DNH & DD AYUSH Recruitment 2026 - Senior Medical Officer, Panchakarma Technician, Yoga Instructor

The five post variants target different career stages within AYUSH. If you hold BAMS with MD/MS and 5+ years experience in a recognised hospital or teaching institution, the Senior Medical Officer role offers the highest salary tier. Panchakarma Technicians must have completed a formal Diploma or Certificate course—this is non-negotiable. Senior and Medium grades require verified experience in a recognised Ayurveda Institute; Junior grade welcomes freshers with diploma certification. The Yoga Instructor position requires a Diploma in Yoga Science or Yoga Therapy only—no prior experience is mandated.

Use the age calculator to determine if you fall within the eligible range once you locate the specific age limit in the official notification. Since age limits are not specified here, you must cross-check the DNH & DD AYUSH official website or the full notification PDF before submitting your form.

• Senior Medical Officer: ₹1,06,966 per month (gross). In-hand after NPS (~10%) and tax approximately ₹80,000–₹88,000 depending on tax slab.
• Panchakarma Technician (Senior): ₹37,500 per month (gross). In-hand estimate ₹32,000–₹34,000 after statutory deductions.
• Panchakarma Technician (Medium): ₹31,250 per month (gross). In-hand estimate ₹26,500–₹28,000.
• Panchakarma Technician (Junior): ₹25,000 per month (gross). In-hand estimate ₹21,000–₹23,000.
• Yoga Instructor: ₹28,000 per month (gross). In-hand estimate ₹24,000–₹26,000.

The Senior Medical Officer salary reflects central government scales and is competitive with teaching hospital positions. After NPS contribution (~10% of basic) and income tax (15–20% of gross for this bracket), your monthly take-home will range between ₹80,000 and ₹88,000—substantially higher than private AYUSH clinics offering ₹50,000–₹70,000. Panchakarma Technician roles offer stability: a Senior Technician at ₹37,500 (in-hand ~₹32,000) earns 40% more than junior practitioners in private wellness centres. Government service includes pension under National Pension System, annual increments, dearness allowance, and medical benefits—these long-term perks are not offered in the private sector. Promotion to higher technician grades typically occurs after 3–5 years of satisfactory performance. Use the salary calculator to map your exact post-tax, post-NPS monthly income.

• Uploading non-legible scans: Ensure all certificates are scanned at 300 DPI in colour. Photocopies that are too faded or small-text documents that cannot be read will be rejected outright.
• Wrong file format or size: JPG/JPEG photographs exceeding 200 KB or PDF certificates larger than 2 MB will not upload. Test each file size before submission.
• Mismatched document dates and experience claims: If your experience certificate shows a joining date of 2018 and your relief letter says 2020, but you claim 5 years of experience starting from 2018, the mismatch will flag a rejection. Ensure all dates align perfectly.
• Incomplete qualification proof for experience roles: Senior Medical Officer roles require both BAMS and MD/MS—uploading only BAMS will result in rejection. Similarly, Panchakarma Technician roles require the formal Diploma/Certificate; a general Ayurveda qualification will not suffice.
• Applying for a post you don't qualify for: If you apply as a Panchakarma Technician (Senior) without 10 years of verified experience, your application will be rejected at the document verification stage even if you submitted all files.
• Typos in institution or organisation names: Experience certificates must name the exact institution (e.g., 'Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram' not 'Govt Ayurveda Institute'). Mismatches may lead to rejection if the recruiter cannot verify.

Once your application clears the evaluation stage (qualification and experience review), you will be shortlisted and invited for document verification (DV). At DV, bring all original certificates, mark sheets, experience letters, identity proofs, and any other supporting documents. The verification committee will cross-check dates, institution authenticity, and experience continuity against your submitted copies. This stage typically takes 1–2 weeks after the notification closes, though delays are common in government recruitment. After DV, if you are found suitable, you will be issued a provisional appointment letter or joining order specifying your posting location (typically within Dadra & Nagar Haveli or Daman & Diu) and joining date.

