Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) / NEIGRIHMS Shillong has released the official recruitment notification for 02 leadership faculty vacancies in the College of Nursing, including Professor-cum-Principal (01 Post) and Professor-cum-Vice-Principal (01 Post). Eligible nursing professionals holding an M.Sc in Nursing with State Nursing Council registration and 12 to 15 years of collegiate teaching and administrative experience can submit their offline application form along with self-attested documents on or before 13 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 14 August 2026 |
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| Offline Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
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| Last Date to Submit Application (Offline) | 13 October 2026 |
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| Interview Schedule | To Be Announced on Website |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
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| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | Nil |
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| All Female Candidates | Nil |
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Age Limit (as on 13-10-2026)
| Professor-cum-Principal | Maximum 55 Years |
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| Professor-cum-Vice-Principal | Maximum 50 Years. |
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| Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per Central Government norms. |
Salary Details
| Professor-cum-Principal | Pay Matrix Level-13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900/-) |
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| Professor-cum-Vice-Principal | Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200/-) |
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Eligibility
| Professor-cum-Principal | Master’s Degree in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing) + Registered as Nurse & Midwife with State Nursing Council + 15 Years Experience (including 12 years teaching with min 5 years in collegiate program & 3 years nursing administration). Desirable: M.Phil / Ph.D in Nursing. |
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| Professor-cum-Vice-Principal | Master’s Degree in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing) + Registered with State Nursing Council + 12 Years Experience (including 10 years teaching with min 5 years in collegiate program & 3 years administration). Desirable: M.Phil / Ph.D in Nursing. |
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Selection Process
| Stage 1 | Scrutiny and shortlisting of applications based on collegiate teaching & administrative experience. |
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| Stage 2 | Personal Interview before the Standing Selection Committee at NEIGRIHMS Shillong / DGHS New Delhi. |
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| Stage 3 | Document Verification & Medical Examination. |
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DGHS NEIGRIHMS 2026: Post-wise Vacancy & Pay Matrix Overview
| Designation / Post Name | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Minimum Experience Required | Total Vacancies |
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| Professor-cum-Principal | Level-13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900) | M.Sc Nursing + 15 Yrs Exp (12 Yrs Teaching + 3 Yrs Admin) | 01 Post |
| Professor-cum-Vice-Principal | Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) | M.Sc Nursing + 12 Yrs Exp (10 Yrs Teaching + 3 Yrs Admin) | 01 Post |
| Total College of Nursing Leadership Vacancies | 02 Posts |
How to Apply Offline for DGHS NEIGRIHMS Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of NEIGRIHMS - neigrihms.gov.in.
- Navigate to “Announcements / Recruitment” section and download the official notification PDF and prescribed application proforma.
- Fill in all details in the application form neatly in English (BLOCK LETTERS).
- Attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents: Class 10th / Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth proof). B.Sc Nursing & M.Sc Nursing Degree Certificates and Marksheets. M.Phil / Ph.D in Nursing Degree Certificate (if applicable). State Nursing Council Permanent Registration Certificate as RN / RM. Collegiate Teaching Experience Certificates (specifying collegiate level service). Nursing Administration Experience Certificates. Research Publications, Textbooks, and Major Achievements. No Objection Certificate (NOC) & Vigilance Clearance from current employer (if currently in service). Two recent passport-size color photographs (one pasted on form, one enclosed).
- Enclose all documents in an envelope clearly superscribed: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [POST NAME] IN COLLEGE OF NURSING, NEIGRIHMS”.
- Send by Speed Post / Registered Post to:The Administrative Officer, Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya - 793018.
- Ensure the application envelope reaches the institute on or before 13 October 2026.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
