The District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO), Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana, issued Recruitment Notification No. 01/2026 on 06-11-2026 for 95 contract/outsourcing posts under NHM and NUHM. Vacancies include Staff Nurse, ANM, MLHP/CHO, Medical Officers, specialists and various paramedical roles with monthly pay from Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 1,00,000. Applications are offline: download the form from the district website, enclose a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,000, and submit in person or by Registered Post to the DM&HO office at IDOC Complex, Palvancha between 09-11-2026 and 13-11-2026. Selection is merit-based using qualifying exam marks (90) plus age weightage (10).
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Vacancy Details
- Staff Nurse: 19 vacancies
Qualification: Prescribed nursing qualification and applicable council registration to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - ANM / Second ANM: 20 vacancies
Qualification: Prescribed ANM qualification and registration requirements to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - MLHP / CHO / MO – Palle Dawakhana: 31 vacancies
Qualification: Qualification varies according to designation and applicable programme rules; verify in notification/annexures - Lab Technician: 7 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant laboratory/paramedical qualification to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - Pharmacist: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant pharmacy qualification and applicable registration to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - Medical Officer – Separately Designated: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant recognized medical qualification and applicable professional registration as prescribed by NHM guidelines - Paediatrician / Medical Officer (combined entry): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant recognized medical qualification and applicable professional registration as prescribed by NHM guidelines - OBG Specialist: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant recognized medical qualification and applicable professional registration as prescribed by NHM guidelines - Anaesthetist: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant recognized medical qualification and applicable professional registration as prescribed by NHM guidelines - Clinical Psychologist / Counsellor: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant professional qualification to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - Psychologist: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant professional qualification to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - Vaccine and Cold Chain Manager (VCCM): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant post-specific qualification to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - Early Interventionist cum Special Educator: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant post-specific qualification to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - Social Worker: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant post-specific qualification to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - Senior DOTS Plus TB-HIV Supervisor: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant qualification and experience to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines - TBHV: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant qualification to be verified as per NHM/NUHM guidelines
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must possess the relevant post-specific medical, nursing, paramedical or other professional qualification prescribed for the selected post under NHM/NUHM guidelines. Where applicable, professional council registration must be provided and verified as required by the application instructions and recruitment rules.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 44 years
Application Fees
- All Candidates: ₹1000
Selection Process
- 1: Evaluate marks obtained in the basic qualifying examination (weighted to 90 marks).
- 2: Calculate age weightage: award 0.5 marks for each completed year of age from 18 years, up to a maximum of 10 marks (calculated as on 01-07-2026).
- 3: Add the qualifying examination marks (out of 90) and the age weightage marks (out of 10) to produce a total merit score out of 100.
- 4: Prepare the selection/merit list following the total score and applying the applicable reservation rules, local status rules and women’s reservation provisions.
- 5: Document verification will be conducted as per the notification; dates and details are to be announced by the recruiting authority.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Bhadradri Kothagudem district website: https://kothagudem.telangana.gov.in/
- Open the recruitment notification for 95 NHM/NUHM contract and outsourcing posts (Recruitment Notification No. 01/2026).
- Download the Recruitment Notification, both vacancy annexures and the official application form (application form PDF available on the district website).
- Select the post for which you meet the prescribed eligibility after reading the vacancy list carefully.
- Fill the application form with personal details, post name, date of birth, contact information, category and study records for local-status verification.
- Enter educational and professional qualification details and marks obtained in the basic qualifying examination; provide council registration number where applicable.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph, sign the form, and attach self-attested copies of required certificates (SSC, qualifications, caste, PwD, Ex-Servicemen/NCC documents as applicable).
- Obtain a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,000 from a nationalized bank in favour of District Medical and Health Officer, Bhadradri Kothagudem and enter DD details in the form.
- Enclose the original Demand Draft with the completed application and review all documents.
- Submit the application directly to the DM&HO office at IDOC Complex, Palvancha or send by Registered Post so it is received by 13-11-2026 at 5:00 PM. Retain a copy of the application and postal receipt or office acknowledgement.
Important Links
Important Dates
- First Vacancy Approval Annexure:
- Second Vacancy Approval Annexure:
- Recruitment Notification Release Date:
- Application Receipt Start Date:
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications:
- Age Calculation Date:
- Merit List Release Date:
- Document Verification Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification requirements for these posts?
Applicants must possess the relevant post-specific medical, nursing, paramedical or other professional qualification prescribed for the selected post under NHM/NUHM guidelines. Where applicable, professional council registration must be provided and verified as required by the notification.
How do I apply for the DMHO Bhadradri Kothagudem recruitment?
Download the prescribed application form from the official district website, complete it with required details and documents, obtain a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,000 in favour of the District Medical and Health Officer, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and submit the completed application and original DD in person or by Registered Post to the DM&HO office at IDOC Complex, Palvancha.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The completed application must be received by the Office of the District Medical and Health Officer, IDOC Complex, Palvancha, by 13-11-2026 at 5:00 PM. Applications may be submitted in person or by Registered Post so they arrive before the deadline.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is merit-based using a 100-mark evaluation: 90 marks for the basic qualifying examination and up to 10 marks as age weightage (0.5 marks per completed year from age 18, up to 10). The final merit list will be prepared applying reservation and local-status rules; document verification will follow as announced.
What is the salary or pay scale for the posts?
Approved monthly remuneration for the contract/outsourcing positions ranges from Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month, depending on the sanctioned designation and programme unit as listed in the notification and annexures.
