Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026, 1,038 posts, last date 22 November 2026
Nursing graduates in Jharkhand have a big opportunity this month. The Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS) has invited online applications for 1,038 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts, and selected candidates will receive a fixed pay of Rs 25,000 per month plus a performance-based incentive of up to Rs 15,000 per month — a total of up to Rs 40,000 a month.
Online applications opened on 31 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM. These are 1,038 backlog vacancies on a one-year contract under the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand, so eligible candidates should not wait until the last day. Eligibility, age limit, salary and the full application process are explained below.
JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026: Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand |
| Post Name | Community Health Officer (CHO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,038 (backlog vacancies) |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026/JRHM-CHO-Integrated, dated 27 October 2026 |
| Job Type | Contract — one year initially, under National Health Mission (NHM) Jharkhand |
| Pay | Rs 25,000 per month + performance-based incentive up to Rs 15,000 per month |
| Applications Open | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Apply Mode | Online only — jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in / recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Application Fee | No fee mentioned in the notification |
Who Can Benefit From This Recruitment?
This recruitment is meant for nursing graduates who have completed B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with an integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH). The qualifying programme must have been passed in or after the academic year 2016–2020. Selected CHOs will work at rural health and wellness centres across Jharkhand, delivering primary healthcare in villages.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 253 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 104 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 280 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 288 |
| Backward Class-I (BC-I) | 55 |
| Backward Class-II (BC-II) | 58 |
| Total | 1,038 |
The notification says the number of vacancies may change as per requirement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 27 October 2026 |
| Online Applications Open | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with an integrated Curriculum of Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) from a recognised nursing college.
- The qualifying programme must have been passed in or after the academic year 2016–2020.
- All eligibility conditions are judged as on 22 November 2026.
Age Limit (as on 22 November 2026)
Age limits follow Jharkhand Government Circular No. 03 dated 02.01.2026:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 35 years |
| OBC (BC-I & BC-II) | 37 years |
| Female (Unreserved) | 38 years |
| ST / SC | 40 years |
| PH — General / EWS | 45 years |
| PH — OBC | 47 years |
| PH — Female (Unreserved) | 48 years |
| PH — ST / SC | 50 years |
Salary and Terms of Engagement
- Fixed pay: Rs 25,000 per month.
- Performance-based incentive: up to Rs 15,000 per month, as per guidelines.
- The initial contract is for one year, renewable based on satisfactory performance and requirement.
- This is not a regular government post — no claim for absorption in a regular position will be entertained.
- The contract can be terminated by either party with one month’s advance notice.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on online application submission followed by verification of documents and eligibility, as per NHM guidelines. The notification does not mention any written examination or interview.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Essential qualification documents
- Experience documents (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if required)
- PH certificate (if applicable)
- Registration certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in or recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Open the online application form (OAF) for CHO Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in all mandatory information correctly.
- Upload your photograph, signature, mark sheets, certificates and other documents.
- Make sure the application status shows “Submitted Successfully” before the closing date.
- Submit the form on or before 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM — half-filled applications will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
Important Links
Read the official notification before applying — it is the final authority. The official PDF could not be opened directly during preparation of this article (network error), so the details here were verified against the official notification as quoted by multiple sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,038 backlog vacancies — UR 253, EWS 104, ST 280, SC 288, BC-I 55 and BC-II 58.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 31 October 2026.
Q3. What is the salary for the CHO post?
Rs 25,000 per month fixed pay plus a performance-based incentive of up to Rs 15,000 per month — a total of up to Rs 40,000 per month.
Q4. Who can apply for this recruitment?
Candidates with B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with an integrated CPCH course, passed in or after the academic year 2016–2020.
Q5. Is this a permanent government job?
No, it is a one-year contract under NHM Jharkhand, renewable on satisfactory performance. There is no claim for absorption into a regular post.
Q6. Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
