Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026: Bumper recruitment for 1,038 posts of Community Health Officer in Jharkhand, honorarium up to ₹ 40,000; See application last date and eligibility rules

A big opportunity has emerged for the youth looking for government jobs in the medical and nursing sector in Jharkhand. Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Committee (JRHMS) under the Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare has released the official notification (Advertisement No: 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated) for the recruitment of a total of 1,038 posts of Community Health Officer (CHO) under the National Health Mission (NHM). This recruitment process, undertaken with the aim of strengthening primary health services in rural areas, has started. Interested and eligible Nursing candidates can submit online application through Jharkhand Recruitment Portal.

As per the official schedule released by Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Committee, the deadlines for registration and form filling are as follows:

• Starting date of online application: 31 October 2026

• Last date of online application: 22 November 2026 (by 11:59 pm)

• Application Fee: No application fee (Nil/Free) is being charged from the candidates for this recruitment process. Candidates are advised to complete their online form in time without waiting for the last date so that they do not face technical difficulties on the server.

A total of 1,038 backlog posts will be filled through this recruitment drive. Category wise vacancy details are as follows:

• Unreserved (UR): 253 posts

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 280 posts

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 288 posts

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 104 posts

• Backward Class-1 (BC-I): 55 posts

• Backward Class-2 (BC-II): 58 posts

• Total Posts: 1,038 posts

Candidates applying for the post of Community Health Officer (CHO) must have the following educational qualifications:

1. From any institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or State Nursing Council. B.Sc. Nursing Or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree.

2. along with the degree Integrated Certificate Program in Community Health (CPCH – Certificate Program in Community Health) Must have successfully completed the course.

3. The course of the concerned candidate must be of Integrated Batch of academic session 2016-2020 or later.

4. The candidate should have valid registration in any State Nursing Council or Jharkhand State Nursing Council.

Calculation of minimum and maximum age of candidates 22 November 2026 Will be considered as basis:

• General/EWS Category: maximum 35 years

• Backward Classes (BC-I and BC-II): maximum 37 years

• Unreserved/EWS Female Candidates: maximum 38 years

• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (Female and Male): maximum 40 years

• Disabled (PH) Category: General/EWS disabled candidates are given upper age relaxation up to 45 years, BC-I/BC-II 47 years, unreserved female disabled candidates up to 48 years and SC/ST disabled candidates up to 50 years.

Attractive financial package will be provided to the Community Health Officers selected under Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Committee (JRHMS):

• Fixed Remuneration: ₹25,000 per month

• Performance-Based Incentive: Additional incentive up to a maximum of ₹15,000 per month based on performance.

• Total potential salary: Successful candidates every month max. ₹40,000 You can get payment up to.

• Tenure: This appointment will initially be on a contractual basis for 1 year, which can be extended further as per satisfactory performance and requirement of the National Health Mission.

Interested candidates can fill their form through the official portal sitting at home:

1. First of all the official recruitment portal of Jharkhand Government recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in Or JRHMS official website jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in Go to.

2. By going to the ‘Recruitment’ tab given on the homepage “Recruitment of Community Health Officer (Advertisement No. 05/2026)” Click the link.

3. Make a new registration by entering your mobile number and email ID.

4. After login, enter your name, father’s name, date of birth, address and educational details carefully in the application form.

5. Upload your recent passport size photograph, scanned signature, 10th/12th mark sheet, B.Sc Nursing degree, CPHC certificate and caste/residence certificate in the prescribed format.

6. Re-check the filled form and click on ‘Submit’ button. After successful form submission, take a printout of the confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference.