JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy, Eligibility, Salary and How to Apply
The Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS) has invited online applications for 1,038 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts under the National Health Mission, Jharkhand. These are backlog vacancies on a one-year contract, with a fixed pay of Rs 25,000 per month plus a performance-based incentive. If you are a nursing graduate from Jharkhand or nearby, this is a big opening for the Jharkhand government jobs list.
Applications open on 31 October 2026. The last date is 22 November 2026. Use the time now to check your degree, keep your marksheets ready and read the conditions below. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in covers vacancies, qualification, age limit, pay and the steps to apply.
Key Highlights of JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society, Namkum, Ranchi |
| Post | Community Health Officer (CHO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,038 (backlog vacancies) |
| Type of Job | Contractual, one year, renewable |
| Pay | Rs 25,000 per month fixed, plus incentive |
| Job Location | Jharkhand |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Window | 31 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 |
The post is under the National Health Mission in Jharkhand. It is a contract engagement, not a regular government post, so read the conditions section before you decide. Many candidates only look at the salary and miss the lines on contract length and termination, which matter just as much when you plan your next year. If you want more health jobs, see the medical and healthcare government jobs page.
How Many Vacancies Are There in JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026?
There is only one post, so one table is enough. The seats add up to the 1,038 total in the notice.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 253 |
| EWS | 104 |
| ST | 280 |
| SC | 288 |
| BC-I | 55 |
| BC-II | 58 |
| Total | 1,038 |
The notice says the number of vacant positions may vary as per requirement. It also says the Jharkhand government’s reservation policy and general circulars, issued from time to time, will apply.
What Is the Eligibility for JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Community Health Officer | B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing), with the integrated curriculum of the certificate programme in Community Health (CPCH) |
The degree must be from a recognised nursing college that runs the integrated curriculum. The notice also says you must have passed in or after academic year 2016-2020. A plain B.Sc. Nursing without the CPCH curriculum does not match the wording of the notice, so check your college record before you apply.
If you are unsure, look at your degree certificate and mark sheets for the words “Community Health” or “CPCH”. Ask your college office for a letter if the curriculum is not named on your papers. The notice also says the qualification is judged as on 22 November 2026, so make sure your result is declared by then.
The notice does not state a minimum age or any experience requirement. It still lists experience documents among the uploads, without saying who must upload them.
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 22 November 2026. Your 10th certificate or marksheet, or another government-approved age proof, is the document used.
| Category | Maximum Age (Years) |
|---|---|
| General | 35 |
| EWS | 35 |
| OBC (BC-I and BC-II) | 37 |
| Female Unreserved | 38 |
| SC / ST | 40 |
For PH candidates the notice prints a separate column. Its heading says “age relaxation”, but the numbers are clearly upper age limits: 45 for General and EWS, 47 for OBC, 48 for Female Unreserved and 50 for SC / ST. The age limits follow Jharkhand government Circular No. 03 dated 02.01.2026.
Work out your exact age on 22 November 2026, not on the day you apply. A few days can decide whether you fall inside the limit, and a form rejected for age cannot be corrected after submission.
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What Is the Salary of a JRHMS Community Health Officer?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fixed remuneration | Rs 25,000 per month |
| Performance-based incentive | Maximum Rs 15,000 per month |
The incentive is paid in accordance with the relevant guidelines, so it depends on your work and is not guaranteed. The fixed Rs 25,000 is the figure you can count on. Selected candidates are engaged as CHO.
The notice puts the incentive at “maximum” Rs 15,000, so plan your budget on the fixed amount first and treat the incentive as a bonus for good performance.
What Is the Selection Process for JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not describe any selection method. It does not say whether there will be a written test, a merit list or an interview. Because of this, we will not guess. Watch the official JRHMS website for how candidates will be chosen.
The Society also says its decision in any matter relating to selection, at any stage, is final and binding on candidates.
So prepare your documents now and do not depend on any rumour about an exam pattern or syllabus. Until the Society publishes the method, the safest preparation is to revise your community health nursing basics and keep your certificates in order.
Conditions You Must Not Ignore
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Contract period | One year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and requirement |
| No regular job claim | Any claim for absorption in a regular position will not be entertained in future |
| Termination | The agreement can be ended by either side with one month’s advance notice |
| Cancellation of posts | The Society can cancel any or all positions at any stage |
| False information | If you are found not eligible, or you give false information or hide a material fact, your candidature will stand cancelled |
| Online only | Applications received any other way will not be considered |
| Incomplete form | Incomplete or half-filled forms, or forms without photo, signature or supporting documents, will be rejected |
| No corrections | Changes will not be entertained after the form is submitted |
How to Apply Online for JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | From 31 October 2026, open the official JRHMS application portal (link in Essential Links below). The notice also names the Jharkhand state recruitment portal as an online mode. |
| 2 | Fill in the Online Application Form. Every field marked with a star (*) is mandatory. |
| 3 | Upload your recent photograph and your signature. |
| 4 | Upload your 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates, and your complete qualification documents. |
| 5 | Upload the caste certificate, PH certificate and registration certificate if they apply to you. |
| 6 | Check every detail, pay the application fee and submit the form by 22 November 2026. |
| 7 | Make sure the status shows “Submitted Successfully”. Save the confirmation. |
The notice says the application fee must be paid, but it does not give the amount. Read the fee details on the portal when the form opens. Many candidates leave this to the last day, so try to apply early. The application start time is printed as 11:59 PM on 31 October, so keep an eye on the portal on that day. Keep a clear scan of each document in a small file size so the upload goes through without trouble. For exam dates and other upcoming recruitments, check the exam calendar.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 27 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 31 October 2026 (printed as 11:59 PM) |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Reference date for age and qualification | 22 November 2026 |
Application Fee
The notice says that the application fee has to be paid before the form is submitted, but it does not state the amount or the payment modes, and it does not list any category exempt from the fee. Please check the portal for the exact fee.
Essential Links for JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for JRHMS Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026 (1,038 CHO Posts)
- Visit JRHMS Community Health Officer Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jharkhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Don’t wait for the last week. Check that your nursing degree has the CPCH integrated curriculum, keep your documents scanned, and apply as soon as the form opens on 31 October. The last date is 22 November 2026. For more openings in your state, see Jharkhand government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.