Essential Eligibility
Common requirements and one qualification/experience pathway must be satisfied.
Education
Only full-time regular bachelor's degrees of at least 3 years and full-time regular postgraduate qualifications of at least 2 years, wherever applicable, are considered. Diplomas, certificates, executive programmes and qualifications obtained through distance, online, part-time or correspondence modes are not considered.
Age
Up to 45 years as on 20 October 2026. Discretionary age relaxation of up to 5 years may be granted to deserving candidates.
Other
Strong understanding of the structure and functioning of NHM, current and past national health policies and programmes, and current trends in health systems strengthening.
MBBS With MD and One Year of Experience
MBBS plus full-time MD in Community Medicine/PSM and relevant post-qualification experience.
Education
MBBS with a full-time postgraduate MD in Community Medicine/PSM. Both MBBS and the specified MD are required for this pathway.
Experience
At least 1 year of relevant experience after the postgraduate qualification. Only post-qualification experience is counted. The Hindi section specifies relevant experience after the postgraduate qualification.
MBBS or BDS With MPH and Two Years of Experience
Either MBBS or BDS, plus a full-time MPH and relevant post-qualification experience.
Education
MBBS or BDS with a full-time postgraduate Master of Public Health (MPH). Either MBBS or BDS is acceptable as the bachelor's qualification; MPH is required in addition.
Experience
At least 2 years of relevant experience after the postgraduate qualification. Only post-qualification experience is counted. The Hindi section specifies relevant experience after the postgraduate qualification.
Desirable Contributions
Desirable criterion, not an essential eligibility condition.
Contributions to publications, articles, documents, reports, chapters, monographs or books.(Desirable)
