NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026: Biostatistician, Residential Medical Officer (Ayurveda) & Consultant (Pharmacy) Eligibility, Pay and How to Apply
The North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Ayush, has announced 6 contract posts at Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya. The posts are Biostatistician (1), Residential Medical Officer (Ayurveda) (4) and Consultant (Pharmacy) (1), with consolidated pay of ₹60,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month. If you have senior experience in your field, this is a serious chance in the Meghalaya government jobs space.
Applications are offline only. Your complete form must reach the Institute by 14 November 2026, and the engagement runs initially up to 31 March 2027. Read the conditions below before you post anything, because courier and late applications are rejected. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every rule from the notification in one place for you.
Key Highlights of NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH) |
| Type of Job | Contractual, initially up to 31.03.2027 |
| Total Vacancies | 6 (1 + 4 + 1) |
| Advertisement Number | EST-No. 13017/1/2024-Administration Division/ H-3018 |
| Notification Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793018 |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post, Registered Post or Drop Box) |
| Last Date | 14 November 2026 |
The Institute may extend or curtail the contract period at any time. Treat this as a fixed-term assignment, not a permanent post, and weigh that honestly against your current job before you decide. The advertisement is signed by the Director, NEIAH, Shillong, and the candidate selected for each post will work at the Institute campus in Shillong.
How Many Vacancies Are There in NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Consolidated Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Biostatistician | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Residential Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | 4 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Consultant (Pharmacy) | 1 | ₹60,000 |
The notification gives no category-wise reservation split of these seats, so none is shown here. Note that four of the six seats are for Residential Medical Officer (Ayurveda), so Ayurveda postgraduates with eight years of service have the widest opening. Biostatistician and Consultant (Pharmacy) have one seat each.
What is the Eligibility for NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Biostatistician | M.Sc. (Statistics) from a recognised university, plus minimum 8 years professional experience in Statistics after the postgraduate degree |
| Residential Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | MD/MS in Ayurveda from a recognised university, duly recognised under the NCISM Act 2020, plus minimum 8 years experience at a Central/State Govt., Autonomous or Public Sector organisation as Faculty member, Medical Officer, Consultant or SRF |
| Consultant (Pharmacy), Option 1 | MD (Ayurveda) in Rasa Shastra or Dravyaguna, OR M.Pharma in Ayurveda, recognised by NCISM, plus minimum 5 years experience in Manufacturing of Medicines |
| Consultant (Pharmacy), Option 2 | B.Pharma in Ayurveda from a recognised university, recognised by NCISM, plus minimum 7 years experience in Manufacturing of Medicines |
For the Biostatistician post, a PhD and experience with Bio-medical and Public health data (Medical Colleges or Health institutes) are only preferable, not compulsory. Except for the B.Pharma route, candidates holding an MD, MS or other postgraduate degree with long experience are the target group here.
The qualification and experience must be complete on the last date of receipt of applications, not on the date of interview. Also, the applicant must be a citizen of India.
For Consultant (Pharmacy) there are two separate routes. Route 1 needs a postgraduate degree with 5 years of medicine-manufacturing experience, while Route 2 accepts a B.Pharma in Ayurveda but asks for 7 years. Pick the route that matches your degree, and make sure your experience certificate clearly shows manufacturing of medicines, because that is the experience the notification asks for. For the Residential Medical Officer post, your experience must come from a Central or State Government, autonomous or public sector body, in one of the listed roles.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Biostatistician | Up to 55 years |
| Residential Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | Up to 55 years |
| Consultant (Pharmacy) | Up to 45 years |
Age is counted as on the date of interview. No minimum age is stated, and the notification mentions no age relaxation for any category. Since the interview date is not yet announced, work out your age with some margin and do not assume a fixed cut-off day.
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What is the Salary for NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026 Posts?
The pay is a consolidated monthly remuneration: ₹1,00,000 for Biostatistician and Residential Medical Officer (Ayurveda), and ₹60,000 for Consultant (Pharmacy). The notification mentions no other allowance or benefit, so plan on this single amount. The pay is for the contract period only, which is initially up to 31 March 2027. If you currently work in a permanent government job, compare it with your present pay and the short contract period before you apply. Medical and health-sector roles like these also fall under medical and healthcare government jobs.
What is the Selection Process for NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Only shortlisted candidates are called, as the Institute deems fit |
| Test / Interview | Written test, skill test or interview, if called for |
| Call letter | Sent by Speed Post/Registered Post and email |
| Physical fitness | Appointment is subject to physical fitness |
The notification does not give an exam pattern or syllabus. You will attend any test or interview at your own cost, and no TA/DA is payable. If no suitable candidate is found, the post may be filled by candidates eligible for a lower level post. Because the Institute decides how many people to call, a complete and neat application with clear experience proof is your best way to reach the shortlist. Put your strongest, most relevant experience in the form’s employment record and the “additional information” column.
How to Apply for NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026 Offline?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the prescribed application form from the official NEIAH website (link in Essential Links below). The format is also printed in the notification PDF. |
| 2 | Fill every column in CAPITAL letters where asked, and sign the declaration. |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets and testimonials for age, qualification and experience, plus two recent passport size photographs. |
| 4 | Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …” clearly on the envelope, naming your post. |
| 5 | Address it to The Director, NEIAH, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793018. |
| 6 | Send by Speed Post or Registered Post, or use the designated Drop Box, so it reaches by 14 November 2026. |
Keep the postal receipt safe. The form also asks for your full address with PIN code, email, mobile number, date of birth in figures and words, age on the date of interview, and your language proficiency, so fill each of these correctly. If your employer forwards your application, that sponsoring authority must verify your particulars and attach a certificate that no vigilance or disciplinary proceeding is pending or contemplated against you.
What are the Important Dates for NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 14 November 2026 |
| Contract period | Initially up to 31 March 2027 |
If 14 November turns out to be a holiday, the next working day is taken as the closing date. The form must be received complete in all respects, because applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
What is the Application Fee for NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee, so no payment is stated for these posts.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Courier | Applications sent by courier will not be accepted |
| Late receipt | Applications received after the closing date will not be considered |
| Postal delay | The Institute is not responsible for any postal delay or lapse |
| False information | Information furnished that is found wrong at any stage will result in disqualification and/or dismissal from service; wilful concealment or misrepresentation can mean summary rejection or termination |
| No correspondence | No correspondence or personal inquiry will be entertained |
| Final authority | The Director’s decision on eligibility, acceptance or rejection is final and binding |
| Changes | The Director may amend or cancel the advertisement without giving reasons |
| Corrigendum | Any corrigendum will appear only on the NEIAH website, not in newspapers |
Check the official website regularly, because that is the only place corrigenda are issued. A mistake in the form, a missing attested copy or a wrong envelope can end your candidature before anyone reads your experience, so check once more before you seal the cover. Also keep your address, email and mobile number correct, since call letters go out by post and email.
NEIAH Shillong Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download NEIAH Shillong Official Notification PDF (Application Format Included)
- Visit NEIAH Shillong Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Meghalaya Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you meet the experience requirement for your post, do not wait for the last week. Send your application by Speed Post well before 14 November 2026, and keep a copy of everything you post. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates, and browse other central government jobs while you are here.