NHA Secretarial Posts Recruitment 2026

About This Job

National Health Authority (NHA) has released notification for 7 secretarial posts including Senior PPS, PPS, Private Secretary, and Stenographer on deputation basis. Serving government officers with the right experience in Central or State Government, PSUs, or autonomous bodies can apply. Last date to send your application is 21 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month depending on the post.

National Health Authority (NHA) Secretarial Posts Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts

The National Health Authority (NHA), which functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and manages flagship schemes like Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, has invited applications for 7 secretarial cadre positions in its New Delhi office. These posts are being filled on a deputation or foreign service basis from officers already working in government departments, PSUs, or autonomous organizations. If you are a serving government employee with experience in secretarial or stenography work, this is a good opportunity to work with one of India's most important healthcare bodies.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

These positions are open only to serving government employees. You must currently be working in a Central Government department, State Government, Union Territory, PSU, autonomous body, statutory organization, university, or recognized research institution.

For Senior Principal Private Secretary (Level 12):

• You should hold an analogous post on regular basis, OR
• Have at least 2 years of regular service in a post at Level 11 or equivalent

For Principal Private Secretary (Level 11):

• You should hold an analogous post on regular basis, OR
• Have at least 5 years of regular service in a post at Level 8 or equivalent

For Private Secretary (Level 8):

• You should hold an analogous post on regular basis, OR
• Have at least 3 years of regular service in a post at Level 7 or equivalent

For Stenographer (Level 4):

• You should hold an analogous post on regular basis, OR
• Have at least 3 years of regular service in a post at Level 2 or equivalent

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as per standard deputation norms
• Since this is a deputation posting, the standard upper age limit of 56 years applies to all categories.

Salary

• Senior PPS: Level 12 — Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month
• PPS: Level 11 — Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month
• Private Secretary: Level 8 — Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month
• Stenographer: Level 4 — Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other allowances as per Central Government rules

Application Fee

• No application fee — this is a deputation-based recruitment and there is no fee for applying.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Since this is a deputation-based recruitment, there is no written exam or interview. Selection will be done through:

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on your service records, experience, and eligibility as per deputation norms.
2. Document Verification: Your Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs/APARs), vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and other service documents will be verified.
3. Final Selection: Based on overall assessment of your service record and suitability for the post.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NHA website at nha.gov.in and go to the Careers section.
2. Download the application form (Annexure-II) from the vacancy circular.
3. Fill in the application form carefully with all required details.
4. Attach the required documents: ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, cadre clearance, and a statement showing major or minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years.
5. Get your application forwarded through proper channel by your parent department.
6. Send the complete application by Speed Post or Registered Post to: Under Secretary, National Health Authority, 3rd Floor, Tower-1, LIC Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001.
7. Make sure your application reaches before 21 April 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 21 April 2026
• Exam Date: Not applicable (deputation basis)

• Handle confidential correspondence and communication for senior officers
• Take dictation in shorthand and transcribe into typed documents accurately
• Manage the daily schedule, appointments, and meetings of the assigned officer
• Prepare notes, drafts, letters, and official documents as directed
• Maintain proper filing systems and records of important files and papers
• Coordinate with other departments and external agencies on behalf of the officer
• Handle telephone calls, visitors, and incoming mail for the officer's office