**Executive Summary**
This notification establishes the "Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College & Hospital Masseurs Recruitment Rules, 2026," superseding the previous 1961 regulations. Effective from June 29, 2026, the document outlines the recruitment method, eligibility criteria, and pay scales for 10 Masseur positions within the Department of Panchkarma. Key requirements include a two-year probation period and mandatory induction training for new recruits.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Post Details and Classification**
* **Post Name:** Masseur.
* **Number of Vacancies:** 10 posts (subject to variation based on workload).
* **Classification:** General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
* **Pay Scale:** Level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25,500–81,100).
* **Eligibility and Age Requirements**
* **Standard Age Limit:** Between 18 and 25 years.
* **Open Competition Age:** 18 to 27 years for posts filled via all-India open competition.
* **Relaxations:** Departmental candidates are eligible for age relaxation up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST).
* **Crucial Date:** The age limit is determined based on the date advertised by the Competent Authority.
* **Educational and Professional Qualifications**
* **Academic:** Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board or university.
* **Technical:** A full-time one-year certificate course in Panchkarma Assistant/Technician from an institute accredited by the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) or an equivalent government body.
* **Experience:** Minimum of one year of experience as a Masseur, Therapist, or Panchkarma Technician in a Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous AYUSH institute, or NABH-accredited Panchkarma center.
* **Recruitment and Probation**
* **Method:** 100% via direct recruitment.
* **Probation Period:** Two years for direct recruits.
* **Training Requirement:** Successful completion of a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks is required for the completion of probation.
* **General Provisions**
* **Disqualification:** Individuals who have entered into bigamous marriages are ineligible unless exempted under specific personal laws.
* **Power to Relax:** The Government reserves the right to relax rule provisions for any class or category of persons in the public interest.
* **UPSC Consultation:** Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission is not required for these recruitments.
**Impact Analysis**
**Potential Candidates / Job Seekers**
* **Impact:** New recruits face specific educational and experience benchmarks, including a mandatory one-year technical certification.
* **Action Required:** Interested applicants must ensure they meet the specific certification and institutional experience requirements before the application deadlines set by the authority.
**Department of Health and Family Welfare (GNCTD)**
* **Impact:** The department gains a modernized legal framework for recruitment, replacing the outdated 1961 notification.
* **Action Required:** The department must form a Group ‘C’ Departmental Confirmation Committee, led by the Pr. Secretary/Secretary (PWD), to oversee the confirmation of recruits post-probation.
**Departmental Candidates**
* **Impact:** Existing employees within the department are provided significant age relaxations to apply for these posts.
* **Action Required:** Eligible internal candidates must monitor official advertisements for the "crucial date" to determine their age eligibility.
Key Entities Referenced
Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College & Hospital Masseurs Recruitment Rules, 2026: The primary policy document established to regulate the recruitment method, eligibility, and service conditions for the post of Masseur.
Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College and Hospital, Delhi: The specific healthcare institution under the GNCTD where the recruitment and service of Masseurs are centrally applicable.
Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC): The accrediting body for the mandatory Panchkarma Assistant or Technician certificate course required for candidate eligibility.
Article 309 of the Constitution of India: The legal provision that empowers the government to make rules regarding the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services.
Department of Health and Family Welfare, GNCTD: The administrative department of the Government of NCT of Delhi responsible for overseeing the recruitment and operations of the Tibbia College.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33002/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99
भारत सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
एस.जी.-डी.एxलxx.-GअID.-H2x9xx0 62026-273927
SG-DLxx-ExG-2ID9E0x6x2x0 26-273927
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 29th June, 2026
F. No. AUTC-B/6/2025-V P(Ayu)-AUTCH/923— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso
to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, and in supersession of the Government of Delhi notification dated
19th September, 1961 regarding regulating the recruitment to the post of “Masseurs” in the Ayurvedic & Unani
Tibbia College and Hospital, Delhi, except as respects anything done or omitted to be done before such
supersession, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, hereby makes the following
rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of “Masseurs” in the Department of Panchkarma, Ayurvedic
& Unani Tibbia College and Hospital, under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of
the National Capital Territory of Delhi, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.-
(i) These rules may be called the Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College & Hospital Masseurs
Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Delhi Gazette.
