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JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,038 Community Health Officer Posts Under NHM Jharkhand

Advt No: Advt. No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated•Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society

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Total Vacancies

JRHMS

1,038

Community Health Officer (CHO) - Health & Wellness Centres

Min Qualification

B SC NURSING

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Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 35 Yrs

as on 1 Aug 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹25,000–₹40,000

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Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (Advt No: Advt. No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated)

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About this Recruitment

The Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), functioning under the Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, has released official notification Advt. No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated for the direct recruitment of 1,038 Community Health Officers (CHO) on a contractual basis under the National Health Mission. The positions are designated for Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (Sub Centre-HWCs) across rural Jharkhand. Eligible candidates must hold a B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree with the integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) curriculum and must possess valid registration with the Jharkhand State Nursing Council (or furnish reciprocal registration within the stipulated timeframe). Selected CHOs receive a consolidated monthly honorarium of ₹25,000 plus performance-based incentives (PBI) of up to ₹15,000 per month, totaling up to ₹40,000 monthly. The selection will be conducted purely on academic merit, with online applications open from 31 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 at jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

Large-scale recruitment of 1,038 Community Health Officers under NHM Jharkhand.
Comprehensive vacancy distribution: UR-253, EWS-104, ST-280, SC-288, BC-I-55, BC-II-58.
Lucrative monthly remuneration: Fixed honorarium of ₹25,000 + performance incentive up to ₹15,000 (total ₹40,000/mo).
Direct selection strictly based on final aggregate marks in B.Sc. Nursing (no separate written examination).
Zero application fee: Free online registration for all applicant categories.
Essential requirement: B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated CPCH course.
Online application window: 31 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 at jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

35 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 August 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Backward Class (BC-I & BC-II) Male Candidates: +2 Years

Female Candidates (Unreserved / EWS / BC-I / BC-II): +3 Years

Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates (Male & Female): +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): +5 Years

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Educational Eligibility: B SC NURSING

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

29 October 2026

Application Start Date

31 October 2026

Last Date to Apply

22 November 2026

Exam Date

15 December 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Community Health Officer (CHO) - Health & Wellness Centres	1038	B SC NURSING

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Consolidated fixed remuneration of ₹25,000 per month plus performance-based incentive (PBI) up to ₹15,000 per month

Official Pay Scale

Fixed ₹25,000 + Performance Linked Incentive up to ₹15,000/month

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹25,000

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹12,500

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹4,500

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700

Gross Monthly Salary₹44,700

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹3,750

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹4,260

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹40,440

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹5.36 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Academic Merit Evaluation

Exam Mode: Direct Merit Shortlisting (No Written Test)

Total Marks: 100

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
Final Degree Aggregate Marks Evaluation (B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing)	1	100

Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official portal of Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society at http://jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in/.

Navigate to the 'Notice Board' or 'Recruitment' section and locate 'Advt. No. 05/2026/JRHMS-CHO-Integrated'.

Read the detailed eligibility criteria and ensure you have an integrated CPCH curriculum B.Sc. Nursing degree.

Click on 'Apply Online for CHO Posts 2026' to access the application registration form.

Enter personal information, father's/mother's name, category, domicile of Jharkhand, and Aadhaar number.

Enter academic records including matriculation details, B.Sc./Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing marks obtained and maximum marks to compute the exact percentage.

Provide your State Nursing Council / Jharkhand Nursing Registration Council registration number and date of issue.

Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, 10th marks card, final nursing marksheet, CPCH course certificate, and domicile/caste certificates.

Review the preview form carefully and verify that all marks and percentages match the original transcripts exactly.

Submit the application form (Application fee is ₹0) and download/print the acknowledgment receipt for counseling.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Color Passport Photograph

JPG/JPEG format up to 50 KB, clean background

Candidate Scanned Signature

JPG/JPEG format up to 20 KB

10th / Matriculation Certificate & Marksheet

PDF format up to 300 KB for Date of Birth proof

B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Final Degree & Consolidated Marksheet

PDF format up to 500 KB

Certificate of CPCH Integrated Course signed by Principal/Head of Institute

Mandatory PDF document proving Certificate Programme in Community Health integration

Nursing Council Registration Certificate

Valid registration with Jharkhand Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council in PDF format

Residential / Domicile Certificate of Jharkhand & Caste Certificate (if claiming reservation)

Issued by competent revenue authority (SDO / Circle Officer) in PDF format

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Application Fee Details

All Candidates (General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II / SC / ST / Female / PwD)Free

Payment Modes: No Application Fee - Online registration is completely free of cost for all candidates

Selection Process

Stage 1: Academic Merit Screening based on Aggregate Percentage in B.Sc. / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Examination

Stage 2: Preparation and Publication of Category-wise Merit Rank List on JRHMS Official Portal

Stage 3: Original Document Verification (DV), Valid Jharkhand Nursing Council Registration Check, and Joining at Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,038 Community Health Officer (CHO) vacancies are announced across Jharkhand: UR (253), EWS (104), ST (280), SC (288), BC-I (55), and BC-II (58).

What is the educational qualification required for Jharkhand CHO post?

Candidates must have completed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with integrated curriculum of Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) from an Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council recognized institute.

What is the monthly salary/honorarium for Community Health Officers in Jharkhand?

Selected CHOs receive a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹25,000/- plus performance-based incentives (PBI) of up to ₹15,000/- per month, bringing the maximum gross earnings to ₹40,000/- per month.

What is the selection process for JRHMS CHO recruitment?

Selection is done strictly on academic merit based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the final qualifying B.Sc. Nursing examination, followed by certificate verification. There is no written examination.

What is the age limit for Jharkhand CHO recruitment?

The minimum age is 21 years and upper age limit is 35 years for General/EWS, 37 years for BC-I/BC-II Male, 38 years for Female (all categories), and 40 years for SC/ST candidates as of 1 August 2026.