Contractual / Regular

NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 6 Healthcare Posts

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Sep. 7, 2026
Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist) (DEIC-RBSK)Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator (DEIC-RBSK)Radiographer (NTEP)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
06 Posts
Pay Scale
₹26,697 – ₹30,000/- per month (Consolidated Remuneration)
Age Limit
Up to 60 Years as on 10.09.2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 2, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 2, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 29, 2026

Application Window2 – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date29 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

Clinical Psychologist (01 Post - Gen): PG in Psychology/Applied Psychology (full-time) + 2-year M.Phil in Clinical Psychology / Medical & Social Psychology recognized by UGC & approved by RCI.
Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator (01 Post - Gen): M.Sc. in Disability Studies (Early Intervention) with BOT OR PGDEI with BOT OR B.Ed. Special Education / Bachelor in Rehabilitation Science / Bachelor in Intellectual Disability (must pass early intervention domain exam within 6 months).
Radiographer (04 Posts - Gen 3, OBC 1): 10+2 with Science (PCB) + B.Sc. in Radiography (3 years) OR Diploma in Radiography (2 years) with 1 year experience.
Age Limit: Up to 60 years.
Tenure: Contractual initially up to 31.03.2027 (extendable).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit for all advertised categories is up to 60 years as on the closing date of application.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Offline Bio-Data & Document Submission to Mission Director, NHM GMSH-16 by 10.09.2026 (1:00 PM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Eligible Candidates List & Written Test Schedule Display on nrhmchd.gov.in (29.09.2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Examination (100 Marks - Technical Subject Domain & General Aptitude)

OfflineMerit Scored

Original Document Verification & Contractual Appointment Offer (Tenure up to 31.03.2027)

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates must submit their bio-data on the prescribed format with self-attested document copies to the Office of Mission Director, National Health Mission, 4th Floor, Administrative Block, GMSH-16, Chandigarh on or before 10 September 2026 by 1:00 PM. Selection is based strictly on a 100-mark Written Test. The list of eligible candidates and written test venue details will be displayed on the official website (www.nrhmchd.gov.in) on 29 September 2026.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Part A: Post-Specific Technical & Clinical Knowledge7070
Part B: General Mental Ability, Reasoning, Basic Computers & National Health Programs (NHM/RBSK/NTEP)3030
Total100100

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Written Test
5850484542

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.

Healthcare professionals selected under NHM Chandigarh are stationed at the premier Government Multi Speciality Hospital (GMSH), Sector-16, Chandigarh or affiliated civil hospitals and urban health wellness centres across the Union Territory. Radiographers operate in the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) chest clinics handling digital radiography, chest X-rays, sputum collection coordination, and AI-enabled TB screening tools, adhering to Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) radiation safety norms. The Clinical Psychologist and Early Interventionist operate within the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), screening infants and young children for the 4Ds (Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays including disabilities), administering RCI-approved psychological batteries, formulating Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), and conducting sensory integration therapy. Work follows standard clinical hospital shift timings (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM) in a well-equipped urban healthcare setting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at GMSH Sector-16 or designated DEIC/NTEP healthcare facilities under the Health & Family Welfare Department, U.T. Chandigarh. The appointment is on a contractual basis initially valid up to 31 March 2027, extendable annually subject to central government project approvals, budget allocations from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and satisfactory annual performance appraisals.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Paid fixed monthly consolidated remuneration (₹30,000/- for Clinical Psychologist; ₹26,896/- for Radiographer; ₹26,697/- for Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator) with annual incremental revisions sanctioned under National Health Mission project implementation plans (PIP). While contractual appointments do not lead to automatic permanent regular cadre absorption under Chandigarh Administration, multi-year specialized clinical experience in apex UT government health programs provides superior credentials, experience certificates, and preferential weightage in regular Union Territory and central government hospital recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Tight Application Receipt Deadline: Physical submission of the bio-data and self-attested documents must reach the Office of the Mission Director, NHM, 4th Floor, Administrative Block, GMSH-16, Chandigarh by 10 September 2026 before 1:00 PM; applications received after 1:00 PM will be rejected.
  • Chandigarh UT Domicile Mandate for OBC Reservation: Candidates claiming OBC reservation for Radiographer must belong to the Union Territory of Chandigarh with an OBC certificate issued by the competent authority in accordance with MHA notification dated 05.08.2026 and Social Welfare Department letter dated 07.08.2025; other-state OBC certificates will be treated under General Merit.
  • Mandatory Professional Registration / Early Intervention Exam: Clinical Psychologists must possess an M.Phil. recognized by UGC and approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Early Interventionists must pass an early intervention domain examination within 6 months of joining to assess basic knowledge of child development.
  • Full-Time Degree Requirement: All degrees and diplomas (M.Sc., B.Sc. Radiography, M.Phil., B.Ed.) must have been obtained through full-time courses from recognized universities/institutions.

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

  • Clinical Psychologist (DEIC-RBSK) - General1
  • Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator (DEIC-RBSK) - General1
  • Radiographer (NTEP) - General: 3, OBC: 14
Total Vacancies06 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration:
• Clinical Psychologist: ₹30,000/- p.m.
• Radiographer: ₹26,896/- p.m.
• Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator: ₹26,697/- p.m.

Monthly consolidated remuneration as per NHM Chandigarh norms: ₹30,000/- for Clinical Psychologist, ₹26,697/- for Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator, and ₹26,896/- for Radiographer.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is prescribed for any category.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

A total of 6 contractual posts are available: Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist (1 post at ₹30,000/- p.m.), Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator (1 post at ₹26,697/- p.m.), and Radiographer (4 posts at ₹26,896/- p.m.).

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