Contractual / Regular

NHM Simdega Various Posts Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 24, 2026
Staff Nurse (RCH)Staff Nurse (NBSU)District Public Private Mix (PPM) Coordinator (NTEP)ANM (RCH)Block Data Manager (RCH)ARSH Counselor
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
18
Pay Scale
Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 18,000 per month
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years (UR/EWS), 37 Years (BC/EBC), 38 Years (Female), 40 Years (SC/ST) as on 31.08.2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

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Starts

Sep 24, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 17, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 17 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

Educational qualification varies by post: Sanitary Attendant: 10th/12th pass with 2 years hospital experience; ANM: 10+2 with ANM course from recognized institute and Jharkhand Nursing Council registration; Staff Nurse: 10+2 with 3-year GNM course and Jharkhand Nursing Council registration; Block Data Manager: Graduation with 1-year PGDCA/DCA/BCA/B.Sc IT and 2 years experience; ARSH Counselor: PG in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology or Diploma in Nursing with 1 year experience; Rehabilitation Worker: 10+2 with CBRW/MRW course, RCI registration, and 1 year experience; District PPM Coordinator: PG in any discipline with 1 year experience and two-wheeler driving license.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age reckoning date is 31.08.2026. Upper age limit: Unreserved & EWS: 35 years (PwD: 45 years); BC & EBC: 37 years (PwD: 47 years); Female (UR/BC/EBC): 38 years (PwD: 48 years); SC/ST (Male & Female): 40 years (PwD: 50 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Qualification Pro-Rata Evaluation (85 Points)

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Written Test / Skill Test / Interview (15 Points)

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Medical Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is based on a 100-point evaluation rubric: 10th Board marks (10 points pro-rata), 12th Board marks (10 points pro-rata), Essential Qualification marks (40 points pro-rata), Relevant Higher Qualification (25 points pro-rata), and Interview / Skill Test / Written Test (15 points). Final merit list (Part-A) and waiting list (Part-B valid for 1 year) will be published on the official district website (simdega.nic.in).

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
10th / Matriculation Board MarksPoints awarded on a pro-rata basis (e.g. 60% marks in 10th earns 6.0 points).
12th / Intermediate Board MarksPoints awarded on a pro-rata basis (e.g. 60% marks in 12th earns 6.0 points).
Essential Technical / Professional QualificationPoints awarded on a pro-rata basis on marks secured in post-specific essential qualification (GNM, ANM, Graduation/PG, CBRW certificate; e.g. 60% marks earns 24.0 points).
Relevant Higher QualificationPoints awarded on a pro-rata basis for relevant higher degrees/diplomas in the concerned stream (e.g. B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic for GNM, Master's for Graduate posts; 60% earns 15.0 points).
Interview / Skill Test / Written TestAssessment of clinical nursing competence, technical computer skills, domain knowledge, and oral interview performance.

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.

Recruited personnel under NHM Simdega operate within the district public health delivery machinery across Sadar Hospital Simdega, Community Health Centres (CHCs), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and Sub-Centres. Staff Nurses and ANMs manage maternal-child healthcare (RCH) and newborn stabilization units (NBSU), requiring clinical vigilance, shift duties, and emergency obstetric support. Block Data Managers handle health MIS portals and data compilation, while PPM Coordinators and Rehabilitation Workers conduct outreach tracking and community-based disability rehabilitation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is purely on a contractual basis for an initial duration of one year. The contract is extendable annually based on satisfactory Annual Performance Appraisal (APA) and project requirement. Services are liable to termination with one month's prior notice or one month's advance salary.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These contractual positions under NHM do not have a defined promotional cadre or automatic absorption into the permanent state government health service. However, continuous service in NHM Jharkhand provides vital clinical experience, preference, and bonus weightage points in regular Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) healthcare and nursing officer recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Postal Submission: Applications must be submitted strictly through Registered Post or Speed Post addressed to Civil Surgeon-cum-CMO, Sadar Hospital Campus, Simdega - 835223. In-person drop or submissions to any other office will be summarily rejected.
  • Deadline Strictness: The hard copy packet must reach on or before 17/10/2026 by 05:00 PM. No applications received after this deadline will be considered under any circumstances.
  • Demand Draft Requirement: Applicants must attach an original Demand Draft drawn in favor of 'District Rural Health Society, Simdega-RCH' payable at Simdega (Rs. 400 for UR/BC/EBC/EWS, Rs. 200 for SC/ST).
  • Local Domicile Preference: The recruitment strictly adheres to Jharkhand Government locality policy (Department of Personnel Resolution No. 821 dated 05.02.2021). Preference will be given to permanent residents of Jharkhand / Simdega district possessing valid residential certificates.
  • Council Registration Prerequisite: Candidates applying for Staff Nurse and ANM must be registered with the Jharkhand Nursing Council, and Rehabilitation Workers must be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

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

  • UR6
  • ST10
  • EWS2
  • SC0
Total Vacancies18

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated honorarium: Sanitary Attendant: Rs. 10,000/-; ANM (RCH): Rs. 11,466/-; Block Data Manager, ARSH Counselor: Rs. 15,000/-; Staff Nurse (RCH/NBSU), Rehabilitation Worker: Rs. 16,564/-; District PPM Coordinator: Rs. 18,000/-.

Monthly consolidated honorarium: Sanitary Attendant: Rs. 10,000/-; ANM (RCH): Rs. 11,466/-; Block Data Manager, ARSH Counselor: Rs. 15,000/-; Staff Nurse (RCH/NBSU), Rehabilitation Worker: Rs. 16,564/-; District PPM Coordinator: Rs. 18,000/-. Contract duration is 1 year, extendable on Annual Performance Appraisal.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application form proforma from https://simdega.nic.in or the notification annexure.
  2. Fill out the application form completely with post code, post name, personal details, academic qualifications (from 10th onwards), and relevant work experience.
  3. Obtain a Demand Draft of Rs. 400/- (for UR/BC/EBC/EWS) or Rs. 200/- (for SC/ST) drawn in favor of 'District Rural Health Society, Simdega-RCH' payable at Simdega.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates: Matriculation/10th certificate (proof of date of birth), marks sheets and pass certificates of all educational & technical qualifications, Jharkhand Nursing Council / RCI registration certificates (as applicable), caste certificate, local residential certificate issued by competent authority, computer proficiency certificate, experience certificates, two self-attested passport photographs, and the original Demand Draft.
  5. Enclose the application in a sealed envelope super-scribing on the top-left: 'Advertisement No. 01/NHM/2026', 'Post Code', and 'Post Name'.
  6. Send the completed application packet strictly via Registered Post or Speed Post to: 'Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Simdega, Sadar Hospital Campus, Post & District - Simdega, Pin Code - 835223 (Jharkhand)' so as to reach on or before 17/10/2026 by 05:00 PM. Applications sent to any other office or received after the deadline will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Demand Draft payable in favor of 'District Rural Health Society, Simdega-RCH' at Simdega. Fee: Rs. 400/- for General / BC / EBC / EWS candidates; Rs. 200/- for SC / ST candidates.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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

The last date for receipt of completed application forms via Speed Post or Registered Post at the office of Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Simdega is October 17, 2026, by 05:00 PM.

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