The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued a circular for the engagement of 5 Consultants on contract basis from retired Central Government officers. The Consultants will work in the Integrated Finance Division (IFD) of the Department of Health and Family Welfare. Only officers retired at the level of Deputy Secretary or equivalent can apply. Applications must be sent offline by post.
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Fee Details
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Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Posts |
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| Consultant (IFD, Department of Health and Family Welfare) | 5 |
| Total Posts | 5 |
The Consultants will scrutinise expenditure and financial sanction proposals (GFR/DFPR), examine annual accounts, financial statements and draft resolutions, assist in budget preparation, re-appropriations and monitoring of expenditure, and tender financial advice on procurement, contract management and audit paras. Applicants must be retired Central Government servants at the level of Deputy Secretary or equivalent, with substantive experience in handling budget matters, financial concurrence and scrutiny of financial proposals and e-Office file routing within an IFD setting. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Leave is 1.5 days per completed month of service. TA/DA is admissible only on official tours; no medical facility is provided.
How to Apply:
- Take the application format enclosed with the circular from the official MoHFW website.
- Fill the form and attach a copy of your PPO and LPC.
- Send the completed application to: Under Secretary (Establishment-II), DoH&FW, Work Hall No. 11049, ‘A’ Wing, First Floor, Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi-110001.
- The application must reach before the last date — please confirm the last date on mohfw.gov.in before applying.
Important Links
| Download Circular PDF | MoHFW Consultant Circular Z-28015/16/2022-Estt.II PDF |
| Official Website | mohfw.gov.in |
A private information portal (not a government website) – check the official website for exact information.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in MoHFW Consultant Recruitment 2026?
There are 5 posts in total — all Consultant posts in the Integrated Finance Division (IFD) of the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Who can apply?
Only retired Central Government officers who retired at the level of Deputy Secretary or equivalent, with substantive experience in budget matters, financial concurrence and scrutiny of financial proposals in an IFD setting, can apply.
What is the last date to apply?
The original last date was 30 October 2026; as per the update of 9 November 2026 it has been extended to 13 November 2026. The extension notice could not be traced on the Ministry’s official website, so please confirm the last date on mohfw.gov.in before applying.
What remuneration will be paid?
As per the circular, the consolidated remuneration is fixed by the formula “last pay drawn minus pension” (subject to TDS). No other allowance is admissible except TA/DA on official tours.
How to apply?
Applications are offline — send the filled application format along with a copy of your PPO and LPC to Under Secretary (Establishment-II), DoH&FW, Work Hall No. 11049, ‘A’ Wing, First Floor, Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi-110001.





