The National Centre for Disease Control, an agency under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is hiring specialists and managers for its Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme. The recruitment covers sixteen contract positions at the Central Surveillance Unit in Delhi, including Technical Officer, Data Manager, Public Health Specialists, Microbiologist and Communication Specialist roles that support national disease surveillance and public health programmes.
NCDC Recruitment 2026 - Technical Officer, Data Manager and Other Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
16
Last Date
29 Sept
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 29 Sept 2026
- Notification18 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed29 Sept
About NCDC Technical Officer, Data Manager and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Centre for Disease Control
- Post Name
- Senior Public Health Specialist, Public Health Specialist and 7 more
- Job Location
- Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 60 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initial tenure up to September 2026, with the possibility of extension on a yearly basis
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Public Health Specialist
2
Public Health Specialist
3
Microbiologist
2
Training Manager
1
Technical Officer (Finance)
1
Technical Officer (IT)
2
Communication Specialist
1
Data Analyst
2
Data Manager
2
Total16
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Public Health Specialist | 2 |
| Public Health Specialist | 3 |
| Microbiologist | 2 |
| Training Manager | 1 |
| Technical Officer (Finance) | 1 |
| Technical Officer (IT) | 2 |
| Communication Specialist | 1 |
| Data Analyst | 2 |
| Data Manager | 2 |
| Grand Total | 16 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Public Health Specialist2 posts
- Qualification
- MBBS with MD (Community Medicine/Preventive and Social Medicine/Health Administration/Community Health Administration) with at least 7 years' experience in the concerned specialty after obtaining the Postgraduate degree, OR MBBS with DNB in Community Medicine/Preventive and Social Medicine/Health Administration/Community Health Administration with 7 years' experience in the Specialty of Public health/Epidemiology/Preventive Medicine after obtaining the DNB, OR MBBS with Diploma in Public Health; or Diploma in Industrial Health; or Diploma in Tropical Medicine; or Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene or Diploma in Health Administration with 10 years' experience in the Specialty of Public health/Epidemiology/Preventive Medicine after obtaining the Diploma, OR MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BSMS with MPH or MBA (Health & Hospital Management) with 10 years' experience in the specialty of Public Health/Epidemiology/Preventive Medicine after obtaining Master's in Public Health/MBA in Health and Hospital Management
- Experience
- 7 years in the concerned specialty after the PG degree or DNB; 10 years after the diploma or after MPH/MBA
- Age Limit
- Not more than 60 years (in case of retired Govt. Servants as per DOPT guidelines)
Public Health Specialist3 posts
- Qualification
- MBBS with MD (Community Medicine/Preventive and Social Medicine/Health Administration/Community Health Administration) with at least 3 years' experience in the concerned Specialty after obtaining the Postgraduate degree, OR MBBS with DNB in Community Medicine/Preventive and Social Medicine/Health Administration/Community Health Administration with 3 years' experience in the Specialty of Public health/Epidemiology/Preventive Medicine after obtaining the DNB, OR MBBS with Diploma in Public Health; or Diploma in Industrial Health; or Diploma in Tropical Medicine; or Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene or Diploma in Health Administration with 5 years' experience in the Specialty of Public health/Epidemiology/Preventive Medicine after obtaining the Diploma, OR MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BSMS with MPH or MBA (Health & Hospital Management) with 7 years' experience in the specialty of Public Health/Epidemiology/Preventive Medicine after obtaining Master's in Public Health/MBA in Health and Hospital Management
- Experience
- 3 years in the concerned specialty after the PG degree or DNB; 5 years after the diploma; 7 years after MPH/MBA
- Age Limit
- Not more than 60 years (in case of retired Govt. Servants as per DOPT guidelines)
Microbiologist2 posts
- Qualification
- MBBS recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) with Post graduate qualifications (MD/DNB) in microbiology
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Microbiology
- Age Limit
- Not more than 50 years
- Note
- Willingness to travel to states and districts to provide technical assistance, and participation in epidemic/outbreak investigation as a member of the Rapid Response Team for Zoonotic Diseases
Training Manager1 post
- Qualification
- Post-Graduation in Public Health / Community Medicine / Anthropology / Health Management / Hospital Management / Public Health Informatics, OR B. Tech (Information Technology / Computer Science / Electronics) with MBA (full time), OR MBBS with MBA (full time) from recognized institutions of UGC / AICTE, OR Full time Post Graduation in Public Health, Community Medicine/ Health Management / Hospital Management / Nursing / Social
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years; candidates with experience of working in health sector at Central / State Government will be given preference
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years
Technical Officer (Finance)1 post
- Qualification
- Post-graduate degree in Commerce/ MBA (Finance) / CA
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification work experience in Government accounting, including preparing, implementing PFMS and handling of budgets and finance related activities including coordination with external agencies and other government departments
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years
