NHM Maharashtra ABDM Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for Lead of Data Science & AI, Project Manager, Chief Architect Jobs
Good news for IT and management professionals in Maharashtra. The State Health Society, Maharashtra (National Health Mission) has called candidates for walk-in interviews for 20 vacancies in 19 contractual posts under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Posts include Lead of Data Science & AI, Project Manager and Chief Architect, with monthly pay of up to ₹3,25,157. All posts are in Mumbai.
The interviews first planned for 3 and 4 November were postponed. The new dates are 17 November 2026 (technical posts, Sr. No. 1 to 14) and 18 November 2026 (non-technical posts, Sr. No. 15 to 19). There is no online form. Read the post table, find your Sr. No., and carry your papers. Keep reading on GovtJobsAlert.in for the full guide.
Key Highlights of NHM Maharashtra ABDM Recruitment 2026
The posts are for the ABDM State Programme Management Unit (SPMU), Mumbai office. The advertisement was published on 26 October 2026 and the rescheduling notice is dated 6 November 2026. See more Maharashtra government jobs on our site.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Health Society, Maharashtra (NHM), Mumbai |
| Programme | Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), SPMU Mumbai |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (19 posts) |
| Employment | Contractual, first three years from joining, subject to yearly performance |
| Job Location | Mumbai |
| Mode | Walk-in interview |
| Advertisement Number | Not printed in the notice |
How Many Technical Vacancies Are There in NHM Maharashtra ABDM 2026 (Interview 17 November)?
Every post below has 1 vacancy, Open category, and the pay is a consolidated monthly figure.
The 14 technical posts cover leadership, architecture, engineering, cloud, data, AI and security roles. If you are a senior IT professional with e-Governance or health-technology work behind you, scan the whole list, because more than one post may suit your experience. You still need to attend on the date of the post you choose.
| Sr. No. and Post | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lead of Data Science & AI, Emerging Technology | 1 | ₹3,25,157 |
| 2. PMO & Delivery Head | 1 | ₹2,94,773 |
| 3. Lead of Engineering (Front-End & Experience) | 1 | ₹2,94,773 |
| 4. Lead of Engineering (Backend & Data Platforms) | 1 | ₹2,94,773 |
| 5. Chief Architect (Strategy & Solution) | 1 | ₹3,25,157 |
| 6. Lead SRE & System Availability | 1 | ₹2,94,773 |
| 7. Sr. Cloud & DevOps Engineer | 1 | ₹1,45,975 |
| 8. Sr. Backend Developer | 1 | ₹1,30,053 |
| 9. Sr. Front End Lead | 1 | ₹1,62,251 |
| 10. Sr. AI Engineer – Generative AI & Agentic AI | 1 | ₹1,30,053 |
| 11. Sr. Data Engineer | 1 | ₹1,55,247 |
| 12. Lead of Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | 1 | ₹2,04,325 |
| 13. QA Lead | 1 | ₹1,35,847 |
| 14. Project Manager | 1 | ₹2,94,773 |
Non-Technical Posts (Interview 18 November 2026)
| Sr. No. and Post | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 15. HMIS Expert | 1 (Open) | ₹1,00,000 |
| 16. Capacity Building Officer | 1 (Open) | ₹1,00,000 |
| 17. Grievance Redressal Expert | 1 (Open) | ₹1,50,000 |
| 18. Grievance Redressal Executive | 1 (Open) | ₹1,00,000 |
| 19. Business Analyst | 2 (Open 1, SC 1) | ₹50,000 |
Business Analyst is the only post with a reserved seat (1 for SC). Every other post is Open category.
What Is the Eligibility for NHM Maharashtra ABDM Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
Sr. 1–13 accept a B.E./B.Tech degree or MCA, or an Any Graduate route with more years of experience. Always match your years of experience to your own Sr. No.
The years of experience differ a lot from post to post, from 3 years for Business Analyst to 13 years for the senior lead posts. Do not apply on the basis of a post title alone. Count your years of IT or e-Governance experience honestly, because the scrutiny committee checks the original experience certificates on the day.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1. Lead of Data Science & AI | B.E./B.Tech in CS, EE or IT, or MCA, with 10 years of IT experience. Or Any Graduate with Networking certification and 13 years of IT experience |
| 5. Chief Architect | Same as Sr. 1: 10 years of IT experience with the degree, or 13 years as Any Graduate with Networking certification |
| 2, 3, 4, 6. PMO Head, Lead Engineering (two posts), Lead SRE | B.E./B.Tech in CS, IT or EE, or MCA, with 10 years of IT experience. Or Any Graduate with 13 years of e-Governance experience |
| 7. Sr. Cloud & DevOps Engineer | Degree or MCA with 8 years of IT experience and certifications like MCSE, RHCE or RHEL. Or Any Graduate with 11 years and the same certifications |
| 8. Sr. Backend Developer | Degree or MCA with 4 years of IT experience. Or Any Graduate with 7 years |
| 9. Sr. Front End Lead | Degree or MCA with 7 years of IT experience. Or Any Graduate with 9 years of e-Governance experience |
| 10. Sr. AI Engineer | Degree or MCA with 4 years of IT experience. Or Any Graduate with 7 years |
| 11. Sr. Data Engineer | Degree or MCA with 8 years of IT experience and certifications like OCA-DBA, OCP-DBA or MCDBA. Or Any Graduate with 11 years and the same certifications |
| 12. Lead of Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | Degree or MCA with 10 years of IT experience and IT Security certification. Or Any Graduate with 13 years and IT Security certification |
| 13. QA Lead | Degree or MCA with 6 years of IT experience. Or Any Graduate with 9 years |
| 14. Project Manager | MBA graduate with 5 years of e-Governance experience and at least 10 years of work experience in all |
| 15. HMIS Expert | BE/B.Tech or any engineering degree, or MBA / PG Diploma in Management, or Master’s in Public Health, MBBS or BDS, with 10+ years of working experience |
| 16. Capacity Building Officer | Master’s in Social Sciences, Statistics, Pedagogy, Psychology or HR Management, or MBA, from an AICTE recognised institute, with 6+ years of experience in capacity building and curriculum development and at least 2 projects in these areas |
| 17. Grievance Redressal Expert | BE/B.Tech, MCA, Master’s in Public Policy or Public Administration, BA-LLB, or MBA (HR) from an AICTE recognised institute, with 7+ years of experience in Client Relationship Management, Incident Management and Customer Care |
| 18. Grievance Redressal Executive | Master’s in Public Policy or Public Administration, LLB, LLM or MBA from an AICTE recognised institute, with 4+ years of experience in Client Relationship Management, Incident Management and Customer Care |
| 19. Business Analyst | BE/B.Tech, MCA, MBA / PG Diploma in Management, or Master’s in Public Health from a recognised institute, with 3+ years of working experience |
The notice also lists a preferred profile for many posts, such as AI/ML leadership for Sr. 1 or cloud architecture for Sr. 5. These are preferences, and the notice says experienced and higher-qualified candidates get preference. See also engineering jobs and computer and IT jobs.
Age Limit
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 21 years |
| Maximum | Below 60 years (NHA norm) |
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The notice gives no age “as on” date. The application form only lists an age relaxation certificate for existing NHM employees.
What Is the Salary for NHM Maharashtra ABDM Posts 2026?
Pay is a consolidated monthly remuneration, shown post by post in the tables above, from ₹50,000 (Business Analyst) to ₹3,25,157 (Sr. 1 and Sr. 5). Technical posts follow the GR dated 27 September 2022 with yearly enhancement. Non-technical posts follow ABDM State Guidelines (Category C state). A 10% yearly increase is possible after performance evaluation.
The posts are funded from NHA approved funds under ABDM. The pay is a fixed monthly amount for a contract job, so do not expect the benefits of a regular government post. The notice says the number of posts, the location and the pay may change.
