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District Health Society (DHS), Godda Staff Nurse, ANM, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Counsellor and Other Posts Notification 2026 has been released on 28.07.2026 on the official website, godda.nic.in. A total of 64 vacancies have been announced through the DHS Godda Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged 21 to 35/37/38/40 years, as applicable by category, who have the required post-wise educational qualifications are eligible to apply. The online application process has started on 06.08.2026 and will remain open until 30.08.2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
District Health Society (DHS), Godda has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 28.07.2026 for recruitment to 64 vacancies across 33 different posts under the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand. The recruitment includes Staff Nurse, ANM, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Counsellor, Block Data Manager, Radiographer, Epidemiologist and other health-related posts.The notification contains complete details regarding post-wise vacancies, salary, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, selection process, and application procedure. A corrigendum dated 31.07.2026 also revised the eligibility criteria for the District Cold Chain Handler post.The online application process started on 06.08.2026 and the last date to apply is 30.08.2026. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying.
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DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Overview
The District Health Society (DHS), Godda has invited online applications for contract-based appointment against 33 different posts under the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand. The recruitment covers vacancies for various health institutions and the District Hospital in Godda district. Recruitment is being carried out by the District Health Society, Godda under Advertisement No. 01/2026, dated 28.07.2026, with a corrigendum issued on 31.07.2026 revising the eligibility criteria for one post.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | District Health Society (DHS), Godda, Jharkhand |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 |
| Posts | 33 different posts (Staff Nurse, ANM, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Counsellors, and others) |
| Total Vacancies | 64 |
| Nature of Appointment | Contract basis (initially for one year, extendable based on Annual Performance Appraisal) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 06.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30.08.2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹400 (General/BC-I/BC-II/EWS); ₹200 (SC/ST) |
| Job Location | Godda district, Jharkhand |
| Official Website | https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in and https://godda.nic.in |
Candidates from any recognised background who meet the post-wise essential qualification mentioned in the notification are eligible to apply. The number of vacancies, application dates, qualification, age limit, and fee mentioned in this article are taken directly from the official notification and corrigendum released by DHS Godda.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28.07.2026 |
| Corrigendum Issued | 31.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06.08.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30.08.2026 |
The exam or skill test date, venue, and other related information will be announced later through a leading daily newspaper and the official district website, https://godda.nic.in, as stated in the notification.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 64 vacancies spread across 33 posts. The post-wise vacancy break-up, including category-wise distribution (UR, BC1, BC2, SC, ST, EWS) as given in the official notification, is listed below.
| Post Code | Name of Post | Total Vacancy | Salary (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Staff Nurse (SNCU) | 09 | ₹16,564 |
| 02 | OT Technician (RCH) | 03 | ₹12,000 |
| 03 | Oxygen Operator – PSA Plant, DH Godda | 02 | ₹12,000 |
| 04 | GNM (District NCD Clinic) | 01 | ₹18,900 |
| 05 | Block Data Manager | 01 | ₹15,000 |
| 06 | Ophthalmic Assistant (RBSK) | 03 | ₹13,230 |
| 07 | Pharmacist (RBSK) | 03 | ₹12,000 |
| 08 | Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS) | 02 | ₹21,420 |
| 09 | Radiographer/X-Ray Technician (RNTCP) | 01 | ₹16,000 |
| 10 | District Public Private Mix (PPM) Coordinator (RNTCP) | 01 | ₹18,000 |
| 11 | Pharmacist (RNTCP) | 01 | ₹12,600 |
| 12 | Pharmacist (Drug Store) | 01 | ₹12,600 |
| 13 | Malaria Technical Supervisor (MTS) | 02 | ₹17,303 |
| 14 | Tuberculosis Health Visitor (TB-HV) | 01 | ₹13,211 |
| 15 | Hospital Attendants (NPHCE) | 02 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 | Sanitary Attendants (NPHCE) | 02 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 | Multi Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE) | 05 | ₹16,564 |
| 18 | Clinical Psychologist (NMHP) | 01 | ₹26,250 |
| 19 | Psychiatric Social Worker (NMHP) | 01 | ₹29,524 |
| 20 | Epidemiologist, IDSP, Godda | 01 | ₹49,500 |
| 21 | Lab Technician (IDSP) | 01 | ₹12,600 |
| 22 | Lab Technician (MFP Fluorosis) | 01 | ₹12,600 |
| 23 | District Cold Chain Handler | 01 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 | Arsh Counsellors | 01 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 | Counsellor (Blood Bank) | 01 | ₹15,000 |
| 26 | Counsellor (NPCDCS) | 01 | ₹15,000 |
| 27 | Nutritional Counsellor (MTC) | 03 | ₹15,000 |
| 28 | RMNCH FP Counsellor | 01 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 | ANM (UPHC Godda) | 02 | ₹10,395 |
| 30 | Staff Nurse (UPHC Mahagama) | 02 | ₹15,015 |
| 31 | ANM (UPHC Mahagama) | 05 | ₹10,395 |
| 32 | Pharmacist (UPHC Mahagama) | 01 | ₹10,973 |
| 33 | Lab Technician (UPHC Mahagama) | 01 | ₹10,973 |
| Total | 64 | - |
As per the notification, the overall category-wise vacancy distribution is: UR – 42, BC1 – 3, BC2 – 0, SC – 4, ST – 15, EWS – 0.
