If you're a doctor or public health professional who's drawn more toward policy and systems work than day-to-day clinical practice, this one's worth a look. The National Health Systems Resource Centre has opened just one post, Consultant at the ED Secretariat, but don't let the small number put you off. It sits close to the top leadership of India's premier health systems think tank, and that alone makes it worth your attention.
When to Apply
The notification is already out, and you've got until 20 October 2026 to apply online. There's no multi-stage timeline to juggle here, just this one deadline.
Applications go in through NHSRC's official website, and it's genuinely worth reading the full notification PDF before you start, since a lot of the finer detail around documents and how experience gets counted lives there rather than in the summary you'll find on job portals.
About the Post
This is a contractual role, not a permanent government job, which is fairly typical for consultant positions at a body like NHSRC.
The Consultant at the ED Secretariat works closely with the Executive Director's office, so think of it as more of a strategic-support and coordination role than a hands-on clinical one.
And because there's only one seat up for grabs, expect competition to be sharp.
Your experience and qualifications will count for a lot more here than they might in a bigger recruitment drive.
Who Can Apply
You'll need either an MBBS with a full-time postgraduate degree in MD, specifically in Community Medicine or PSM, or an MBBS or BDS with a full-time postgraduate MPH.
On top of the degree, there's an experience clause too: one year post-qualification if you've got an MD, and two years if your postgraduate degree is an MPH.
So this isn't really meant for someone fresh out of their postgraduate studies. NHSRC is clearly looking for people who've already spent some time working in the field.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 45 years, and there's a relaxation of up to 5 years for deserving candidates. The notification doesn't really explain who counts as "deserving" here, so it's worth digging into the detailed PDF rather than assuming you qualify.
Salary
The pay is genuinely appealing for what's essentially a single-post consultant role: anywhere from ₹60,000 to ₹1,20,000 a month. Where exactly you land in that range will likely come down to your qualifications and how much relevant experience you're bringing, which is fairly standard for consultant-grade positions in government health bodies.
Application Fee
There's no fee mentioned anywhere in the notification, so that's one less thing to worry about while you get your application together.
Selection Process
Selection involves a written test, if NHSRC decides it's needed, followed by an interview. That "if applicable" around the written test suggests it isn't set in stone, so be prepared for either route depending on how the applications come in.
How to Apply
You apply online through NHSRC's website, or directly through the Apply Online link on the notification page.
Fill in your personal, educational and contact details carefully, and upload your photograph, signature and certificates the way they've asked.
Since there's no fee involved, you can skip straight to reviewing your form properly before hitting submit. Once you're done, take a printout or save a copy for yourself, you might need it later for verification.