Health Inspector Recruitment 2026 at Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 5
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹35,400 - ₹112,400 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a Diploma in Sanitary/Health Inspector, or 12th Standard with a Diploma in Sanitary/Health Inspector and 2 years experience.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in sanitization works is required for candidates applying with a 12th Standard qualification.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Between 18 to 56 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

The Directorate General of Health Services is recruiting for the Health Inspector position with 5 vacancies available across Delhi, Trivandrum, Calicut, and Paradip. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary in Pay Level 6 ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 plus applicable allowances. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree or 12th Standard qualification along with a Diploma in Sanitary or Health Inspector training. This role offers a prestigious opportunity for government employees to contribute to international health quarantine and sanitation standards at major Indian ports and airports.

  • The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years as of the closing date of application receipt.
  • Candidates must be regular employees of Central/State Governments, PSUs, or recognized research institutions.
  • The selection process involves a thorough review of APARs/CR Dossiers and Vigilance Clearance.
  • The initial period of deputation including short-term contracts shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
  • Applications must be submitted offline through the proper channel to the Deputy Director in New Delhi.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 6 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) plus Grade Pay of ₹4200 and applicable allowances.

Important Dates

Notification Date 05 June 2026
Application Deadline 04 August 2026

Selection Process

Scrutiny of Applications Verification of Service Records Review of APARs/CR Dossiers Deputation Selection Committee Evaluation

Application Fees

No application fee

Reservation

UR: 5 (Total vacancies on deputation basis)

How to Apply

  • Download the prescribed application proforma from Annexure-II of the official notification.
  • Fill in all required personal and professional details accurately.
  • Obtain Vigilance Clearance and an Integrity Certificate from your current employer.
  • Collect attested copies of APAR/CR Dossiers for the last five years.
  • Prepare a statement regarding any major or minor penalties imposed during service.
  • Forward the complete application through the proper channel/Cadre Controlling Authority.
  • Send the physical documents to: Deputy Director, PH (IH), Work Hall No. 12108, Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi-110001.
  • Ensure the application reaches the destination within 60 days of the advertisement publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Health Inspector position offers a salary in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, which is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.

Candidates need either a Bachelor's Degree with a Diploma in Sanitary/Health Inspector, or a 12th Standard pass with the same diploma and two years of sanitization experience.

The maximum age limit for this deputation post is 56 years as of the application deadline.