Candidates must possess a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must hold an active and valid registration with the Meghalaya Nursing Council.
Contractual / RegularSep. 16, 2026
DMHO Ri Bhoi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 20 Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 16, 2026Staff Nurse
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
20
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000/- per month
Age Limit
18 to 37 Years (As per Meghalaya State Govt Norms)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 11, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 11, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 24, 2026
Application Window11 – 21 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date24 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate's age should generally be between 18 and 32 years as on 1st January 2026, with an upper age relaxation of 5 years admissible for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates (up to 37 years) as per Government of Meghalaya policy.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Screening
OfflineQualifying Only
Written Examination (Objective / Subjective)
OfflineMerit Scored
Walk-In Personal Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection procedure comprises: (1) Initial screening of submitted hard copy applications; (2) Written Examination on 24th September 2026 (Registration between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM at Room No. 19, DM&HO Office, Nongpoh); (3) Walk-in Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates on 30th September 2026; and (4) Certificate and registration verification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Exam Tier / Mode
Written Examination (Offline)
Total Duration
90 Minutes
Negative Marking
As per examiner instructions
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nursing & Basic Nursing Arts | 20 | 20 |
| Midwifery, Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Nursing | 30 | 30 |
| Medical-Surgical & Pediatric Nursing | 30 | 30 |
| Community Health Nursing, Pharmacology & Infection Control | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Walk-in Interview & Clinical Assessment
Total Duration
15 Minutes
Negative Marking
None
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Knowledge, Practical Skills & MCH Hospital Suitability | 1 | 50 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Staff Nurses are deployed at the 50-bed Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Hospital in Umsning, Ri Bhoi District. The hospital provides specialized institutional obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatal care along the busy Guwahati-Shillong highway corridor (NH-6). Nurses manage labor rooms, operate newborn stabilization units, perform triage, and handle rotational morning, evening, and night shifts. The role requires handling high delivery loads and emergency neonatal referrals with compassion and clinical dexterity.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The position is purely contractual for an initial period of 6 (six) months, extendable based on performance appraisal and continuation of district health requirements. The duty station is MCH Hospital, Umsning, Ri Bhoi District.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
No formal cadre promotional ladder exists for short-term contractual district positions. However, clinical experience in a government MCH hospital provides valuable practical competence and competitive preference points in Meghalaya Medical Services Recruitment Board (MMSRB) or Directorate of Health Services (DHS) regular permanent Staff Nurse selections.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Registration with the Meghalaya Nursing Council is mandatory; applications from candidates without valid state council registration will be summarily rejected.
- Submissions are strictly in hard copy at Room No. 19, DM&HO Office, Nongpoh on or before 21st September 2026 by 5:00 PM; online or email submissions are invalid.
- Candidates must register in person for the Written Examination on 24th September 2026 between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM at the DM&HO Office, Nongpoh. The appointment is temporary for 6 months with no claim for permanent absorption.
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
- Staff Nurse (MCH Hospital, Umsning)20
Total Vacancies20
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000/- per month. The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for a duration of 6 (six) months only, stationed at MCH Hospital, Umsning.
Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 30,000/- per month for a temporary contractual period of 6 months at MCH Hospital, Umsning.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Obtain or format the standard application form and compile self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates, mark sheets (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing), proof of date of birth, and Meghalaya Nursing Council registration certificate.
- Submit the completed application in hard copy only at: Received and Issue Section, Room No. 19 (1st Floor), Office of the District Medical & Health Officer, Ri Bhoi District, Nongpoh.
- Ensure the application is submitted on or before 21st September 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications sent by email or received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
- Report in person for Written Test registration on 24th September 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Room No. 19, DM&HO Office, Nongpoh.
- Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Walk-in Interview on 30th September 2026 carrying all original documents and testimonials for verification.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee is payable).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 11, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 11, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 24, 2026
Application Window11 – 21 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date24 Sep 2026
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Office of the District Medical and Health Officer, Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpoh
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Application Screening
OfflineQualifying Only
Written Examination (Objective / Subjective)
OfflineMerit Scored
Walk-In Personal Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection procedure comprises: (1) Initial screening of submitted hard copy applications; (2) Written Examination on 24th September 2026 (Registration between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM at Room No. 19, DM&HO Office, Nongpoh); (3) Walk-in Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates on 30th September 2026; and (4) Certificate and registration verification.
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Candidates must have completed General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) recognized institute and must be registered under the Meghalaya Nursing Council.
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