JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026: 1,038 Community Health Officer Posts (Contract, NHM Jharkhand) – B.Sc Nursing with CPCH, Apply Online 31 October to 22 November

Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS) has issued Advt No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated for 1,038 Community Health Officer (CHO) backlog positions under the National Health Mission, Jharkhand. These are contractual posts for one year (renewable on performance). Online applications run from 31.10.2026 to 22.11.2026 (11:59 PM).Official Notification PDF: JRHMS Advt No. 05/2026 – CHO Notice (PDF)

Recruitment Name: Contractual Community Health Officer (CHO) – Advt No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated

1,038 Community Health Officer Posts – ₹25,000/month + up to ₹15,000 incentive – Online 31 Oct to 22 Nov 2026

Short Summary: You need a B.Sc (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) with the integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH), passed in or after academic year 2016–2020. Pay is a fixed ₹25,000 a month plus up to ₹15,000 performance incentive. Upper age is 35 for General/EWS, 37 for BC-I/BC-II, 38 for unreserved women and 40 for SC/ST on 22.11.2026.

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Online application starts:	31/10/2026
Last date – apply online:	22/11/2026 (11:59 PM)
Reference date for age, qualification and experience:	22/11/2026
Application Fee
Application fee:	As shown on the online application portal (the notice does not print an amount)
Payment mode:	Online, during the application
Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal.

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Important Links
Apply Online:	Apply Online – recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
Download Official Notification PDF:	JRHMS Advt No. 05/2026 – CHO Notice (PDF)
Official Website:	JRHMS Official Website
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Category-wise Vacancy Details

Post	UR	EWS	ST	SC	BC-I	BC-II	Total
Community Health Officer (Post Code 1)	253	104	280	288	55	58	1,038

These are backlog vacancies. JRHMS says the number of positions may vary as per requirement. Figures are as printed in the official notice.

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Eligibility

B.Sc (Nursing) / Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) with the integrated curriculum of the Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH), from a recognised nursing college with an integrated curriculum.
You must have passed in or after academic year 2016–2020.
Nursing registration certificate (if applicable) must be uploaded.

Age Limit

Maximum age on 22.11.2026: General / EWS 35; BC-I / BC-II 37; unreserved women 38; SC / ST 40.
PwD: +10 years in each category (45 / 47 / 48 / 50).
Proof of age: 10th certificate / mark sheet or another government document.

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Salary

₹25,000 a month (fixed) plus a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 a month under NHM guidelines.

Selection Process

Selection as per the JRHMS process notified on the website
Document verification
One-year contract (renewable on performance; no claim to regular absorption)

How to Apply

Read Advt No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated on jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in.
Open recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in and register between 31/10/2026 and 22/11/2026.
Upload your photo, signature, 10th and 12th mark sheets, nursing qualification, experience, caste/PH and registration certificates.
Pay the fee shown, submit and check that the status says "Submitted Successfully". Keep the printout.

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JRHMS CHO 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many CHO posts are there?

1,038: UR 253, EWS 104, ST 280, SC 288, BC-I 55 and BC-II 58.

Is this a permanent job?

No. It is a one-year contract under NHM Jharkhand, renewable on performance.

What is the salary?

₹25,000 a month fixed plus up to ₹15,000 a month performance incentive.

What is the last date?

22 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

What is the age limit?

35 for General/EWS, 37 for BC-I/BC-II, 38 for unreserved women and 40 for SC/ST on 22.11.2026.

JRHMS CHO 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)

Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:

Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.