The District Health and Family Welfare Society, Haveri (Zilla Panchayat Haveri, District Programme Management Unit) is filling 59 vacancies in 21 designations on contract basis under National Health Mission programmes and PM-ABHIM in Haveri district. Candidates must appear in person at the office named for their post between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM from 5 November 2026 to 16 November 2026, collect the application form and submit it there. The notice is dated 4 November 2026 and carries the reference DPMU/HVR/RCH/Cont-Appointments//2026-27.
DPMU Haveri Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health and Family Welfare Society, Haveri (Zilla Panchayat Haveri, District Programme Management Unit) |
| Department(s) | District Health and Family Welfare Department, Haveri (National Health Mission programmes and PM-ABHIM) |
| Posts | Medical Officers, Lab Technicians, Nursing Officers, Psychiatric Nurse, Primary Health Safety Officers, Psychologist, Audiologist/Speech Therapist, Optometrist, X-Ray Technician and Physiotherapist |
| Total Vacancies | 59 (sum of the post-wise numbers in the notice) |
| Contract Term | Contract basis |
| Application Mode | In person at the concerned office; online, registered post and e-mail applications are not considered |
| Last Date to Apply | 16-11-2026 |
The official notification does not specify the pay or the application fee, and it gives an age limit only for the Nursing Officer (MHU) post.
About DPMU Haveri
The notice is issued by the District Programme Management Unit of the National Health Mission, in the office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer, District Administrative Building, Devagiri, Haveri, under the Government of Karnataka and Zilla Panchayat Haveri. It states that the posts are sanctioned and vacant under various national health programmes and PM-ABHIM in the district, and that they are filled with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Panchayat and the President of the District Health and Family Welfare Society.
Department-wise Vacancies
The notice lists 59 posts across 21 designations. The table follows the notice's programme-wise break-up.
| Post | Programme / Unit | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (MBBS) | NP-NCDs | 3 |
| Medical Officer (MBBS) | ICU/HDU | 6 |
| Medical Officer (MBBS) | PM-ABHIM Namma Clinic | 4 |
| Lab Technician | Maternal Health | 4 |
| Lab Technician | Blood Storage Unit | 1 |
| Lab Technician | National Urban Health Mission | 1 |
| Lab Technician | PM-ABHIM Namma Clinic | 2 |
| Nursing Officer | Mobile Health Unit (MHU) | 1 |
| Female Nursing Officer | MH | 4 |
| Female Nursing Officer | CH | 5 |
| Female Nursing Officer | ICU/HDU | 4 |
| Nursing Officer | PM-ABHIM | 3 |
| Nursing Officer | NP-NCDs | 2 |
| Psychiatric Nurse | Not stated | 1 |
| Primary Health Safety Officer (PHCO) | Namma Clinic | 9 |
| Primary Health Safety Officer (PHCO) | Maternal Health | 1 |
| Psychologist | Not stated | 1 |
| Audiologist/Speech Therapist | Not stated | 1 |
| Optometrist | Not stated | 1 |
| X-Ray Technician | Not stated | 4 |
| Physiotherapist | Not stated | 1 |
| Total | 59 |
Category-wise break-up
The notice gives a reservation roster for each group of posts. The rows below show the main categories as printed; the notice also gives the break-up by women, rural, disabled, ex-servicemen, Kannada medium, project-displaced, third gender and sports persons, with reservation points.
| Group of posts | General | SC | ST | Cat-2A | Cat-2B | Cat-3A | Cat-3B | Cat-1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officers (points 1–13) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| Lab Technicians (points 35–42) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Nursing Officer, MHU (point 249) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nursing Officers MH, CH, ICU/HDU, PM-ABHIM, NP-NCDs (points 250–267) | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| Primary Health Safety Officers (points 74–83) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| X-Ray Technicians (points 1–4) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
The Medical Officer roster points are 1–3 (NP-NCDs), 4–9 (ICU/HDU) and 10–13 (PM-ABHIM Namma Clinic). The nursing roster points are 250–253 (MH), 254–258 (CH), 259–262 (ICU/HDU), 263–265 (PM-ABHIM) and 266–267 (NP-NCDs). The Psychiatric Nurse, Psychologist, Audiologist/Speech Therapist, Optometrist and Physiotherapist posts are each shown under the general category.
