Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society has invited online applications for 1,038 Community Health Officer posts on a one-year contract at Rs 25,000 a month. Applications run from 31 October 2026 to 22 November 2026.
Official notice (PDF): JRHMS Community Health Officer notice
The society calls these "backlog vacant positions". The essential qualification is B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with the integrated community health certificate, passed in or after academic year 2016-2020. The notice says the society's decision at any stage of selection is final.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society |
| Department | Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare |
| Post | Community Health Officer |
| Total posts | 1,038 |
| Engagement | Contractual, for one year |
| Pay | Rs 25,000 a month |
| Mode of application | Online only |
| Last date | 22 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications start | 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date to submit the online application | 22 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Date for counting age, experience and qualification | 22 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
Post-wise vacancies, reservation and pay
The notice lists one post, Community Health Officer, with 1,038 vacancies. Selected candidates get a fixed Rs 25,000 a month. The notice adds that a performance-based incentive of up to Rs 15,000 a month is paid under the relevant guidelines.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 253 |
| EWS | 104 |
| ST | 280 |
| SC | 288 |
| BC-I | 55 |
| BC-II | 58 |
| Total | 1,038 |
The ST and SC categories have 280 and 288 posts. The UR category has 253 posts. The notice also says the reservation policy and general circulars of the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha, Government of Jharkhand, apply as issued from time to time.
Eligibility
The notice gives one essential qualification for the post. A candidate needs B.Sc. (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with the integrated Curriculum of certificate program in Community Health (CPCH). The degree must come from a recognized nursing college that has the integrated curriculum. The candidate must have passed in or after academic year 2016-2020.
The notice gives 22 November 2026 as the reference date for computing age, experience and qualification.
Age limit
Age is counted as on 22 November 2026. The upper age limit depends on the category.
| Category | Upper age limit (years) |
|---|---|
| General | 35 |
| EWS | 35 |
| OBC (BC-I and BC-II) | 37 |
| Female Unreserved | 38 |
| ST/SC | 40 |
The notice accepts the 10th pass certificate or marks sheet, or any other government-approved document issued as age proof, as the valid document for computing a candidate's age. The notice has a separate, higher age column for candidates applying in the PH category. Read that column in the PDF if it applies to you.
Application fee
The notice does not print an application fee amount. It does say that applicants must make sure the application fee is paid before the closing date.
Selection process
The notice does not describe the stages of selection. It says that if a candidate is found at any stage not to meet the eligibility criteria, or to have given incorrect or false information, certificates or documents, or to have hidden any material fact, the candidature will be cancelled. It also says the decision of the society on any matter relating to selection at any stage is final and binding on candidates.
How to apply
- Apply online on the websites given in the notice: jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in or recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Fill the Online Application Form (OAF). The notice says no other mode is allowed.
- Fill every mandatory field, marked with an asterisk (*).
- Upload the documents listed below in the form.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form before the closing date.
- Check that the Applicant Status on the form shows "Submitted Successfully".
Documents to upload
- Profile image (a recent photograph)
- Candidate's signature image
- 10th mark sheet and certificate
- 12th mark sheet and certificate
- Essential qualification documents. The notice asks for complete qualification documents.
- Essential experience documents. A candidate in current employment may upload the appointment letter and the last three months' salary certificate or bank statement details instead of an experience certificate.
- Caste certificate, if required
- PH certificate, if applicable or required
- Registration certificate, if applicable or required
- Other required documents, as the online form asks for the position
Points to check before applying
- The passing-year condition is part of the essential qualification: the notice says "passed in or after academic year 2016-2020".
- Age, experience and qualification are all counted on 22 November 2026, not on the day you apply.
- Both the start and the end of the application window are at 11:59 PM, on 31 October 2026 and 22 November 2026.
- Half-filled applications are treated as incomplete and are deemed rejected.
- An application without a photograph and signature, or without the supporting documents, is rejected.
- No change or correction of any information is entertained once the online form is submitted.
- Only online applications are valid. Applications received through any other source are not considered.
- The contract is for one year, and renewal depends on performance and requirement.
- Any claim for absorption in a regular position will not be entertained in future.
- The society can end the agreement with one month's advance notice, and so can the candidate.
- The society can cancel any or all positions at any stage, and the number of vacancies may vary as per requirement.
Official links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notice (PDF) | JRHMS Community Health Officer notice |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the JRHMS Community Health Officer posts?
The last date to submit the online application is 22 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
When do applications open?
Online applications start on 31 October 2026.
How many Community Health Officer posts are there?
The notice has 1,038 posts: UR 253, EWS 104, ST 280, SC 288, BC-I 55 and BC-II 58.
What is the pay for a Community Health Officer?
The fixed pay is Rs 25,000 a month. The notice also mentions a performance-based incentive of up to Rs 15,000 a month under the relevant guidelines.
What is the age limit?
The upper limit is 35 years for General and EWS, 37 for OBC (BC-I and BC-II), 38 for Female Unreserved and 40 for ST/SC, counted as on 22 November 2026.
How long is the contract?
The initial contract is for one year. It is renewable subject to satisfactory performance and requirement.
Can I apply offline?
No. The notice says the Online Application Form is the only mode allowed, and applications from any other source are not considered.