DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 for Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Multi-Rehabilitation Worker & Other Posts
Looking for a health job close to home? The District Health Society (Zila Swasthya Samiti), Ramgarh under the National Health Mission has released Advertisement No. 01/2026(DHS) for 32 contractual posts. The list covers Staff Nurse (GNM), Pharmacist, NCD Multi-Rehabilitation Worker, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, Accountant, Lab Technician, ANM and more. Pay runs from ₹10,000 to ₹29,524 a month, depending on the post.
This is an offline recruitment, so there is no online form. You must send your application by registered post or speed post so that it reaches the office by 5:00 PM on 27 November 2026. Only local residents of Jharkhand can apply. Read every section below before you post your envelope. A small mistake can get a Jharkhand government job application rejected, and you can follow more updates on GovtJobsAlert.in.
What Are the Key Highlights of DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026?
The District Health Society, Ramgarh works from the office of the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Ramgarh. It runs NHM programmes in the district, such as NUHM, NBSU, NCD (mental health), RNTCP, RBSK, SNCU and the Malnutrition Treatment Centre. This advertisement also includes a backlog post.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health Society, Ramgarh (NHM), Jharkhand |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026(DHS) |
| Total Vacancies | 32 vacancies in total |
| Job Type | Contractual, one year, extendable yearly on performance/appraisal |
| Pay | ₹10,000 – ₹29,524 per month (post-wise) |
| Job Location | Ramgarh district, Jharkhand |
| Who Can Apply | Local residents of Jharkhand only |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by registered post or speed post |
| Last Date | 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies Are There in DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026?
The notice prints no grand total. The rows below add up to 32 vacancies: UR 11, ST 13, BC-I 5, SC 2 and BC-II 1. The notice has no EWS or PwBD vacancy column. Notice that 13 of the 32 seats are reserved for ST, so check your category row carefully.
| Post (Programme) | Vacancies | Category (UR / ST / BC-I / SC / BC-II) |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist (NUHM) | 1 | ST 1 |
| Staff Nurse GNM (NUHM) | 2 | ST 2 |
| Staff Nurse GNM (NBSU) | 2 | ST 1, BC-I 1 |
| NCD Multi-Rehabilitation Worker (NCD) | 4 | UR 2, ST 1, BC-I 1 |
| Psychiatric Nurse (NCD) | 1 | UR 1 |
| Clinical Psychologist (NCD) | 1 | UR 1 |
| NCD Counsellor (NCD) | 1 | UR 1 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker (NCD) | 1 | UR 1 |
| Account Officer / Accountant (RNTCP) | 1 | UR 1 |
| STS (RNTCP) | 2 | ST 1, BC-I 1 |
| STLS (RNTCP) | 1 | ST 1 |
| TBHV (RNTCP) | 1 | ST 1 |
| Public-Private Mix Coordinator (RNTCP) | 1 | UR 1 |
| Lab Technician in Sputum Microscopist (RNTCP) | 1 | UR 1 |
| Staff Nurse GNM (Under NHM) | 3 | SC 2, BC-II 1 |
| Block Data Manager (Under NHM) | 1 | ST 1 |
| ARSH Counsellor (Under NHM) | 1 | UR 1 |
| AYUSH Pharmacist (Under NHM) | 2 | UR 1, ST 1 |
| ANM – Backlog (Under NHM) | 1 | BC-I 1 |
| Pharmacist (RBSK) | 1 | ST 1 |
| Nutrition Counsellor (MTC) | 1 | ST 1 |
| GNM Staff Nurse (SNCU) | 2 | ST 1, BC-I 1 |
What Is the Eligibility for DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026?
Qualifications differ for every post, so match your certificates with the table. If you hold a 12th pass certificate with GNM, ANM, lab or pharmacy training, many posts are open to you. Also see more medical and healthcare government jobs on our site. Only local residents of Jharkhand are eligible for all posts. An online local resident certificate issued by the Circle Officer or SDO is accepted.