What Is the Selection Process for NHM Maharashtra ABDM Recruitment 2026?
The whole selection is a transparent walk-in interview. Candidates register at the office on the interview day, a scrutiny committee checks the original documents, and then the interview is held.
The notice says candidates with more experience and higher qualifications get preference. Prepare for subject knowledge, research, leadership, administrative ability and experience, the five parts that make up the 50 marks. The notice does not describe any written test.
| Interview Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge | 10 |
| Research & Academic Knowledge | 10 |
| Leadership Quality | 10 |
| Administrative Ability | 10 |
| Experience | 10 |
| All five parts together | 50 |
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late or absent | Absent candidates and applications received after the interview day will not be accepted. NHM is not responsible for late receipt or non-receipt of an application for any technical reason |
| False information | If anything in your form is found untrue or you do not meet the eligibility, your candidature will be cancelled without any reason given |
| After joining | If your performance is unsatisfactory, or police proceedings or a criminal case start against you, your appointment is liable to be terminated |
| No fee draft | Applications without a proper demand draft or cheque will not be considered |
| Small family | Candidates with more than two living children from 23 July 2020 are ineligible |
| Multiple jobs | Candidates working at more than one place should not apply |
| Pending case | No pending departmental inquiry or criminal case |
| Contract only | No right to regularisation or absorption in government or NHM service |
| Project end | Posts end automatically if the ABDM project closes or funds are not approved |
| Travel | No TA/DA for attending the interview |
| Resignation | One month’s notice or one month’s salary |
| Experience counted | Experience counts only from the date you obtained the required qualification. Each experience certificate must show the institution’s name and address and the signature and stamp of the authority |
| Changes | Posts, location and pay may change, and the Mission Director can postpone, cancel or change the recruitment |
How to Apply for NHM Maharashtra ABDM Recruitment 2026 Walk-in?
This is an offline walk-in. There is no online submission. The application form is in the notification PDF (see Essential Links), so print it before you go.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification PDF and print the ABDM application form and the Small Family affidavit (Namuna A) |
| 2 | Fill the form and attach all documents in serial order, self-attested |
| 3 | Prepare the fee as a demand draft or cheque of a nationalised bank in favour of STATE HEALTH SOCIETY MAHARASHTRA – OTHERS |
| 4 | Reach the 8th floor, Arogya Bhavan, Near C.S.M.T. Railway Station, St. George’s Hospital Compound, Mumbai-01 at 10:00 am on your date |
| 5 | Register your name, get your originals checked, then attend the interview |
The notice dated 6 November says 10:00 am. The older advertisement pages printed 11:00 am, so follow the newer notice. Carry degree and mark sheets, the caste certificate if applicable, school leaving or birth date proof, attested experience certificates, a passport size photo and the fee draft.
The application form checklist also names a few more papers, such as a name change proof, council registration, a domicile certificate and a non creamy layer certificate, but only where they apply to you. Keep self-attested photocopies along with every original, because the notice asks for both. Reach the venue early, since registration comes before the document check, and candidates who do not appear on the interview day are not accepted later.
What Are the Important Dates for NHM Maharashtra ABDM Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 26 October 2026 |
| Earlier interview dates (postponed) | 3 and 4 November 2026 |
| Rescheduling notice | 6 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: technical posts, Sr. No. 1 to 14 | 17 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: non-technical posts, Sr. No. 15 to 19 | 18 November 2026 |
What Is the Application Fee for NHM Maharashtra ABDM Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Open | ₹750 |
| Reserved categories | ₹500 |
The fee is non-refundable and is paid by demand draft or cheque only. The notice lists no exemption for any category.
Essential Links for NHM Maharashtra ABDM Recruitment 2026
- Download NHM Maharashtra ABDM Detailed Advertisement and Application Form PDF
- Visit NHM Maharashtra ABDM Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Maharashtra Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Your date is fixed, so plan your travel to Mumbai and keep every paper ready before 17 or 18 November 2026. Check your Sr. No. once more, then go early. See more post graduate government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.