The District Health Society (DHS), Giridih, Jharkhand has published Advertisement No. 03/2026/DHS dated 20.07.2026 inviting applications for recruitment of para medical workers on a contractual basis under the National Health Mission (NHM). The recruitment covers 23 different posts with a total of 108 vacancies, including Staff Nurse, ANM, Lab Technician/Sputum Microscopist, Senior Treatment Supervisor, District Pharmacist, Block Data Manager, Rehabilitation Worker, and other health programme posts. Eligible candidates can apply offline by sending their application to the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Executive Officer, DHS Giridih, on or before 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
DHS Giridih Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
Important Dates
- Notification / Advertisement Date: 20 July 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 12 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM
No other dates (such as exam date, admit card date, or interview date) are mentioned in the official notification.
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DHS Giridih Vacancy Details 2026 (Post-wise)
Below is the complete post-wise vacancy, qualification, preferential qualification, and salary breakup as given in the official notification.
Total vacancies across all 23 posts: 108.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
The notification also provides a category-wise reservation roster for each post (Unreserved, SC, ST, EBC, BC/Extremely Backward, EWS). Key figures for the largest-vacancy posts:
- Staff Nurse (NHM) – 24 posts: Unreserved 10, SC 3, ST 3, EBC 4, BC 2, EWS 2
- ANM (NHM) – 14 posts: Unreserved 6, SC 2, ST 3, EBC 2, EWS 1
- Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE) – 11 posts: Unreserved 5, SC 1, ST 1, EBC 2, BC 1, EWS 1
- Senior Treatment Supervisor – 8 posts: Unreserved 6, ST 1, EBC 1
- Lab Technician/Sputum Microscopist – 7 posts: Unreserved 4, SC 1, EBC 2
- Block Data Manager – 6 posts: Unreserved 2, SC 1, EBC 1, BC 1, EWS 1
For the complete category-wise breakup of all 23 posts, candidates should refer to the official notification PDF, as reproducing the full table here would not add clarity beyond the source document.
Eligibility & Educational Qualification
Educational qualification differs post-to-post (see the vacancy table above). Some qualification requirements common across multiple posts include:
- ANM posts (NHM, MTC, RBSK, NUHM): 10+2 or equivalent with an ANM course recognized by the Government and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), and registration under the Jharkhand Nursing Council.
- Staff Nurse posts (NHM, NBSU): 10+2/Intermediate with 3 years of General Nursing and Midwifery training from a Government-recognized institution, registered under the Jharkhand Nursing Council.
- Several technical/supervisory posts (STS, STLS, TB-HV) additionally require a certificate course in computer operations (minimum 2 months) and, in some cases, a permanent two-wheeler driving licence.
Preferential/desirable qualifications (such as relevant field experience, NTEP experience, or fluency in local languages) are listed separately for each post in the official notification and are used to give preference, not as mandatory essential qualifications.
DHS Giridih Age Limit 2026
Age will be calculated from the date of publication of the advertisement, as per Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Department, Jharkhand Resolution No. 10/Ni.0-07-04/2015-Ka.0 03/Ranchi dated 02.01.2026.
DHS Giridih Salary 2026
Salary is different for each post and ranges from Rs. 8,000/- (Refrigerator Mechanic) to Rs. 43,923/- (VBD Consultant) per month. Refer to the vacancy table above for the exact monthly remuneration of each post.
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Application Fee
- General / Other Backward Class / Backward Class candidates: Rs. 400/- per post
- SC/ST candidates: Rs. 200/- per post
- The fee must be paid via Demand Draft drawn in favor of “District Rural Health Society, Giridih” (जिला ग्रामीण स्वास्थ्य समिति, गिरिडीह) and enclosed with the application.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application and separate fee for each post.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on marks obtained in educational and technical examinations, and/or a Written Test / Skill Test / Interview, whichever is applicable for the respective post. The final merit list will be prepared and published for one week at the office of the Civil Surgeon/Deputy Commissioner, with notice of publication given through newspapers.
Documents Required
- Duly filled application in the prescribed format (given at the end of the notification)
- Self-attested photocopies of all educational and training qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority (if claiming reservation benefit)
- Birth date/Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth
- Local residence certificate
- Self-attested proof of experience certificates, if any (volunteer experience is not considered valid)
- Valid driving licence certificate, where applicable to the post
- Two self-attested passport-size color photographs (one affixed to the application)
- A self-addressed envelope of 24×10 cm
- Demand Draft for the application fee
- Candidates using CGPA for educational qualification must also submit the CGPA conversion chart along with the mark sheet
How to Apply (Offline Process)
- Download/obtain the prescribed application format (Annexure given with the official notification).
- Fill in all details: post applied for, name, father’s/husband’s name, gender, date of birth, educational and training qualifications, work experience, special qualifications, computer qualification, permanent address, correspondence address, DD details, category, driving licence number (if applicable), email ID, and mobile number.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and the passport-size photographs.
- Attach the Demand Draft of the requisite application fee in favor of “District Rural Health Society, Giridih.”
- Enclose a self-addressed envelope of size 24×10 cm.
- Send the complete application by Registered Post/Speed Post only to the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Executive Officer, District Health Society, Giridih, so that it reaches on or before 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Applicants must write the post code on both the application and the envelope.
The complete postal address for sending the application is not explicitly printed in the notification beyond the designation “Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Executive Officer, DHS Giridih.” Candidates are advised to confirm the full postal address via the official website before dispatching the application.
Important Instructions
- This is a purely contractual engagement under NHM; it does not amount to regular government employment. Selected candidates will work against an approved honorarium.
- The contract is valid for one year and may be extended annually based on Annual Performance Appraisal.
- The contract can be terminated by giving one month’s notice or one month’s honorarium in lieu of notice.
- District-level reservation roster will be applicable for all posts.
- Candidates already working under any public health programme must submit a No Objection Certificate and work-satisfaction certificate from their current employer’s Head of Office.
- Personal correspondence/contact regarding recruitment will not be entertained.
- Preference in appointment will be given to local candidates.
- If any information/document furnished by a candidate is found false at any stage of the selection process, their candidature/appointment will be cancelled immediately and legal action may be taken.
- The Committee reserves the right to amend the terms of the advertisement as required, and its decision will be final and binding.