District Health Society (Zila Swasthya Samiti), Ramgarh, is filling 32 contract vacancies under the National Health Mission, Jharkhand, through Advertisement No. 01/2026(DHS). The posts include Staff Nurse (GNM), ANM (Backlog), Lab Technician, Block Data Manager, Pharmacist and others, some with a backlog. The complete application in the prescribed form must be sent by registered post or speed post to the Civil Surgeon cum Chief Medical Officer, (Chhattarmandu) Ramgarh-825101, and must reach by 05:00 PM on 27 November 2026. Only local residents of Jharkhand are eligible.
About DHS Ramgarh
District Health Society, Ramgarh, is the district-level health society that runs National Health Mission, Jharkhand programmes in Ramgarh district. This recruitment fills contract posts under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), the New Born Stabilization Unit (NBSU), the National Mental Health Programme (NCD), RNTCP, NHM, Rashtriya Bal Surksha Karyakram (RBSK), the Malnutrition Treatment Centre (MTC) and SNCU. The notice is issued by the Civil Surgeon cum Chief Medical Officer, Ramgarh.
Where and How to Send
Civil Surgeon cum Chief Medical Officer, (Chhattarmandu) Ramgarh-825101
The application must reach the office by 05:00 PM on 27 November 2026. Applications sent directly or by registered post to any office other than the office of the Civil Surgeon, Ramgarh, will be rejected automatically.
What to Write on the Envelope
The envelope must clearly show the following details, otherwise the application will not be opened:
- Advertisement No. (01/2026(DHS))
- Name of the post applied for
- Name of the programme (for example NUHM, NBSU, NCD, RNTCP, NHM, RBSK, MTC or SNCU)
The fee is paid by demand draft, attached to the application. The draft must be payable in the name of "District Health Society" (Zila Swasthya Samiti), Ramgarh. The application form asks for the D.D. number, date of issue and the bank and branch it was drawn from.
One Application per Post
A candidate applying for more than one post must send a separate application for each post, with the fee for each post.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
The notice lists 32 vacancies across eight programmes. The table below gives each post with its programme, vacancies and monthly pay (Rs. per month) as printed.
Category-wise Vacancies
The notice gives the sanctioned and working strength of each post and the reservation of the vacant posts under UR, ST, BC-I, SC and BC-II.
Pharmacist (NUHM)
- Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized institute.
- Registered under Jharkhand State Pharmacy Council.
- Computer Proficiency (MS Office) and Internet.
- Preference will be given to those who worked in Health or Social Sector.
Staff Nurse (GNM) (NUHM, NBSU and NHM)
The same qualification is printed for the Staff Nurse (GNM) posts under NUHM (Rs. 15015/-), NBSU (Rs. 16564/-) and NHM (Rs. 16564/-):
- 10+2 or Intermediate with 03 Years of GNM and Midwifery Training from Government recognized Institution.
- Registered under Jharkhand State Nursing Council.
NCD - Multi Rehabilitation Worker
- Essential: 10+2 or equivalent qualification.
- One year certificate course of Multi Rehabilitation worker from a recognized institute/Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation worker (DMRW) or Community based Rehabilitation Worker (CBRW) from a recognised institute.
- Registered as Rehabilitation Personnel under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992.
- Desirable: at least 1 year experience of working in a hospital.
Psychiatric Nurse
- Essential: BSc in Nursing or equivalent degree from Institution recognized by Nursing Council of India and at least 2 years' experience of working in psychiatry/mental health Institution/hospital.
- Desirable: PG Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing from Institution recognized by Nursing Council of India.
Clinical Psychologist
- Post Graduate degree in psychology or applied psychology and Master of Philosophy in medical and social psychology or Master of Philosophy in Mental Health and Social Psychology.
- The M.Phil must be obtained after a full time course of two years which includes supervised clinical training approved and recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
NCD Counsellor
- Essential: Bachelors degree in social science or Degree/Diploma in counselling/Health Education/Mass Communication.
- Experience: at least 2 year experience of working as a counsellor in a health care facility.
Psychiatric Social Worker
- Essential: Post Graduate degree awarded after completion of course of study of minimum two years in mental health of psychiatric social worker.
Accountant (Account Officer/Accountant)
- Essential: Graduate in Commerce.
- Two years of experience in maintenance of Accounts on double entry system in a recognized society or institution.
- Experience in working with Accounting software for at least 2 years.
- Preferential: familiarity with Audit in a recognized society or institution; MBA/PGD in Financial Management.
STS
- Essential: Bachelors degree or recognized sanitary inspectors course.
- Certificate course in computer operation (minimum two months).
- Permanent two wheeler driving license and should be able to drive two wheeler.
- Preferential: Tuberculosis health visitor's recognized course; Govt. recognized degree/Diploma in Social work or Medical Social work; successful completion of basic training course (Govt. recognized) for Multi-Purpose health workers.
STLS
- Essential: Graduate OR Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology or equivalent from a govt. recognized institution.
- Permanent two wheeler driving license and should be able to drive two wheeler.
- Certificate course in Computer operations (minimum two months).
- Preferential: one year experience in RNTCP or Sputum Smear microscopy.
TBHV
- Essential: Graduate in Science OR Intermediate (10+2) and experience of working as MPW/LHV/ANM/Health worker/Certificate or higher course in Health Education/Counselling or Tuberculosis health visitors recognized course.
- Certificate course in Computer operation (minimum two months).
- Preferential: Training course for MPW or recognized sanitary inspectors course.
Public-Private Mix Coordinator
- Essential: Post Graduate.
