Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, has released JRHMS Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 05/2026/JRHM-CHO-Integrated for 1,038 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts.
Eligible candidates with the prescribed Nursing qualification can apply online from 31 October to 22 November 2026 through the official JRHMS website.
Important – Qualification and Experience: Candidates must possess the prescribed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing qualification with an integrated Community Health certificate curriculum. Check the official notification for any applicable experience and registration requirements. Do not assume that other nursing qualifications are eligible.
JRHMS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS) |
| Post Name | Community Health Officer (CHO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,038 |
| Age Limit | 35–50 years, category-wise including applicable PH relaxation |
| Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with integrated CPCH curriculum |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹25,000 per month + incentive up to ₹15,000 |
| Experience | Check the official notification for applicable experience requirements |
| Eligibility | Candidates meeting the prescribed nursing qualification, age and other conditions |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | Jharkhand |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Candidates must have completed the integrated Certificate Programme in Community Health (CPCH) from a recognised nursing college, as prescribed in the notification.
- The prescribed integrated curriculum must have been passed in or after the 2016–2020 academic year.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 22 November 2026.
- General/EWS: 35 years
- OBC (BC-I & BC-II): 37 years
- Female Unreserved: 38 years
- SC/ST: 40 years
- Applicable PH category limits: up to 45–50 years, depending on category.
Experience Requirement
Candidates should carefully check the official notification for post-specific experience and registration conditions. The prescribed nursing qualification and integrated Community Health curriculum are essential eligibility requirements.
Salary and Contract Period
Selected candidates will receive ₹25,000 per month, plus a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 per month.
The initial engagement is for one year on a contractual basis, which may be renewed depending on performance and organisational requirements. This is not a permanent government appointment.
How to Apply for JRHMS Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Visit the official JRHMS website.
- Open the Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, educational certificates and other required documents.
- Upload caste, PH and nursing registration certificates, wherever applicable.
- Review the application and submit it.
- Confirm that the application status shows “Submitted Successfully” before the deadline.
Important: Only online applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications may be rejected. No application fee is specified in the notification.
Official Apply Online Link
Candidates can submit their applications through the official Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society website. Check the recruitment section and complete the application before 22 November 2026.
Apply Online – JRHMS Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026
Official Notification PDF
Before applying, candidates should download and read the official notification. It contains detailed information about qualification, age limits, category-wise relaxation, contractual conditions, documents and other eligibility requirements.
Download Official Notification PDF – JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply Online |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Recruitment Notification |
| Official Website | Visit JRHMS Official Website |
FAQs – JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in JRHMS Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,038 Community Health Officer vacancies.
Q2. What is the required qualification?
Candidates need B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with the prescribed integrated Community Health certificate curriculum.
Q3. What is the monthly salary?
The fixed remuneration is ₹25,000 per month, with a performance-based incentive of up to ₹15,000 per month.
Q4. Is experience required?
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions in the official notification. Check the prescribed experience and registration requirements before applying.
Q5. What is the age limit?
The age limit varies by category, from 35 years for General candidates to 40 years for SC/ST candidates, with applicable PH relaxation.
Q6. Where will selected candidates be posted?
Selected candidates will be posted in Jharkhand.