DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026: Staff Nurse, ANM, MLHP/CHO & Other Posts, 67 Vacancies, Pay and Offline Form
The District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO), Mahabubabad has invited applications for 67 posts under various National Health Mission programmes for 2026-27. The biggest group is 34 MLHP/CHO/MO Palle Dhawakana posts, followed by 8 Staff Nurse and 7 ANM posts. There are 12 types of posts in all, from Lab Technician and Pharmacist to Physicians and Pediatrician. If you want a health-sector job close to home in Telangana, this notification deserves your full attention.
The application is offline. The notification invites applications from 22 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, and the form is downloaded from the district website. Selection is on merit, with 90 marks from your qualifying examination and 10 marks for your age. This article covers vacancies, pay, age limit, fee, documents and the address to send your form. Read it fully before you print the form, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in open as your guide.
What Are the Key Highlights of DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026?
The posts are under the control of DM&HO Mahabubabad on contract or outsource basis, for one year or till the actual need ceases, whichever is earlier. They are purely temporary and are not permanent or regular government posts. Recruitment is done by the District Selection Committee, headed by the District Collector, on behalf of the District Health Society.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the District Medical and Health Officer, Mahabubabad (NHM) |
| Notification | No.03/2026 dated 14-10-2026 |
| Post Types | 12, including Staff Nurse, ANM, MLHP/CHO/MO and Physicians |
| Total Vacancies | 67 |
| Job Location | Mahabubabad District, Telangana |
| Application Period | 22 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Offline, in person or by register post |
How Many Vacancies Are There in DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Engagement | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| MLHP/CHO/MO Palle Dhawakana | Contract | 34 |
| Staff Nurse | Contract | 8 |
| ANM | Contract | 7 |
| Lab Technician | Contract | 4 |
| Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist | Contract | 3 |
| Physicians – MBBS / MD | Contract | 2 |
| Pharmacist | Contract | 2 |
| Senior Dots plus TB HIV Supervisor | Contract | 2 |
| Pediatrician / Medical Officers | Contract | 2 |
| Refrigerator Mechanic | Contract | 1 |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | Contract | 1 |
| District Accounts Officer | Outsource | 1 |
| Total | 67 |
The notification says programme-wise vacancies will be displayed only after the final selection of candidates. It gives no category-wise breakup of the 67 posts. Note that 34 of the 67 posts, more than half, are MLHP/CHO/MO Palle Dhawakana, so look at it first if you are a doctor or an eligible Staff Nurse. Every other post has between 1 and 8 vacancies.
What Is the Eligibility for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
The notification does not print a post-wise qualification table. Read the notification PDF for your post and keep every certificate ready. This is what it does say.
| Item | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Qualifying examination | Your marks decide 90 of the 100 merit marks; pass certificate and marks memos of all years must be enclosed |
| Council registration | Registration certificate of the respective Medical Council, Nursing Council, Para Medical Board or Board of Indian Medicine (for BAMS) or other relevant authority |
| Intermediate | Intermediate or 10+2 examination certificate must be enclosed |
| MLHP in municipal areas | Filled by MBBS or BAMS doctors only, with MBBS given preference |
| MLHP in other areas | Priority 1: doctor (MBBS/BAMS), MBBS preferred. Priority 2: Staff Nurse with B.Sc (Nursing) graduated from academic year 2020 onwards, or B.Sc (Nursing)/GNM graduated before 2020 who completed the 6-month CPCH bridge programme through IGNOU |
For MLHP, the notification says MBBS and BAMS doctors are multi-zonal posts and Staff Nurses are zonal posts under the Presidential Order 2018. Selected MBBS and Staff Nurse candidates undergo two weeks of induction training, and selected BAMS candidates undergo the bridge course programme in Community Health (CPCH). Postings to Health and Wellness Centres are made as per merit cum options. If you are a medical or healthcare graduate, this is the part to read twice.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 44 years, counted as on 1 July 2026, as per Rule 12(1)(a)(v) of the Telangana State and Subordinate Service Rules 1996.
| Category | Relaxation in Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, BC and EWS | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years plus length of service in armed forces (Medical Officers posts only) |
| NCC (worked as instructor) | 3 years plus length of service in NCC |
| Physically challenged | 10 years |
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Your age is counted as on 1 July 2026, not on the day you send the form. If you are close to 44 or to a relaxation limit, work out your exact age on that date first. The relaxations are given for reckoning the maximum age limit as per rules in force, so keep the relevant certificate ready.
What Is the Salary for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Posts?
The notification gives a monthly remuneration for each post, and these are contract or outsource posts, so there is no pay scale printed. These figures are quoted exactly as in the notification.
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator Mechanic | ₹19,500 |
| Lab Technician | ₹27,300 |
| MLHP/CHO/MO Palle Dhawakana | ₹40,000 / ₹29,900 |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | ₹22,750 |
| Physicians – MBBS / MD | ₹52,000 / ₹72,850 |
| Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist | ₹33,750 |
| Staff Nurse | ₹29,900 |
| ANM | ₹27,300 |
| Pharmacist | ₹27,300 |
| Senior Dots plus TB HIV Supervisor | ₹33,750 |
| Pediatrician / Medical Officers | ₹1,00,000 / ₹52,000 |
| District Accounts Officer | ₹22,750 |
Three posts show two figures. The notification does not say which figure goes with which sub-post or qualification, so do not assume. Check the row in the PDF before you plan around any amount.
