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Vacancy Details
- Specialist Medical Officer: 106 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with relevant Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in the specialty; valid medical registration - Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer: 200 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with relevant Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in the specialty; valid medical registration
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 23 years
- Maximum Age: 64 years
Selection Process
- Applications are shortlisted based on the prescribed eligibility criteria.
- Candidates may select up to three facilities in one application.
- For each facility, the eligible candidate quoting the lowest acceptable monthly remuneration is considered the L-1 bidder.
- If multiple candidates quote the same amount, preference is decided by tie-breaking criteria such as postgraduate qualification, relevant experience, and date of birth.
- Preference and negotiation provisions for reserved categories and Persons with Disabilities are applied as per recruitment rules; if L-1 does not join, the next eligible bidder may be considered and the department may reject unacceptable bids.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in/
- Find the relevant Specialist Medical Officer recruitment advertisement and read the notification and extension notice carefully.
- Check eligibility, age limit, and required qualifications.
- Complete the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
- Select preferred facilities (maximum three) and enter proposed monthly remuneration for each facility.
- Upload passport-size photograph, signature, qualification certificates, experience certificates (if applicable), caste/PwBD certificate (if applicable), and medical registration certificate.
- Pay the application fee if prescribed by the recruitment portal.
- Review the application and submit it before 30-11-2026.
- Ensure the application status shows ‘Submitted Successfully’ and save a copy for future reference.
- note: Applications will be accepted only through the online recruitment portal; other modes will not be considered.
Important Links
- Apply Online (Recruitment Portal)
- Specialist Medical Officer Notification – 106 Posts (Advertisement No. NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID)-2750(MD))
- Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer Notification – 200 Posts (Advertisement No. HMEW/2026 (SMO Bid)-2755(MD))
- Extension Notification (PDF)
- Earlier Extension Notice (Update 12 Nov 2026)
- NHM Jharkhand Official Website
Important Dates
- NHM Specialist Medical Officer Advertisement Date:
- Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer Advertisement Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Original Last Date:
- Extended Last Date:
- Age Cut-off Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification requirements?
Candidates must have an MBBS degree and the requisite postgraduate degree or diploma in the relevant medical specialty from an NMC-recognized institution, and valid medical council registration as specified in the notification.
How do I apply for these NHM Jharkhand posts?
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal (https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in/), complete the form, upload required documents, enter facility-wise remuneration bids, pay any prescribed fee, and submit before 30-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application deadline has been extended and the last date to submit applications is 30-11-2026.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is by facility-wise financial bidding: for each facility the eligible candidate quoting the lowest acceptable monthly remuneration (L-1) will be considered; tie-breaking uses postgraduate qualification, experience, and date of birth, with reservation and negotiation rules applied where applicable.
What is the salary or pay scale for these posts?
Remuneration is determined through a facility-wise financial bid with a maximum permitted monthly bid of Rs. 3,00,000; this amount is not a guaranteed fixed salary and candidates must quote their proposed remuneration for each facility.