Educational Qualification and Experience
Read your post row slowly. Several posts need state council registration (nursing or pharmacy), a two-wheeler licence, or a computer certificate, and missing any one of these can cost you the seat. Where the notice says desirable or preference, it is a bonus, not a must.
| Post (Programme) | Qualification | Experience / Preference |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist (NUHM) | Diploma in Pharmacy; registered with Jharkhand State Pharmacy Council; MS Office and internet skills | Preference to those who worked in health or social sector |
| Staff Nurse GNM (NUHM, NBSU, Under NHM) | 10+2 or Intermediate with 3 years GNM and Midwifery training from a government recognised institution; registered with Jharkhand State Nursing Council | None stated |
| GNM Staff Nurse (SNCU) | 10+2 or Intermediate with 3 years GNM and Midwifery qualification recognised by Nursing Council of India; registered with Jharkhand State Nursing Council | At least 2 years working in a hospital |
| NCD Multi-Rehabilitation Worker | 10+2 or equivalent; one-year certificate course in Multi Rehabilitation Worker, or DMRW, or CBRW from a recognised institute; registered as Rehabilitation Personnel under RCI Act 1992 | Desirable: at least 1 year working in a hospital |
| Psychiatric Nurse | BSc Nursing or equivalent degree from an NCI recognised institution | At least 2 years in a psychiatry or mental health institution or hospital; desirable: PG Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (NCI recognised) |
| Clinical Psychologist | Post Graduate degree in psychology or applied psychology and M.Phil in medical and social psychology or in Mental Health and Social Psychology, from a full-time two-year course with supervised clinical training approved by RCI | None stated |
| NCD Counsellor | Bachelor’s degree in social science, or Degree/Diploma in counselling, Health Education or Mass Communication | At least 2 years as a counsellor in a health care facility |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | Post Graduate degree after a course of at least two years in mental health or psychiatric social work | None stated |
| Account Officer / Accountant (RNTCP) | Graduate in Commerce | 2 years in double entry accounts in a recognised society or institution, and 2 years with accounting software; desirable: audit familiarity, MBA/PGD in Financial Management |
| STS (RNTCP) | Bachelor’s degree or recognised sanitary inspectors course; computer certificate (minimum two months); permanent two-wheeler licence and ability to ride | Desirable: TB health visitor course; degree/diploma in social work or medical social work; Multi-Purpose Health Worker basic training |
| STLS (RNTCP) | Graduate or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent; permanent two-wheeler licence and ability to ride; computer certificate (minimum two months) | Desirable: 1 year in RNTCP or sputum smear microscopy |
| TBHV (RNTCP) | Graduate in Science, or Intermediate (10+2) with experience as MPW, LHV, ANM or health worker, or certificate or higher course in Health Education/Counselling, or recognised TB health visitor course; computer certificate (minimum two months) | Desirable: MPW training or recognised sanitary inspectors course |
| Public-Private Mix Coordinator (RNTCP) | Post Graduate; permanent two-wheeler licence and ability to ride | 1 year in communication/ACSM/public-private partnership/health projects; preference to RNTCP experience, social science, mass media, communication or rural development qualifications, and basic computer knowledge |
| Lab Technician in Sputum Microscopist (RNTCP) | Intermediate (10+2) with Diploma or certified course in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent | 1 year in NTEP or sputum smear microscopy; higher qualification (e.g. graduates) preferred |
| Block Data Manager | Graduation in any discipline with at least 1 year DCA/PGDCA/DOEACC ‘O’ level, or BCA/BSc (IT)/BSc (Computer Science)/DOEACC ‘A’ level; MS Office and internet; English typing at 40 WPM is mandatory | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience with a reputed organisation; Hindi typing desirable |
| ARSH Counsellor | Graduate degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Home Science or Rural Development, or GNM from an INC recognised institute; computer and data management skills | Minimum 1 year relevant field work with knowledge of health sector; higher qualification and female candidates preferred |
| AYUSH Pharmacist | Diploma in Ayurvedic, Unani or Homeopathic Pharmacy (Compounder) from a government recognised institute | None stated |
| ANM – Backlog | 10+2 or equivalent; ANM course from a government recognised institution approved by INC; registered with Jharkhand State Nursing Council | None stated |
| Pharmacist (RBSK) | Diploma in Pharmacy; registered with Jharkhand State Pharmacy Council; MS Office and internet | None stated |
| Nutrition Counsellor (MTC) | Female candidates only; Master’s or Bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition/Home Science; basic computer and data management skills | 1 year in health sector or relevant field |
Age Limit
The minimum age is 21 years. Age is counted from the date of publication of the advertisement, as per the Jharkhand Personnel Department resolution dated 02.01.2026. The application form asks your age as on 05.11.2026. The table reproduces the notice as printed. The EWS group appears in two rows of the notice, so confirm your category from the PDF.
| Category | Maximum Age | PwD (Divyang) Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 35 years | 45 years |
| BC / EBC | 37 years | 47 years |
| Women (Unreserved) / EWS / BC / EBC | 38 years | 48 years |
| SC / ST (men and women) | 40 years | 50 years |
| EWS | 35 years | 45 years |
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What Is the Salary for DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026?
