National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) has published the NHSRC Recruitment 2026 Notification in May 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill multiple positions, including Principal Team Lead (IT Division) and various Consultant posts across different divisions of NHSRC. Candidates within the prescribed age limits of up to 62 years for Principal Team Lead and up to 45 years for Consultant posts, and holding qualifications such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, MBBS, BDS, Nursing, AYUSH, Pharmacy, Public Health, Hospital Management, or other relevant degrees as per the post requirements, are eligible to apply online through the NHSRC website. The application process is active and will remain open until 16-06-2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
NHSRC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), Central Recruitment, New Delhi has officially released Terms of Reference (TOR) for engagement of multiple Consultants and a Principal Team Lead under the National Health Mission (NHM). The notification includes complete details on roles & responsibilities, eligibility, selection process, age limit, remuneration, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying. The notification is available on the official NHSRC website.
NHSRC Recruitment 2026 Overview
NHSRC is recruiting multiple posts including Principal Team Lead (IT) and various Consultant positions, last date 16 June 2026.
NHSRC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
NHSRC Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Multiple positions have been announced across various technical divisions of NHSRC. Exact vacancy numbers per post are not specified; each TOR is for a specific role. All posts are contractual and based in New Delhi with travel to states and districts involved.
Post 1: Principal Team Lead – Information Technology Division (Technical), NHSRC
Principal Team Lead – IT Division (Technical) – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions. Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply. The position is on Contractual basis and reports to the Executive Director, NHSRC. Government officials willing to come on deputation can also apply subject to meeting the TOR criteria and on submission of NOC from their controlling department.
Principal Team Lead – IT Division (Technical) – Age Limit
Principal Team Lead – IT Division (Technical) – Remuneration & Benefits
Principal Team Lead – IT Division (Technical) – Roles & Responsibilities
- Enhancing efficiency of NHM initiatives using relevant IT solutions for Community Processes, CPHC, Mera Aspataal, Gunak, NQAS, LaQshya certification, HRIS, HRH, IPHS, DVDMS, Free Drugs initiative etc.
- Working towards operationalizing under-developed applications like E-Supportive Supervision, GRS and Health Helpline.
- Driving the process of defining, developing and roll-out of additional software requirements for IT applications and portals for NHM initiatives.
- Liaising with different programs and program partners; working in conjunction with different programme divisions of MoH&FW on their IT Projects.
- Supporting development of Common Registry for Facilities, Service Providers and Frontline Workers.
- Reviewing existing applications and developing a mechanism for integration and data sharing in collaboration with NIC and MIS division of MoHF&W.
- Generating comprehensive analytics that is timely and useful for policy makers and program managers at National and State level.
- Recommending mechanisms for effective use of data for planning, service delivery and disease surveillance.
- Supporting states in establishing the State level data center.
- Designing strategies, planning, and ensuring delivery with quality and performance as per plan.
- Managing IT Division Team; managing resources, budget for smooth and quality operations.
- Managing stakeholders, coordinating with partners, reporting and communications.
- Identification and mobilization of IT resources for above mentioned tasks.
- Any other task as per requirement.
Post 2: Consultant – Certification Unit (Quality and Patient Safety Division), NHSRC
Consultant – Certification Unit – Eligibility Criteria
The incumbent is expected to have good clinical background and excellent writing skills. The position requires strong moral and ethical code of conduct with essence of integrity and confidentiality. The position reports to Advisor – Quality & Patient Safety and is on contractual basis.
Consultant – Certification Unit – Age Limit & Remuneration
Consultant – Certification Unit – Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Incumbent is expected to have excellent writing skills and language proficiency, for which a screening test may be administered.
Written Test Condition: If the recruitment process includes a written test, a ratio of 1:5 will be adopted — for 1 vacancy, top 5 candidates will be considered. In case 2 or more candidates qualify with the same marks, all such candidates will be considered.
Consultant – Certification Unit – Roles & Responsibilities
- Support in conduct of national-level assessments in allocated states from receipt of application till result declaration.
- Manage data generated for preparation of fact sheets / data sets for analysis and national-level review.
- Managing and implementing Quality certification in healthcare IT.
- Monitor all certification-related activities and ensure completion in a time-bound manner.
- Correspondence of final reports to MoHFW for final decision making on Quality Certification Status of assessed facilities.
- Liaison with MoHFW officials, empanelled external assessors, Quality Experts, State / District QA nodal officers.
- Coordination for National-level External Assessors Training.
- Management of pool of Empanelled External Assessors.
- Preparation of certification guidelines, short notes, and resource material for certification activities.
