JRHMS Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 306 Posts

Update 12 Nov 2026: The last date to apply has been extended to 30 November 2026 (earlier 15 November 2026). See the notice

Update 28 Oct 2026: National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand has extended the last date for submitting online applications for Specialist Medical Officer recruitment under Advertisement Nos. NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID)-2750(MD) and HMEW/2026 (SMO Bid)-2755(MD) from 31 October 2026 to 15 November 2026. All other terms and conditions of both advertisements remain unchanged. Extension Notice PDF

National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand has released two Recruitment 2026 notifications for a total of 306 Specialist Medical Officer vacancies. The recruitment includes 106 Specialist Medical Officer positions under the Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society and 200 Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer positions under the Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand.

Candidates who possess an MBBS degree along with a relevant Postgraduate Degree or Diploma from an NMC-recognized institution can apply for the respective posts. The prescribed age limit is 23 to 64 years. Selection will be conducted through a facility-wise bidding process, and the maximum permitted monthly remuneration bid is Rs. 3,00,000.

The online application process started on 8 October 2026. According to the latest extension notice, the last date to submit online applications for both recruitment advertisements has been extended to 30 November 2026. The age cut-off date remains 31 October 2026.

Interested candidates can check the advertisement-wise vacancy details, educational qualifications, age limit, remuneration, selection process, important dates, and online application instructions below.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

NHM Jharkhand has issued two separate recruitment advertisements for engaging Specialist Medical Officers through a bidding process.

Advertisement No. NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID)-2750(MD), dated 30 September 2026, covers 106 Specialist Medical Officer vacancies under various NHM programmes. Advertisement No. HMEW/2026 (SMO Bid)-2755(MD), dated 1 October 2026, covers 200 Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer vacancies.

Both advertisements contain information regarding educational qualifications, vacancies, age requirements, financial bidding, facility allocation, selection procedures, contractual engagement, and application instructions.

A subsequent extension notice has revised the application deadline for both advertisements to 30 November 2026. Candidates should read the respective notification and the extension notice before applying.

NHM Jharkhand Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 306 vacancies have been advertised under the two separate recruitment notifications. The advertisement-wise distribution is given below.

The 106 Specialist Medical Officer vacancies under NHM programmes cover specializations including Anesthesia, Dermatology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Surgery.

The 200 Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer vacancies cover several medical specializations, including Anesthesia, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Radiology, Surgery, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology, as listed in the facility-wise vacancy annexure.

Candidates must refer to Annexure-I of the relevant notification for the complete district-wise, hospital-wise, and specialization-wise vacancy distribution.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for NHM Jharkhand Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the educational and professional eligibility requirements specified in the respective recruitment advertisements.

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess an MBBS degree along with the requisite Postgraduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant medical specialty from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Medical Registration: Candidates must possess valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council.
• Specialization: Applicants must hold the required postgraduate qualification in the specialty for which they are applying.
• Eligibility Date: Candidates must satisfy the prescribed eligibility requirements as specified in the respective notification.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age limit for Specialist Medical Officer recruitment under both advertisements is 23 to 64 years. Age will be calculated as on 31 October 2026.

Candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their age as on 31 October 2026.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 Salary and Remuneration

Specialist Medical Officers will be engaged through a financial bidding process. Candidates must quote their expected monthly remuneration for each selected facility.

Important: Rs. 3,00,000 is the maximum permitted monthly bid amount and should not be treated as a fixed or guaranteed salary. Candidates must quote their proposed remuneration separately for each selected facility. The quoted bid will be considered during the selection process.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The online application deadline for both Specialist Medical Officer recruitment advertisements has been extended from 31 October 2026 to 30 November 2026.

Note: The application deadline extension applies to both Advertisement Nos. NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID)-2750(MD) and HMEW/2026 (SMO Bid)-2755(MD). All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection of Specialist Medical Officers will be conducted through a facility-wise financial bidding process, subject to the prescribed eligibility requirements.

• Applications will be shortlisted based on the prescribed eligibility criteria.
• Candidates may select a maximum of three facilities in one application.
• For each facility, the eligible candidate quoting the lowest acceptable monthly remuneration will be considered the L-1 bidder.
• If two or more candidates quote the same amount, preference will be determined according to the prescribed tie-breaking criteria, including postgraduate qualification, relevant experience, and date of birth.
• Preference and negotiation provisions for applicable reserved categories and Persons with Disabilities will be considered according to the recruitment rules.
• If the selected L-1 bidder does not join, the department may consider the next eligible bidder according to the prescribed procedure.
• The department reserves the right to reject bids that are considered unacceptable.

The final selection and facility allocation will be subject to the terms and conditions of the respective advertisement.

Nature and Tenure of Engagement

The recruitment is for contractual engagement of Specialist Medical Officers.

• The engagement is contractual and does not constitute regular government employment.
• The agreement may initially be executed for three years, subject to the conditions stated in the notification.
• Continuation and renewal will be governed by the prescribed terms, including provisions relating to regular specialist postings.
• Selected candidates will not acquire a claim to regular appointment, absorption, seniority, or regular government service benefits.
• The allotted facility will be non-transferable.
• Selected candidates must comply with the prescribed duties and service conditions.

Documents Required for NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while completing the online application.

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Candidate's signature
• 10th marksheet and certificate
• 12th marksheet and certificate
• MBBS and relevant postgraduate qualification documents
• Experience certificates or supporting employment documents, wherever applicable
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Medical Council Registration Certificate
• Other documents required by the online application portal

How to Apply for NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their online applications for NHM Jharkhand Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 through the official recruitment portal. The extended last date is 30 November 2026.

• Visit the official recruitment portal at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
• Find the relevant Specialist Medical Officer recruitment advertisement.
• Read the notification and extension notice carefully.
• Check the required educational qualifications, age limit, and other eligibility conditions.
• Complete the online application form with the required personal, educational, and professional details.
• Select the preferred facilities, subject to the maximum permitted number.
• Enter the proposed monthly remuneration for each selected facility.
• Upload the necessary photograph, signature, certificates, and other required documents.
• Pay the application fee if prescribed by the recruitment portal.
• Review the application and submit it before 30 November 2026.
• Ensure that the application status shows "Submitted Successfully".
• Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important: Applications will be accepted only through the prescribed online recruitment portal. Applications submitted through post, email, hand delivery, or other modes will not be considered. Candidates should avoid submitting duplicate applications for the same post.

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