Note: The eligibility criteria for the District Cold Chain Handler post (Post Code 23) was revised through the corrigendum dated 31.07.2026; the updated qualification is given in the eligibility section below.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria and Qualification
Eligibility for DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 is post-specific. Candidates should check the essential qualification for their intended post carefully before applying, as requirements vary across nursing, paramedical, technical, and counselling roles.
| Post | Essential Qualification (Summary) |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse (SNCU / UPHC Mahagama) | 10+2/Intermediate with 3 years General Nursing and Midwifery Training from a Govt-recognised institution; registered under Jharkhand Nursing Council; at least 2 years' hospital/health institution experience |
| GNM (District NCD Clinic) | Same as Staff Nurse qualification above |
| ANM (UPHC Godda / UPHC Mahagama) | 10+2 or equivalent with completed ANM course from an institution recognised by the Government and approved by INC; registered under Jharkhand Nursing Council |
| OT Technician (RCH) | 10+2/Intermediate; Diploma or certificate course in Operation Theatre Technician; registered under Pharmacy Council, Jharkhand; at least 1 year hospital/health institution experience |
| Oxygen Operator – PSA Plant DH Godda | Diploma in Engineering or equivalent technical certification (Mechanical/Electrical)/B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical); at least 1 year experience operating and maintaining oxygen generation plants or relevant field |
| Block Data Manager | Graduation in any discipline with at least 1-year diploma in Computer Application/PG Diploma in Computer Application/DOEACC "O" Level/ITI/IDTR or Bachelor in Computer Application/B.Sc(IT)/B.Sc(Computer Science)/DOEACC "A" level; minimum 2 years' post-qualification relevant experience |
| Ophthalmic Assistant (RBSK) | Two years' Diploma Course in Optometry or trained as an Ophthalmic Assistant in an NPCB-recognised Govt hospital; familiarity with computer and internet use |
| Pharmacist (RBSK / RNTCP / Drug Store / UPHC Mahagama) | Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institute; registered under Pharmacy Council; computer proficiency (MS Office) and internet; at least 2 years' hospital/health institution experience (except UPHC Mahagama, where experience is not specified) |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS) | Graduate; Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a Govt-recognised institute; permanent two-wheeler driving licence; certificate course in computer operation (minimum 2 months); minimum 1 year RNTCP experience desirable |
| Radiographer/X-Ray Technician (RNTCP) | 10+2/Intermediate with Diploma in X-Ray Technology/Radiology from a Govt-recognised institute with 2 years' experience in a medical lab; registered under Jharkhand Paramedical Council |
| District PPM Coordinator (RNTCP) | Post Graduate; 1 year experience in communication/ACSM/public-private partnership/health projects; permanent two-wheeler driving licence |
| Malaria Technical Supervisor (MTS) | Graduate, preferably from biology stream (a science graduate at Class XII considered if biology-stream candidate not available); 1 year experience in vector-borne disease; valid two-wheeler driving licence |
| Tuberculosis Health Visitor (TB-HV) | Graduate, OR Intermediate (10+2) in Science with experience as MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker plus a certificate/higher course in health education/counselling, or a Tuberculosis Health Visitor's course; certificate course in computer operations (minimum 2 months) |
| Hospital Attendants / Sanitary Attendants (NPHCE) | Matriculation (essential); 2 years' hospital work experience desirable |
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE) | 10+2 or equivalent; one-and-a-half-year certificate course in Multi Rehabilitation from a recognised institute; registered as Rehabilitation personnel under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 |
| Clinical Psychologist / Psychiatric Social Worker (NMHP) | First or Second Class M.Phil in Clinical Psychology/M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work/M.A./M.Sc in Psychology, or second class M.A./M.S.W in Medical Psychiatric Social Work/M.Sc in Psychiatric Nursing, from an institute recognised as per the Indian Nursing Council |
| Epidemiologist, IDSP Godda | Medical Graduate with Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Preventive & Social Medicine/Public Health or Epidemiology (MD, MPH, DPH, MAE, etc.); OR any medical graduate with 2 years' experience in Epidemiology/Public Health; minimum 2 years' experience in public health issues |
| Lab Technician (IDSP / MFP Fluorosis / UPHC Mahagama) | 10+2/Intermediate with Diploma in Lab Technician from a Govt-recognised institute with 1 year experience; registered under Jharkhand Paramedical Council |
| District Cold Chain Handler (revised as per corrigendum dated 31.07.2026) | 12th or Intermediate with Science; 3 years' experience of handling vaccines in Cold Chain |
| Arsh Counsellors | Postgraduate Degree in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology/Human Development, OR Diploma in Nursing with minimum 1 year experience in the field of adolescent work; knowledge of adolescent developmental stage; good working knowledge of MS Office (block-level position) |
| Counsellor (Blood Bank / NPCDCS) / RMNCH FP Counsellor | Master's/Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Public Administration/Psychology/Sociology/Home Science/Hospital & Health Management; 1 year work experience in health sector or relevant field; basic computer skills |