All posts carry a fixed monthly remuneration. The highest figure is ₹29,524 for Psychiatric Social Worker and the lowest is ₹10,000 for Accountant and AYUSH Pharmacist. The contract is for one year and can be extended year by year on Annual Performance/Appraisal. It can also be ended with one month’s notice or one month’s pay. Staff on contract are not regular employees, and every applicant must give an Indemnity Bond that no claim for regular appointment will be made.
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Pharmacist (NUHM) | ₹10,973 |
| Staff Nurse GNM (NUHM) | ₹15,015 |
| Staff Nurse GNM (NBSU, Under NHM) / GNM (SNCU) | ₹16,564 |
| NCD Multi-Rehabilitation Worker | ₹15,000 |
| Psychiatric Nurse / Clinical Psychologist | ₹26,250 |
| NCD Counsellor | ₹10,500 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | ₹29,524 |
| Account Officer / Accountant | ₹10,000 |
| STS | ₹19,999 |
| STLS | ₹21,420 |
| TBHV | ₹13,211 |
| Public-Private Mix Coordinator | ₹19,000 |
| Lab Technician (Sputum Microscopist) | ₹12,600 |
| Block Data Manager / ARSH Counsellor | ₹15,000 |
| AYUSH Pharmacist | ₹10,000 |
| ANM – Backlog | ₹11,550 |
| Pharmacist (RBSK) | ₹12,000 |
| Nutrition Counsellor (MTC) | ₹15,000 |
What is the Selection Process for DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026?
The notice says selection will be based on marks in academic and technical examinations, Written Test, Skill Test or Interview, one or more of these, as applicable. It does not say which of these applies to which post. The committee first shortlists applications against the advertised qualification, and only shortlisted candidates move to the next stage. The final merit list will be displayed for one week at the office of the Civil Surgeon/Deputy Commissioner, and a newspaper notice will tell you when it is published. The committee’s decision is final and binding. It can also change the advertisement conditions in part or cancel the advertisement.
How to Apply Offline for DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026
Keep ready your self-attested mark sheets and certificates, local resident certificate, caste certificate for reservation, matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth, and a Divyang certificate from Civil Surgeon level if you claim it. Year-wise mark sheets are needed for technical posts. If you hold a CGPA score card, attach the CGPA conversion chart. The application form is printed on the last page of the notification PDF. Send a separate application for each post.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification PDF from Essential Links and fill the prescribed form (last page) in full |
| 2 | Paste one self-attested photo on the form and attach two more passport size photos |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of all documents and a Demand Draft of the fee, payable to “District Health Society Ramgarh” |
| 4 | Enclose the Indemnity Bond, and a plain envelope with ₹25 postage stamp and your correspondence address |
| 5 | Seal everything in one envelope and write the Advertisement No., post name and programme name clearly on it, otherwise the envelope will not be opened |
| 6 | Send it by registered post or speed post to Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, (Chhattarmandu) Ramgarh – 825101, so it reaches by 5:00 PM on 27 November 2026 |
Important: applications sent to any office other than the Civil Surgeon’s office, Ramgarh are treated as automatically rejected. Late applications will not be accepted, and personal contact about the appointment is not valid. A wrong detail found at any stage can cancel your candidature.
What Are the Important Dates for DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | Not stated in the notice |
| Last Date to Apply (must reach office) | 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age Reference Date on Form | 05 November 2026 |
| Exam / Interview Date | Not announced |
| Merit List | Displayed for one week at the Civil Surgeon/Deputy Commissioner office |
What Is the Application Fee for DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee (per post) |
|---|---|
| General / Other Backward Classes | ₹400 |
| SC / ST | ₹200 |
The fee is paid only by Demand Draft in the name of “District Health Society Ramgarh”, enclosed with the application. The notice names only these two fee groups.
DHS Ramgarh Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit DHS Ramgarh Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jharkhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Local Jharkhand candidates with GNM, pharmacy or lab training must make sure the envelope reaches by 27 November 2026, 5:00 PM. For more openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest Jharkhand government job updates.