Contractual / Regular

CMO Prayagraj NHM UP Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 25 Medical Officer (MBBS) Posts

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Sep. 9, 2026
Medical Officer (MBBS)Child Health MO (SNCU)CP-Telemedicine MONUHM MO (XV Finance)NUHM MO (PM-ABHIM)NUHM MO (Urban PHC)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
25 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 1,00,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 65 Years as on 31-08-2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 31, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 31, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 28, 2026

Application Window31 Aug – 21 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date28 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess an MBBS degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC) and be registered with MCI or the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council. Prior clinical experience is preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 65 years as of the date of advertisement publication (31.08.2026). Age relaxation and reservation apply as per Uttar Pradesh State Government rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Document Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through screening of registered postal applications and academic/clinical credentials, followed by a Walk-in Personal Interview before the District Health Committee / Chief Medical Officer selection panel on September 28–29, 2026. No written examination is conducted.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
MBBS Academic Merit50 MarksMarks obtained across MBBS professional examinations
Postgraduate Qualification (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma)20 MarksRecognized PG degree or diploma in a relevant clinical specialty
Clinical Experience10 MarksExperience in government hospitals, NHM programs, or recognized medical institutions
Personal Interview20 MarksClinical viva, public health program management, and emergency response

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Contractual Medical Officers under NHM UP work in Community Health Centres (CHCs), Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs), Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs), and District Health Society setups. Key responsibilities include conducting daily OPD clinics, emergency duties (for EMO posts), managing telemedicine consultations, and administering national health priority programs (e.g. NP-NCD clinics, maternal & child health). The clinical environment is patient-heavy with high clinical exposure to diverse caseloads in urban and semi-urban Prayagraj.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The contractual appointment is initially tenured up to March 31, 2027, as per the National Health Mission annual project implementation plan (PIP), subject to extension based on satisfactory performance and Government of India budget approvals. Postings are strictly district-cadre within Prayagraj district (Stanley Road CMO office, Urban PHCs, and CHCs); inter-district transfers are generally not permissible for district-specific contractual vacancies.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because these positions are purely contractual and non-regularized under NHM guidelines (with no claim to permanent absorption in the state medical cadre), there is no statutory hierarchy promotion ladder. However, doctors gain valuable administrative and clinical seniority, preferential bonus marks/weightage in State PSC (UPPSC) regular Medical Officer recruitment, and eligibility for higher-level program specialist or administrative roles (e.g., District Program Manager or Consultant) within NHM UP.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be sent strictly via Registered Post (पंजीकृत डाक) to the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Stanley Road, Prayagraj - 211001. Applications sent by ordinary post, speed post, email, or hand delivery will be summarily rejected.
  • The application deadline is strictly September 21, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Late submissions received after 5:00 PM on the cutoff date will not be entertained under any circumstances.
  • Candidates must hold valid registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC) or Uttar Pradesh Medical Council. Valid registration certificates must be enclosed with the application.
  • Candidates must bring all original educational certificates, degrees, internships, attempt certificates, registration credentials, caste/category certificates, and two sets of self-attested photocopies to the walk-in interview on September 28-29, 2026.
  • This engagement is purely on a contractual fixed-honorarium basis up to March 31, 2027, and does not confer any right to regular government appointment or absorption into the state civil services.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR11
  • OBC1
  • EWS9
  • SC4
  • ST0
Total Vacancies25 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 1,00,000/- per month for Child Health MO, CP-Telemedicine, NP-NCD, and DHS EMO posts. Remuneration of Rs. 80,000/- + Rs. 20,000/- per month for NUHM MO (XV Finance, PM-ABHIM, and Urban PHC) posts.

Fixed monthly consolidated honorarium of Rs. 1,00,000/- for Child Health, CP-Telemedicine, NP-NCD, and DHS EMO posts; Rs. 80,000/- base plus Rs. 20,000/- incentive for NUHM posts. Valid up to March 31, 2027.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Obtain or download the prescribed Curriculum Vitae (CV) application format from District Prayagraj Official Portal (prayagraj.nic.in) or the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Prayagraj.
  2. Fill out the bio-data completely, specifying priority order for programs, personal information, educational qualifications (High School, Intermediate, MBBS, PG/Diploma), and UP Medical Council/MCI registration details.
  3. Attach two recent passport-size color photographs and two sets of self-attested photocopies of all required mark sheets, degree certificates, registration certificates, and category/caste certificates.
  4. Send the completed application packet exclusively by Registered Post (पंजीकृत डाक) to: Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Stanley Road, Prayagraj - 211001.
  5. Applications must reach the CMO office on or before September 21, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Submissions via ordinary post, speed post, courier, email, or in-person delivery will not be accepted.
  6. Report for the Walk-in Interview on September 28–29, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the Auditorium, Office of the Chief Medical Officer Campus, Prayagraj, with all original certificates for verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to these positions.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must possess an MBBS degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC) along with valid registration with MCI or the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council. Prior clinical experience is preferred.

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