Mohfw director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Mohfw for the post of Saathii. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Field Worker till | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-07-29 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2023-10-19 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Mohfw (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Mohfw (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Mohfw (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Mohfw (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Register on the UPSC Online portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, verifying email and mobile numbers, and generating a unique OTR ID.
Log in with OTR credentials, select the MoHFW Director Recruitment notification, and fill out the detailed application form with academic qualifications, administrative experience, and professional achievements.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, detailed experience certificates proving requisite administrative seniority, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 25 online via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, noting that female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted.
Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the interview call letter or screening test admit card.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Mohfw director Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Shortlisting and Screening Test | 100 Marks / 2 Hours (if conducted) | Public Health Administration, National Health Missions, Epidemiology, Healthcare Policy Formulation, Financial Management in Government, General Medicine and Community Health |
| Stage 2: Personal Interview | 100 Marks / 30-45 Minutes | Leadership and Crisis Management, Inter-sectoral Coordination, International Health Regulations, Communication Skills, Administrative Aptitude, MoHFW Scheme Implementation |
| Stage 3: Document Verification | Qualifying / Half Day | Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Experience Certificate Authentication, NOC from Current Employer, Caste and Category Certificate Validation |
| Stage 4: Medical Examination and Police Verification | Qualifying / 1-2 Days | Physical Fitness Standards for Group A Officers, Visual and Auditory Acuity, Systemic Medical Evaluation, Character and Antecedents Verification |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Director post in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is classified as a Group 'A' Gazetted Ministerial post, positioned at Level 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 1,23,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 65,243. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (calculated at 30% of basic pay) is Rs. 36,930. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This culminates in a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 2,36,289. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 18,834, and CGHS and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,15,000.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) official guidelines, this recruitment implements a strict statutory reservation policy. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in alignment with central mandates, all women candidates, alongside SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, are fully exempted from paying the application fee.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Mohfw director Recruitment
Candidates must generally be under 50 years of age and possess a postgraduate medical degree or equivalent, along with a minimum of 10 to 12 years of administrative experience in healthcare.
No service bond is required, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period of one year before being confirmed in the permanent cadre.
If a screening test is held, the final merit list is typically prepared by combining the weightage of the screening test and the interview, usually in a 75:25 ratio.
The probation period is one year for direct recruits, during which their administrative performance, leadership capabilities, and conduct are closely evaluated by the Ministry.
The primary posting is at the MoHFW Headquarters in Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, though officers may be posted to regional offices or subordinate health organizations nationwide.
Normalization is not applied if the screening test is conducted in a single session; however, standard multi-session normalization formulas apply if conducted across multiple shifts.