The Chief Medical and Health Office (CMHO) Surguja, operating under the National Health Mission (NHM) Chhattisgarh, has announced a recruitment drive for various contractual positions. This recruitment aims to fill a total of 60 posts across multiple designations, providing an opportunity for eligible candidates to contribute to the healthcare sector in District Surguja.
Recruitment Overview
The recruitment notification, referenced as 1191/NHM/HR/2026, was released on 21 August 2026. The application process is offline, and candidates must submit their applications via registered or speed post. The positions are contractual and are expected to last until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension based on performance evaluations.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 21 August 2026
- Application Start Date: 24 August 2026
- Application Last Date: 08 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Vacancy Details
A total of 60 contractual posts are available across 19 different designations. Below is a summary of the vacancies:
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon (NOHP) | 1 (ST-1) |
| MO-AYUSH, Male (RBSK) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| MO-AYUSH, Female (RBSK) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| Nursing Tutor (NHM) | 1 (UR-1) |
| Sr. Laboratory Technician (NHM-NTEP) | 1 (ST-1) |
| Physiotherapist (NHM) | 4 (ST-4) |
| Nursing Officer (NHM+NUHM) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| Staff Nurse – SNCU/NBSU, ICU/HDU & LMU | 20 (UR-8 [2 Divyang], SC-2 [1 Divyang], ST-10 [4 Divyang]) |
| Community Health Officer (HWC) | 13 (UR-1 [1 Divyang], SC-4 [2 Divyang], ST-8 [8 Divyang]) |
| Pharmacist (RBSK+NUHM) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| Laboratory Technician (RBSK) | 2 (ST-2) |
| Secretarial Assistant – NMHP | 2 (ST-2) |
| Jr. Secretarial Assistant (NHM-BPMU) | 1 (ST-1) |
| Jr. Secretarial Assistant – PADA (NHM+NHM(MC)) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| Counselor (NHM) | 1 (UR-1) |
| ANM (RBSK+NUHM) | 5 (ST-5 [5 Divyang]) |
| Class 4 (NUHM) | 1 (ST-1) |
| Staff Nurse – UHWC | 2 (ST-2) |
| Class 4 – UHWC | 1 (SC-1) |
Eligibility
Eligibility for the various posts is based on educational qualifications, which range from 10th pass for Class 4 positions to postgraduate degrees for medical roles. Candidates must ensure that all qualifications are completed by the notification date.
Age Limit
The age limit is determined as of 01 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 years, while the maximum age is 64 years for managerial and administrative posts, and 70 years for medical posts.
Salary
Salary for the positions varies based on the post, with a fixed monthly honorarium ranging from ₹10,000 for Class 4 posts to ₹27,500 for Dental Surgeons. The honorarium is consolidated, with no additional allowances provided during the contract period.
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following components:
- Educational Qualification: 65% weightage based on the average percentage of marks obtained across all years of the relevant qualification.
- Skill Test/Written Test: 20 marks, with a minimum score of 30% required to remain eligible.
- Experience: 10 or 15 marks based on relevant experience, with additional bonus marks for candidates who served as temporary health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the total marks from the above components.
Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents along with their application:
- 10th mark sheet (as proof of date of birth)
- 12th mark sheet
- Graduation/Post-Graduation mark sheets (all years)
- Relevant technical qualification certificates
- Live registration certificates (where applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh
- ID proof, passport-size photograph, and address proof
- No Objection Certificate (if currently employed)
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply offline by sending their application via registered or speed post. The application should be in the prescribed format, clearly mentioning the post name and category. All required documents must be self-attested and submitted as a single set.
Important Instructions
- Only residents of Chhattisgarh are eligible to apply.
- Incomplete or erroneous applications will be rejected.
- All posts are purely contractual and governed by the NHM Chhattisgarh Contractual Human Resources Policy.
- Selected candidates must reside at their place of posting.
FAQs
- What is NHM Surguja Recruitment 2026? It is a recruitment drive to fill 60 contractual posts across various designations under NHM Chhattisgarh.
- How many vacancies are there? A total of 60 posts are available.
- What is the last date to apply? The last date for application submission is 08 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
- What is the age limit for applicants? The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 64 years for managerial posts and 70 years for medical posts.
Official Notification
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Link | Click Here |
