CMHO Dantewada Recruitment 2026 for Community Health Officer: Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply
Good news for nursing graduates in Bastar. The Chief Medical & Health Officer (CMHO), South Bastar Dantewada has released an advertisement for 6 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts under the National Health Mission (NHM). These are contract posts sanctioned for 2026-27, with a fixed pay of ₹16,500 per month. If you hold the CHO-linked nursing certificate and live in Chhattisgarh, this is a post worth your attention. See more Chhattisgarh government jobs.
The application window runs from 2 November 2026 to 16 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM. Applications are online only, through a link on the Dantewada district website. Posted, speed-post or any other mode is not accepted. Read this full article carefully, because the rules on documents, residence and fee are strict. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every important point in the tables below.
CMHO Dantewada NHM Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
The CMHO office recruits through the District Health Society, Dantewada, following the NHM Chhattisgarh Human Resource Policy 2018. All appointments are temporary, contract-based and non-transferable. The Medical & Healthcare jobs category lists similar health-sector recruitments.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the CMHO, South Bastar Dantewada (NHM / District Health Society) |
| Post Name | Community Health Officer (CHO) |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Pay | ₹16,500 per month (consolidated) |
| Job Type | Contract (Samvida), temporary |
| Location | Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh |
| Who Can Apply | Chhattisgarh local residents only |
| Advertisement No. | 6610 / CMHO / NHM / Recruitment / 2026 (dated 02/11/2026) |
| Application Mode | Online only (link on dantewada.gov.in) |
How Many Community Health Officer Vacancies in CMHO Dantewada Recruitment 2026?
All 6 seats are reserved. There is no seat for Unreserved (UR) or SC candidates, and none set aside for women or Divyangjan (PwBD). Check the table before you apply.
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Officer | ST (Open) | 3 |
| Community Health Officer | OBC (Open) | 3 |
| Community Health Officer | SC / UR / ST Female / OBC Female / PwBD | 0 |
The office may increase, reduce, change or cancel the vacancies, and no representation will be accepted on this.
What is the Eligibility for CMHO Dantewada Community Health Officer 2026?
Educational qualification: The notification asks for one of the two options below, plus live registration with the Chhattisgarh Nursing Registration Council.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | B.Sc. Nursing, with certificate in Community Health Integrated Course |
| Option 2 | Post Basic Nursing, with certificate in Community Health Integrated Course |
| Registration | Live registration with Chhattisgarh Nursing Registration Council |
| Domicile | Local resident of Chhattisgarh, with the original district local-residence certificate |
| Experience | Not compulsory; earns merit marks (see Selection Process) |
The qualification and every other eligibility document must be held on or before the last date. A certificate dated later is not accepted, and the application is rejected at once. The degree must come from an institution recognised by the Government of India, Chhattisgarh Government, UGC, AICTE or the relevant council or board.
Candidates who are not eligible: anyone whose service was ended by NHM or any other government department for indiscipline, financial irregularity or misconduct, whatever the post held. A candidate found involved in criminal or unethical conduct is also rejected.
Age Limit
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 70 years (medical posts) / 64 years (managerial posts) |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Relaxation | As per government rules from time to time (no category figures given) |
The notification does not say which of the two maximum ages applies to the CHO post. Confirm which limit applies with the CMHO office before applying.
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What is the Salary for CMHO Dantewada Community Health Officer 2026?
The post carries a consolidated (lump-sum) pay of ₹16,500 per month. No other allowance is listed in the notification. No travel or other allowance is paid for attending verification, skill test or interview.
Pay for the Community Health Officer post: ₹16,500 per month, consolidated.
The contract can be ended by either side with one month’s notice. A selected candidate who resigns without notice must deposit one month’s pay.
What is the Selection Process for CMHO Dantewada CHO Recruitment 2026?
Selection depends on marks. Eligible and ineligible lists, merit list and results are put on the CMHO Dantewada notice board and on the district website only. Nobody is informed any other way.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | Merit on qualification marks plus experience marks |
| Number called | 10 times the vacancies, so up to 60 candidates for 6 posts |
| Skill test / Interview | Written, skill or interview round of 20 marks |
| Document verification | Originals of all documents, self-attested copies |
| Final merit list | Qualification + experience + skill test marks |
| Marks Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | 65 percent marks |
| Experience | 10 (others) / 15 (NHM employees) |
| Written / skill / interview | 20 |
You must score at least 30 percent of the total marks of the skill test or interview, otherwise you are treated as ineligible. A waiting list of 200 percent of the posts is also prepared. It stays valid for one year or until the next fresh advertisement. If marks tie, the older candidate gets priority.
How experience marks work: 2 marks per full year (maximum 10), or 3 marks per year (maximum 15) for people already working under NHM. Only government, semi-government or government-funded experience counts, gained after the qualification, in complete years of 365 days. Training, voluntary or unpaid work does not count. The experience certificate must show the exact period and office dispatch number, and the employer’s appointment order must be attached, or no experience marks are given.
How to Apply for CMHO Dantewada CHO Recruitment 2026 Online?
Keep your self-attested documents ready before you open the form. The notification says an application that is incomplete, unclear or wrong can be rejected without any notice.
- Visit the Dantewada district website (link in Essential Links below) and read the advertisement.
- Open the application link given in the advertisement, which is the only mode accepted.
- Fill in the form carefully, as every entry must match your original documents.
- Attach self-attested copies of all documents and a recent passport-size photo, attested by a Gazetted Officer or self-attested.
- Arrange the fee as a Demand Draft in the name of District Health Society, Dantewada, as the notification asks.
- Submit by 16 November 2026, 5:30 PM.
Documents: class 10 marksheet or birth certificate (date of birth), degree or diploma, Chhattisgarh Nursing Council registration, permanent caste certificate for reserved categories, district local-residence certificate, experience certificate with appointment order, and an NOC (not older than 6 months) for those in government or semi-government jobs. The notification does not explain how the DD reaches the office with an online form, so check the official advertisement.
What are the Important Dates for CMHO Dantewada Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Application Start | 2 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
| Results / Lists | Notice board and dantewada.gov.in |
What is the Application Fee for CMHO Dantewada CHO Recruitment 2026?
The fee for posts with pay up to ₹25,000 per month applies to this post. No exemption is stated.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Divyang, SC, ST and Women | ₹100 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | ₹200 |
| Unreserved | ₹300 |
Pay by Demand Draft in the name of District Health Society, Dantewada, attached with the application.
Essential Links for CMHO Dantewada Recruitment
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit CMHO South Bastar Dantewada Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Chhattisgarh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Friends, six seats in one district means competition will be tight, but local candidates with experience have a real edge. Do not wait for the last day: finish your form, collect every attested document and apply by 16 November 2026. Prepare with our exam calendar and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.