The District Health Society, Jamtara (DHS Jamtara) has announced a fresh recruitment drive for the year 2026 to fill 84 contractual vacancies under different health schemes and programs. This hiring initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery at district and block levels by appointing qualified medical, paramedical, technical, and support staff. Positions such as ANM, Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Data Manager, Clinical Psychologist, Ophthalmic Assistant, and several other health-related roles are included. Candidates who fulfill the educational and experience requirements can apply online within the prescribed schedule.
Important Dates
- Recruitment Notification Issued: January 2026
- Closing Date for Online Applications: 04 February 2026
Applicants are encouraged to complete the registration process early to avoid last-day complications.
Application Fees
- Fee for All Applicants: ₹500
- Mode of Payment: Online transaction
- Refund Policy: Non-refundable
Submission of the application will be considered complete only after successful fee payment.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers 84 posts across multiple health departments and national programs. The major vacancies include:
- Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM): 37
- Staff Nurse (RCH, SNCU, NBSU): 14
- Pharmacist: 6
- Ophthalmic Assistant: 2
- Block Data Manager: 3
- IDSP Data Manager: 1
- Nutritional Counsellor: 1
- Clinical Psychologist: 1
- Psychiatric Social Worker: 1
- Rehabilitation Worker: 3
- Hospital & Sanitary Attendants: 4
- TB, Malaria, Laboratory, and Surveillance Staff: Remaining posts
These vacancies are distributed under schemes such as RCH, RBSK, NMHP, NTEP, NVBDCP, NPCDCS, and NPHCE.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility conditions differ according to the role applied for:
- ANM: Passed 10th examination with ANM training certification and active registration with the State Nursing Council
- Staff Nurse: GNM or B.Sc Nursing qualification with valid registration
- Pharmacist: 10+2 (Science) with Diploma in Pharmacy and registration with State Pharmacy Council
- Ophthalmic Assistant: 10+2 Science with Optometry diploma or equivalent government-recognized training
- Data Manager Roles: Graduation or Postgraduation in Computer Science/IT with relevant professional experience
- Clinical Psychologist: Postgraduate degree in Psychology or Applied Psychology with specialization in mental health
- Support & Technical Staff: Minimum 10th or 10+2 qualification with relevant work experience
Candidates must possess all mandatory certificates and registrations before the application deadline.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age for ANM: 45 years
- Other Positions: As per specific post guidelines
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories according to government norms
Age calculation will be done as specified in the recruitment notice.
Salary Scale (Monthly Honorarium)
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration based on the post:
- ANM: ₹11,500
- Staff Nurse: ₹16,029 to ₹16,564
- Pharmacist: ₹11,550
- Block Data Manager: ₹15,750
- IDSP Data Manager: ₹23,153
- Clinical Psychologist: ₹34,729
- Psychiatric Social Worker: ₹29,524
- Ophthalmic Assistant: ₹15,281
- Rehabilitation Worker: ₹21,879
- Hospital Attendant: ₹10,500
- Sanitary Attendant: ₹10,000
- VBD Consultant: ₹30,000
- Other Technical Posts: ₹11,000 to ₹22,491
All appointments are contractual, and payments are made as honorarium under NHM guidelines.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will be conducted without a written examination. Selection will be based on:
- Assessment of Educational Qualifications and Experience
- Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates
- Verification of Original Documents
- Preparation of Final Merit List
Only candidates who successfully complete document verification will be offered contractual appointments.
How to Apply
Candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Access the online recruitment portal for DHS Jamtara
- Complete registration using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in all required personal, academic, and experience details accurately
- Upload scanned self-attested copies of required documents
- Pay the prescribed application fee online
- Review the form carefully and submit it
- Save or print the application confirmation for future reference
There is no requirement to send any physical documents by post.
