NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: 7 Dental Assistant, Dispenser Ayurvedic and Pharmacist Contract Posts
The National Health Mission (NHM), Chandigarh has published Advt No. NHM-UT/15/2026-27 dated 16 October 2026 for 7 contractual posts: Dental Assistant (NOHP), Dispenser Ayurvedic (AYUSH) and Pharmacist (NUHM). The posts are in the office of the Mission Director, Sector-16, Chandigarh, and each one pays a fixed monthly amount between Rs 23,445 and Rs 26,896.
The window is very short. Applications are offline, on a printed form, and must reach the office by 1.00 pm on 23 October 2026. If you have a pharmacy, Ayurvedic pharmacy or dental assistant background and want a health-department job in the city, start on your documents today. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every condition from the notice below, so read your own post carefully.
What Are the Key Highlights of NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Health Mission, Chandigarh |
| Advertisement No. | NHM-UT/15/2026-27 (16 October 2026) |
| Posts | Dental Assistant (NOHP), Dispenser Ayurvedic (AYUSH), Pharmacist (NUHM) |
| Total Vacancies | 7 (5 + 1 + 1, added from the post table; the notice prints no total) |
| Nature of Job | Contract, initially up to 31 March 2027 |
| Job Location | Office of the Mission Director, NHM, Sector-16, Chandigarh |
| Mode of Application | Offline, on the Application Format |
| Last Date | 23 October 2026, up to 1.00 pm |
How Many Vacancies Are There in NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
The seats are split differently for each post, so check the row for your own post and category.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant (NOHP) under NHM | General 4 / SC none / OBC 1 | 5 |
| Dispenser Ayurvedic (AYUSH) under NHM | General none / SC 1 / OBC none | 1 |
| Pharmacist (NUHM) under NHM | General 1 / SC none / OBC none | 1 |
Notice what this means. The Dispenser Ayurvedic post is shown only in the SC column, and the Pharmacist post only in the General column. The notice shows no seat in any other column on these two posts, and it does not say who may compete for each seat. The notice also reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
What Is the Eligibility for NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
Every post lists its qualification as Essential. Read the whole row, because experience and registration are part of it.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistant (NOHP) | 10+2 with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) from a recognised board, full-time course; plus a Dental Chair Side Assistant Diploma or 3-5 years of experience in a Dental College or Dental Clinic |
| Dispenser Ayurvedic (AYUSH) | Degree or Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy (course duration not less than two years) from a recognised University or institution; registration with the respective State Government Ayurvedic regulatory Board or Council; two years of experience as Ayurvedic Pharmacist or Dispenser in a recognised Ayurvedic Dispensary, Hospital, Pharmacy or wellness centre |
| Pharmacist (NUHM) | D-Pharma or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognised University; One year Diploma in Computer Applications; registration as a Pharmacist with the U.T. Chandigarh Pharmacy Council |
For the Dental Assistant post, the notice joins the diploma and the experience with a slash, so it reads as diploma or 3-5 years of experience. If you rely on experience, keep a letter from the college or clinic showing the years you worked. The notice specifies a full-time course, so keep your mark sheet and course proof handy.
The Pharmacist post needs registration with the Chandigarh Pharmacy Council specifically. If your registration is from another state, check with the office before you apply rather than after. See more medical and healthcare government jobs and 12th pass government jobs on our site if you want other options.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All posts | Up to 60 years |
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The notice says only “up to 60 years”. It gives no minimum age, no date on which age is counted, and no relaxation for any category. Since no counting date is stated, keep proof of your date of birth ready and do not assume any extra years for your category.
OBC Candidates: Read This Clause
An OBC claim is considered only with a certificate from the competent authority. The community must be in the Central list of OBCs for the Union Territory of Chandigarh, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs notification quoted in the notice. The same paragraph adds that “the candidate shall belong to Union Territory, Chandigarh”. The notice places this line inside the OBC clause, and it does not state a residence rule for the other categories. Only one OBC seat exists, on the Dental Assistant post.
What Is the Salary for NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Consolidated Amount (per month) |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistant (NOHP) | Rs 23,445 |
| Dispenser Ayurvedic (AYUSH) | Rs 24,574 |
| Pharmacist (NUHM) | Rs 26,896 |
These are consolidated amounts, which means one fixed sum with no pay level or scale. The notice mentions no allowances, so plan your budget on the figure printed here. Since the job is on contract, think of it as a fixed-term opening rather than a permanent post. The contract runs initially up to 31 March 2027, and it can be extended depending on performance, conduct or the length of the project, but an extension is not promised.
What Is the Selection Process for NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written test | 100 marks |
| List of eligible candidates and test details | Displayed on the NHM website on 20 November 2026 |
The notice prescribes only a written test of 100 marks. It does not give the syllabus, the exam pattern, the test date or the cut-off marks, so do not rely on third-party dates. Details regarding the test will come with the eligible list on 20 November 2026. The Mission Director may also cancel the written test without giving a reason, and no TA/DA is paid for attending it. Once the pattern is out, our syllabus page is a good place to plan your preparation.
What Are the Important Dates for NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
The calendar is tight at the start and loose at the end. You have one week to submit, and then roughly four weeks of waiting before the office shows the list of eligible candidates and the written test details on its website. Check the NHM website regularly after the closing date, because the notice names that website as the place where the list will appear.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 16 October 2026 |
| Last date of receipt of applications | 23 October 2026, up to 1.00 pm |
| Eligible list and written test details on website | 20 November 2026 |
| Contract period (initial) | Up to 31 March 2027 |
Which Conditions Can Get an NHM Chandigarh Application Rejected?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late application | Applications received after the due date will not be entertained |
| Incomplete application | An incomplete application will not be entertained |
| OBC claim | Needs a certificate from the competent authority and a community in the Central list for UT Chandigarh |
| Vacancies and test | The number of vacancies may change and the written test may be cancelled without reasons |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for the written test |
How to Apply Offline for NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
There is no online form. The notice says candidates “shall submit” their bio-data on the Application Format, which is available on the NHM website, to the office named below. It does not say whether this is by hand or by post, and it gives no application fee. Confirm the mode with the office if you plan to send it by post.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official NHM Chandigarh website and get the Application Format |
| 2 | Fill in your bio-data on the format |
| 3 | Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates and testimonials, from matriculation onwards |
| 4 | Attach one recent attested passport size photograph |
| 5 | OBC candidates: add the OBC certificate from the competent authority |
| 6 | Submit to the O/o Mission Director, National Health Mission, 4th Floor, Administrative Block, Govt. Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector-16, Chandigarh |
| 7 | Make sure it reaches the office by 1.00 pm on 23 October 2026 |
The deadline is a fixed hour, not just a date, so treat 22 October as your real last day. A form that reaches the office after 1.00 pm on 23 October counts as a late application, and the notice says late applications will not be entertained. Keep a photocopy of the complete set for yourself, and check every certificate for your name spelling and date of birth before you attach it. A mismatch between two documents is an easy way to get an application questioned, and with only seven seats there is little room for an avoidable mistake.
Essential Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download NHM Chandigarh Notification PDF |
| Official Website and Application Format | Visit NHM Chandigarh Official Website |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs |
| Chandigarh Telegram | Join Chandigarh Government Jobs Telegram |
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Only seven seats and seven days make this a race against the clock. If you meet your post’s qualification, gather your certificates, fill the form carefully and get it to Sector-16 in time. For more openings in the city, see Chandigarh government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in, and good luck.