- Vigilance in the ongoing national-level assessments.
- Any other responsibility as allocated by Advisor QPS.
Post 3: Consultant – Drugs and Logistics (Quality and Patient Safety), NHSRC
Consultant – Drugs and Logistics – Eligibility Criteria
NHSRC intends recruiting Consultant – Drugs & Logistics purely on short-term basis. The incumbent would be expected to coordinate and facilitate implementation of the Free Drugs Initiative in the states and coordinate with MoHFW, software development organisations, states and other stakeholders.
Consultant – Drugs and Logistics – Age Limit & Remuneration
Consultant – Drugs and Logistics – Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Review, update, rationalize and map State Essential Medicines Lists (EMLs) in alignment with revised IPHS, NLEM and program-specific requirements.
- Support categorization of medicines as Essential and Desirable; ensure regulatory compliance under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, NDPS Act and other frameworks.
- Review and assess existing procurement, logistics and supply chain management systems across States/UTs and recommend evidence-based improvements.
- Conduct situational analysis, field visits and gap assessments to support States/UTs under the Free Drugs Service Initiative (FDSI).
- Assist States/UTs and MoHFW in adoption, customization and effective utilization of IT-based LMIS such as DVDMS, eAushadhi.
- Analyse supply chain data from DVDMS and other LMIS platforms for monitoring drug availability, stock status, expiry management, lead times and performance indicators.
- Support development and implementation of scientific quantification and demand forecasting mechanisms, including AI-driven forecasting models.
- Undertake financial analysis of State proposals under PIPs, review approvals under Record of Proceedings (RoP), and assess budget utilization efficiency.
- Develop guidelines / SOPs / guidance documents / training Modules.
- Collect, compile, validate and analyse data related to drug procurement, supply chain performance, expenditure and availability; prepare analytical reports and policy briefs for MoHFW.
- Coordinate with State Health Departments, Procurement Corporations, CDAC/HMIS/Statistics division teams and relevant Programme Divisions.
- Support capacity building initiatives including workshops and technical trainings for state officials and supply chain personnel.
- Track and review periodic data uploaded by states on DVDMS.
- Any other function as allotted by Advisor – Quality & Patient Safety.
Post 4: Consultant – Quality and Patient Safety, NHSRC
Consultant – Quality and Patient Safety – Eligibility Criteria
The incumbent is expected to have good clinical background and excellent writing skills. Support to States requires extensive travel to the states — approximately one third of the time. The position reports to Advisor – Quality Improvement and is on contractual basis.
Consultant – Quality and Patient Safety – Age Limit & Remuneration
Consultant – Quality and Patient Safety – Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Review contemporary literature and programme guidelines; examine existing measurement system (ME & checkpoints) under NQAS, LaQshya, MusQan, Kayakalp and Patient Safety Tool.
- Support the division in drafting of other quality initiatives.
- Support States with implementation of NQAS, LaQshya, MusQan, Kayakalp and Patient Safety Tools.
- Development of Resource Material.
- Conduct trainings in the States/UT.
- Analysis of key performance indicators and outcome indicators; plan further to strengthen gaps observed.
- May be deputed to work in the Certification Unit, NHSRC.
- Any other task as per need of the Quality and Patient Safety Division.
Post 5: Consultant – Community Processes / Comprehensive Primary Healthcare, NHSRC
Consultant – Community Processes / CPHC – Eligibility Criteria
The position reports to Advisor – Community Processes-Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CP-CPHC) and is on contractual basis. Initial contract for Two years, extendable based on performance.
Consultant – Community Processes / CPHC – Age Limit & Remuneration
Consultant – Community Processes / CPHC – Key Roles & Responsibilities
Programme Implementation, Capacity Building & Partnerships
- Provide technical assistance to states for implementation of Community Processes (CP) and CPHC components in decentralized manner.
- Design and deliver skill-based capacity building, mentoring, and policy support for state, district, block, and frontline teams including at AB-AAMs and community platforms.
- Work closely with community-based organizations especially those working with SHGs, ASHAs and other community platforms.
- Enable and coordinate linkages with public health institutions, research organizations, academic bodies and technical support agencies for state and district-level CP-CPHC support.
- Support implementation planning, roll-out, review, and course correction of CP-CPHC interventions in collaboration with state and national stakeholders.
- Undertake additional assignments related to CP-CPHC as assigned by the Advisor – CP-CPHC.
Post 6: Consultant – Research and Innovation in Primary Care / Comprehensive Primary Healthcare, NHSRC
Consultant – Research and Innovation in Primary Care / CPHC – Eligibility Criteria
The position reports to Advisor – Community Processes-Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CP-CPHC) and is on contractual basis. Initial contract for Two years, extendable based on performance.