| Nutritional Counsellor (MTC) | Female candidates only; Master's/Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition/Home Science (Hons/Pass); 1 year experience in health sector or relevant field; basic computer skills; data management skills |
Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for the complete, post-wise qualification and marking scheme, as some posts also include desirable/preferential qualifications not summarised here for brevity.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01.01.2026. The maximum age limit varies by category, as per the notification.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Maximum Age (Divyang/PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Economically Weaker Section | 21 | 35 | 40 |
| Backward Class & Extremely Backward Class | 21 | 37 | 42 |
| Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Male & Female) | 21 | 40 | 45 |
| Women (General, Backward Class & Extremely Backward Class) | 21 | 38 | 43 |
Age relaxation is applicable as per Jharkhand Government norms.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC-I / BC-II / EWS | ₹400 |
| SC / ST | ₹200 |
The application fee must be paid online through the link provided on the official application website. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application, and correspondingly pay the fee separately, for each post.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be engaged on a contract basis and paid a fixed monthly honorarium (salary) as prescribed post-wise, ranging from ₹10,000 for Hospital/Sanitary Attendants up to ₹49,500 for the post of Epidemiologist (IDSP, Godda). The complete post-wise salary is listed in the vacancy details table above.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 will be made through a merit list prepared on the basis of the following marking scheme, totalling 100 marks:
| S.No. | Selection Criteria | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10th Board Marks | 10 |
| 2 | 12th Board Marks | 15 |
| 3 | Essential Qualification (post-wise) | 25 |
| 4 | Relevant higher qualification in the concerned stream, if applicable | 10 |
| 5 | Written Examination/Skill Test | 40 |
As per the notification: if, after scrutiny of applications, the number of applications received for any post is fewer than 10, the merit list will be prepared based on educational and training marks only, without a written test/skill test. If more than 10 applications are received after scrutiny, a Written Test/Skill Test will be conducted, and marks from education, training, and the written/skill test will be combined to prepare the merit list. The final merit list will be approved by the District Selection Committee, Godda, and published on the official Godda district website, https://godda.nic.in.
How to Apply for DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 (Apply Online)
Eligible candidates can apply online for DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 by following the steps below.
- Visit the official Jharkhand recruitment website: https://recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
- Locate the DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 01/2026) application link, available on the portal maintained by JAP IT, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Register and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category-related details.
- Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph and signature as specified in the notification.
- Upload all required documents, including educational certificates, training certificates, mark sheets, category/residential certificates (if claiming reservation), date-of-birth (matriculation) certificate, computer proficiency certificate (if applicable), and experience certificates (with salary payment proof and bank statement).
- Upload Aadhaar card details as identity proof.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the payment link provided on the website.
- Submit the application and retain a copy/printout for future reference.
Applications will be accepted online only; offline or postal applications will not be accepted, as stated in the official notification.
DHS Godda Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- If a candidate submits more than one application for the same post, the last submitted application will be treated as valid and the rest will be automatically rejected.
- All details asked for in the online application must be filled completely, as per the eligibility criteria.
- Candidates presenting a CGPA score card must also submit the CGPA conversion chart along with the mark sheet.
- A Joining Letter must be attached along with the experience certificate from the institution where the work experience was gained.
- Shortlisted candidates, based on the qualification and eligibility mentioned in the advertisement, will be included in the further selection process by the committee.
- The decision of the District Selection Committee in the recruitment process will be final and binding.
- The District Selection Committee, Godda will give final approval to the merit list.
- The District Selection Committee, Godda may amend the terms of the advertisement as required.
- Any grievance related to the recruitment will be settled only in the Godda court/tribunal.
- The selected candidate must submit an affidavit stating that they have not been convicted in any criminal case, along with a medical fitness certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon, at the time of joining.
Candidates looking for healthcare opportunities can explore the latest Government Medical Jobs and NHM Jobs across India. Applicants with nursing qualifications can check Staff Nurse Government Jobs and ANM Government Jobs, while candidates with pharmacy and laboratory qualifications can explore Pharmacist Government Jobs and Lab Technician Government Jobs. Those seeking opportunities in Jharkhand can also check the latest Jharkhand Government Jobs and District Government Jobs.
