Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society has announced a major fresh recruitment for 1,038 Community Health Officer vacancies under National Health Mission, Jharkhand. The recruitment is being conducted for backlog CHO posts across the state, with online applications scheduled to open on 31 October 2026 and close on 22 November 2026. Candidates selected for these contractual positions will receive a fixed remuneration of ₹25,000 per month along with a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 per month, taking the potential monthly earnings to ₹40,000. The opportunity is intended for nursing graduates who have completed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with the integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health as prescribed in the official recruitment notice. The initial contract period is one year and may be renewed based on satisfactory performance and programme requirements. With more than one thousand vacancies across UR, EWS, ST, SC, BC-I and BC-II categories, this is one of the larger public-health recruitments currently open in Jharkhand. Candidates should apply only through the official Jharkhand recruitment portal and carefully verify all qualification, age, category and document conditions before final submission.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS) |
| Post | Community Health Officer |
| Advertisement | 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated |
| Total Vacancies | 1,038 |
| Employment | Contractual |
| Application Start | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 November 2026 |
| Fixed Pay | ₹25,000 per month |
| Incentive | Up to ₹15,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | JRHMS |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 253 |
| EWS | 104 |
| ST | 280 |
| SC | 288 |
| BC-I | 55 |
| BC-II | 58 |
| Total | 1,038 |
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
The basic qualification is B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with the integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) from a recognised nursing college, as prescribed in the official notification.
Age Limit
The notified maximum age varies by category, with 35 years for General/EWS and higher limits for reserved categories. Candidates should verify the exact category-wise age rule in the official notice.
Salary
Selected Community Health Officers will receive ₹25,000 per month fixed remuneration, with a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 per month.
Contract Period
The initial contract is for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and programme requirements.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit the JRHMS official website or the Jharkhand Recruitment Portal.
- Open the Community Health Officer recruitment under Advertisement No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, qualification and category details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, educational certificates, caste/category certificates and nursing-registration documents where applicable.
- Ensure the application status shows successfully submitted before the closing date.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Before applying, review the Government Job Document Checklist, How to Apply for Government Jobs, and use the Age Calculator after confirming the official age cut-off.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Official JRHMS Website | Recruitment updates |
| Jharkhand Recruitment Portal | Online application |
| Official Notification PDF | Detailed CHO notice |
FAQ
How many vacancies are available?
There are 1,038 Community Health Officer vacancies.
When does the application start?
Online applications open on 31 October 2026.
What is the last date?
The last date is 22 November 2026.
What is the salary?
₹25,000 fixed per month plus performance-based incentive up to ₹15,000.
Is this a permanent job?
No. The initial appointment is contractual for one year.
What is the basic qualification?
B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with integrated Community Health certification as prescribed.