NHSRC Junior Consultant NHA Cell Recruitment 2026

NHSRC is hiring 2 Junior Consultants for the National Health Account (NHA) Cell, Bureau of Planning (BoP), under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. If you have a Bachelor's in Science with Master's in Public Health or a Bachelor's in Commerce with Master's in Business Administration / Commerce / Health Financing, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 1 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month on a contract basis.

NHSRC Junior Consultant (NHA Cell, BoP) Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi, on behalf of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has released a notification for 2 Junior Consultant posts at the National Health Account (NHA) Cell, Bureau of Planning (BoP) Division. The selected candidates will work directly under the supervision of the Senior Economic Advisor / Economic Advisor and help compile annual National Health Account estimates. This is a contract-based role for 1 year, extendable based on performance. Candidates with experience in health budgets and health accounts can apply.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification (any one)

• Option A: Bachelor's Degree in Science plus Master's Degree or Diploma in Public Health
• Option B: Bachelor's Degree in Commerce plus Master's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, or Health Financing

Experience

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in preparing health sector financing data, with a focus on health budgets and health accounts
• Experience in working on health issues at programme or policy level, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, public health administration, and governance

Skills Required

• Computer proficiency including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in data analysis using tools like SAS, data triangulation, and knowledge of public health, state demographics, and population data

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 55 years (as on the date of receiving the application)

Salary

• Monthly remuneration: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month (consolidated)
• Other benefits: as per NHSRC rules
• Contract duration: 1 year initially, extendable based on satisfactory performance

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting based on essential qualifications and experience
2. Written Test (if conducted): Minimum qualifying mark is 50%. If many candidates qualify, a 1:5 ratio will be used (top 5 candidates per vacancy)
3. Interview

If two or more candidates score the same qualifying marks, all such candidates will be considered.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NHSRC website at nhsrcindia.org or the recruitment portal at recruitment.nhsrcindia.org.
2. Register on the portal and log in.
3. Fill in the online application form for Junior Consultant (NHA Cell, BoP) (Job Code: JCNCBM).
4. Upload your educational qualification, experience, and identity documents.
5. Submit the application before the deadline.
6. For any issues, contact 011-26108983 / 84 (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) or email himanshu.saxena@nhsrcindia.org and mohfw.recruitment@gmail.com.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 May 2026
• Application Start: 12 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 1 June 2026

• Coordinate, collect, compile, and analyse budget documents and Detailed Demands for Grants from 36 State and UT Governments
• Analyse budget documents of Central Ministries that have health components
• Prepare State-wise data sets and validate them with the Annual Financial Statement of the respective states
• Generate basic health expenditure tables based on the National Health Accounts framework
• Coordinate with State Governments for State Health Accounts and prepare state-wise databases on health and population indicators
• Aid in organising workshops, seminars, and meetings of the NHA Cell and document the proceedings
• Coordinate with the Expert Group, Steering Committee, and other meetings of the NHA Cell, BoP Division
• Handle general correspondence with other Ministries and State Governments related to National Health Accounts