Applications invited for 34 Assistant, Administrative and Senior Administrative Officer posts on deputation in New Delhi.
Recruitment Overview
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, has invited eligible government officers to apply for Assistant Administrative Officer, Administrative Officer and Senior Administrative Officer positions on deputation.
| Organisation | VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India |
| Notification number | ADMN-15/154/2026-ADMIN-I |
| Notification date | 22 July 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Administrative Officer, Administrative Officer and Senior Administrative Officer |
| Total vacancies | 34 |
| Recruitment basis | Deputation |
| Application mode | Offline through proper channel |
| Application deadline | Within 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News |
| Job location | New Delhi |
This is a deputation recruitment for eligible serving government officers. It is not a direct recruitment open to all graduates or fresh candidates.
Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay details printed in notice | Recruitment method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Administrative Officer | 24 | Level 7, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Transfer on deputation |
| Administrative Officer | 7 | Level 8, ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 | Promotion failing which by deputation |
| Senior Administrative Officer | 3 | Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 | Promotion failing which by deputation |
| Total | 34 | — | Deputation-based appointment |
Pay-level discrepancy: The official notice prints “Level 7” for Assistant Administrative Officer but gives ₹35,400–₹1,12,400, a range ordinarily associated with Level 6. Applicants should rely on clarification from Safdarjung Hospital or their cadre-controlling authority.
Assistant Administrative Officer Eligibility
The Assistant Administrative Officer vacancies are intended for officers of the Central Government who satisfy either of the following service conditions:
- Holding an analogous post; or
- Having five years of service in the specified feeder scale or Level 6/equivalent.
Candidates must also possess experience in:
- Administration
- Establishment matters
- Accounts matters
The official notice states that the deputation period, including an immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation, will ordinarily not exceed three years.
Administrative Officer Eligibility
Officers under the Central Government, State Governments or Union Territory administrations may be considered if they meet the prescribed service and qualification requirements.
Required service
- Holding an analogous post regularly in the parent cadre or department; or
- Having two years of regular service in a post in Level 7, ₹44,900–₹1,42,400, or equivalent.
Educational qualification and experience
- Degree from a recognised university or institute.
- Two years of experience in administration or establishment work.
- The experience must be from a government office, public-sector undertaking, autonomous body or statutory body.
The recruitment method for Administrative Officer is promotion failing which by deputation.
Senior Administrative Officer Eligibility
Officers of the Central Government, State Government or Union Territory administration should satisfy one of the following service conditions:
- Holding an analogous post regularly in the parent cadre or department; or
- Having two years of regular service in Level 9, ₹53,100–₹1,67,800; or
- Having two years of regular service in Level 8, ₹47,600–₹1,51,100, or an equivalent post.
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Three years of administration and establishment experience as an Administrative Officer.
- The experience should be from a government or government-recognised institution.
Age Limit
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum age for deputation | Not exceeding 56 years |
| Age-calculation date | Closing date for receipt of applications |
If the closing date moves to the next working day because the original date is a government holiday or Sunday, the original closing date will remain the crucial date for determining age.
Deputation Period
- The general instructions state that the deputation will ordinarily be for one year.
- The post-wise conditions state that the total deputation period will ordinarily not exceed three years.
- Previous immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation service may be counted while determining the maximum permissible period.
- There is no possibility of permanent absorption in any of the advertised posts.
- A person holding a higher grade pay is not eligible for appointment to a post carrying a lower grade pay.
The terms of deputation will be regulated according to the applicable Department of Personnel and Training instructions, as amended from time to time.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of the application received through the proper channel
- Verification of regular post and qualifying service
- Assessment of educational qualification and relevant experience
- Examination of ACR/APAR records
- Vigilance and integrity clearance
- Selection by the competent authority
Submitting an application does not guarantee selection. The hospital may cancel the recruitment or decide not to fill some or all vacancies without assigning a reason.
Documents Required
The prescribed application should be forwarded through the employer or cadre-controlling authority with the relevant supporting records, including:
- Completed bio-data or curriculum vitae in the prescribed proforma
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Date-of-birth certificate
- Experience certificates
- Details of employment held in chronological order
- Details of the post held regularly and its pay level
- Copies of ACRs/APARs for the preceding five years
- Vigilance clearance
- Integrity certificate
- Details of major or minor penalties during the preceding ten years
- Cadre clearance, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate and undertaking from the employer
- Latest salary slip where the parent organisation does not follow Central Government pay scales
- Any additional qualification or experience certificates supporting eligibility
The ACR/APAR copies must be properly attested by an officer of the prescribed rank. Applications without supporting qualification and experience certificates will not be processed.
How to Apply
Applications submitted directly without the prescribed employer certification, or received after the closing date, may be rejected.
Application Address and Submission Hours
The Director
VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital
New Delhi – 110029
Applications are to be received at:
Diary Section, Near Gate No. 2
VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital
New Delhi – 110029
| Day | Submission hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official notification issued | 22 July 2026 |
| Employment News publication | Check the relevant Employment News edition |
| Last date for receipt of applications | Within 30 days from publication in Employment News |
The notification date and the Employment News publication date may not be the same. Calculate the 30-day deadline from the actual publication date in Employment News.
Important Official Links
Deadline alert: The application must reach Safdarjung Hospital within 30 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News—not merely within 30 days from the website upload date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available?
There are 34 vacancies: 24 Assistant Administrative Officer, seven Administrative Officer and three Senior Administrative Officer posts.
Is this direct recruitment?
No. These vacancies are to be filled on deputation, or promotion failing which by deputation, according to the particular post.
Can fresh graduates apply?
No. Applicants must be eligible serving officers holding the prescribed regular post or qualifying feeder-grade service.
What is the maximum age?
The maximum age for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
What is the application deadline?
The application must reach Safdarjung Hospital within 30 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Is there an online application?
No. The prescribed offline application must be forwarded through the proper channel with the required clearances and service records.
What is the deputation period?
The general instructions state that deputation will ordinarily be for one year, while the total permissible period will ordinarily not exceed three years.
Is permanent absorption available?
No. The official notification clearly states that permanent absorption is not available for these posts.
Where should the application be submitted?
The application should be addressed to the Director, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi – 110029 and submitted through the proper channel at the Diary Section near Gate No. 2.
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