NHSRC Consultant Research & Innovation Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NHSRC is hiring a Consultant – Research and Innovation for its Community Processes and Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CP-CPHC) Division in New Delhi. If you are a medical or allied science postgraduate with at least 3 years of research and documentation experience in public health, you can apply. The salary is Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month. This is a contractual post till 31 March 2028 (extendable). The last date to apply online is 16 June 2026.

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) Consultant Research & Innovation Recruitment 2026

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) is an autonomous society under the National Health Mission (NHM) that gives technical support to states and shapes national health policy. This role focuses on research, evidence and innovation in primary care. You will turn field data and best practices into policy briefs, case studies and reports that improve community health programmes. The position reports to the Advisor, CP-CPHC.

Who Can Apply?

You need a qualifying degree plus relevant research experience. Only regular (full-time) courses are accepted.

Educational Qualification

• A Medical Graduate degree (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH) or a Bachelor's in Allied Sciences (B.Sc in Emergency and Trauma Care, B.Sc in Cardio Laboratory Technology, or Nursing — each a 4-year course with 3 years study plus 1 year internship).
• Plus a specialisation in MD Community Medicine, MPH, MBA in Health Management, MBA in Developmental Studies, or PG Diploma in Hospital and Health Management.

Experience

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in research, capacity building and documentation, especially technical journal writing, while working with public health systems.

Skills

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, plus internet use for research and literature review.
• Strong data analysis, documentation, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English and/or Hindi. Clinical experience and NGO/grassroots public health experience are a plus.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years.

Salary

• You will get a monthly fee between Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 1,20,000. The exact amount depends on your qualification and experience.
• Extra benefits include free accidental insurance, subsidised medical insurance, mobile bill and laptop reimbursement (as per NHSRC policy), 30 days leave, fully paid maternity leave for women consultants, performance-linked increments, and TA/DA plus per diem for official trips.

Selection Process

Selection is mainly through interview. NHSRC may also hold a written test.

1. Written Test (if held): If a written test is conducted, the top 5 candidates per vacancy (1:5 ratio) are shortlisted. If candidates tie on marks, all of them move forward.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview by NHSRC.

Candidates selected in the interview may also be considered for other similar vacant posts at NHSRC.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NHSRC website at nhsrcindia.org and open the recruitment portal.
2. Fill in the online application form carefully in the prescribed format.
3. Upload your documents and submit before the deadline.
4. Applications are accepted in the online format only. For any problem, you can call 011-26108983/84 (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) or email hr.nhsrc@nhsrcindia.org.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 16 June 2026
• Contract Duration: Up to 31 March 2028 (extendable)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Provide technical support to states for decentralised roll-out of Community Processes and CPHC components
• Design and deliver skill-based training, mentoring and policy support for state, district, block and frontline teams
• Draft evidence-based technical briefs, operational guidelines, programme plans and policy notes on CP-CPHC
• Undertake operational research, document best practices and carry out impact assessments
• Assess and analyse state and district innovations for learning, replication and scaling up
• Prepare reports, case studies, manuscripts, monitoring checklists, protocols and evaluation frameworks
• Generate insights from community and facility data, especially from AB-AAMs and community platforms
• Handle other CP-CPHC tasks assigned by the Advisor as per programme priorities