Consultant – Research and Innovation in Primary Care / CPHC – Age Limit & Remuneration
Consultant – Research and Innovation in Primary Care / CPHC – Key Roles & Responsibilities
Programme Implementation, Capacity Building & Partnerships
- Provide technical assistance to states for implementation of CP and CPHC components in decentralized manner.
- Design and deliver skill-based capacity building, mentoring, and policy support for state, district, block, and frontline teams.
- Support implementation planning, roll-out, review, and course correction of CP-CPHC interventions.
Research, Evidence and Knowledge Generation
- Draft evidence-based technical briefs, operational guidelines, programme implementation plans, and policy notes related to CP and CPHC.
- Support and undertake operational research, documentation of best practices, and impact assessments to improve design and effectiveness of CP and CPHC interventions.
- Assess, document, and analyze state- and district-level innovations in CP-CPHC for learning, replication, and scaling up.
- Contribute to development of reports, case studies, manuscripts, monitoring checklists, protocols, and evaluation frameworks.
- Generate actionable insights through community- and facility-level data analysis, particularly from AB-AAMs and community platforms.
- Support evidence-informed decision-making by translating research findings into programmatic and policy recommendations.
- Undertake additional assignments as assigned by the Advisor – CP-CPHC.
Post 7: Consultant – AI and Digital Technology in Primary Health Care / Comprehensive Primary Healthcare, NHSRC
Consultant – AI and Digital Technology in Primary Health Care / CPHC – Eligibility Criteria
The position reports to Advisor – Community Processes-Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CP-CPHC) and is on contractual basis. Initial contract for Two years, extendable based on performance.
Consultant – AI and Digital Technology in Primary Health Care / CPHC – Age Limit & Remuneration
Consultant – AI and Digital Technology in Primary Health Care / CPHC – Key Roles & Responsibilities
Programme Implementation, Capacity Building & Partnerships
- Support development, adaptation, and strengthening of any digital technology and AI in public health for primary health care and community processes.
- Design public health interventions that are technology-based / AI-based or Generative AI-based.
- Support implementation planning, roll-out, review, and course correction of CP-CPHC interventions which require technology, in collaboration with state and national stakeholders.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure technology solutions are user-centric, aligned with public health goals, and adaptable to decentralized state contexts.
- Facilitate integration of digital tools with existing health information systems to improve data quality, timeliness, and utilization.
- Promote capacity building of state and district teams on the effective use of digital tools for CP-CPHC implementation and monitoring.
- Undertake additional assignments related to CP-CPHC as assigned by the Advisor – CP-CPHC.
NHSRC Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Common Selection Process
Selection for all Consultant positions will be based on shortlisting followed by an interview. A written test and/or presentation may be conducted to judge writing skills and language proficiency. Candidates selected in this interview could also be considered for other vacant positions at NHSRC requiring similar skill sets and at an appropriate level.
Written Test Condition: If the recruitment process includes a written test, a ratio of 1:5 will be adopted — for 1 vacancy, top 5 candidates will be considered. In case 2 or more candidates qualify with the same marks, all such candidates will be considered.
How to Apply for NHSRC Recruitment 2026
Candidates shall apply online; no other mode of application will be accepted. Applications will be accepted in the prescribed online application format only available on the NHSRC website. Candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile number which should be kept active till declaration of results. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date and not wait till the last date.
Apply Online at: http://nhsrcindia.org
For queries: Contact 011-26108982/83/84/92/93 (for Principal Team Lead – IT, between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM on all working days) or 011-26108983/84 (for all Consultant posts, between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM) or by email at: [email protected]
Important Instructions for NHSRC Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- All positions are contractual in nature; candidates will not be treated as employees of NHSRC and will not be entitled to benefits available to regular employees.
- NHSRC shall have no obligation to offer regular employment to selected candidates during and/or after the completion of the contract period.
- Fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not result in shortlisting for interview for Consultant posts.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview; a written test / screening test may also be conducted.
- For the Principal Team Lead (IT) post, Government Officials can also apply on Deputation subject to meeting TOR criteria and submission of NOC from their controlling department.
- All revisions / corrigendum (if any) will be hosted on the NHSRC website only; candidates should visit regularly.
- Candidates selected may be considered for other vacant positions at NHSRC requiring similar skill sets and at an appropriate level.
- All positions involve travel to States and Districts; candidates must be willing to undertake outstation travel.
- Contract for all positions is initially till 31st March 2028 with further extension subject to satisfactory performance.
- Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be as per applicable law.
