NHSRC Recruitment 2026: Consultant – ED Secretariat (1 Post) – How to Apply Online

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) is recruiting one Consultant – ED Secretariat (job code C-EDS). The NHSRC recruitment portal lists the vacancy as published on 29 September 2026 with a last date of 20 October 2026. As of 4 October 2026 the application window is ongoing. Applications are made online through the NHSRC recruitment portal. This is a contractual consultant role, not a permanent government post.

NHSRC Consultant – ED Secretariat at a glance

Is this a permanent job or an apprenticeship?

It is neither. The listing describes a contractual project/advisory consultant position. It is not an apprenticeship, which is a training arrangement, and it is not a regular permanent cadre post. Candidates who want a permanent government career should read the terms of engagement in the official notice before applying.

Eligibility for Consultant – ED Secretariat

The details below come from a third-party recruitment listing. I could not read the official notice PDF, so confirm every point against it.

Educational qualification and experience

• Pathway A: MBBS with MD in Community Medicine (PSM) and at least 1 year of post-qualification experience.
• Pathway B: MBBS or BDS with MPH (Master of Public Health) and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.

Age limit

The listing gives a maximum age of 45 years, with relaxation of up to 5 years for "deserving candidates". It does not say who qualifies for the relaxation or from which cut-off date age is counted. Check both in the official notice.

How to apply online

The NHSRC portal lists this vacancy under "Current Vacancy" with a login/sign-up option. The steps below combine the portal's layout with the third-party summary. The portal also notes that Safari is not supported for submitting applications; it recommends Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Opera.

1. Open the NHSRC recruitment portal and find Consultant- ED Secretariat (C-EDS) under current vacancies.
2. Download and read the vacancy details document from the portal before applying.
3. Use the login/sign-up page to register or sign in.
4. Fill in your personal, educational and experience details.
5. Upload the documents and photographs the form asks for, in the prescribed format.
6. Review the form, submit it before 20 October 2026, and keep a copy of what you submitted.

Documents to keep ready

The third-party listing mentions the following. Confirm the exact list in the official notice.

• Proof of date of birth, such as the matriculation or birth certificate.
• MBBS/BDS and MD (Community Medicine) or MPH certificates, as applicable.
• Experience certificates on official letterhead.
• A category certificate in the Central Government format, if you claim age relaxation.
• Passport-size photographs and a valid photo ID.

Selection process

According to the third-party listing, a screening written test may be held if the number of eligible applicants is high. Candidates would need at least 70% in that test to move forward. Shortlisted candidates would then be interviewed, and final selection would depend on performance in the applicable stages. The listing also says no TA/DA is paid for attending any stage. No test or interview date appears in the material reviewed, so both are unscheduled as far as this evidence shows.

Dates and status as of 4 October 2026

What to verify before you apply

• The portal's vacancy document is the authority for eligibility, age, fee, terms and duration of engagement, and the selection process. The summary above relies on a secondary listing for those details.
• The remuneration range is reported without an explanation of how a candidate's place within it is decided.
• The job's place of posting is not stated in the reviewed material, so it is not given here.
• Check the portal's corrigendum column for any amendment before you submit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply?

The NHSRC portal shows 20 October 2026 as the last date for the Consultant – ED Secretariat vacancy.

Is the application online?

Yes. The portal lists the vacancy with a login/sign-up option, and the third-party summary describes the application as online.

What qualifications are listed?

Two routes are listed: MBBS with MD (Community Medicine) and 1 year of experience, or MBBS/BDS with MPH and 2 years of experience. Treat this as provisional until you have checked the official notice.