The Office of the Civil Surgeon, Panipat, has invited offline applications for three contractual posts under the Haryana State AIDS Control Programme at the ART Centre. The vacancies are for Pharmacist, Data Manager, and Care Coordinator.
Applications must reach the Civil Surgeon, Panipat, by 27 August 2026 at 4:00 PM. The contract is initially valid up to 31 March 2027 and may be extended only with further administrative approval and satisfactory performance.
Civil Surgeon Panipat Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Office of the Civil Surgeon, Panipat |
|---|---|
| Programme | Haryana State AIDS Control Programme |
| Work Unit | ART Centre |
| Advertisement No. | DAPCU/PNP/2026/124 |
| Advertisement Date | 12 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3 UR posts |
| Employment Type | Purely contractual |
| Application Mode | Registered post or by hand |
| Last Date | 27 August 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Job Location | Panipat district, Haryana |
| Contract Period | Initially up to 31 March 2027 |
Vacancy, Qualification and Salary
| Post | Category / Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Consolidated Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist (ART) | UR - 1 | Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Diploma in Pharmacy; registration with a State Pharmacy Council | ₹21,000 |
| Data Manager (ART) | UR - 1 | Graduation in any discipline with a Diploma/Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institute or university | ₹21,000 |
| Care Coordinator (ART) | UR - 1 | Person living with HIV (PLHIV) with 10+2 pass | ₹18,000 |
Applicants must also have passed Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric level. All posts are district-specific and non-transferable.
Post-specific Experience and Preferences
Pharmacist (ART)
Diploma holders need three years of experience. Applicants should have good working knowledge of MS Office. Community candidates from HIV-infected or affected groups and key communities are desirable.
Data Manager (ART)
The notice prefers a graduate or postgraduate qualification in Statistics or Mathematics. It also lists field experience in an HIV/AIDS programme and working experience in data management or health-related software. Candidates should use the official notice to assess how their education and experience match these requirements.
Care Coordinator (ART)
The applicant must be a person living with HIV (PLHIV) and must have passed 10+2. Working knowledge of English and the local language is essential. Computer, internet, and email knowledge is desirable.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 12 August 2026 |
| Application submission started | 12 August 2026 |
| Last date and time for receipt | 27 August 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Shortlist / document verification | To be announced on the official website |
| Initial contract end date | 31 March 2027 |
If the closing day is declared a holiday, the next working day will be treated as the closing date. Applications or documents received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Application Fee
The official advertisement does not mention an application fee or payment method. Therefore, no fee amount is presented as verified. Do not send money unless the Civil Surgeon or Haryana Health Department publishes an official instruction.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit for all three posts is 18 to 42 years. The notice says age relaxation will apply to eligible categories under Haryana Government policy. It does not provide a separate category-wise relaxation table, so candidates should verify the current government rules.
Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions as on the day before the closing date. Annexure B also requires an applicant to be a permanent resident of Haryana and provide a bona fide domicile certificate.
Salary and Contract Conditions
| Post | Consolidated Pay per Month |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist (ART) | ₹21,000 |
| Data Manager (ART) | ₹21,000 |
| Care Coordinator (ART) | ₹18,000 |
The remuneration is consolidated, and no additional allowance is admissible. The first three months are probation. Unsatisfactory work or conduct during probation can lead to termination. Selection does not create a right to regular government employment.
Selection Process
No written test or interview will be conducted. Eligible applications will be scrutinized and ranked using the prescribed district-level selection criteria, followed by document verification, character and antecedent checks, and medical-fitness requirements.
| Selection Component | Maximum Marks | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Essential basic qualification | 30 | 30 × qualification percentage ÷ 100 |
| Relevant post-qualification experience | 10 | 2 marks for each completed year, maximum 10 |
| Panipat district resident weightage | 10 | 10 marks for a bona fide district resident; 0 for an out-of-district applicant |
| Total | 50 | Merit based on the combined score |
Relevant experience from government, semi-government, UT, Haryana Government, corporation, NHM, or SACS organizations may be considered. Experience from qualifying private hospitals or laboratories may also be considered when they meet the accreditation conditions stated in Annexure B.
A waiting list of three candidates per post may be kept for one year. The number of posts may be increased or decreased, and the recruitment process may be cancelled by the competent office.
