Looking for a steady government position with regular monthly pay, excellent career progression and true opportunity to make a difference in public health? The challenge of sorting through all the misleading rumours on the internet to uncover verified government employment updates can be frustrating.
This guide will assist you with new NHM openings, state-wise notices, official application portals, eligibility requirements, wage structure and the step-wise application process.
National Health Mission (NHM): What Is It?
The Government of India launched the National Health Mission (NHM) to offer accessible, affordable and excellent health care to the urban and rural people.
NHM encompasses two primary sub-missions:
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National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
State Health Societies (SHS) and District Health Societies (DHS) manage local recruitment under the central umbrella of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Overview of NHM Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Parameter | Official Details |
Recruiting Body | State Health Societies (SHS) / District Health Societies (DHS) |
Parent Mission | National Health Mission (NHM), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
Primary Job Categories | CHO, Staff Nurse, ANM, Paramedical, Medical Officer, Lab Technician |
Total Expected Posts | 50,000+ across all Indian states and Union Territories |
Mode of Application | Online (via official state portals) / Offline (selective districts) |
Selection Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Merit-Based Screening & Interview |
Official Central Portal |
What Is NHM Recruitment 2026?
NHM recruitment covers hiring through State and District Health Missions. The framework allows open-market contractual appointments and, for some roles, deputation.
The central NHM website maintains a State/UT directory, while state and district websites publish advertisements.
Latest NHM Vacancy State-Wise: Official Updates
The table below uses official government notices.
State | Official update | Posts / vacancies mentioned | Status |
Telangana | Siddipet | 110 contractual NHM posts | Applications through 25 September 2026 |
Telangana | Narayanpet | Lab Technician, Medical Officer, MLHP, Pharmacist, Physician, Physiotherapist, Staff Nurse, VCCM | Applications 25 September–11 October 2026 |
Telangana | Nalgonda | Various NHM programme posts | Applications through 29 September 2026 |
Telangana | Mahabubnagar | 38 NHM posts | Applications through 26 September 2026 |
Telangana | Suryapet | 28 MLHP posts | Applications through 30 September 2026 |
Kerala | Pathanamthitta | Gynaecologist, General Medicine, Paediatrician, Medical Officer, ENT | Fresh district notice |
Kerala | Kannur | Medical Officer and support-staff activity | Walk-in/application activity |
Maharashtra | State NHM | CHO and other contractual recruitment lists | Selection/result stage |
Uttarakhand | State NHM | Medical Officer vacancies | Current vacancy list and walk-in cycle |
Bihar | State Health Society | 5,006 contractual ANM posts under Advt. 08/2025 | Merit, verification/posting stage |
Rajasthan | NHM Rajasthan | Nurses, CHOs, Female Health Workers and others | Appointment/posting activity |
Chhattisgarh | District NHM notices | Nursing Officer, Staff Nurse, ANM, CHO and others | District selection/merit stage |
NHM ANM Recruitment 2026
ANM recruitment may be handled by State Health Societies or individual districts. Eligibility can include the prescribed ANM qualification, registration and other local conditions.
Bihar’s official State Health Society recorded 5,006 ANM vacancies under Advertisement 08/2025 and later issued CBT, verification and selection updates. It is not a new application opportunity unless SHS Bihar publishes a fresh advertisement.
State wise Application Directory
Each state health society publishes individual notifications based on regional health requirements. Candidates must check their respective state portals regularly to catch active registration windows.
State / UT | Application Mode |
Uttar Pradesh | Online |
Bihar | Online |
Madhya Pradesh | Online |
Tamil Nadu | Offline / Online |
Rajasthan | Online |
Maharashtra | Online / Offline |
Gujarat | Online |
West Bengal | Online |
Kerala | Online / Walk-In |
Chhattisgarh | Online / Offline |
Age Relaxation
Minimum Age:18 or 21 years (depending on the post).
Maximum Age: Generally 35 to 43 years for General category applicants.
Category | Standard Relaxation Benefit |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years upper age relaxation |
SC / ST Candidates | 5 Years upper age relaxation |
Person with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 to 15 Years relaxation |
Ex-Servicemen | As per government service rules |
Required Document Checklist
Keep these essential documents scanned and ready before filling out your application form:
NHM Recruitment Selection Process
Selection can involve merit, CBT, skill tests, interviews, walk-ins and document verification.
Bihar’s ANM process included CBT and document verification, while Kerala and Uttarakhand publish walk-in recruitment activity for selected categories.
NHM Salary Structure & Remuneration 2026
NHM jobs are contractual and carry consolidated monthly compensation and performance-associated incentives. Pay structures are different based on state cost of living and district postings.
Position Name | Consolidated Monthly Pay | Performance Based Incentive (PBI) | Total Potential Monthly Earning |
Community Health Officer (CHO) | ₹20,500 – ₹25,000 | Up to ₹15,000 per month | ₹35,500 – ₹40,000 |
Staff Nurse / Nursing Officer | ₹16,000 – ₹22,000 | Post-dependent allowances | ₹16,000 – ₹25,000 |
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | ₹12,000 – ₹15,000 | Scheme-based incentives | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 |
Laboratory Technician | ₹14,000 – ₹20,000 | Lab quality incentives | ₹14,000 – ₹22,000 |
Medical Officer (MBBS) | ₹50,000 – ₹65,000 | Area/hardship allowances | ₹60,000 – ₹80,000 |
How to Apply for NHM Recruitment in 2026
Follow these steps to submit your application accurately.
Offline Application Procedure (District Health Societies)
Certain state recruitments (e.g., Tamil Nadu NHM or Chhattisgarh District Health Societies) process applications offline. In these cases:
Download the official application form from the state portal.
Fill out the hard copy neatly in block letters.
Attach self-attested photocopies of mark-sheets, registration certificates, and ID proof.
Send the envelope via Speed Post / Registered Post or submit it in person at the Executive Secretary, District Health Society office before the deadline.
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