NHSRC Senior Consultant Tribal Health Cell Recruitment 2026

NHSRC is hiring 1 Senior Consultant for its Tribal Health Cell under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). You need an MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS or a degree in Political Science, Social Work, Sociology or Anthropology plus a postgraduate degree in public health, and you can apply online. The last date to apply is 1 September 2026. This New Delhi based contractual role pays Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month.

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) Senior 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 Senior Consultant in its Tribal Health Cell (NHM-I). This senior contractual role leads the review, documentation and analysis of tribal health programmes across states and districts. This is a step above the Consultant post — it needs a postgraduate degree (not just a diploma) and more years of hands-on public health experience. If you already have solid experience working with tribal, rural or other marginalized communities, this role is built for you.

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) in Community Medicine, Public Health, Health Systems Research, Epidemiology, or Health Policy & Planning. Note: a postgraduate diploma is not accepted for this senior role.
• Experience: You need at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in the public health sector, with a minimum of 2 years specifically related to health systems, policy or programmes for tribal, rural or other marginalized communities.
• Skills: You should have strong coordination skills to work with state governments and different ministry divisions, plus excellent written and spoken English.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Hindi or another regional language and demonstrated experience working with government and NGO-led health programmes in tribal areas.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 50 years old as on the date NHSRC receives your application.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consultancy fee of Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month, based on your qualification and experience.

Selection Process

NHSRC follows this process to pick the Senior 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 Senior 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

• Lead the review and reporting of tribal health matters within set timelines
• Coordinate closely with programme divisions across the ministry for inputs and feedback
• Analyze state and district level innovations and document key findings
• Guide policy and programme planning changes through analytical documentation
• Develop technical and policy briefs, case studies, and monitoring protocols
• Drive operational research and impact assessments for tribal health programmes
• Coordinate with states and NGOs on tribal health initiatives
• Take up additional assignments as directed by your supervisor