Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), District Durg, Chhattisgarh |
Programme | National Health Mission (NHM) Chhattisgarh |
Advertisement No. | NHM/HR/2026/860, dated 16.07.2026 |
Post Names | Psychologist, Programme Associate, Social Worker, STS, Lab Supervisor, Nursing Officer & Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Accountant, TBHV, Dental Assistant, MPW (Male), Ophthalmic Assistant, Jr. Secretarial Assistant, 2nd ANM & ANM, Class-IV, Ward Assistant & Attendant, Support Staff, Security Guard |
Total Vacancies | 107 posts |
Nature of Job | Contractual (Samvida) |
Mode of Application | Online only |
Application Start Date | 17.07.2026 |
Application Last Date | 31.07.2026, till 5:30 PM |
Official Website | |
Application Fee | Nil for local Chhattisgarh resident candidates |
Job Location | District Durg, Chhattisgarh |
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release Date | 16.07.2026 |
Online Application Start Date | 17.07.2026 |
Online Application Last Date | 31.07.2026 (till 5:30 PM) |
Age Reckoning Date | 01.01.2026 |
Admit Card / Screening Call-up Date | Not specified |
Document Verification / Skill Test Date | Not specified |
Result / Merit List Date | Not specified |
Applications received after the last date, or submitted through any mode other than online, will not be accepted under any circumstances.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
S.No. | Post Name | Programme | Monthly Honorarium (₹) | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Psychologist – Clinical | NMHP | 23,000 | 1 |
2 | Programme Associate | NTEP | 22,300 | 1 |
3 | Social Worker | NMHP | 22,000 | 1 |
4 | STS (Senior Treatment Supervisor) | NTEP | 17,500 | 1 |
5 | Lab Supervisor | NTEP | 17,500 | 1 |
6 | Nursing Officer & Staff Nurse | NHM, NUHM, UAAM, SNCU, NBSU | 16,500 & 16,000 | 30 |
7 | Pharmacist | NUHM | 16,500 | 1 |
8 | Accountant | NUHM | 16,000 | 1 |
9 | TBHV | NTEP | 14,000 | 2 |
10 | Dental Assistant | NOHP, NUHM | 12,000 | 2 |
11 | MPW (Male) | UAAM | 14,000 | 11 |
12 | Ophthalmic Assistant | NUHM | 12,000 | 1 |
13 | Jr. Secretarial Assistant | NUHM, UAAM, NPCDCS, NHM | 12,000 | 17 |
14 | 2nd ANM & ANM | NHM, NUHM | 12,000 | 7 |
15 | Class-IV | UAAM | 10,000 | 21 |
16 | Ward Assistant & Attendant | NPHCE, NMHP | 8,800 | 4 |
17 | Support Staff (Sweeper & Housekeeping, Mental Health Unit) | NMHP/ICU | 8,800 | 4 |
18 | Security Guard | ICU | 8,800 | 1 |
Total | 107 | |||
Category-wise Reserved Vacancies (Total, Post 1–18)
Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | 43 | 9 |
OBC | 17 | 1 |
SC | 13 | 2 |
ST | 10 | 0 |
Divyang (PwD, horizontal) | 12 | |
Post-wise reservation break-up (UR, OBC, SC, ST and PwD categories) is given separately for each post in the official notification. Candidates should verify the exact category-wise number of posts for their applicable post from the official PDF before applying.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the post-specific educational qualification given in the table below.
Minimum age: 18 years; Maximum age: 70 years for medical posts and 64 years for managerial posts, as on 01.01.2026.
For posts requiring nursing/paramedical registration (Nursing Officer & Staff Nurse, ANM, MPW, Ophthalmic Assistant), a live and permanent registration with the relevant Chhattisgarh Council is mandatory.
Reservation and horizontal reservation for women/persons with disabilities will apply as per Chhattisgarh Government rules issued from time to time.