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (NP-NCDs) | MBBS pass with compulsory internship and KMC registration; Convocation/Degree Certificate from the university | Minimum 3 years' hospital work experience (priority: experience under a National Health Programme) |
| Medical Officer (ICU/HDU) and (PM-ABHIM Namma Clinic) | MBBS pass with compulsory internship and KMC registration; Convocation/Degree Certificate from the university | Not specified in the notice |
| Lab Technician (all four programmes) | SSLC or equivalent pass and 3-year diploma in medical laboratory technology run by the Karnataka State Paramedical Board, OR Second PUC pass in Science with a 2-year diploma; Karnataka State Paramedical Board registration | Not specified in the notice |
| Nursing Officer (MHU) | GNM Nursing or B.Sc Nursing; registered with Karnataka Nursing Council | Minimum 2 years' service experience; maximum age 45 years |
| Female Nursing Officer (MH), (CH) and (ICU/HDU) | General Nursing Diploma from an institution recognised by the Karnataka Government; compulsory Karnataka Nursing Council registration | Not specified in the notice |
| Nursing Officer (PM-ABHIM) | B.Sc or Diploma in Nursing; compulsory Karnataka Nursing Council registration | Not specified in the notice |
| Nursing Officer (NP-NCDs) | General Nursing Diploma and Nursing Council registration | Compulsory 2 years' hospital service experience |
| Psychiatric Nurse | B.Sc in nursing or equivalent degree from an institution recognized by Karnataka Nursing Council of India; if not available, General Nursing can be considered | At least 2 years of experience in Psychiatry/Mental Health Institution/Hospital |
| Primary Health Safety Officer (PHCO) (Namma Clinic and Maternal Health) | Primary Health Safety Officer training only from ANM institutions recognised by the Karnataka Government; Karnataka Nursing Council registration | Not specified in the notice |
| Psychologist | Essential: Master's Degree in Child Psychology from RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) recognized institute | Preference: minimum 2 years' work experience in Public Health Sector (Government or NGO) |
| Audiologist/Speech Therapist | Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) recognized institute | Preference: minimum 2 years' work experience in Public Health Sector (Government or NGO) |
| Optometrist | Essential: Bachelor in Optometry or Master in Optometry from any recognized university | Preference: minimum 2 years' work experience in Public Health Sector (Government or NGO) |
| X-Ray Technician | 10th (SSLC) and Diploma in X-ray/Medical Imaging Technology from an institution affiliated to RUGHS or approved by the Karnataka paramedical board; OR 10+2 (PUC) with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and the same diploma | Not specified in the notice |
| Physiotherapist | Degree in Physiotherapy (B.P.T) | 2 years' hospital experience (experience under the National Health Mission programme) |
For the Psychiatric Nurse, the notice lists a PG diploma in psychiatric nursing from an institution recognised by the Nursing Council of India as desirable. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Age Limit
The notice prints an age limit only for Nursing Officer (MHU): maximum 45 years. For the other posts it says that pay and age limit are to be fixed as per NHM/NUHM norms.
Pay and Terms
The notice prints no pay amount for any post and says pay and age limit are to be fixed as per NHM/NUHM norms. All posts are filled on contract basis. The notice does not give the length of the contract. Appointments are made on merit and roster (reservation) basis. The Society reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts.
How to Apply for DPMU Haveri Recruitment 2026
Application forms are issued and received at the office named for each post, between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM on any day from 5 November 2026 to 16 November 2026. Candidates must be present in person, collect the form, and submit it with the documents on the same day. Applications sent online, by registered post or by e-mail are not considered.
| Posts | Office for application |
|---|---|
| Medical Officers (ICU/HDU and PM-ABHIM Namma Clinic); Lab Technicians; Female Nursing Officers (MH, CH, ICU/HDU); Nursing Officers (PM-ABHIM); PHCOs; Psychologist; Audiologist/Speech Therapist; Optometrist | District Programme Management Unit, B-Block, District Health and Family Welfare Officer's office, District Administrative Building, Devagiri, Haveri |
| Medical Officers (NP-NCDs); Nursing Officers (NP-NCDs); Physiotherapist | District Surveillance Unit, A-Block, 3rd floor, Room No. 15, District Administrative Building, Devagiri, Haveri |
| Nursing Officer (MHU); X-Ray Technicians | Office of the District Tuberculosis Eradication Officer, District Hospital premises, Haveri |
| Psychiatric Nurse | Office of the District Leprosy Control Officer, B-Block, District Administrative Building, Devagiri, Haveri |
- Go to the office listed for your post during 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, between 5 November 2026 and 16 November 2026.
- Collect the prescribed application form from the concerned programme section.
- Fill in the form and attach self-attested photocopies of the original documents and 2 copies of your recent photograph.
- Submit the application at the same office on the same day.
Contact details on the letterhead: e-mail [email protected], phone 08375-298927, fax 08375-249009. The notice says that applications sent by e-mail are not considered.
Documents Required
- Self-attested photocopies of the original documents
- 2 copies of a recent photograph
- Marks cards of each semester/year
- Caste certificate and other reservation certificates
- Convocation/Degree Certificate (Medical Officers)
Important Instructions
- Candidates must appear in person; online, registered post and e-mail applications are not considered for any reason.
- KMC registration is compulsory for Medical Officers; provisional registration receipts are not considered.
- Nursing Officers and PHCOs need Karnataka Nursing Council registration; Lab Technicians need Karnataka State Paramedical Board registration. The notice says applications of those without the required registration are rejected.
- The District Health and Family Welfare Society reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts.
- Further information is available at the office during office hours and on the notice board.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| DPMU Haveri Official Notification PDF | Notice dated 04-11-2026 |
| Official Website | Official website |