2. Number of posts, classification and Level in the pay matrix.-
The number of said posts, their classification and the pay level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be
as specified in Column (2) to (4) of the schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Method of Recruitment, Age Limit, and Qualifications.-
The method of recruitment, age limit, qualification and other matters relating to the said post shall be as4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
specified in the columns (5) to (13) of the said schedule.
4. Disqualification.-No
person,-
(a) Who has entered into or contracted marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(b) Who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall
be eligible for appointment to the said posts:
Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law
applicable to such persons and the other party to the marriage, and that there are other grounds for so doing,
exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
5. Power to Relax.-
Where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order and for reasons to be
recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
6. Saving.- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age-limit and other
concessions required to be provided for the, the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other
Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and other special
categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government of India from
time to time, in this regard.
SCHEDULE
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Name of the Number of Posts. Classification. Level in the pay Whether
Post. matrix. Selection post or
non-selection
post.
Masseurs 10* (2026) General C entral Level-4 (Rs. Not Applicable
*Subject to Service, Group 25500- 81100)
variation 'C', Non-G azetted, of the Pay
dependent on Non-Ministerial Matrix
workload
(6) (7) (8) (9)
Age limit for direct Educational and other Whether age and EQ Period of probation, if any.
recruits. qualification required prescribed for direct
for direct recruits. recruits will
apply in the case
of promotees.
Between 18 to 25 years* Essential: Not Applicable 2 years for Direct
i. Matriculation or an Recruits
equivalent qualification
* In case of post being
from a recognized board or
filled up by all-India Note: Direct recruit would
University.
Open Competition, it be required to successfully
ii. Having full time
would be between 18 certificate course of complete a mandatory
years and 27 years. Panchkarma Assistant/ induction Training of at
Panchkarma Technician of least two weeks duration as
at least 01 year from
(Relaxable for prescribed by the
Recognized Institute
departmental candidates competent authority for
accredited by the
upto completion of probation.
Healthcare Sector Skill
forty years in the case of Council (HSSC),
general candidates and Government of India or
forty five years in the equivalent Government
body.
case of candidates
iii. Experience of at least 01
belonging to the
year in Govt./Semi Govt./
Scheduled Castes and
Autonomous
the Scheduled Tribes in[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
accordance with the AYUSH institute/
instructions orders NABH accredited
issued by the Central Panchkarma Centre as
Government) Panchkarma Assistant/
Note: The crucial date for Therapist/ Masseur/
determining the age limit Panchkarma Technician.
shall be as advertised
by the
Competent Authority.
(10) (11) (12) (13)
Method of recruitment In case of If a DPC exists, what is its Circumstances in
whether by direct recruitment by composition. which UPSC to be
recruitment or by promotion/deputat consulted in
promotion or by ion/absorption making
deputation/absorption grades from which recruitment.
and percentage of the promotion/deputat
vacancies to be filled ion/absorption to
by various methods. be made.
100% by direct NA Group ‘C’ Departmental Consultation with
recruitment. Confirmation Committee (for UPSC is not
considering confirmation) necessary.
1. Pr. Secretary /Secretary
(PWD) - Chairperson
2. Head of the Department
concerned – Member
3. Deputy Secretary (UD)-
Member
Note: Senior most member of the
Departmental Confirmation
Committee shall act as Chairperson
in case the notified Chairperson of
the Departmental Confirmation
Committee happens to be junior to
another member of the
Departmental Confirmation
Committee.
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
National Capital Territory of Delhi
NEERAJ GUPTA, Dy. Secy.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.