Overview
Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare / Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), National Health Mission, Government of Jharkhand has released a recruitment notification for the post of Specialist Medical Officer (SMO) / Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer (306 (200 Non-Teaching SMO + 106 SMO under NHM) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare / Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), National Health Mission, Government of Jharkhand
- Qualification
- MBBS with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in the concerned specialty from an NMC-recognized institution, with valid Medical Council registration
- Vacancies
- 306 (200 Non-Teaching SMO + 106 SMO under NHM)
- Posted
- 08-10-2026
- Last date to apply
- 31-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Important Dates
| Start Date for Apply | 08-10-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 31-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 306 vacant positions are notified across the two advertisements. The place of posting for each position is as per Annexure-I of the respective advertisement, which lists the district, facility name, facility type (District Hospital or Sub-Divisional Hospital) and specialization. Advertisement: Post Name | No. of Posts HMFW/2026 (SMO BID) 2755 (MD): Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer | 200 NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID) 2750 (MD): Specialist Medical Officer | 106 Total: 306
Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility requirements prescribed in the advertisements on the relevant cut-off date (31-10-2026). • Educational Qualification: MBBS degree with a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma from an NMC-recognized institution in the concerned specialty. • Specialties (Advt. 2755, Non-Teaching SMO): Anesthesia, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Science, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pathology, Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology and Surgery. • Specialties (Advt. 2750, NHM SMO): Anesthesia, Dermatology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology and Surgery. • Registration: The candidate must possess valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council, as required in the online application. • Experience: Not mandatory, but greater relevant experience is used as a tie-break criterion in selection.
Age Limit
• Minimum Age: 23 years • Maximum Age: 64 years • Age is calculated as on 31-10-2026. • Preference to Persons with Disabilities and reserved category candidates is given as per applicable Government provisions. The advertisements do not mention separate age relaxation.
Salary
There is no fixed pay scale. Remuneration is decided through the bidding process, and the details given in the advertisements are as follows: • Maximum Bid: Candidates quote the monthly remuneration separately for each selected facility, and the quoted amount shall not exceed Rs. 3,00,000/- per month. • Fixed Monthly Emoluments: The SMO is paid fixed monthly emoluments as prescribed under the terms of engagement. • Incentive: In addition, the SMO is entitled to an incentive against the health insurance claims generated and settled through services rendered by him/her, as per Government Sankalp No. 58(21) dated 11-04-2025, as amended from time to time. • Accommodation: Where Government accommodation is available, the selected SMO shall reside there. Otherwise, the officer shall ordinarily reside within a radius of 3 km from the District Hospital. • The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any claim for regular appointment, absorption, seniority or other service benefits applicable to regular Government employees.
Application Fee
• The advertisements do not specify an application fee amount for Jharkhand NHM Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026. • Candidates must ensure that the application fee, wherever prescribed in the portal, is paid and the application is finally submitted within the stipulated time.
Selection Process
Selection is through a facility-wise bidding process based on the monthly remuneration quoted by candidates, subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. There is no written test or interview mentioned in the advertisements.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for Jharkhand NHM Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 through online mode only, between 08-10-2026 and 31-10-2026. Follow the steps below: • Visit the Jharkhand recruitment portal, www.recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, and read the advertisement and instructions carefully (details are also available at www.jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in). • Fill in the online application, including candidate details (name, gender, date of birth, category, mobile number, e-mail ID, Medical Council registration number and issuing date), address details, educational qualifications and experience. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. • Select the facilities you are applying for (maximum three) and quote the monthly remuneration for each facility, not exceeding Rs. 3,00,000/-. • Upload the documents: recent passport-size photograph, signature, 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, complete educational qualification documents, experience certificates (currently employed candidates may upload the appointment letter and last three months' salary certificate/bank statement), caste certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of Jharkhand (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), Medical Council Registration Certificate, and the undertaking regarding present employment/non-employment. • Pay the application fee, if prescribed in the portal, and submit the application. The application is successfully submitted only when the po…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for JRHMS Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 306 Posts?
Start Date for Apply: 08-10-2026; Last Date for Apply: 31-10-2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
What is the application fee?
• The advertisements do not specify an application fee amount for Jharkhand NHM Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026. • Candidates must ensure that the application fee, wherever prescribed in the portal, is paid and the application is finally submitted within the stipulated time.
What is the age limit?
23 to 64 years (as on 31-10-2026)
What is the selection process?
Selection is through a facility-wise bidding process based on the monthly remuneration quoted by candidates, subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. There is no written test or interview mentioned in the advertisements.