The National Health Mission (NHM) Chhattisgarh is inviting applications for 60 contractual posts under the Office of the Chief Medical & Health Officer (CMHO), Ambikapur, District Surguja. Interested candidates can apply offline, and the last date for submission is 08 September 2026.
NHM 60 Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 60 Posts: Overview
| Organization | National Health Mission (NHM) Chhattisgarh – Office of the Chief Medical & Health Officer (CMHO), Ambikapur, District Surguja |
| Post Name | 60 |
| Advt No | 1191/NHM/HR/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | District Surguja, Chhattisgarh |
| Official Website | www.surguja.gov.in |
Important Dates
The following table outlines the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Notification Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 08 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Contract Period | Up to 31 March 2027 (extendable based on performance evaluation) |
| Other Important Dates | To be announced separately on www.surguja.gov.in |
Application Fee
The application fee for this recruitment is not specified in the notification.
| Application Fee | Not specified |
Age Limit
Candidates must adhere to the following age limits as of 01 January 2026.
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 64 years for managerial/administrative posts; 70 years for medical (doctor) posts |
Age relaxation for reserved categories is not specified in the notification.
Vacancy Details
A total of 60 contractual posts are available across various designations. The following table provides a breakdown of vacancies by post.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Dental Surgeon (NOHP) | 1 (ST-1) |
| MO-AYUSH, Male (RBSK) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| MO-AYUSH, Female (RBSK) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| Nursing Tutor (NHM) | 1 (UR-1) |
| Sr. Laboratory Technician (NHM-NTEP) | 1 (ST-1) |
| Physiotherapist (NHM) | 4 (ST-4) |
| Nursing Officer (NHM+NUHM) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| Staff Nurse – SNCU/NBSU, ICU/HDU & LMU | 20 (UR-8 [2 Divyang], SC-2 [1 Divyang], ST-10 [4 Divyang]) |
| Community Health Officer (HWC) | 13 (UR-1 [1 Divyang], SC-4 [2 Divyang], ST-8 [8 Divyang]) |
| Pharmacist (RBSK+NUHM) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| Laboratory Technician (RBSK) | 2 (ST-2) |
| Secretarial Assistant – NMHP | 2 (ST-2) |
| Jr. Secretarial Assistant (NHM-BPMU) | 1 (ST-1) |
| Jr. Secretarial Assistant – PADA (NHM+NHM(MC)) | 1 (ST-1 [1 Divyang]) |
| Counselor (NHM) | 1 (UR-1) |
| ANM (RBSK+NUHM) | 5 (ST-5 [5 Divyang]) |
| Class 4 (NUHM) | 1 (ST-1) |
| Staff Nurse – UHWC | 2 (ST-2) |
| Class 4 – UHWC | 1 (SC-1) |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must be residents of Chhattisgarh and meet the educational qualifications as specified for each post. The following table outlines the educational qualifications and monthly salaries for the respective posts.
| Post Name | Monthly Salary (₹) | Educational Qualification |
| Dental Surgeon | 27,500 | MDS with compulsory registration in the Chhattisgarh Medical Council, OR BDS with compulsory registration in the Chhattisgarh Medical Council |
| MO-AYUSH (Male) | 25,000 | BHMS/BAMS/BUMS degree with registration from a GOI-recognized Ayush/Homeopathy/Unani registration board |
| MO-AYUSH (Female) | 25,000 | Same as MO-AYUSH (Male) |
| Nursing Tutor | 22,000 | BSc Nursing / Post BSc Nursing (Regular) + 1 year work experience; live registration with the CG Nurses Registration Council |
| Sr. Laboratory Technician | 21,000 | MSc in Medical/Applied/General Microbiology, Biotechnology or Medical Biotechnology (Regular) with 1 year experience, OR BSc in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Life Science (Regular) with 2 years’ such experience |
| Physiotherapist | 18,000 | Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) with live registration in the CG Council |
| Nursing Officer | 16,500 | BSc Nursing OR GNM course passed, with live registration in the CG Nursing Registration Council |
| Staff Nurse – SNCU/NBSU, ICU/HDU & LMU | 16,000 | BSc Nursing OR GNM course passed, with live registration in the CG Nursing Registration Council |
| Community Health Officer | 16,500 | Recognized university certificate course in Community Health Integrated Course (B.Sc Nursing), OR Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing Certificate in Community Health Integrated Course |
Salary and Pay Scale
The salary for the various posts ranges from ₹10,000 for Class 4 posts to ₹27,500 for the Dental Surgeon position. The following table summarizes the salary structure.
| Post Name | Monthly Salary (₹) |
| Dental Surgeon | 27,500 |
| MO-AYUSH (Male/Female) | 25,000 |
| Nursing Tutor | 22,000 |
| Sr. Laboratory Technician | 21,000 |
| Physiotherapist | 18,000 |
| Nursing Officer | 16,500 |
| Staff Nurse | 16,000 |
| Community Health Officer | 16,500 |
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on their educational qualifications, experience, and performance in the skill/written test. The selection process is detailed in the following steps:
- Shortlisting based on educational qualifications.
- Skill Test / Written Test.
- Experience evaluation.
- COVID-19 bonus marks for eligible candidates.
- Final merit list preparation.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply offline by following these steps:
- Download the prescribed application format from www.surguja.gov.in.
- Fill in the application clearly, mentioning the post name and category at the top.
- Self-attest photocopies of all required documents.
- Staple/tie the application with all documents as a single set.
- Send the completed application via registered post/speed post to the CMHO office.
- Ensure the application reaches the office by 08 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NHM Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 08 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
The application fee is not specified in the notification.
What is the eligibility criteria for the NHM posts?
Candidates must be residents of Chhattisgarh and meet the educational qualifications specified for each post.
How will the selection process be conducted?
Candidates will be selected based on educational qualifications, experience, and performance in a skill/written test.
How do I apply for the NHM Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply offline by downloading the application format and sending it via registered post/speed post to the CMHO office.
| NHM 60 Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 60 Posts – Important Links | |
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| CMHO Surguja Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Click here | Click Here |
