National Health Mission, Keralam is hiring 49 people on contract across several posts, with monthly pay from Rs 16,250 to Rs 78,000 depending on the post. Selection is by interview. Online applications close at 5pm on 7 November 2026.
Official notice: NHM Keralam career notification (PDF)
The State Programme Monitoring and Support Unit in Thiruvananthapuram has put out one career notification that lists posts from finance and accounts roles to data entry, laboratory, public health and communication posts. Most posts have a single vacancy, while Data Entry Operator has 7 and Lab Technician has 4. Every post is on contract and the notice sets the same upper age limit of 40 years for all of them. Candidates apply online on the Arogyakeralam website and then email scanned proof as one PDF.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Health Mission, Keralam |
| Advertisement number | NHM/3943/2026-SAM | I/419251/2026 |
| Number of posts | 49 (adding the post-wise figures; the notice prints no total) |
| Mode of appointment | On contract basis |
| Pay | Rs 16,250 to Rs 78,000 a month, by post |
| Upper age limit | 40 years as on 23 October 2026 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | 7 November 2026, 5pm |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date and time to apply online | 7 November 2026, 5pm |
| Date on which age is counted | 23 October 2026 |
| Interview date | Not given in the notice |
Post-wise vacancies and pay
The table follows the order of the notice. Adding the vacancies in these rows gives 49.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay a month |
|---|---|---|
| State Accounts Manager | 1 | Rs 48,000 |
| State Accountant | 1 | Rs 36,000 |
| Urban Health Finance Manager | 1 | Rs 48,000 |
| State Finance cum Logistics Officer | 1 | Rs 48,000 |
| Budget and Finance Officer | 1 | Rs 36,000 |
| Consultant Finance - PMABHIM | 1 | Rs 36,000 |
| Consultant (Finance & Procurement) | 1 | Rs 36,000 |
| Data Entry Operator | 7 | Rs 16,250 |
| CST Coordinator | 1 | Rs 24,000 |
| Statistical Assistant | 1 | Rs 19,250 |
| Veterinary Consultant | 1 | Rs 41,000 |
| Consultant Engg-PMABHIM | 1 | Rs 39,000 |
| State PPM Coordinator | 1 | Rs 29,000 |
| Microbiologist - IRL | 1 | Rs 78,000 (MD Microbiologist); Rs 30,000 (non medical category) |
| Lab Technician | 4 | Rs 17,000 |
| Consultant M&E | 1 | Rs 36,000 |
| Data Manager cum Statistician | 1 | Rs 20,000 |
| Assistant Programmer (IT) | 1 | Rs 30,000 |
| Consultant (RH) | 1 | Rs 36,000 |
| Consultant (MIS) | 1 | Rs 36,000 |
| Assistant Programme Officer/ Epidemiologist (NCD) | 1 | Rs 30,000 |
| Jr. Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation | 2 | Rs 30,000 |
| Jr. Consultant CH | 1 | Rs 30,000 |
| Sr. Consultant (BCC) | 1 | Rs 42,000 |
| Jr. Consultant (D&C) | 1 | Rs 30,000 |
| Head (Social Development) | 1 | Rs 48,000 |
| Assistant Programme Officer/Epidemiologist (TB) | 1 | Rs 78,000 |
| State VBD Consultant | 1 | Rs 23,000 |
| ACSM Officer | 1 | Rs 25,000 |
| Senior Medical Officer-DR-TB | 1 | Rs 50,000 |
| Entomologist | 1 | Rs 30,000 |
| Accountant | 1 | Rs 21,750 |
| Consultant Admin(HR) | 1 | Rs 36,000 |
| Junior Consultant Admin(HR) | 1 | Rs 30,000 |
| Junior Consultant (H&WC) | 1 | Rs 30,000 |
| Secretarial Assistant | 1 | Rs 19,250 |
| Data Manager | 1 | Rs 30,000 |
| District Accounts Manager | 2 | Rs 42,000 |
Eligibility
The table gives the main qualification printed for each post. Some posts also list experience, alternative degrees or desirable skills, so read the post's entry in the PDF before applying.