Reservation in this recruitment will be subject to the final orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, New Delhi, in SLP (C) No. 19668/2022.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
Post Name | Educational Qualification & Mandatory Experience |
|---|---|
Psychologist – Clinical | M.Phil in Psychology; if eligible candidates are not available, M.A./M.Sc. Psychology (Regular) will be preferred. |
Programme Associate | MBA/PG Diploma in Management or Health Administration from a recognized institute/university; minimum 1 year work experience (preference to candidates who have worked in Development/Health field at District/State level); basic computer knowledge. |
Social Worker | M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work preferred; if not available, Master of Social Work (Regular) will be preferred. |
STS | Bachelor's Degree OR recognized Sanitary Inspector's Course; Certificate course in Computer Operation (minimum 2 months); permanent two-wheeler driving licence and ability to ride a two-wheeler. Preference to candidates with a recognized TB Health Visitor's course/degree/diploma in Social Work or Medical Social Work, and completion of a government-recognized basic training course for multipurpose health workers. |
Lab Supervisor | Graduate or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a government-recognized institution; permanent two-wheeler driving licence; Certificate course in Computer Operations (minimum 2 months). Preference for candidates with minimum 1 year experience in NTEP. |
Nursing Officer & Staff Nurse | B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Course passed, with live registration in the Chhattisgarh Nursing Council. |
Pharmacist | Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy with registration in the Pharmacy Registration Council. |
Accountant | M.Com (Regular) with minimum 50% marks and knowledge of Tally 9.0 (compulsory), OR B.Com (Regular) with minimum 50% marks and knowledge of Tally 9.0 (compulsory). |
TBHV | Graduate in Science, OR Intermediate (10+2) in Science with work experience as MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker certificate, OR a higher course in Health Education/Counselling, OR a recognized Tuberculosis Health Visitor's course; Certificate course in computer operations (minimum 2 months). |
Dental Assistant | Matriculation from a recognized board (mandatory). Desirable: 2 years' experience in a Dental College clinic (only government health facility experience considered); preference to candidates with a 1-year lab technician course related to dental work, hygienist course, or dental technician course from a medical college. |
MPW (Male) | Higher Secondary (10+2) with Biology subject; one-year diploma in Multipurpose Worker training or equivalent training from a training centre recognized by the state government, with registration in the Chhattisgarh Paramedical Council. |
Ophthalmic Assistant | 12th passed with Science subject; 2-year Ophthalmic Assistant training programme passed; registration as an Ophthalmic Assistant with the Paramedical Council. |
Jr. Secretarial Assistant | 12th passed with at least one year Computer Diploma. |
2nd ANM & ANM | 12th passed, ANM course passed from an INC-affiliated training centre, with live registration in the Chhattisgarh Nursing Registration Council. |
Class-IV | 10th passed from a recognized institution. |
Ward Assistant & Attendant | Higher Secondary passed from a recognized institution, with 1 year of experience working in a hospital. |
Support Staff (Sweeper & Housekeeping) | 8th class passed from a recognized institution. |
Security Guard | Matriculation (10th) passed from a recognized education board (mandatory); minimum height 160 cm and must be physically fit; minimum 1 year experience as a security guard in any government/semi-government/private institution (mandatory). Marks are awarded only for government/semi-government experience; private institution experience is considered for eligibility but not awarded marks. |
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 70 years for medical (chikitsakiya) posts
Maximum age: 64 years for managerial (prabandhkiya) posts
Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Salary / Honorarium
Selected candidates will be paid a fixed consolidated monthly honorarium as approved under the ROP, ranging from ₹8,800 to ₹23,000 depending on the post, as detailed in the vacancy table above. No allowances or other facilities will be payable in addition to the honorarium during the contract period.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
As per the Chhattisgarh General Administration Department letter No. F 10-2/2022/F 10-2/2022/F(1) dated 08 April 2022, no examination/application fee will be charged from local resident candidates of Chhattisgarh State.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit prepared from document verification, examination, computer-based test, and/or clinical skill-based test, depending on the post.
Candidates will be called for screening in proportion to the number of advertised vacancies:
Where advertised posts are 1 to 10: 10 times the number of vacancies will be screened.
Where advertised posts are 11 to 50: 5 times the number of vacancies will be screened.
Candidates must secure at least 40% of the total marks fixed for the skill test/exam; those scoring below this will be declared unsuccessful in the skill test and will not be considered in the final merit list.
Weightage of marks for the final merit list varies by post:
Posts 1–10: 65% weightage of educational qualification marks + experience marks (10/15) + skill/written test marks (20).
Posts 11–12: 30% weightage of 12th marks + 35% weightage of technical qualification marks + experience marks (10/15) + skill/written test marks (20).
Post 13: 30% weightage of 12th marks + 35% weightage of technical qualification marks + experience marks (10/15) + skill/written test marks (20), with a computer skill test for computer-related work.
Post 14: 30% weightage of 12th marks + 30% weightage of ANM course marks + experience marks (10/15/20) + skill/written test marks (20).
