The Office of the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Lohardaga, Jharkhand has released the Lohardaga NHM Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 02/2026) for 23 contractual posts across multiple health programmes under the National Health Mission. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 10+2 to Post Graduate can apply. Applications must reach the office by 24 July 2026 at 5:00 PM via registered post or speed post. The minimum age for all posts is 21 years, calculated as of 31 May 2026.
Lohardaga NHM Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download
The official Lohardaga NHM Recruitment 2026 PDF notification (Advertisement No. 02/2026) has been issued by the Civil Surgeon-cum-CMO, Lohardaga. The notification contains full details of all 23 posts including post codes, vacancy-wise category breakdown, qualification requirements, salary, application form format, and all required certificate appendices (Appendix I to VI). Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete notification before filling the application form to avoid disqualification.
Quick Summary – Lohardaga NHM Bharti 2026
Important Dates – Lohardaga District Health Society Recruitment 2026
Candidates planning to apply for the Lohardaga NHM Vacancy 2026 must note the following critical dates. The application window opened on 25 June 2026 and closes on 24 July 2026 at 5:00 PM. No applications will be accepted after the deadline, and hand-delivered applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
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Lohardaga NHM Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Breakdown
The Lohardaga NHM Recruitment 2026 notification lists vacancies across 23 post codes under programmes like NTEP, NCVBDC, NHM, NMHP, SNCU, ARSH Cell, RBSK, NUHM, and MTC. Each post has a designated post code, and applicants must clearly mention the post code on the envelope. The total sanctioned posts and currently vacant posts are listed below.
Eligibility Criteria – Lohardaga Health Department Recruitment 2026
Eligibility for the Lohardaga NHM Bharti 2026 varies post to post. Candidates must carefully match their qualifications to the specific post before applying, as no two posts carry identical requirements. The minimum essential qualification ranges from Matriculation (10th) for some posts to Post Graduate degree for others.
Age Limit
The minimum age for all posts is 21 years. Maximum age limits vary by category, calculated as of 31 May 2026.
Ex-servicemen receive an additional 5-year age relaxation over the prescribed maximum limit for their respective category.
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Post-Wise Essential Qualifications
Application Fee – Lohardaga NHM Apply Online 2026
The application fee must be submitted as a Demand Draft drawn in favour of District Health Society, Lohardaga, payable at Lohardaga. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications and separate fees for each post. The fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
Salary / Monthly Stipend – Lohardaga NHM Recruitment 2026
Candidates selected under the Lohardaga District Health Society Recruitment 2026 will be engaged on a contractual basis and will receive a fixed monthly honorarium. The pay listed below is the monthly contractual stipend and is not equivalent to regular government pay scales.
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Selection Process – Lohardaga NHM Bharti 2026
The selection process for the Lohardaga NHM Recruitment 2026 is merit-based and involves a written examination followed by document verification. Candidates should prepare accordingly as the written test carries the majority of the weightage in the final merit list.
- Written Examination (60 marks): Objective, multiple-choice questions; duration of 1 hour.
- Academic/Training Score (40 marks): Marks are awarded based on percentage obtained in qualifying examinations as per the prescribed scoring formula.
- Skill Test (if applicable): For select posts, a skill test may be conducted, which is qualifying in nature only and does not contribute to the merit score.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present original certificates at the time of verification.
- Final Merit List: Prepared by the District Selection Committee, Lohardaga, and published on the official district website and notice boards.
The merit list will remain valid for one year from the date of publication. The written test will be held separately for vacancies under different programmes.
Academic Marks Weightage Formula
For ANM and paramedical posts: 10+2 score of 50–64% = 10 marks; 65–79% = 15 marks; 80–100% = 20 marks. Training/paramedical training score follows the same slab. For non-paramedical posts: 50–64% = 10 marks; 65–79% = 20 marks; 80–100% = 30 marks, plus up to 10 marks for relevant higher qualifications.
How to Apply – Lohardaga NHM Recruitment 2026 Offline Application
Applications for this Lohardaga NHM Vacancy 2026 are accepted only through registered post or speed post – walk-in submissions and hand-delivered applications are strictly not accepted. Candidates applying for more than one post must send separate applications in separate envelopes, each with a separate Demand Draft.
