National Health Mission, Union Territory of Lakshadweep
Contractual / Regular

NHM Lakshadweep Medical Staff Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 28, 2026
Nursing OfficerRadiographerPhysiotherapistDental AssistantPulmonologist

Required Qualification

Diploma100
B.Sc75
MBBS63
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
11 Posts
Pay Scale
₹11,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 30 / 40 Years
Job Location
Lakshadweep2Kavaratti1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 26, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 26, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window26 Sep – 3 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

• Nursing Officer (7 Posts): Class 12th pass in Science group AND Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) (3 years) or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution with valid Nursing Council registration.
• Radiographer (1 Post): Class 12th pass in Science group AND Diploma in Radiography from a recognized institution.
• Physiotherapist (1 Post): Degree (BPT) or Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
• Dental Assistant (1 Post): Class 12th pass in Science group AND 2 years Dental Mechanic course from a recognized Dental College/Institution.
• Pulmonologist (1 Post): MD in Respiratory Medicine.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years for Nursing Officer, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, and Dental Assistant; 40 years for Pulmonologist.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Google Form Application Submission (Deadline: 03.10.2026, 6:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Application Scrutiny & Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Virtual Interview via Video Conference (Link shared via registered email)

OnlineMerit Scored

Applications received online via Google Form will be scrutinized on the basis of essential qualification certificates, marks, council registrations, and experience. Shortlisted eligible candidates will be invited to appear for a Virtual Interview conducted online via video conferencing link shared through email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Record, Qualifying Degree/Diploma Marks & Council Registration45 Marks
Relevant Clinical Experience in Govt or Recognized Hospitals25 Marks
Virtual Interview Viva, Clinical Aptitude & Island Emergency Care Readiness30 Marks

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 under the National Health Mission (NHM) Lakshadweep serve across isolated island health centers and Indira Gandhi Hospital (IGH) in Kavaratti. The work environment requires clinical adaptability to handle diverse outpatient and emergency inpatient loads in tropical island settings. Staff coordinate closely with local medical officers and island administrators, providing both routine healthcare and critical medical stabilization before mainland emergency aeromedical evacuations.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for a period of one year, extendable on an annual basis subject to satisfactory performance appraisal and budget approval under NHM, Government of India. Stationed in Kavaratti and other designated island medical facilities in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely contractual project/scheme-based appointment without direct promotional hierarchy or regular government absorption. However, service experience gained in remote island health facilities under NHM is officially recognized and earns valuable bonus marks/weightage in permanent Directorate of Health Services and central government hospital recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Short Application Window: Online application via Google Form must be submitted on or before 6:00 PM on 03.10.2026.
  • Single PDF Document Upload: All required certificates, mark sheets, valid professional council registrations (Nursing, Dental, Medical), and birth certificate must be merged into a single PDF file under 10 MB.
  • Virtual Mode Interview: The interview will be conducted virtually; shortlisted candidates will receive meeting credentials via registered email only.
  • Valid Professional Council Registration: Candidates must possess valid, active registration with their respective State/Central Professional Councils (Nursing Council / Medical Council).
  • No Travel Allowance: No TA/DA is admissible as interviews are conducted online.

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

  • Nursing Officer07
  • Radiographer01
  • Physiotherapist01
  • Dental Assistant01
  • Pulmonologist01
Total Vacancies11 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration: Nursing Officer: ₹12,600/- | Radiographer: ₹11,000/- | Physiotherapist: ₹25,000/- | Dental Assistant: ₹11,000/- | Pulmonologist: ₹2,00,000/-.

Contractual engagement for 1 year, extendable on performance appraisal and NHM GoI approval. Monthly consolidated remuneration: Pulmonologist (₹2,00,000/-), Physiotherapist (₹25,000/-), Nursing Officer (₹12,600/-), Radiographer (₹11,000/-), Dental Assistant (₹11,000/-).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Open the official application Google Form link: https://forms.gle/e5pchkR4C7FgViX18.
  2. Fill in personal details, contact information, email ID, and educational qualification data accurately.
  3. Merge all required supporting documents into a single PDF file (file size strictly less than 10 MB): Educational certificates & mark lists, State/Central Professional Council registration, Birth Certificate (or 10th pass certificate), and clinical experience certificates.
  4. Upload the compiled single PDF file into the designated upload field in the Google Form.
  5. Submit the form on or before 6:00 PM on 03rd October 2026.
  6. Check registered email regularly for the virtual interview date, schedule, and video conferencing meeting link.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee required).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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NHM Lakshadweep is recruiting for 11 posts on a contractual basis: Nursing Officer (7), Radiographer (1), Physiotherapist (1), Dental Assistant (1), and Pulmonologist (1).

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