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MHRB Assam Medical & Health Officer-I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 560 Posts

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Sep. 4, 2026
Medical & Health Officer–I (M&HO-I)

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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 4, 2026

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Starts

Sep 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 – 20 Sep 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

Candidates must hold an MBBS Degree from any recognized University under the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC). Mandatory registration under the Assam Medical Council (AMC) is required. Doctors serving under DME, DHS, or NHM Assam are eligible to apply without requiring a separate NOC.

Age Limit & Relaxations

A candidate should not be less than 21 years and not more than 38 years of age as on 01/01/2026. The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved category candidates as per Government of Assam rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC/MOBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission on nhm.assam.gov.in (07 to 20 September 2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Academic Portfolio Scrutiny & Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Viva-Voce / Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Original Document Verification & Medical Clearance

OfflineQualifying Only

The selection procedure will be determined by the Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam based on application volume. Candidates apply online without uploading testimonials. Shortlisted applicants will be summoned for original document verification and a Viva-Voce / Personal Interview at the Office of the DME, Khanapara, Guwahati. Final merit ranking will be based on academic evaluation and 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.

Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) is a foundational gazetted medical cadre under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Appointees serve as Medical Officers in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Sub-Divisional Civil Hospitals, and District Hospitals across Assam. Duties encompass general outpatient care, inpatient ward management, emergency casualty care, institutional deliveries, National Health Mission (NHM) program implementation, school health screening, and mobile medical camps during Brahmaputra monsoon floods. Remote and tea garden postings carry rural hardship incentives.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

State cadre posting throughout Assam with mandatory initial rural service in peripheral PHCs/CHCs. Transfers are administered under Assam Health Service rules.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Career ladder: Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I, Grade Pay ₹12,700/-) -> Sub-Divisional Medical & Health Officer (SDM&HO) -> Chief Medical & Health Officer (CM&HO) / Joint Director of Health Services -> Additional Director -> Director of Health Services (DHS), Assam.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory Assam Medical Council (AMC) Registration: Candidate must be registered under Assam Medical Council. Qualifications must be incorporated in AMC register.
  • Online Application Window: Applications must be submitted through https://nhm.assam.gov.in from 07/09/2026 to 20/09/2026. No physical applications are accepted.
  • Treasury Challan / GRAS Receipt Submission: Candidates must produce the printed copy of the Treasury Challan or GRAS e-receipt at the time of interview.
  • No Testimonials Required During Online Application: Candidates do NOT need to upload certificates during online application; all original certificates, PRC/domicile, caste, and AMC registration must be produced in original during the interview.

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

  • Open Category316
  • OBC/MOBC140
  • STP (Scheduled Tribe Plains)58
  • SC23
  • STH (Scheduled Tribe Hills)23
Total Vacancies560

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay scale of ₹30,000/- to ₹1,10,000/- per month with Grade Pay of ₹12,700/- plus allowances admissible under Government of Assam rules. Employees joining will be governed by the New Pension Scheme (NPS) 2005.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee payable via Treasury Challan under Head of Account '0210-Medical and Public Health-01-Urban Health Services-800-Other Receipt' or online through Government Receipt Accounting System (GRAS at https://assamegras.gov.in):
• General Category: ₹250/-
• OBC / MOBC / SC / STP / STH: ₹150/-
• PwBD Candidates: NIL
Printed copy of Treasury Challan or GRAS receipt must be presented at the time of interview.

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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.

Candidates must possess an MBBS degree from an MCI/NMC-recognized university and must be actively registered with the Assam Medical Council (AMC).

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