Medical examination may follow (though not confirmed in the current notification); if applicable, you will undergo a health check at a designated government medical facility to ensure fitness for the post. Once medically cleared, you will join on the notified date. The full recruitment cycle—from application closure to final joining—typically spans 3–6 months in state-level government recruitment. Training or induction may be provided depending on your post; specialist roles like Senior Medical Officer may not require formal training, while technician roles may involve a brief orientation on departmental standards and equipment.

The Directorate of Medical & Health Services operates under the Union Territory administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNH & DD), established to deliver healthcare and AYUSH services to the region's population. The directorate oversees government hospitals, health centres, and AYUSH facilities across the two territories. With the integration of AYUSH into mainstream healthcare policy under the Ministry of AYUSH, DNH & DD has expanded its Ayurveda and Yoga services to complement allopathic medicine, recognising traditional healing practices as essential components of holistic public health.

The organisation employs medical officers, technicians, and support staff across multiple disciplines. It operates government Ayurveda colleges and centres, panchakarma clinics, and yoga therapy programmes in Silvassa (Dadra & Nagar Haveli) and Daman (Daman & Diu). The DNH & DD health directorate serves both urban and rural populations, from tribal communities in Dadra to coastal areas in Daman. Recruitment is carried out to maintain staffing levels and meet rising demand for traditional medicine services. As a central government territory, the directorate follows national recruitment rules, offering pensionable positions with central government benefits—this makes it a credible employer for AYUSH professionals.

The Senior Medical Officer in Ayurveda leads clinical operations in government Ayurveda centres or attached hospitals. Day-to-day duties include supervising Panchakarma technicians, diagnosing patients using classical Ayurvedic principles, formulating treatment plans (oil massages, steam therapy, detoxification procedures, herbal remedies), and maintaining case records. You will interact with patients from diverse backgrounds, counsel them on lifestyle modifications and dietary protocols, and ensure quality standards in clinical practice. The role is partially desk-based (patient records, staff supervision, procurement of medicines and oils) and partially clinical (direct patient contact, procedure oversight). You will report to the chief medical officer or health director of the territory. The position is non-uniform (formal attire in clinical settings) and requires membership with the Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM). Your 5–10 years of prior hospital experience is essential to manage technician teams and handle complex cases that require specialist intervention.

Panchakarma technicians are hands-on practitioners of classical detoxification and rejuvenation therapies. Day-to-day duties include administering Abhyanga (oil massage), Swedana (steam therapy), Nasya (nasal oil therapy), Basti (medicated enema therapy), and Virechana (therapeutic purging)—often collectively called 'Panchakarma' (five procedures). You prepare herbal oils, maintain temperatures of steam chambers, sterilise equipment, assist senior practitioners, and ensure patient comfort during procedures. The role is field/clinical-heavy: you are on your feet for much of the day, working in treatment rooms and wellness clinics. Senior Technicians manage procedure schedules, train juniors, and quality-check therapeutic protocols. Medium Technicians perform standard procedures under senior guidance. Junior Technicians assist with preparation and basic procedures. You report to the Senior Medical Officer or clinic supervisor. The position is non-uniform, and professional credentials from CCIM or state Ayurveda boards are valued. Experience in government or private Ayurveda institutes is essential proof of technical competency.

The Yoga Instructor develops and conducts therapeutic and wellness yoga programmes for patients, staff, and community groups. Daily duties include designing sequences tailored to health conditions (hypertension, diabetes, back pain, stress), teaching individual and group classes, monitoring posture and breathing, and documenting health improvements. The role is highly interactive and physically active—you will demonstrate poses, adjust participants, and run 1–2-hour sessions multiple times daily. You will interact with a cross-section of patients: elderly individuals seeking mobility, young working-class people managing stress, and those recovering from illness. You may work in government clinics, hospitals, community health centres, or wellness wings of AYUSH departments. The position is non-uniform and requires a certified Diploma in Yoga Science or Yoga Therapy from a recognised institution. You report to the senior AYUSH officer or medical director. Unlike medical officers, formal CCIM registration may not be mandatory, but certification from a national yoga board (e.g., Yoga Certification Board of India) is valued. The role bridges traditional yogic knowledge and evidence-based wellness, aligning with India's National Yoga Policy.