JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026
JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026: The Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS) has issued Advt No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated (dated 27 October 2026) for 1,038 backlog posts of Community Health Officer (CHO) on a one-year contract under the National Health Mission, Jharkhand. The online form opens on 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM) and closes on 22 November 2026 (11:59 PM) at jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in and recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
You need a B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with the integrated CPCH (Certificate Program in Community Health) curriculum, passed in or after academic year 2016-2020. The pay is ₹25,000 a month fixed plus a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 a month.
Latest Update (29 October 2026): The notice is out, but the application form has not opened yet. Online applications start on 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM and the last date is 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The notice names 22 November 2026 as the reference date for age, qualification and experience.
JRHMS CHO 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), Namkum, Ranchi |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated, 2842 (MD), dated 27.10.2026 |
| Post Name | Community Health Officer (CHO), backlog vacancies |
| Total Vacancies | 1,038 (the notice says the number may vary as per requirement) |
| Type of Engagement | Contract for one year under NHM Jharkhand, renewable on satisfactory performance and requirement |
| Remuneration | ₹25,000 per month fixed + maximum ₹15,000 per month performance-based incentive |
| Qualification | B.Sc. (Nursing) / Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with integrated CPCH curriculum |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Start Date | 31.10.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date | 22.11.2026 (11:59 PM) |
JRHMS CHO 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 27.10.2026 |
| Online application starts | 31.10.2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Last date to apply online | 22.11.2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Reference date for age, qualification, experience and registration | 22.11.2026 |
The notice does not give dates for any exam, merit list or document verification. Watch jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in for them.
JRHMS CHO Vacancy 2026
There is one post, Community Health Officer, with 1,038 vacancies listed category-wise in the notice (UR-253, EWS-104, ST-280, SC-288, BC-I-55, BC-II-58). The notice does not give a district-wise split.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 253 |
| EWS | 104 |
| ST | 280 |
| SC | 288 |
| BC-I | 55 |
| BC-II | 58 |
| Total | 1,038 |
The notice says the Jharkhand Government's reservation policy and circulars of the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha apply. It also says the Society can cancel any or all positions at any stage.
JRHMS CHO Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with an integrated curriculum of the Certificate Program in Community Health (CPCH), from a recognised nursing college that has the integrated curriculum, passed in or after academic year 2016-2020. Check your degree and marksheets for the CPCH curriculum before you apply.
Age Limit
The age limit is counted as on 22 November 2026, as fixed by Jharkhand Government Circular No. 03 dated 02.01.2026. Your 10th certificate or marksheet, or another government-approved age proof, is used.
| Category | Maximum age (years) | Maximum age for PH candidates (years) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 35 | 45 |
| EWS | 35 | 45 |
| OBC (BC-I and BC-II) | 37 | 47 |
| Female Unreserved | 38 | 48 |
| ST / SC | 40 | 50 |
The notice labels the last column "age relaxation" but prints the full upper age limits for PH candidates (45 to 50), so we show it that way.
JRHMS CHO Application Fee 2026
Point 4.7 of the notice says applicants must ensure that the application fee is paid and the form is submitted before the closing date. The notice does not state the fee amount. Check the fee on the application portal when the form opens on 31 October.
JRHMS CHO Selection Process 2026
The notice does not describe a written test, merit method or interview. It says only that the decision of the Society in any matter relating to selection, at any stage, is final and binding. Wait for the Society's announcement on jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in rather than depending on rumours about an exam pattern or syllabus.
JRHMS CHO Salary 2026
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | ₹25,000 per month |
| Performance-based incentive | Maximum ₹15,000 per month, in accordance with relevant guidelines |
Selected candidates are engaged as CHO for one year. The contract can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and requirement. This is not a regular post: any claim for absorption in a regular position will not be entertained, and either party can end the agreement with one month's advance notice.
How to Apply for JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026
- From 31 October 2026, open www.jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in or www.recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Fill in the Online Application Form (OAF). All fields marked with * are mandatory.
- Upload these documents: recent photograph, signature, 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates, complete qualification documents, experience documents (a person currently employed can upload an appointment letter and last three months' salary certificate or bank statement instead of an experience certificate), caste certificate, PH certificate and registration certificate if applicable, and any other document the form asks for.
- Pay the application fee, check all details and submit before 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Make sure your status shows "Submitted Successfully". Half-filled forms are treated as incomplete and rejected, and no change or correction is allowed after submission.
Only online applications are valid. Applications received by any other means are not considered.
JRHMS CHO 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt 05/2026) | Download JRHMS notification PDF |
| Apply Online | jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in |
| State Recruitment Portal | recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for JRHMS CHO 2026?
The last date is 22 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The form opens on 31 October 2026.
JRHMS CHO bharti 2026 me kitni vacancy hai?
Total 1,038 pad hain: UR 253, EWS 104, ST 280, SC 288, BC-I 55 aur BC-II 58. Notice ke anusaar pado ki sankhya zarurat ke hisab se badal sakti hai.
What is the qualification for JRHMS CHO?
B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with the integrated CPCH curriculum from a recognised nursing college, passed in or after academic year 2016-2020.
JRHMS CHO ki salary kitni hai?
Fixed ₹25,000 per month milta hai, aur performance ke aadhar par maximum ₹15,000 per month incentive mil sakta hai.
What is the age limit for JRHMS CHO 2026?
35 years for General and EWS, 37 for OBC, 38 for Female Unreserved and 40 for ST/SC, as on 22 November 2026. PH candidates get 45 to 50 years.
Is the JRHMS CHO job permanent?
No. It is a one-year contract under the National Health Mission, renewable on satisfactory performance. The notice says no claim for regular absorption will be entertained.
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Final Words
JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026 offers 1,038 contract posts to B.Sc. Nursing graduates with the CPCH curriculum. Keep your marksheets, CPCH proof, caste or PH certificates and age proof scanned before the form opens on 31 October, and submit before 22 November 2026.
Important: This article summarises JRHMS Advt No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated. The notice does not state the fee amount or the selection method. Always confirm the latest details and any corrigendum on jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in before applying.