Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, has released an official recruitment notification for the appointment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand. Eligible nursing candidates are invited to apply online for 1,038 backlog vacancies on a contractual basis for an initial period of one year.
Candidates possessing a B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing qualification with an integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) are eligible to apply, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
The online application process will begin on 31 October 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is 22 November 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, vacancy details and application procedure before applying.
Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS) |
| Department | Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare |
| Mission | National Health Mission (NHM) |
| Post Name | Community Health Officer (CHO) |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated-2842 CMD |
| Total Vacancies | 1,038 Posts |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Contract Period | 1 Year |
| Salary | Rs. 25,000/- per month |
| Maximum Performance Incentive | Rs. 15,000/- per month |
| Job Location | Jharkhand |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 November 2026 |
| Official Website | jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in |
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Jharkhand CHO Vacancy 2026 – Category-wise Details
Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society has announced a total of 1,038 backlog vacancies for the Community Health Officer post.
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 253 |
| EWS | 104 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 280 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 288 |
| BC-I | 55 |
| BC-II | 58 |
| Total | 1,038 |
The reservation policy of the Government of Jharkhand will be applicable as per the relevant rules and circulars.
Educational Qualification for Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026
Candidates applying for the Community Health Officer post must possess the following educational qualification:
B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Must have completed the integrated curriculum of the Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH).
The nursing qualification must be obtained from a recognised nursing college having an integrated Community Health curriculum.
Candidates must have passed during or after the academic years 2016–2020, as specified in the notification.
Applicants should carefully verify their qualification and supporting certificates before submitting the online application.
Jharkhand CHO Age Limit 2026
The age of candidates will be calculated as on 22 November 2026. The category-wise maximum age limit is given below:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General | 35 Years |
| EWS | 35 Years |
| OBC (BC-I & BC-II) | 37 Years |
| Female Unreserved | 38 Years |
| ST/SC | 40 Years |
Age Relaxation for PH Candidates
Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates are eligible for additional age relaxation as follows:
| Category | Maximum Age for PH Candidates |
|---|---|
| General | 45 Years |
| EWS | 45 Years |
| OBC (BC-I & BC-II) | 47 Years |
| Female Unreserved | 48 Years |
| ST/SC | 50 Years |
The age limit is prescribed as per Government of Jharkhand Circular No. 03 dated 02 January 2026.
Jharkhand CHO Salary 2026
Selected candidates appointed as Community Health Officers will receive a fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 25,000/-.
In addition, candidates may receive a maximum performance-based incentive of Rs. 15,000/- per month, subject to applicable NHM guidelines and performance requirements.
Fixed Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 25,000/-
Maximum Performance-Based Incentive: Rs. 15,000/-
Maximum Monthly Earnings: Rs. 40,000/-
Documents Required for Online Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application form:
Recent passport-size photograph.
Scanned signature.
10th standard marks card and certificate.
12th standard marks card and certificate.
B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing qualification certificates and marks cards.
Community Health integrated curriculum / CPCH supporting documents.
Experience certificates, if applicable.
Appointment letter and last three months' salary certificate or bank statement, in case of currently employed candidates submitting experience details.
Caste certificate, if applicable.
PH certificate, if applicable.
Nursing registration certificate, if applicable or required.
Other mandatory documents as specified in the online application form.
How to Apply Online for Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026?
Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications through the official recruitment websites by following these steps:
Visit the official Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society website.
Open the Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026 notification.
Read the detailed notification and online application instructions carefully.
Click on the CHO Online Application Form link.
Register and enter the required personal, educational and other details.
Upload your recent photograph, signature and supporting documents.
Pay the application fee, if applicable, as indicated in the online application portal.
Verify all the information before submitting the application.
Submit the online application form and save the confirmation page for future reference.
✔ Official Website: Jharkhand NHM
✔ Notification: Download
✔ Application Link: Apply Online
Conclusion
Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 offers an opportunity for eligible B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing candidates with the prescribed integrated Community Health qualification to work under the National Health Mission, Jharkhand. Interested applicants should complete the online application before 22 November 2026 and carefully check the official notification for all recruitment conditions.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared based on the recruitment details provided in the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify all eligibility conditions, application requirements and updates through the official JRHMS website before applying.
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