| Post | Main qualification |
|---|---|
| State Accounts Manager | Chartered accountant / Cost Accountant with 3 yrs experience |
| State Accountant | Post graduate in commerce |
| Urban Health Finance Manager | CA / CMA / MBA with Financial Management |
| State Finance cum Logistics Officer | CA/CMA/MBA (finance) |
| Budget and Finance Officer | MBA Finance |
| Consultant Finance - PMABHIM | CA / ICWAI with 2 years Post Qualification experience |
| Consultant (Finance & Procurement) | Commerce graduate with minimum 2 yrs experience in financial management |
| Data Entry Operator | Any Graduation with DCA |
| CST Coordinator | Masters in social work from recognized university of India |
| Statistical Assistant | Graduate in any discipline with Diploma in Computer application |
| Veterinary Consultant | A Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Public Health |
| Consultant Engg-PMABHIM | BE / BTech in Civil & knowledge in Autocad |
| State PPM Coordinator | Post Graduate degree in MSW or MBA |
| Microbiologist - IRL | MD Microbiology |
| Lab Technician | Intermediate (Plus two) and Diploma or certified course in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent |
| Consultant M&E | BSc Nursing / BDS with MPH |
| Data Manager cum Statistician | MSc Bio-Statistics / MSc Statistics / MSc Maths with Statistics |
| Assistant Programmer (IT) | BTech / BE or MCA or MSc in CSE/IT/ECE on full time course |
| Consultant (RH) | MSW |
| Consultant (MIS) | Masters Degree in Statistics / Economics |
| Assistant Programme Officer/ Epidemiologist (NCD) | Any medical graduate with MPH |
| Jr. Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation | Any medical degree with MPH |
| Jr. Consultant CH | BDS or MSc Nursing or Any Graduate with MPH |
| Sr. Consultant (BCC) | Post Graduate degree in Mass Communication & Journalism |
| Jr. Consultant (D&C) | Post Graduation in Journalism (Mass Communication & Journalism) |
| Head (Social Development) | Masters degree in Public Health / Social Work / Social Sciences, 10 yrs of experience in progressively responsible professional work at National / State Level in Social sector, health and gender development projects. Experience of working in the NGO sector essential, |
| Assistant Programme Officer/Epidemiologist (TB) | MBBS or equivalent degree from institution recognized by Medical council of india, must have completed compulsory rotary internship |
| State VBD Consultant | MSc Degree in Zoology / Entomology / Medical Entomology |
| ACSM Officer | Masters in Social work / Rural development |
| Senior Medical Officer-DR-TB | MBBS/equivalent degree |
| Entomologist | MSc Entomology / MSc Zoology with Entomology as one of the subjects |
| Accountant | BCom with Tally |
| Consultant Admin(HR) | MBA in HR |
| Junior Consultant Admin(HR) | MBA in HR |
| Junior Consultant (H&WC) | MSc Computer Science / MCA |
| Secretarial Assistant | Matriculate pass |
| Data Manager | Post Graduate Qualification in Computer Science with minimum 3 years’ experience. |
| District Accounts Manager | MBA Finance /CA Inter with minimum 3 years’ experience. |
Age limit
The notice sets a maximum age of 40 years as on 23 October 2026 for every post.
Application fee
The examination fee is Rs 250. The amount should be deposited in the bank in Account no: 626201086917 with ICICI bank. A Demand Draft will not be accepted.
Selection process and interview
Selection will be based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview.
How to apply
- Apply online through www.arogyakeralam.gov.in. Applications forwarded any other way will not be considered.
- Submit the application online by 5pm on 7 November 2026.
- Scan the fee receipt or print screen of the amount paid, together with copies of your qualifications and experience, as a single PDF file.
- Email that PDF to [email protected].
The notice says it is not required to send the physical copy to the NHM State office by post or by other means.
Documents the notice asks for
- The receipt, counter foil or print screen of the amount paid
- Copies of qualifications and experience
Qualifications and experience as on the date of advertisement will alone be considered.
Points to check before applying
- Age is counted on 23 October 2026, and qualification and experience are counted as on the date of the advertisement.
- Applications that are not complete in all respect will not be considered for short listing.
- The fee receipt must be attached when you apply on the online portal, and a Demand Draft will not be accepted.
- The contract is initially for three months, the posts are temporary in nature, and the selected candidate should be willing to relocate anywhere in the State.
- All communications, including the interview call letter, will be only through email.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
Important Links
| Document / Portal | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NHM Keralam recruitment?
The notice says applications must be submitted online by 5pm on 7 November 2026.
How many posts are there?
Adding the post-wise vacancies gives 49, including 7 Data Entry Operator and 4 Lab Technician posts.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 40 years as on 23 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
The examination fee is Rs 250, deposited in the bank account named in the notice. A Demand Draft is not accepted.
How is the selection done?
Selection is based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview.
Do I need to post my documents?
No. The notice asks for a single scanned PDF emailed to [email protected] and says the physical copy need not be sent by post or by other means.
What is the pay for a Lab Technician?
Rs 17,000 a month for the 4 Lab Technician posts.