JRHMS Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1038 CHO Posts
Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society, Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand
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Job summary
JRHMS is inviting applications for Community Health Officer (CHO) vacancies in Jharkhand. A total of 1,038 posts are available, with online application from 31 October to 22 November 2026. Selected candidates will receive a fixed remuneration of ₹25,000 per month plus a performance incentive up to ₹15,000 per month, totalling up to ₹40,000.
The appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed based on performance. Apply online via the official JRHMS portal as prescribed.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. Nursing with CPCH integrated curriculum or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with CPCH.
- Qualification from a recognized nursing college with CPCH curriculum.
- Passed in or after the academic year 2016-2020.
Education
Job description
JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026 notification is out for 1,038 Community Health Officer posts in Jharkhand. Apply online from 31 October to 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Check eligibility, age limit and salary of up to ₹40,000 per month at jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in.
Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), under the Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, has released a notification for providing contractual services as Community Health Officer (CHO) under the National Health Mission, Jharkhand.
A total of 1,038 Community Health Officer vacancies are available. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official JRHMS recruitment websites. The online application process started on 31 October 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and applicable conditions. Selected candidates will receive fixed remuneration of ₹25,000 per month, along with a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 per month.
Particulars
Details
Organization Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS)
Department Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand
The category-wise vacancy distribution mentioned in the notification is as follows:
Category
Unreserved (UR) 253
EWS 104
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 280
Scheduled Caste (SC) 288
BC-I 55
BC-II 58
Total 1,038
The notification describes these as backlog vacant positions and provides the category-wise distribution along with the total number of posts.
Candidates applying for the Community Health Officer post must possess:
- B.Sc. Nursing with an integrated curriculum of the Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH); or
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with an integrated curriculum of the Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH).
The qualification must be from a recognized nursing college having an integrated CPCH curriculum. The notification specifies that candidates should have passed the prescribed qualification in or after the academic year 2016-2020.
The age limit is calculated as on 22 November 2026.
Category
Maximum Age for PH Category
General 35 Years 45 Years
EWS 35 Years 45 Years
OBC (BC-I & BC-II) 37 Years 47 Years
Female Unreserved 38 Years 48 Years
ST/SC 40 Years 50 Years
The notification states that the age limit has been fixed in accordance with the applicable Government of Jharkhand circular. It also provides separate age limits for candidates applying under the PH category.
Selected candidates appointed as Community Health Officers will receive:
Amount
Fixed Remuneration ₹25,000 per month
Performance-Based Incentive Up to ₹15,000 per month
Maximum Monthly Amount Up to ₹40,000
The notification specifies fixed remuneration of ₹25,000 per month and a maximum performance-based incentive of ₹15,000 per month, subject to the relevant guidelines.
The initial contract period will be one year. The contract may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance.
The Society will execute the agreement for one year. The agreement may also be terminated by either party by providing one month's advance notice.
The notification further states that there is no claim for absorption into a regular position in the future.
The supplied notification does not specify a detailed written examination, interview or merit formula for selection. Candidates should follow the instructions provided on the official JRHMS recruitment portal for the applicable selection process.
The notification states that candidates who fail to fulfil the eligibility criteria or who provide incorrect/false information or documents may have their candidature cancelled at any stage of the selection process.
The online application process starts at 11:59 PM on 31 October 2026, and the last date for submission is 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The supplied notification does not specify the application fee amount. Candidates should check the online application portal for the applicable fee details, if any.
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the JRHMS recruitment portal. Applications submitted through other modes will not be considered.
- Visit the official JRHMS website or recruitment portal.
- Open the Community Health Officer recruitment link.
- Read the eligibility conditions and application instructions carefully.
- Register and complete the online application form.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the mandatory documents in the prescribed format.
- Upload a recent profile photograph and signature.
- Upload the required educational qualification documents.
- Upload experience, caste, PH, registration and other documents wherever applicable.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Check all information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference.
The notification specifically states that only online applications will be considered valid and applications received through other sources will not be accepted.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for uploading during the online application process, wherever applicable:
- Candidate's signature
- 10th mark sheet and certificate
- 12th mark sheet and certificate
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- PH certificate, if applicable/required
- Registration certificate, if applicable/required
- Other required/mandatory documents specified in the online form
For current employment, the notification states that candidates may upload their appointment letter and the last three months' salary certificate/bank statement details instead of an experience certificate.
- Applicants must provide all mandatory information marked with an asterisk in the application form.
- Candidates should ensure that all information entered is correct before submitting the form.
- The application should be successfully submitted before the closing date.
- Candidates should check the application status and ensure that it shows "Submitted Successfully".
- Half-filled applications will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
- Applications submitted without the required photograph and signature/supporting documents may be rejected.
- No request for correction or change in the submitted online application will be entertained.
- Only online applications are valid.
- The Society reserves the right to cancel any or all positions at any stage of the recruitment process.
- The number of vacancies may vary according to requirements.
- False or incorrect information/documents can result in cancellation of candidature.
Tags: JRHMS Recruitment 2026, JRHMS Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026, JRHMS Jobs 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1,038 Community Health Officer vacancies have been announced.
2. What is the qualification for JRHMS Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with an integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) from a recognized nursing college with the required integrated curriculum.
3. What is the salary of a JRHMS Community Health Officer?
The fixed remuneration is ₹25,000 per month, with a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 per month.
4. What is the maximum monthly remuneration?
Including the maximum performance-based incentive, a selected CHO can receive up to ₹40,000 per month.
5. What is the age limit for JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies by category. General and EWS candidates can be up to 35 years, OBC candidates up to 37 years, female unreserved candidates up to 38 years and SC/ST candidates up to 40 years, with separate higher limits for PH candidates.
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