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About the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW)

The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is a premier autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is engaged in training, research, and consultancy in the field of health and family welfare. The institute invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in the discipline of Statistics & Demography.

Post Details

Post:Assistant Professor (Statistics & Demography)
Total Vacancies:01
Job Location:New Delhi
Salary:Pay Level 10 (₹57,700 - ₹92,500 per month) as per 7th CPC

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Statistics, Demography, Economics, or any related discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade). Additionally, they must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR or an equivalent test accredited by the UGC. A PhD degree is desirable.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for General category candidates is 40 years. Age relaxation will be provided as per government norms for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), and PwBD (10 years) categories.

Application Fee

Applicants are required to pay the application fee as per their category. The fee details will be mentioned in the official notification. It can be paid via demand draft or online payment as specified.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting of applications based on educational qualifications, NET score, and relevant experience.
2. Interview of shortlisted candidates. Final merit list will be prepared based on interview performance.

How to Apply

Candidates must fill the application form in the prescribed format (available on the NIHFW website or as per the advertisement). Self-attested copies of all necessary documents (educational certificates, NET certificate, experience, caste certificate, photo, etc.) must be attached. The completed application along with the fee receipt should be sent by post to:

Dy. Director (Admin),
National Institute of Health and Family Welfare,
Munirka, New Delhi - 110067

The application must reach within 3 weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

Important Dates

The exact start and end dates of application will be announced in the official notification. Candidates should regularly check the NIHFW website or Employment News for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I apply for this post online?

No, the application process is offline. Candidates must send a physical application by post.

2. Is there any age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?

Yes, as per government norms, SC/ST candidates get age relaxation of up to 5 years.

3. What if I have a PhD? Do I still need NET?

PhDs who have completed their doctorate as per UGC norms (with a minimum of 55% marks at Master's level) are exempted from NET for direct recruitment of Assistant Professor.

4. What is the last date to apply?

The exact last date will be 21 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News. For the current vacancy, candidates must check the notification for the specific date.

5. Where can I download the application form?

The application form is provided in the official notification PDF, which can be downloaded from the NIHFW website (www.nihfw.org) or obtained from the institute's administrative office.