NHSRC Consultant Tribal Health Cell Recruitment 2026

NHSRC is hiring 1 Consultant for its Tribal Health Cell, working on behalf of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). If you have an MBBS, BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS, or a degree in Political Science, Social Work, Sociology or Anthropology along with a postgraduate qualification in public health, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 1 September 2026. This New Delhi based contractual role pays Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month.

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) Consultant - Tribal Health Cell Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi, is recruiting on behalf of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) for a Consultant in its Tribal Health Cell (NHM-I). This is a purely contractual role focused on reviewing, documenting and reporting on tribal health programmes run by different states and districts. Pay depends on your qualification and experience within the given band, so a stronger public health background can mean a better offer. The role suits public health graduates who enjoy fieldwork, documentation and coordinating with state governments.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: A bachelor's degree in MBBS, BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS (AYUSH), or Political Science/Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology, plus a postgraduate degree (MD/MPH/MSc) or postgraduate diploma in Community Medicine, Public Health, Health Systems Research, Epidemiology, or Health Policy & Planning.
• Experience: You need at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in the public health sector, including documentation, data analysis, report writing and presentation.
• Skills: You should have strong coordination skills to work with state governments and different ministry divisions, along with excellent written and spoken English.
• Preferred: Experience on tribal or marginalized community health programmes, working knowledge of Hindi or another regional language, and prior coordination with government or NGO-led health programmes.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 45 years old as on the date NHSRC receives your application.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consultancy fee of Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month, based on your qualification and experience.

Selection Process

NHSRC follows this process to pick the Consultant:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on qualification and experience. If a large number qualify, the top 5 candidates per vacancy are considered.
2. Written Test (if conducted): You need a minimum of 70% marks to qualify.

If two or more candidates score the same marks in the written test, all of them move ahead together.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NHSRC recruitment portal at recruitment.nhsrcindia.org.
2. Register or sign in with your account.
3. Find the Consultant - Tribal Health Cell, NHM-I (MoH&FW) listing.
4. Fill in the online application form and upload your documents.
5. Submit your application before the last date.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 1 September 2026

• Review and report on matters related to tribal health in a timely manner
• Coordinate with programme divisions of the ministry to gather feedback and inputs
• Document state and district level innovations in tribal health
• Prepare analytical reports to guide policy and programme planning changes
• Draft technical and policy briefs, case studies, and monitoring checklists
• Support operational research and impact assessments for tribal health programmes
• Handle additional assignments given by your supervisor