Various Para-Medical Posts under National Health Mission (NHM)

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment of 108 contractual para-medical posts under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Giridih, Jharkhand.
- Positions include Staff Nurse, ANM, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, Block Data Manager, Rehabilitation Worker, and other health program roles.
- Contractual engagement for one year, extendable annually based on performance appraisal.
- Salary ranges from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 43,923 per month, depending on the post.
- Offline application process with strict deadline of 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Minimum age: 21 years (as of 20.07.2026).
- Maximum age varies by category: 35 years (Unreserved/EWS), 37 years (BC/EBC), 38 years (Women), 40 years (SC/ST).
- Age relaxation of 10 years for Divyang (PwD) candidates.
- Educational qualifications vary by post (see vacancy breakdown for details).
- Registration with respective councils (e.g., Jharkhand Nursing Council, Jharkhand State Pharmacy Council) where applicable.
- Preference given to local candidates and those with relevant field experience.
- Candidates already employed under public health programs must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection based on marks obtained in educational/technical examinations and/or Written Test/Skill Test/Interview.
- Final merit list published at the office of the Civil Surgeon/Deputy Commissioner for one week.
- Notification of merit list publication provided via newspapers.
- Contractual engagement; no guarantee of regular government employment.

📊 Key Information

Organization	District Health Society (DHS), Giridih, Jharkhand
Location / State	Jharkhand
Job Location	Giridih, Jharkhand
Category Eligibility	All (with reservation for SC, ST, EBC, BC, EWS, and Divyang candidates)
Experience Required	- Experience requirements vary by post (e.g., 1 year for District Programme Coordinator, 3 years for Refrigerator Mechanic). - Volunteer experience is not considered valid.
Application Start	20 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	12 August 2026

📊 DHS Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS)	8
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS)	2
Lab Technician/Sputum Microscopist	7
District Programme Coordinator (DPC)	1
Tuberculosis Health Visitor (TB-HV)	1
District Pharmacist	1
Refrigerator Mechanic (NRHM)	1
VBD Consultant	1
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	1
ANM (NHM)	14
Staff Nurse (NHM)	24
Block Data Manager (NHM)	6
ANM (MTC)	1
Staff Nurse (NBSU)	4
ANM (RBSK)	4
Pharmacist (RBSK)	4
ANM (NUHM)	1
Nutritional Counsellor (MTC)	3
Hospital Attendant (NPHCE)	2
Sanitary Attendant (NPHCE)	2
Psychiatric Social Worker (NMHP)	1
Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE)	11
Clinical Psychologist (NMHP)	1
Total	101

📁 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form in prescribed format.
- Self-attested copies of educational and training certificates/mark sheets.
- Caste certificate (if claiming reservation).
- Birth date proof (Matriculation certificate).
- Local residence certificate.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Valid driving license (where required).
- Two self-attested passport-size photographs (one affixed to the application).
- Self-addressed envelope (24x10 cm).
- Demand Draft for application fee.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Staff Nurse (NHM): 24 posts (UR: 10, SC: 3, ST: 3, EBC: 4, BC: 2, EWS: 2).
ANM (NHM): 14 posts (UR: 6, SC: 2, ST: 3, EBC: 2, EWS: 1).
Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE): 11 posts (UR: 5, SC: 1, ST: 1, EBC: 2, BC: 1, EWS: 1).
Senior Treatment Supervisor: 8 posts (UR: 6, ST: 1, EBC: 1).
Lab Technician/Sputum Microscopist: 7 posts (UR: 4, SC: 1, EBC: 2).
Block Data Manager: 6 posts (UR: 2, SC: 1, EBC: 1, BC: 1, EWS: 1).
Other posts have varying reservation categories as per official notification.

⚠️ Important Instructions

This is a contractual engagement under NHM; no regular government employment.
Contract valid for one year, extendable annually based on performance appraisal.
Contract can be terminated with one month's notice or equivalent honorarium.
District-level reservation roster applicable for all posts.
False information in application may lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action.
Preference given to local candidates.
Application must be sent via Registered Post/Speed Post only.
Post code must be written on both application and envelope.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for DHS Giridih Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date to submit the application is 12 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q. How many total vacancies are there in DHS Giridih Recruitment 2026?

A. There are 108 vacancies across 23 posts including Staff Nurse, ANM, Lab Technician, Senior Treatment Supervisor, District Pharmacist, Block Data Manager, Rehabilitation Worker, and others.

Q. What is the application fee for DHS Giridih NHM Recruitment?

A. Rs. 400/- for General/OBC/BC candidates and Rs. 200/- for SC/ST candidates, payable by Demand Draft in favor of 'District Rural Health Society, Giridih.'

Q. Can I apply online for this recruitment?

A. No. The notification specifies that applications must be sent offline by Registered Post/Speed Post to the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Executive Officer, DHS Giridih.

Q. What is the age limit for DHS Giridih Recruitment 2026?

A. Minimum age is 21 years for all categories. Maximum age ranges from 35 years (Unreserved/EWS) to 40 years (SC/ST), with additional relaxation for women and Divyang (PwD) candidates.