Posts 15–18: 85% weightage of minimum educational qualification marks + experience marks (10/15).
In case of a tie in marks, preference will be given to the candidate with an earlier date of birth (higher age).
Only candidates who appear for the skill test/exam will be included in the final merit list.
Experience Marks
Candidates currently working under NHM Chhattisgarh: 3 marks per year of experience, up to a maximum of 15 marks.
Other candidates: 2 marks per year of experience, up to a maximum of 10 marks.
Only experience with government, semi-government and government-financed institutions is considered valid; experience certificates must clearly mention the duration and office reference number.
Experience marks are counted only for completed 12-month periods in a single post at one institution.
Candidates who worked as COVID-19 temporary health workers in Chhattisgarh government health institutions for at least 6 months in a year are eligible for 10 bonus marks (subject to a valid appointment order and experience certificate for COVID-19 duty); the maximum combined experience marks (regular + COVID bonus) is capped at 10/15 depending on category.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Required Documents
10th mark sheet (as date of birth proof)
12th mark sheet
Mark sheets of all years of Graduation/Post-Graduation/other prescribed educational qualification
Live registration certificate of the relevant Council
Original domicile (residence) certificate of Chhattisgarh issued by competent authority
Permanent caste certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable)
Disability certificate (UDID) issued by competent authority (if applicable); for physically disabled candidates, a valid disability certificate of more than 40% is mandatory
Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card/Driving Licence, etc. bearing name, address and photo)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer, if currently working in a government/semi-government/government-financed institution
Appointment order and experience certificate, if applicable
Caste, domicile, council registration and disability certificates are not required to be uploaded at the time of application; these will be scrutinised at the time of document verification during the selection process.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: How to Apply Online
Visit the official website www.durg.gov.in.
Register using your mobile number; a registration number and password will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Log in using the registration number and password.
Carefully read the notification guidelines before filling the online application form.
Fill in the online application form completely and accurately, then click "Save Application".
Review the application and click "Final Submit".
Take a printout of the submitted application, sign it, and upload the signed copy on the portal. This step is mandatory - applications without a signed, uploaded copy will be treated as incomplete and rejected, and no claim/objection will be entertained later.
Upload the mark sheet of the final year of educational qualification (showing marks for all years) or the mark sheet of all years, along with the experience certificate/COVID-19 experience certificate (with appointment order), as applicable.
Retain a copy of the signed application, as it will be mandatory to produce it at the time of document verification.
CMHO NHM Durg Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
Applications will be accepted only in online mode through the prescribed format between 17.07.2026 and 31.07.2026 (5:30 PM); no other mode of application will be accepted.
Merely applying does not guarantee selection; original documents will be verified before the skill test, and only candidates found eligible will proceed further.
If information given in the application is found incorrect or incomplete at any stage - before or after final selection - the candidate's eligibility/selection may be cancelled. The decision of the appointing authority will be final in this regard.
The merit list will be prepared based on information entered by the candidate in the online application; if any information is found incorrect or incomplete, the application will be automatically rejected without separate notice.
Live and permanent registration with the relevant Nursing/Paramedical Council is mandatory for applicable posts; candidates who fail to produce a valid registration certificate will be declared ineligible.
These are transferable contractual posts; selected candidates must report at the place of posting as per the appointment order. Failure to join at the designated place within the stipulated time will result in automatic cancellation of appointment.
Selected candidates will need to submit a bond agreeing to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned authority before applying elsewhere after selection.
No travel allowance/expenses will be paid for appearing in the interview/skill test.
The number of advertised vacancies may be increased, decreased, or the recruitment cancelled altogether for administrative reasons, at the discretion of the selection committee/appointing authority.
A category-wise waiting list will also be published, valid for one year from the date of issue or until the next recruitment process for the post is completed, whichever is earlier.
Any dispute arising during the recruitment process will be finally decided based on the recommendation of the District-level Selection Committee, under the chairmanship of the Collector-cum-Chairman, District Health Committee, and this decision will be binding on all applicants.
Candidates with a Nursing or ANM/GNM background can also explore more Nursing Government Jobs and NHM Recruitment notifications across states. Those holding paramedical qualifications such as DMLT, BPT, or Radiography may check other Paramedical Jobs openings. Candidates based in Chhattisgarh can also browse more Chhattisgarh Government Jobs and Raipur Jobs for other current contractual and permanent openings.