DGHS Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (DGHS), New Delhi, Delhi, has invited applications for 5 posts of Consultant (ASO) under Advt No. A.15019/03/2020-प्रशासन-1. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 30 November 2026.

The posts are for Directorate General of Health Services (HQ), New Delhi, Subordinate offices of DGHS located in New Delhi. Qualification required: Retired Central Government officers/officials from substantive Pay Level 10, 9, 8 & 7 of the CSS Cadre, including those retired/superannuated up to October 2026; retired/discharged Defence Forces / CAPF personnel (Pay Level 7 to 10) up to October 2026 may also apply. Profound knowledge of administrative, establishment and financial matters, Service Rules, noting, drafting, MS Office, typing and e-office. The pay is Last pay drawn minus pension plus TA at the rate drawn at retirement. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 30 November 2026
• Vacancies: 5
• How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
• Pay: Last pay drawn minus pension plus TA at the rate drawn at retirement
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Below 62 years (as on the date of advertisement)
• Places: Directorate General of Health Services (HQ), New Delhi, Subordinate offices of DGHS located in New Delhi

DGHS Consultant (ASO) Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

DGHS Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. A.15019/03/2020-प्रशासन-1 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download DGHS notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Officers/Officials retired from substantive pay Level 10, 9, 8 & 7 from CSS Cadre; Officers/Officials retired/superannuated upto October, 2026 will also be considered; Officers & Officials from Defence Forces / CAPF personnel (Pay Level 7 to 10) retired/discharged/superannuated upto October, 2026 may also apply; Profound knowledge of administrative, establishment, financial matters viz. recruitment rules, handling court cases, promotion, reservation, procurement through GeM; Excellent knowledge of Service Rules, Regulations, Policies, Noting, Drafting, Computer (MS Office), typing and e-office
• Experience: Retired from Pay Level 7 to 10 (CSS Cadre, or Defence Forces / CAPF)
• Age limit: Below 62 years (as on the date of advertisement)

Other conditions:

• Profound knowledge of administrative, establishment and financial matters such as recruitment rules, court cases, promotion, reservation and GeM procurement
• Excellent knowledge of Service Rules, Regulations, Policies, Noting and Drafting
• Knowledge of Computer (MS Office), typing and e-office
• Must possess good health and be in a position to join immediately
• Applicant declares being clear from vigilance angle at the time of retirement

Pay and Terms of Engagement

Remuneration fixed by the formula last pay drawn minus pension plus TA at the rate drawn at retirement; it stays unchanged for the entire term.

• Purely on contract basis, temporary but likely to continue till regular incumbent joins the post
• Initially for one year from joining, may be extended/curtailed as per requirement or performance
• No extension beyond the age of 65 years except in extreme organizational exigencies
• Either side may terminate with at least 15 days prior notice; immediate termination for unfitness, insubordination or misconduct
• 1.5 days’ absence per completed calendar month with remuneration; not more than three days in a single spell
• Working hours 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance

Important Dates

How Will DGHS Select Candidates?

• Engagement of retired government officers on contract basis

Documents to Enclose

• Self-attested copy of PPO (Pension Payment Order)
• Self-attested copy of LPC (Last Pay Certificate)
• Recent passport size photograph affixed on the form
• Relevant documents

How to Apply for DGHS Recruitment 2026 Offline

1. Fill particulars in the application format enclosed with the circular.
2. Attach relevant documents, including self-attested copies of PPO and LPC, and affix a recent passport size photograph.
3. Submit to the Section Officer, Administration-I Section, Directorate General of Health Services, Room No. 508, PG Hostel, NCDC Building, 22, Sham Nath Marg, Civil Lines, Delhi – 110054.
4. Submit on or before 30 November, 2026.

Other Points to Note

• Number of consultants (5) may vary
• No facility other than remuneration will be provided
• No typing assistance shall be provided
• May be called on holidays or beyond working hours without compensatory leave
• Consultant must not engage in private business conflicting with Government interest and must keep official information confidential

DGHS Consultant (ASO) Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Advertisement No. A.15019/03/2020-प्रशासन-1, dated 10 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.