NIHFW Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 9 Accountant, Accounts Officer and More Posts

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• Updated November 03, 2026 12:09 PM
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Where and How to Send

• Applications are submitted through offline mode only, in the prescribed application format enclosed with the advertisement. Send the completed form through proper channel to: The Dy. Director (Admin.), National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW), Baba Gang Nath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi – 110067.
• Use Annexure-I (For Group-B Deputation post) for Accounts Officer, Accountant and Programmer on deputation. Use Annexure-II (For Group B Direct Post) for Programmer under direct recruitment.
• Affix a recent passport size photograph and fill in all the columns except those that do not apply.
• Attach attested copies of ACRs/APAR for the last five years, plus self-attested copies of proof of age/date of birth, educational qualifications, experience certificates and other relevant documents.
• Programmer direct recruitment applicants attach a Demand Draft/Indian Postal Order of Rs. 300/- in favour of Director, NIHFW, payable at New Delhi, and give its details (post office/bank, number and date, amount) on the form.
• Have the forwarding office fill in the certificate at the bottom of the proforma. It confirms that the official is clear from the vigilance point of view and that no disciplinary case is pending or contemplated.
• Superscribe the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____" (write the post name).
• Make sure the application reaches the Institute on or before the last date. Applications received after the prescribed last date shall not be entertained.
• Applications sent by FAX or e-mail will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected. NIHFW is not responsible for any delay, loss or non-receipt of applications sent through post/courier.

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Posts, Eligibility and Pay

• The notice states that the vacancies are tentative and may decrease or increase as per the requirement of the Organization. The candidate must be a citizen of India.

Age Rules in the General Instructions

• The general instructions state that the crucial date for determining age will be 01/07/2026. They also state that age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped and Ex-Servicemen candidates shall be as per Government of India rules, orders and notifications issued from time to time. The age limit prescribed for direct recruits may not apply to NIHFW candidates competing as direct recruits.

Application Fee

Selection Process

• The Institute, at its discretion, may conduct an Interview/Written Test for these posts to select candidates on the basis of merit. The decision of the Director, NIHFW shall be final. Applicants appear for the Interview/written test at their own expenses.
• Original degrees/certificates/proof of date of birth must be produced at the time of the Interview/final selection.
• Candidates working in Govt./Semi Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies must submit a "No Objection Certificate" from the competent authority at the time of Documents Verification/Final Selection.
• At Documents Verification, candidates must give details of any criminal case pending against them. NIHFW may verify police records and reserves the right to deny appointment.

Important Dates

• www.nihfw.ac.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Important Instructions

• Late, incomplete, partially filled applications, applications without supporting documents, or applications not in the prescribed format are liable to be rejected. Interim enquiries will not be entertained.
• No correction requests are accepted after submission. Candidates should keep a copy of the filled-in form and the documents sent.
• Candidates must have a valid personal e-mail ID and keep it active during the recruitment process.
• NIHFW reserves the right not to fill up the posts, to cancel the advertisement in whole or in part, to extend the closing date, and to postpone or cancel the recruitment for any or all posts.
• False or suppressed information, impersonation, canvassing, or a wrong category claim (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PWD/Ex-Servicemen) leads to summary rejection or termination from service. NIHFW may also take legal action.
• Any addendum, corrigendum or modification will be posted on the NIHFW website only. No other means of communication will be used.
• No correspondence will be entertained from applicants either before or after the selection.

Important Links

• NIHFW Application Form (Annexure-I / Annexure-II) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• NIHFW Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Q1. How many vacancies are there in NIHFW Recruitment 2026?

• There are 9 vacancies: 2 Accounts Officer, 5 Accountant and 2 Programmer, all in the UR category.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the NIHFW Programmer post?

• A Master's Degree in Computer Applications / Information Technology / Computer Science, or B.E./B.Tec. in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Technology / Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology. Candidates also need two years' experience in Web Development / Management in a Government Office/PSU/Autonomous Body/Statutory Body or any recognized Institution.

Q4. What is the age limit for NIHFW Recruitment 2026?

• For deputation, the limit is not more than 56 years as on closing date for all three posts. Programmer direct recruits must be not exceeding 30 years, with relaxations for Government servants, NIHFW staff and SC/ST and other categories.

Q5. What is the salary for NIHFW Accounts Officer, Accountant and Programmer?

• Accounts Officer and Programmer are at Pay Matrix Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400/-). Accountant is at Pay Matrix Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400/-).

Q6. What is the application fee for NIHFW Recruitment 2026?

• The fee is Nil for Accounts Officer, Accountant and Programmer on deputation. Programmer direct recruitment applicants pay Rs. 300/- by DD/IPO in favour of Director, NIHFW, payable at New Delhi. SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, Female and Departmental candidates pay no fee.

Q7. How to apply for NIHFW Recruitment 2026?

• Fill in Annexure-I (deputation) or Annexure-II (Programmer direct recruitment) and attach the documents. Send it through proper channel to The Dy. Director (Admin.), NIHFW, Baba Gang Nath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi – 110067, with the envelope superscribed "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____".

Q8. What is the selection process for NIHFW Recruitment 2026?

• The Institute, at its discretion, may conduct an Interview/Written Test to select candidates on the basis of merit. The Director, NIHFW's decision is final.