- One year experience of working in the field of communication/ACSM/Public-Private Partnership/Health Projects/Programmes.
- Permanent two wheeler driving licence and should be able to drive two wheeler.
- Desirable: preference to those who have worked in RNTCP; Certificate/Diploma/Degree/Masters holders in Social Science/Mass Media/Communication/Rural Development Advocacy/Partnership/related field; basic knowledge of computers.
Lab Technician (Lab Technician in Sputum Microscopist)
- Intermediate (10+2) and Diploma or Certified course in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
- One Year Experience in NTEP or Sputum smear microscopy.
- Candidates with higher qualification (for example Graduates) shall be preferred.
Block Data Manager
- Graduation in any Discipline from any recognized University with at least 1 year Diploma in Computer Application/Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application/DOEACC "O" level from Govt. recognized Institute/ITI/IDTR, or Bachelor in Computer Application/B.Sc (IT)/B.Sc (Computer Science)/DOEACC "A" level from recognized Institute/University.
- Minimum 2 years of post qualification relevant experience with reputed Organization.
- Experience in working on MS Office package and Internet usage, with basic knowledge of software and hardware and able to attend troubleshooting in computers, printers and net connectivity.
- Typing skill in English is mandatory with minimum speed of 40 WPM; knowledge of typing in Hindi will be desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal communication; fluency in local language, both written and oral.
Ayush Pharmacist
- Ayurvedic Compounder: Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy from Govt. recognized Institute.
- Unani Compounder: Diploma in Unani Pharmacy from Govt. recognized Institute.
- Homeopathic Compounder: Diploma in Homeopathic Pharmacy from Govt. recognized Institute.
ANM (Backlog)
- 10+2 or equivalent examination and should have completed ANM Course from institution recognized by Government and approved by INC.
- Registered under Jharkhand State Nursing Council.
Arsh Counsellor
- Graduate Degree in Sociology/Psychology/Social Work/Home Science/Rural Development from any recognized University or General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from Institute recognized by INC.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the relevant field work and good knowledge of Health Sector.
- Excellent interpersonal communication; fluency in local language, both written and oral.
- Computer skills, MS Office package and data management skill; ability to work in team.
- Preference will be given to candidates having higher qualification in the above stream, and to female candidates.
Pharmacist (RBSK)
- Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institute; should have registered under Jharkhand State Pharmacy Council.
- Computer proficiency (MS Office) and Internet.
Nutrition Counsellor (MTC)
- Female candidates.
- Master's/Bachelor degree in food and nutrition/Home Science (Hons/pass).
- 01 years work experience in Health Sector/relevant field.
- Basic computer skills, especially those related to MS Office; good data management skill.
- Desirable: fluency in local languages, both written and spoken; ability to work in a team.
GNM (SNCU)
- 10+2 or Intermediate with 03 Years of GNM and Midwifery Qualification as recognized by Nursing Council of India.
- At least 2 years experience of working in a hospital.
- Registered under Jharkhand State Nursing Council.
Age Limit
The same age limit applies to all the posts. The minimum age is 21 years. Age is counted from the date of publication of the advertisement, under Resolution No. 10/Ni0-07-04/2015-Ka0 03/Ranchi dated 02.01.2026 of the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha, Jharkhand. The application form asks for age as on 05.11.2026.
Residence Condition
Under Resolution No. 821 dated 05.02.2021 of the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha, Jharkhand, Ranchi, only local residents of Jharkhand State are eligible to apply for all the posts. A local resident certificate issued online at the level of the Circle Officer/Sub-Divisional Officer will be valid.
For the full discipline-specific eligibility of each post, see the official notification.
Enclosures
- Self-attested copies of the required mark sheets and certificates.
- Residential certificate for claiming reservation.
- Caste certificate (the form asks for a self-attested copy of an up-to-date certificate issued by the competent authority).
- Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth, with all educational qualification certificates.
- Two self-attested passport size photographs; the form also asks for a self-attested photo pasted on the form.
- For technical posts: self-attested copies of year-wise mark sheets (first, second and third year, as applicable), with the year-wise marks entered in the form.
- CGPA conversion chart with the mark sheet, for candidates giving a CGPA score.
- Disability certificate issued at the Civil Surgeon level (self-attested copy), for candidates with disabilities.
- Demand draft for the application fee.
- Indemnity Bond stating that the candidate will not claim regular appointment.
- A plain envelope with a Rs. 25/- postage stamp, bearing the correspondence address.
Selection Process
Candidates shortlisted by the committee on the basis of the advertised qualification will go on to the further selection process. Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in academic and technical examinations / Written Test / Skill Test / Interview, one or more of these, as applicable.
The final merit list will be published for one week in the office of the Civil Surgeon/Deputy Commissioner. Information about the publication of the merit list on the notice board will be given through newspapers. The committee's decision in the appointment process will be final and binding.
Important Instructions
- This is not employment on contract; selected candidates will be engaged on contract to work against the sanctioned honorarium.
- The contract will be valid for one year. As needed, it may be extended one year at a time on the basis of Annual Performance/Appraisal.
- The contract may be ended by giving one month's notice or one month's honorarium.
- An Indemnity Bond saying that the candidate will not claim regular appointment must be attached to the application.
- The committee keeps the power to partly amend the terms of the advertisement or to cancel the advertisement, as needed.
- No personal correspondence or contact about the appointment will be accepted.
- Details of honorarium, qualifications, other terms, fee, age and application form are also available on the Ramgarh website www.ramgarh.nic.in or on the notice board of the Civil Surgeon office, Ramgarh.
- The form carries a declaration that if any information is found wrong at any stage, the candidature may be cancelled.
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