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination and no interview, so no exam pattern, syllabus, question count, or negative-marking rule applies. Selection uses the 50-mark merit formula shown above.
Documents Required
Attach clear attested or self-attested copies of the applicable documents:
- Date-of-birth proof, such as Class 10 certificate or birth certificate
- Essential degree, diploma, or qualification certificate
- Postgraduate degree or diploma, where applicable
- Marksheets for every year or semester
- Required professional registration certificate, including State Pharmacy Council registration for Pharmacist
- Relevant post-qualification experience certificates
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs
- Latest reservation or category certificate, where applicable
- Haryana domicile certificate
- Residential-address proof
- Any other document supporting eligibility
For address proof, submit attested copies of any three accepted documents: passport, voter ID, ration card showing address, caste and domicile certificate showing address and photograph, Parivar Pehchan Patra, or an electricity bill not older than three months.
How to Apply Offline
- Download the official nine-page advertisement and Annexure-A application form.
- Read the post-specific qualification and experience requirements carefully.
- Complete a separate application form for each post if applying for more than one vacancy.
- Paste a self-attested passport-size photograph in the specified space.
- Enter education, training, and experience details accurately.
- Attach the required attested or self-attested documents and two recent photographs.
- Number every page at the top-right and state the total number of pages in the form.
- Sign every page of the application form, certificates, and supporting documents.
- Send the complete application by Registered Post or submit it by hand so it reaches the Civil Surgeon by 27 August 2026 at 4:00 PM.
- Keep a copy of the complete application and proof of submission.
Do not overwrite or cut text in the application form. Incomplete, incorrect, late, or ineligible applications may be rejected without separate correspondence.
Application Address
Office of the Civil Surgeon, Old Bus Stand, GT Road, Panipat, Haryana.
Official Links
Official advertisement and Annexure-A form: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s31177967c7957072da3dc1db4ceb30e7a/uploads/2026/08/202608131214080868.pdf
Haryana Health Department recruitment page: https://haryanahealth.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments/
Haryana Health Department website: https://haryanahealth.gov.in/
Official Panipat Civil Surgeon directory: https://panipat.gov.in/directory/civil-surgeon/
The recruitment page identifies the notice as “Regarding Advertisement for the post of ART Center, Panipat.” Use the official PDF above for the application form and complete conditions.
Important Instructions
- Candidates who applied under the earlier Advertisement No. NTEP/PNP/2025-26/4768-69 dated 5 August 2025 must apply again.
- These posts are not covered under National Health Mission Haryana.
- Submit a separate form for every post applied for.
- Private practice during or after duty hours and on holidays is prohibited.
- No TA or DA will be paid for the recruitment process.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of character, antecedents, documents, and eligibility.
- The Civil Surgeon may assign duty elsewhere within Panipat district in the public interest.
- Check the official recruitment page regularly; no separate hard-copy communication is promised for shortlisted candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available?
There are three UR vacancies: one Pharmacist, one Data Manager, and one Care Coordinator post.
What is the last date to apply?
The application must reach the Civil Surgeon, Panipat, by 27 August 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Can I apply online?
No. Submit the prescribed form by Registered Post or by hand. The notice does not provide an online application facility.
Is there an application fee?
The official advertisement does not mention any application fee or payment method.
Is there a written test or interview?
No. The notice specifically says that no written test or interview will be conducted. Selection uses a 50-mark merit formula.
What is the age limit?
Applicants must be 18 to 42 years old, with relaxation under Haryana Government policy for eligible categories.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. They are purely contractual posts, initially up to 31 March 2027, and selection does not provide a right to regularization.
Can candidates from outside Panipat apply?
The selection criteria require Haryana domicile. An eligible applicant from outside Panipat may receive 0 local-area marks, while a bona fide Panipat district resident may receive 10 marks.
Official-Source Verification Disclaimer
This article was checked against the nine-page official advertisement and application form published on the Haryana Health Department recruitment page. The official material confirms Advertisement No. DAPCU/PNP/2026/124, three vacancies, post-specific eligibility, 18–42 years, remuneration, the 50-mark selection formula, and the 27 August 2026 at 4:00 PM deadline. Recruitment conditions, vacancy numbers, schedules, or shortlists may change through an official notice. Candidates must read the complete PDF and check the Haryana Health Department recruitment page before submitting the form.