What Is the Selection Process for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026?
Selection is done on merit by the District Selection Committee.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum merit marks | 100 |
| Qualifying examination marks | 90 marks, based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination |
| Age marks | 10 marks; 0.5 mark per completed year of age counted from 18 years, up to 10 marks |
| Merit list | Displayed on the district official website for transparency and for calling objections |
| Selection list | Prepared from the finalised merit list following the Rule of Reservation, Presidential Orders and SC-ST reservation rules |
Age is counted as on 1 July 2026. A candidate who completes 20 years gets 1.0 mark, 30 years gets 6.0 marks and 38 years gets the full 10 marks. The District Collector reserves the right to change, modify or cancel the selection process at any time, and the decision is final and binding. Because 10 of your 100 marks come from age and 90 from your qualifying examination, your marks memos matter a great deal, so check every figure on your memos before you fill the form. Once the merit list is displayed on the website, you can raise an objection if you find an error. For future lists, check results and merit lists here too.
Reservation and Local Status
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Local reservation | As per Para 7 and Para 8 of the Telangana Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order 2018 |
| Women | 33 1/3% reservation as per G.O.Ms No.3 dated 10.02.2024 and G.O.Ms.No.35 dated 13.02.2024 |
| SC sub-classification | As per G.O.Ms. No.99 dated 14.04.2025 |
| Scheduled areas | Posts under G.O.68 falling in Scheduled areas are to be filled exclusively with local Scheduled Tribes |
Reservation for community, disability and ex-servicemen/women is to be strictly observed, and the district continues its existing roster.
How to Apply for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Offline?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form from the Mahabubabad district official website (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill in every section: personal details, school education from 1st to 10th class, qualification, marks and council registration |
| 3 | Paste 1 photograph on the form and sign the declaration |
| 4 | Take a Demand Draft for the fee in favour of “The District Medical and Health Officer, Mahabubabad” |
| 5 | Attach self-attested copies of all certificates listed below |
| 6 | Submit the form in person or by register post to F-25, O/o DMHO, Mahabubabad, IDOC-Mahabubabad |
Make sure the form and every enclosure reach the office by 29 October 2026. The District Selection Committee is not responsible for postal delays.
| Enclosure | Detail |
|---|---|
| S.S.C / Date of Birth certificate | Proof of age |
| Intermediate or 10+2 | Examination certificate |
| Qualifying examination | Pass certificate and marks memos of all years |
| Registration certificates | Of the respective councils or relevant authority |
| Bridge course certificate | For MLHP Staff Nurses (B.Sc-N graduated before 2020) and GNM category |
| Community / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / NCC / Physically Handicapped certificate | Latest one, whichever applies |
| SC community certificate | Latest, as per Act No.15 of 2025 dated 14.04.2025, showing SC Group-I, II or III |
| Study certificates | 1st to 10th class; for private study, residence certificate from the Tahsildar / MRO |
| PH and Ex-Service Men certificates | Only if you claim that quota |
| Experience certificates | Listed in the form’s enclosure checklist |
| Demand Draft | Xerox copy along with original, as per the form’s checklist |
| Photograph | 1, pasted on the application form |
The form also carries an acknowledgement card, which is to be filled by the office only. Tick the enclosure checklist on the form honestly, and tally every certificate against it before you submit. Keep a full photocopy of the set for your own record. All relevant certificates must go with the application, because nothing sent after the end of the application dates will be accepted.
Rules That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late applications | Applications and enclosures received after the due dates will be summarily rejected |
| Late certificates | Any certificate or enclosure submitted after the end of the application dates will not be accepted at any cost |
| Fee | Applications not accompanied by the prescribed Demand Draft will be rejected |
| SC certificate | Applications without the latest SC community certificate will not be accepted |
| Wrong details | Misrepresentation or suppression of facts, if noticed later, forfeits your right to appointment |
| Headquarters | Selected candidates shall maintain the Headquarters; the positions are not transferable |
| Travel | No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interviews |
| Nature of job | Not a permanent or regular government post; termination notice is 30 days from either side |
| Future vacancies | The panel will be used for future vacancies until 1 year from the final date of selection |
Selected candidates will be intimated through SMS or official communication, may have to perform tours, and are subject to disciplinary and codal rules. Their performance will be evaluated from time to time for extension or termination.
What Are the Important Dates for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 14 October 2026 |
| Application and form download start | 22 October 2026 |
| Last date | 29 October 2026 (form download till 05:00 PM) |
| Age reckoning date | 1 July 2026 |
The notification does not state a separate time for submitting the form, so do not leave submission to the last day.
What Is the Application Fee for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OC | ₹500 |
| BC | ₹300 |
| SC and ST | ₹300 |
The fee is paid only by Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “The District Medical and Health Officer, Mahabubabad”. Write the DD number, date and amount on the form.
Important Links for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download DMHO Mahabubabad Application Form (PDF)
- Visit DMHO Mahabubabad Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Telangana Govt Jobs
If you hold the right qualification and registration, do not wait for the last week. Print the form on 22 October, collect your certificates, get the Demand Draft and make sure your papers reach the office by 29 October 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Telangana government jobs and updates.