NCDC Recruitment for Doctors
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Delhi, has invited applications for contractual positions for the financial year 2026–27, and this NCDC recruitment 2026 notice is open to eligible doctors. The recruitment covers MBBS, MD, DNB, BDS and Nursing candidates, subject to the required postgraduate qualifications and experience.
About the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC):
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) functions under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The institution focuses on disease prevention and control, public health surveillance, outbreak investigations, epidemiological research, training, and capacity building.
NCDC supports public health programmes through disease monitoring, research, and coordination with healthcare authorities.
NCDC Recruitment 2026 Job Details:
- Organisation: National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
- Recruitment Year: 2026–27
- Total Vacancies in Notification: 30
- Medical and Healthcare Vacancies Covered: 19
- Number of Relevant Job Roles: 5
- Job Location: NCDC, 22 Sham Nath Marg (Near Civil Lines Metro Station), Delhi – 110054
- Employment Type: Contractual
- Contract Duration: One year
- Selection Process: Screening-cum-Selection Mode
- Monthly Salary: ₹1,20,000–₹1,50,000
- Age Limit: 40–45 years, depending on the position
Job Description:
The available positions include Public Health Specialists, Public Health Experts, and Medical Epidemiologists. Selected candidates will be engaged on a contractual basis for one year through Screening-cum-Selection Mode, with consolidated monthly remuneration of up to ₹1,50,000. Eligible applicants should compare the NCDC recruitment 2026 eligibility and experience rules before applying.
Vacancies by Job Role:
- Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building): 02
- Public Health Expert: 01
- Public Health Specialist: 08
- Public Health Specialist (Mentor): 04
- Medical Epidemiologist: 04
Total Vacancies: 19
Key Responsibilities:
1. Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building)
- Conduct public health risk assessments.
- Design, plan, and develop training modules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Provide training and capacity-building sessions.
- Conduct research studies and evaluations.
- Coordinate workshops, meetings, and conclaves.
- Coordinate with stakeholders for assessment of International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity using SPAR and other tools.
- Develop health education materials and communication strategies for public health preparedness and prevention of non-communicable diseases.
- Perform other activities assigned from time to time.
2. Public Health Expert
- Develop and implement policies for disease prevention and control.
- Coordinate response efforts during biological threats and disease outbreaks.
- Participate in infectious disease surveillance and reporting.
- Analyze disease patterns and causes within populations.
- Develop strategies to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
3. Public Health Specialist
- Work on climate-sensitive health subject areas identified under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH).
- Coordinate with identified Centres of Excellence to develop adaptation plans, SOPs, guidelines, training modules, surveillance models, and early warning signals.
- Develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, review articles, newsletters, case reports, and annual reports.
- Oversee programme implementation in allocated States and monitor Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) comments.
- Establish surveillance systems and generate early warning signals at State and District levels.
- Support integrated response measures and analyze public health data.
- Conduct training programmes as master trainers at State and District levels.
- Organize technical expert group meetings, review meetings, and stakeholder consultations.
- Coordinate with medical colleges, government agencies, UN organizations, and partner agencies on climate change and human health.
- Organize activities related to important days concerning environment and health.
- Develop collaboration proposals and coordinate research activities with relevant agencies.
4. Public Health Specialist (Mentor)
- The provided recruitment notification specifies the qualifications, experience, vacancies, remuneration, and age limit for this position. Separate role-specific responsibilities are not mentioned in the supplied extract.
5. Medical Epidemiologist
- The provided recruitment notification specifies the qualifications, experience, vacancies, remuneration, and age limit for this position. Separate role-specific responsibilities are not mentioned in the supplied extract.
NCDC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
| Job Role | Vacancies | Eligible Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) | 02 | Medico: MBBS recognized by MCI with MD in PSM/Community Medicine, Community Health Administration (CHA), or Tropical Medicine; or DNB in Social and Preventive Medicine/Community Medicine. Alternatively, MBBS with an EIS Training Course Certificate. |
| Public Health Expert | 01 | Medico: MBBS recognized by MCI with MD in PSM/Community Medicine, CHA, or Tropical Medicine; or DNB in Social and Preventive Medicine/Community Medicine. Alternatively, MBBS with an EIS Training Course Certificate. |
| Public Health Specialist | 08 | MBBS with MD in Community Medicine, Preventive & Social Medicine, or Community Health Administration; OR MBBS with DNB in Community Medicine, Community Health Administration, or Field Epidemiology. |
| Public Health Specialist (Mentor) | 04 | MD in Community Medicine, Preventive & Social Medicine, or Community Health Administration. |
| Medical Epidemiologist | 04 | MD in Community Medicine, Preventive & Social Medicine, or Community Health Administration. EIS/Master in Applied Epidemiology is also mentioned in the notification’s qualification criteria. |
Experience Required for NCDC Recruitment:
| Job Role | Experience Required |
|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) | At least 3 years of post-MD work experience in Public Health. For BDS and Nursing candidates with the specified postgraduate qualifications, at least 2 years of experience in Public Health after obtaining the postgraduate qualification. |
| Public Health Expert | At least 3 years of post-MD work experience in Public Health. For BDS and Nursing candidates with the specified postgraduate qualifications, at least 2 years of experience in Public Health after obtaining the postgraduate qualification. |
| Public Health Specialist | At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in Public Health. |
| Public Health Specialist (Mentor) | At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in Public Health. |
| Medical Epidemiologist | At least 1 year of post-qualification work experience in Public Health or Field Epidemiology, preferably EIS/Advanced FETP. |
NCDC Recruitment Salary and Age Limit:
| Job Role | Monthly Salary | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) | ₹1,50,000 | 45 years |
| Public Health Expert | ₹1,50,000 | 45 years |
| Public Health Specialist | ₹1,50,000 | 40 years |
| Public Health Specialist (Mentor) | ₹1,50,000 | 45 years |
| Medical Epidemiologist | ₹1,20,000 | 45 years |
All salaries are consolidated monthly remuneration.
Important Note: The NCDC recruitment notification advertises 30 contractual vacancies across multiple disciplines. This job page covers only the 19 vacancies across five positions relevant to MBBS, MD, DNB, BDS, and Nursing candidates. Eligibility is subject to the specified postgraduate qualifications and work experience. The exact interpretation of the EIS/MAE qualification route for Medical Epidemiologist should be verified against the original notification.
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