Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,038 Posts
UPCOMINGImportant Dates
Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates - Notification Date: 27 October 2026 - Online Application Start Date: 31 October 2026 - Last Date to Apply Online: 22 November 2026 - Last Date for Submission: 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM - Age and Qualification Reference Date: 22 November 2026 Candidates should check the official JRHMS website for any changes, corrigenda or additional recruitment announcements.
Description
Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued by the Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, for the recruitment of 1,038 Community Health Officers (CHO). The recruitment is being conducted under the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand, through Advertisement No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated. Eligible nursing candidates can apply online for the Jharkhand Community Health Officer Vacancy 2026 from 31 October 2026 to 22 November 2026. Applicants must possess a B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing qualification with the prescribed integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) curriculum. The recruitment includes 1,038 backlog vacancies distributed across different reservation categories. Selected candidates will receive fixed monthly remuneration of ₹25,000 along with a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 per month, subject to the applicable conditions. The Community Health Officer engagement will initially be for a period of one year under the National Health Mission. The contract may be extended based on satisfactory performance and organisational requirements. This recruitment does not provide an automatic claim to permanent government employment. Candidates interested in JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026 should carefully check the educational qualification, age limit, category-wise vacancies, required documents and application instructions before submitting the online form. The online application process will be available through the official Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society website. Applicants are advised to complete their registration before the closing date and retain the submitted application details for future reference. Jharkhand CHO Vacancy 2026 – Category-wise Details - Unreserved (UR): 253 Posts - Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 104 Posts - Scheduled Tribe (ST): 280 Posts - Scheduled Caste (SC): 288 Posts - Backward Class-I (BC-I): 55 Posts - Backward Class-II (BC-II): 58 Posts Total Vacancies: 1,038 Posts The vacancies are distributed according to the applicable reservation policy of the Jharkhand Government. The notification identifies these as backlog vacancies, and the number may be subject to the conditions stated in the advertisement.
Eligibility
Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess either of the following qualifications: 1. B.Sc. Nursing with the prescribed integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) curriculum. 2. Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with the prescribed integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) curriculum. The integrated Community Health curriculum must have been completed in or after the academic year 2016–2020, as specified in the recruitment conditions. The qualification must be from a recognised nursing institution meeting the prescribed requirements. Age Limit: The maximum age limit for candidates is determined by category as on 22 November 2026: - General (Male): 35 years - EWS: 35 years - OBC (BC-I and BC-II): 37 years - Female Unreserved: 38 years - SC/ST: 40 years Age Relaxation: Additional age limits are applicable to eligible Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates according to their category, as specified in the recruitment advertisement. Other Requirements: - Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational and professional registration requirements. - Applicants must provide valid educational certificates and other supporting documents. - Category and disability certificates must be submitted wherever applicable. - Candidates must satisfy all conditions mentioned in Advertisement No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated. The eligibility and age requirements should be checked against the official advertisement before applying.
Selection Process
Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process The selection process will be conducted according to the eligibility and recruitment conditions prescribed by JRHMS. The reported process includes: 1. Verification of educational qualifications and eligibility. 2. Verification of supporting documents and certificates. 3. Final selection according to the recruitment criteria and applicable rules. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for the detailed selection procedure. No separate written examination date or examination pattern has been confirmed in the recruitment information available.
Qualification
- B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH)
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH)
How to apply
How to Apply for Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 1. Click the above given apply link or visit the official Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society website at https://jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in/. 2. Open the recruitment section and find Advertisement No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated. 3. Read the recruitment notification carefully and check the eligibility requirements. 4. Open the online application form using the prescribed recruitment link. 5. Enter your personal information, educational qualifications and other required details. 6. Upload the required photograph, signature, nursing qualification certificates and supporting documents. 7. Upload applicable category, disability and registration certificates wherever required. 8. Review all the information entered in the application form. 9. Submit the completed application and ensure that the portal displays a successful submission status. 10. Download or print the submitted application form for future reference. Candidates should ensure that all details are correct and that the application is successfully submitted before the closing date. To apply, click on the above Apply Link or go to the official Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society website and follow the instructions provided in the recruitment section.