- Application Mode: Offline — applications to be forwarded by cadre authorities / heads of departments, to reach NHA within 30 days of Employment News publication
- Last Date for Receipt: 30 days from Employment News publication (calculated: 17th October, 2026)
- Official Website: https://www.nha.gov.in
- Application Fee: Not Applicable — no fee is prescribed for deputation applications
- Address: National Health Authority, 3rd Floor, Tower-1, LIC Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001
Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Matrix Details
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Pay Matrix Level | Monthly Pay Range (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Principal Private Secretary | 01 | Level 12 | Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 2,09,200 |
| Private Secretary | 03 | Level 08 | Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100 |
| Stenographer | 01 | Level 04 | Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 |
Note: Pay and other terms and conditions of deputation (including short-term contract) are regulated in accordance with DOPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time. Additional allowances such as HRA, DA, and transport allowance may apply as per government rules applicable at the place of posting (New Delhi).
Eligibility Criteria and Qualification Requirements
Eligible categories for all three posts:
- Officers serving under Central Governments
- Officers serving under State Governments / UT Administration
- Officers from Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
- Officers from Attached Offices of the Government
- Officers from Statutory and Autonomous Bodies
- Officers from Recognized Universities and Research Institutes
Detailed eligibility criteria, specific experience requirements, age limit, and division-wise posting details are available in Annexure-1 on the official website of National Health Authority (Download National Health Authority Deputation Notification from the official website). All posts are to be filled on deputation basis as per DOPT deputation guidelines. The upper age limit for deputation is typically 56 years as per existing government rules.
Selection Process and Screening Criteria
- Mode of Filling: Deputation basis — not a direct recruitment. Cadre authorities / Heads of Departments of the eligible parent organizations are requested to forward applications of eligible and willing candidates whose services can be spared for appointment to these posts.
- Screening: Applications will be scrutinized by National Health Authority against the eligibility criteria prescribed in Annexure-1, including experience, educational qualifications, and cadre level.
- Shortlisting: Suitable candidates will be shortlisted based on deputation eligibility norms prescribed under DOPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended.
- Document Verification: Selected candidates will undergo document verification at the time of joining.
- Terms of Deputation: The duration of deputation shall be as per DOPT rules. Pay and other terms will be regulated under the deputation guidelines. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing for any process.
Required Documents and Instructions for Candidates
- Application Form / CV Proforma (Annexure-II) — download from the National Health Authority deputation recruitment section on www.nha.gov.in
- Forwarding letter from Cadre Authority / Head of Department on official letterhead, indicating that the officer's services can be spared for deputation
- Complete career details including name of post held, period of service, nature of duties performed, and present pay level
- Educational qualification certificates and consolidated mark sheets
- Experience certificates from competent authority
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Copy of Government-issued photo identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
- All documents as enumerated in the website notification for the specific post(s)
Important: Applications must reach the undersigned at National Health Authority, 3rd Floor, Tower-1, LIC Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001 within 30 days of publishing of the advertisement in Employment News. Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date will not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to submit deputation applications for National Health Authority Recruitment 2026?
The applications must reach National Health Authority within 30 days of publishing the advertisement in Employment News. The notification is dated 17th September, 2026, so the calculated last date for receipt of applications is 17th October, 2026.
Where should deputation applications for NHA posts be sent?
Applications should be sent to: National Health Authority, 3rd Floor, Tower-1, LIC Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001. The Section Officer (Administration) is the designated recipient.
Is there any application fee for the NHA deputation recruitment?
No application fee has been prescribed in the notification for these deputation-based posts.
Are these NHA posts permanent government jobs?
No. All five posts are to be filled on deputation basis (including short-term contract) under DOPT guidelines. Deputation is a temporary posting and does not confer permanent cadre status at NHA. The pay and other terms of deputation are regulated as per DOPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.
What is the salary range for NHA deputation posts?
The pay scales vary by post level in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Level 12 (Senior Principal Private Secretary) — Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200; Level 08 (Private Secretary) — Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100; Level 04 (Stenographer) — Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100. Additional allowances such as HRA, DA, and transport allowance may apply as per applicable government rules.
Who is eligible to apply for these deputation posts?
Officers from Central Governments, State Governments, UT Administration, PSUs, Attached Offices, Statutory and Autonomous Bodies, Recognized Universities, and Research Institutes are eligible. Detailed experience and qualification requirements are specified in Annexure-1 on the NHA official website. Cadre authorities must forward applications on behalf of willing candidates whose services can be spared.