MoHFW Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Under MoHFW Recruitment 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Government of India) is filling five (05) Consultant posts on contract in the Integrated Finance Division (IFD) of the Department of Health & Family Welfare. Only retired Central Government servants at the level of Deputy Secretary or equivalent can apply. Applicants must send their particulars in the enclosed application format, with a copy of the PPO and LPC, to the Under Secretary (Establishment – II), DoH&FW, Kartavya Bhavan – 1, New Delhi. The deadline is within one (01) month from the date of issue of Circular No. Z-28015/16/2022-Estt.II, dated 30 September 2026.

MoHFW Consultants at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification, the application fee or the selection process.

About MoHFW Consultants

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is a ministry of the Government of India. The Establishment – II Section of its Department of Health and Family Welfare issued this circular from Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi-110001. The Consultants will work in the Department’s Integrated Finance Division (IFD), which handles budget matters, financial concurrence and the scrutiny of financial proposals.

Where and How to Send

Applicants who can join immediately when called may submit their particulars in the application format enclosed with the circular. They must attach a copy of their PPO and LPC and send the application within one (01) month from the date of issue of the circular. The application must be addressed to:

Under Secretary (Establishment – II), DoH&FW, Work Hall No. 11049, ‘A’ Wing, First Floor, Kartavya Bhavan – 1, New Delhi – 110001

The application format is titled “Application Format for Appointment as Consultant in IFD, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare”. It asks for the following details:

• Position applied for, name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth and Aadhar number
• Date of retirement, the Ministry/Department you retired from and the designation you last held
• Last pay drawn (Basic), with copies of the PPO and LPC enclosed
• Pay Level / Grade Pay and basic pension
• Telephone number, mobile number and e-mail ID
• Mailing address and permanent address
• Educational qualification
• Work experience in a table: Organization/Institute, Period (From – To), Nature of work and Remarks (add a separate sheet if needed)
• Place, date and signature under the declaration

The circular is signed by Amit Kumar Sharma, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India (Tele: 011-24013259). The circular was sent to NIC, MoH&FW, for publishing on the MoH&FW website, and to the Under Secretary (CS.I) for publishing on the DoP&T website. It was also sent to the e-Office notice board and the notice board.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

There are five (05) posts, all titled Consultants for IFD, DoH&FW. All five carry the same terms:

• Eligibility: Retired Government servants at the level of Deputy Secretary or equivalent. The circular is addressed to retired Central Government servants.
• Educational qualification: The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. The application format only asks applicants to state their educational qualification.
• Experience: Substantive experience in handling budget matters, financial concurrence, scrutiny of financial proposals and e-Office file routing within an IFD setting.
• Age limit: Maximum 63 years of age as on the date of this circular (the circular is dated 30.09.2026).
• Availability: Applicants should be in a position to join immediately when called.

The official notification gives the full eligibility for the Consultant post in Annexure I and Annexure II.

Remuneration and Contract Terms

• The Consultant will be paid a consolidated remuneration worked out as last pay drawn minus pension, subject to TDS etc.
• The remuneration for a month’s services is paid in the following month.
• No other allowances are permitted except TA/DA on official tours. The TA/DA entitlement is the same as the Consultant had at the time of retirement.
• The Ministry will not provide any medical facility. The remuneration is deemed to include an element to cover the cost of medical cover, if any.
• The contract is for a maximum period of one year in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and can be extended as required.
• Either side can end the service by giving one month’s notice.

MoHFW Consultants Job Description

Annexure I lists these key responsibilities for the Consultants in IFD, DoH&FW:

1. Scrutinizing expenditure and financial sanction proposals with reference to GFR/DFPR.
2. Examining Annual Accounts, financial statements and draft resolutions.
3. Assisting in budget preparation, re-appropriations and monitoring of expenditure.
4. Tendering financial advice on procurement, contract management and audit paras.

The Consultant will also perform the services assigned by the controlling officer.

Enclosures

• Application in the enclosed format, completed and signed
• A recent passport-size photograph fixed on the application format
• Copy of the PPO
• Copy of the LPC
• A separate sheet for work experience, if the space on the form is not enough

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The normal working hours are 9.00 am to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break from 1.00 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
• In special circumstances, the Consultant could be called for duty on holidays or beyond normal working hours.
• The Consultant earns 1.5 days of leave for every completed month of service. Leave can be taken only with prior permission.
• The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has the right to examine and review the Consultant’s services. The Consultant must work with all necessary skills, diligence, efficiency and economy.
• The Ministry will not be responsible for any loss, accident, damage or injury the Consultant suffers in or out of the execution of the work, including travel.
• During the term of service, the Consultant must not take part in any private business or professional activity that could conflict with the interest of the Government.
• All official information must be kept confidential and used only to perform the services.
• Under the declaration on the form, withholding information or giving false information will result in refusal to hire, termination of employment or a civil penalty.

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