Technical Officer (IT)2 posts
- Qualification
- Postgraduate (Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics) or MBA (Information Technology / System), OR B. Tech (Information Technology / Computer Science / Electronics) with MBA (full time) from recognized institutions of UGC / AICTE
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years; preference to the candidate having experience of working with Centre / State / UT health department
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years
- Note
- Working knowledge of Hindi is desirable; willingness to travel to States/UTs and districts
Communication Specialist1 post
- Qualification
- A bachelor's and/or master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Health Communications, Health Education, Behavioural Science, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or related major
- Experience
- 5 years of previous experience working in an emergency response, crisis management, or risk communication capacity
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years
Data Analyst2 posts
- Qualification
- Post Graduate degree/ diploma in Health Management, Social Sciences/ MBA in Health Management from reputed University
- Experience
- 2+ years of work experience. Experience in Adolescent Health programme / RCH at National or State level is desirable. Good interpersonal skills; should be able to work effectively with persons across levels in a government set up. Computer literate
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years
- Note
- Formal educational qualification and experience could be relaxed when there is published work of high quality or whenever there is work experience of specific relevance
Data Manager2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate with 1-year Diploma course in computer application with five-year experience in the related field
- Experience
- Five years of experience in the related field
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years
Age Limit
Maximum 60 years for Senior Public Health Specialist and Public Health Specialist (retired Government servants as per DoPT guidelines), 50 years for Microbiologist, 45 years for Training Manager, Technical Officer (Finance), Technical Officer (IT), Communication Specialist, Data Analyst and Data Manager
Selection Process
- 1Screening
Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria given in the Terms of Reference.
- 2Written Test
May be conducted only if the number of applications received exceeds 10 per post.
- 3Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are invited for the written test or interview.
Salary Structure
Senior Public Health Specialist
Pay: Rs. 1,75,000 per month
Public Health Specialist
Pay: Rs. 1,25,000 per month
Microbiologist
Pay: Rs. 1,25,000 per month
Training Manager
Pay: Rs. 75,000 per month
Technical Officer (Finance)
Pay: Rs. 75,000 per month
Technical Officer (IT)
Pay: Rs. 75,000 per month
Communication Specialist
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month
Data Analyst
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month
Data Manager
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Public Health Specialist | Rs. 1,75,000 per month |
| Public Health Specialist | Rs. 1,25,000 per month |
| Microbiologist | Rs. 1,25,000 per month |
| Training Manager | Rs. 75,000 per month |
| Technical Officer (Finance) | Rs. 75,000 per month |
| Technical Officer (IT) | Rs. 75,000 per month |
| Communication Specialist | Rs. 50,000 per month |
| Data Analyst | Rs. 50,000 per month |
| Data Manager | Rs. 50,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download the detailed advertisement, application form and Terms of Reference from the official IDSP or NCDC website
- 2Read the Terms of Reference carefully and confirm eligibility for the post before applying
- 3Fill out the application form completely, including personal details, educational qualifications, experience and references
- 4Attach a resume along with the filled application form
- 5Email the resume and application form to [email protected]
- 6Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 29 September 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Degree/Diploma/Certificate
•Experience Certificate
•Age Proof (10th Mark sheet)
•Any other relevant document/certificate
Important Details
- All posts are purely on a contract basis with an initial tenure up to September 2026 and the possibility of extension on a yearly basis.
- A written test may be conducted only if the number of applications exceeds 10 per post.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the written test or interview.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the written or interview process.
- Candidates must bring all original certificates, including experience certificates, for verification, and those without original documents will not be permitted to appear in the written or interview process.
- The notification does not mention any category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC) reservation breakup for these posts.
Application Form Contents
- Name of the applicant in capital letters
- Father/Husband's name and mother's name
- Date of birth and age as on 30.09.2026
- Gender (Male/Female)
- Educational qualifications with institution, board/university, course duration/year of passing and division/grade/percentage
- Experience details with designation, institution/employer, period and total experience
- Training or short courses attended, if any
- Reference with whom the applicant has worked, with name and designation
- Contact address, telephone number and email ID
- Documents enclosed duly self-attested: degree/diploma/certificate, experience certificate, age proof (10th mark sheet), any other
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a written test definitely be held?
No. The notice says a written test may be conducted only if the number of applications received exceeds 10 per post; otherwise selection proceeds through screening and interview.
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