NHA Deputy Director & Asst Director Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The National Health Authority (NHA) has released a vacancy circular for filling 12 posts of Deputy Director, Assistant Director, and Assistant Section Officer on deputation basis (including short-term contract). NHA is an attached office of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and is responsible for implementing Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The pay ranges from Level-7 to Level-11 under the 7th CPC. The last date to apply is 18 April 2026.

NHA Deputy Director & Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 - 12 Posts

The National Health Authority, India's apex body for public health insurance and digital health infrastructure, is looking to fill 12 vacancies across its Administrative, Finance, and Technical divisions. These are Group A and B deputation posts in New Delhi, offering an excellent opportunity for serving government officers to work at the forefront of India's healthcare transformation. NHA drives flagship programmes like Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (the world's largest health assurance scheme) and ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission).

Vacancy Breakdown

Administrative Division

• Deputy Director (ABDM Administration) - 1 Post (Level-11)
• Assistant Director (ABDM Administration) - 1 Post (Level-8)
• Assistant Section Officer (ABDM Administration) - 2 Posts (Level-7)

Finance Division

• Deputy Director (ABDM Finance) - 1 Post (Level-11)
• Assistant Director (ABDM Finance) - 1 Post (Level-8)
• Assistant Section Officer (ABDM Finance) - 2 Posts (Level-7)

Technical Division

• Deputy Director (Health Informatics) - 1 Post (Level-11)
• Deputy Director (Digital Health) - 1 Post (Level-11)
• Deputy Director (Health) - 1 Post (Level-11)
• Assistant Director (ABDM Operations) - 1 Post (Level-8)
• Assistant Director (ABDM Adoption) - 1 Post (Level-8)
• Assistant Section Officer (ABDM-IT/Digital Health) - 1 Post (Level-7)

Who Can Apply?

This recruitment is open only to serving government officers. You must currently be working in one of the following:

• Central Government or State Government departments
• Union Territory Administration
• Recognized Universities and Research Institutions
• Autonomous Bodies and Statutory Organisations
• Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

You need to hold a regular post in the relevant pay level or equivalent with the required number of years of experience. For Deputy Director posts, you should be holding a post in Level-8 or equivalent with adequate experience. For Assistant Director posts, you need to be in Level-7 or equivalent. For ASO posts, you should be in Level-6 or equivalent.

Note: Refer to the official notification PDF for post-specific eligibility criteria, including domain expertise requirements for Technical Division posts (Health Informatics, Digital Health, IT).

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of application (as per DoPT guidelines for deputation)
• Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for deputation posts

Salary

• Deputy Director (Level-11): Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700 per month (basic pay)
• Assistant Director (Level-8): Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,000 per month (basic pay)
• Assistant Section Officer (Level-7): Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400 per month (basic pay)

In addition to basic pay, you will get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other admissible allowances as per Central Government rules. Since the posting is in New Delhi (X-class city), HRA is 27% of basic pay.

Application Fee

• No application fee is charged for deputation posts

Selection Process

1. Scrutiny of Applications: All applications received through proper channel will be screened for eligibility and completeness
2. Assessment of APARs: Your Annual Performance Appraisal Reports for the last 5 years will be evaluated
3. Document Verification: Verification of service records, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificate

Note: There is no written exam or interview for this recruitment. Selection is based on eligibility, experience, and performance records.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NHA website at nha.gov.in and go to the Careers section
2. Download the Official Notification PDF and Application Form (Annexure-II)
3. Fill in all details carefully in the prescribed format
4. Attach all required documents (see list below)
5. Get the application forwarded through proper channel by your parent department
6. Send the hard copy to: National Health Authority, 3rd Floor, Tower I, Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001

Important: Applications received after the deadline or without proper channel forwarding will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: March 2026 (published in Employment News)
• Last Date to Apply: 18 April 2026 (within 30 days of publication in Employment News)

• Handle administrative, financial, or technical functions related to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) as assigned
• Manage policy implementation, coordination with stakeholders, and programme monitoring in the respective division
• Prepare reports, proposals, and policy documents for senior management and the Ministry
• Assist in budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and financial compliance for ABDM projects
• Work with technology teams on digital health platform development, health informatics standards, and IT infrastructure
• Follow government rules, financial regulations, and audit requirements in all official dealings
• Monitor progress of ABDM adoption across states and coordinate with state health authorities