- Download the official application form from the notification (Appendix format provided in the PDF).
- Type/computerize the application form – handwritten forms are not accepted.
- Fill in all required details: post name, post code, personal information, educational qualifications, experience, and registration details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all educational mark sheets and certificates, experience certificates, driving license (where required), caste/domicile/EWS certificate, and matriculation certificate as date of birth proof.
- Attach two passport-size photographs (self-attested).
- Attach the Demand Draft of the applicable fee payable to District Health Society, Lohardaga.
- Write clearly on the envelope: Advertisement No., Post Code, Post Name, and Applicant’s Name and Address.
- Send the sealed envelope to the address below via Registered Post or Speed Post before 24 July 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Application Address:
Asainik Shalya Chikitsak Sah Mukhya Chikitsa Padadhikari Karyalay,
Sadar Aspatal Parisar, Post + District – Lohardaga,
Jharkhand – 835302
Required Documents – What to Attach With Your Application
Applicants for the Lohardaga District Health Society Recruitment 2026 must ensure all mandatory documents are enclosed at the time of application. Missing documents submitted later will not be considered, and candidature can be cancelled at any stage if discrepancies are found.
- Self-attested copies of all educational mark sheets and certificates (from Matriculation onwards)
- Self-attested experience certificate (from Govt. recognized/approved institutions only — volunteer work not counted)
- Self-attested copy of valid two-wheeler driving license (for applicable posts)
- Caste certificate in the format prescribed by Jharkhand Government (Appendix III, IV, or V)
- Domicile/Local Resident Certificate of Jharkhand (Appendix I or II as applicable)
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate in Appendix VI format (if applying under EWS category)
- Registration certificate under Jharkhand Paramedical / Nursing / Pharmacy Council (for applicable posts)
- Matriculation certificate for date of birth verification
- Two recent passport-size photographs (self-attested)
- Demand Draft of applicable application fee
- CGPA conversion chart (if CGPA score is mentioned instead of percentage)
Domicile & Caste Certificate Rules – Lohardaga NHM 2026
Candidates claiming reservation under any category must submit valid Jharkhand domicile and caste certificates in the prescribed formats. Domicile certificates issued before 2 June 2016 at Sub-Divisional level and before 19 July 2019 at Anchal level are not valid. Caste certificates issued under earlier formats or by unauthorized authorities are also not accepted. Certificates must match the name spelling exactly with the Matriculation certificate, otherwise they will be rejected.
Common Mistakes to Avoid – Lohardaga NHM Application 2026
Many applications get rejected each year for avoidable errors. Here are the most important pitfalls to watch out for when applying for the Lohardaga NHM Recruitment 2026.
- Handwritten application: The form must be computerized/typed — handwritten forms are rejected outright.
- Missing envelope labeling: The advertisement number, post code, post name, and applicant’s address must be clearly written on the envelope.
- Wrong DD payee name: The Demand Draft must be in favour of “District Health Society, Lohardaga” and payable at Lohardaga only.
- Submitting one application for multiple posts: Each post requires a separate application and separate fee.
- Invalid caste/domicile certificates: Certificates must be in the exact prescribed Appendix format and issued after the relevant cut-off dates.
- Volunteer experience: Volunteer work is explicitly not counted as work experience — do not include it.
- Missing CGPA conversion chart: If your marks are in CGPA, attach the conversion chart along with your marksheet.
- Applying for a post without meeting the driving license requirement: Several posts require a permanent two-wheeler license — ensure yours is valid and permanent, not a learner’s license.
Terms and Conditions of Contractual Appointment
All posts under the Lohardaga NHM Bharti 2026 are purely contractual. Candidates must note the following service conditions before applying.
- There is no permanent employment — an indemnity bond must be signed before joining confirming no claim to regularization.
- The contract is valid for one year and may be extended annually based on Annual Performance Appraisal.
- The contract can be terminated with one month’s notice or one month’s honorarium in lieu of notice.
- Monthly stipend is indicative and may be revised as per government directives.
- The decision of the District Selection Committee, Lohardaga, is final and binding in all matters of selection.
- District-level reservation roster will be followed for all posts.