JRHMS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Legal Retainer / Advocate Posts

National Health Mission, Jharkhand (NHM Jharkhand), under the Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Jharkhand, wants to empanel or engage Legal Retainer(s) / Advocate(s) on a case-to-case basis. Advocates enrolled with a Bar Council can apply on the Annexure-A form. Send the form by Registered/Speed Post to the Mission Director, National Health Mission, Jharkhand, in Namkum, Ranchi. The last date for submission is 20 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, and applications received after that may be rejected.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification, the age limit or the application fee.

About NHM Jharkhand

National Health Mission, Jharkhand was set up under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It plans, implements and monitors health programmes and related administrative work across the State of Jharkhand. In that work it has to deal with legal matters before Courts, Tribunals, statutory authorities and other legal forums. This EOI is meant to get it timely legal help, representation and professional advice.

Where and How to Send

Fill in the application on the prescribed form at Annexure-A, which is printed in the notice. Put it in a sealed envelope with the documents the form lists. The notice gives these steps:

1. Fill in the Annexure-A form completely. It asks for your name, father's / spouse's name, date of birth / age, Bar Council enrolment number and date, and Certificate of Practice number (if applicable). It also asks for your residential and office addresses, mobile number / email ID, years of professional experience, courts / forums of practice, educational / professional qualifications, areas of specialisation, relevant cases handled, experience with Govt. Dept./Institutions/PSUs, present / previous empanelment (if any) and any other relevant information.
2. Sign the declaration on the form, and add the place, date, your name and your seal.
3. Fill in and sign the Declaration-cum-Undertaking (Annexure-B).
4. Attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents (see Enclosures below).
5. Seal the envelope and write on it: "Advertisement Number - ________, Application for the post of ________".
6. Send it by Registered/Speed Post to: The Mission Director, National Health Mission, Jharkhand, RCH Campus, Namkum-Tata Road, Namkum, Ranchi – 834010.

The application must be in the prescribed format only. Applications received after the last date and time, or not sent in the prescribed manner, may be rejected. NHM Jharkhand is not responsible for postal delay, loss or non-receipt of an application.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The EOI is for Advocates / Legal Professionals who will provide legal services and represent NHM Jharkhand in these places:

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be enrolled with the Bar Council of India / concerned State Bar Council and hold a valid Certificate of Practice, wherever applicable.
• You must have qualified the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), wherever applicable.
• You should ordinarily have at least 10 years' professional experience in handling litigation and legal matters. This may preferably include matters relating to Government Departments, Government Institutions, PSUs, Health Institutions, service matters, constitutional matters, civil matters, criminal matters and allied areas.
• You should have adequate professional standing, infrastructure and capacity to attend to matters assigned by NHM Jharkhand within the prescribed timelines.
• You should have no conflict of interest with NHM Jharkhand, and you must furnish the prescribed declaration-cum-undertaking.
• You must send documentary evidence of eligibility and experience with the application.

Preference may be given to Advocates with demonstrable experience in healthcare / medical negligence / public health/service / constitutional / government litigation. Preference may also be given to Advocates who have represented Government Departments, Government Organizations, Institutions or PSUs before the Hon'ble High Court and other judicial / quasi-judicial forums.

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. For the eligibility rules of the post in full, see the official notification.

Professional Fee / Remuneration

• No fixed monthly salary or consolidated monthly remuneration will be paid under this engagement.
• Professional fees are paid case by case, only for matters NHM Jharkhand specifically assigns. The fees follow the fee structure / approved rates in Letter no.-03/विधि–शुल्क–33/2020–1613/जे0, रांची, दिनांक-24 जुलाई, 2026, from the Legal Department, Jharkhand. A copy of that letter is attached to the notice.
• Payment depends on submitting the prescribed bill and supporting documents, and on satisfactory certification of the services, as applicable.
• Court fee, filing fee, certified-copy charges and other pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed at actual cost. You need valid supporting documents and the approval of the Competent Authority.
• No other fee, expense or reimbursement is allowed unless the Competent Authority specifically approves it.
• Taxes and statutory deductions, including TDS, are handled under the applicable rules.

The detailed fee schedule, if applicable, will form part of the engagement order / approved terms. NHM Jharkhand may revise it from time to time.

Nature, Mode and Tenure of Engagement

• The engagement is purely professional, need-based and on a case-to-case basis. NHM Jharkhand assigns cases from time to time, depending on the nature, urgency and requirements of each matter.
• Empanelment gives no right to a minimum number of cases, a particular case, a fixed monthly remuneration, a regular appointment or any other employment-related benefit.
• The engagement does not create an employer-employee relationship. NHM Jharkhand remains free to engage any other Advocate, Senior Advocate, Government Counsel or Legal Officer for any matter.
• The empanelment normally stays valid for one (1) year from the date of the engagement/empanelment order, unless NHM Jharkhand ends it earlier. Any continuation or extension depends on satisfactory performance and the approval of the Competent Authority.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 Job Description

When assigned, the Legal Retainer / Empanelled Advocate will:

• Appear and represent NHM Jharkhand before the concerned Court, Tribunal, authority or legal forum.
• Draft, settle, vet and file petitions, writ petitions, appeals, revisions, reviews, applications, affidavits, counter affidavits, replies, rejoinders, written submissions and other legal pleadings.
• Give legal opinions / advice on civil, criminal, service, contractual, administrative, constitutional and other matters.
• Do legal research, including on applicable laws, rules, notifications, judgments, precedents and relevant case law.
• Prepare case briefs, hearing notes, factual summaries and written submissions for officers / senior law officers.
• Coordinate with and brief Senior Advocates, Government Advocates or other Counsel, wherever required.
• Monitor cases, report hearing dates and give timely updates on material developments.
• Obtain and provide certified / authenticated copies of orders and judgments, wherever required.
• Advise on the legal implications of proposed actions, notices, contracts, agreements, claims and other matters.
• Take on any other legal work the Competent Authority may reasonably assign.

Reporting duties: keep NHM Jharkhand informed of important developments, hearing dates, orders and directions. Submit a periodic statement of assigned cases in the prescribed format. Report any adverse order, urgent development or limitation issue to the concerned officer without delay. Failing to attend a matter, meet timelines or give timely updates may count against you when continuation is reviewed.

Enclosures

• Completed and signed Application Form (Annexure-A)
• Valid Bar Council enrolment/registration certificate and Certificate of Practice, wherever applicable
• Proof of qualification and relevant professional experience
• Details/list of significant cases handled, with copies of judgments/orders wherever required
• Details of previous empanelment with Government Departments / Government Institutions / PSUs / other organizations, if any
• Proof of professional address and contact details
• Declaration-cum-Undertaking (Annexure-B)
• Any other document NHM Jharkhand specifically asks for

Selection Process

Selection has four steps: scrutiny, shortlisting, a possible personal interaction / interview, and approval by the Competent Authority.

• Scrutiny: A Screening / Evaluation Committee set up by NHM Jharkhand checks the applications received within the prescribed period.
• Shortlisting: Eligible candidates may be shortlisted on qualification, professional experience, the nature and volume of relevant litigation handled, experience with Government / Health Institutions, professional standing and other relevant parameters.
• Personal interaction / interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interaction / interview, in person or online, at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
• Final empanelment: Final empanelment / engagement needs the approval of the Competent Authority.

NHM Jharkhand may accept or reject any or all applications, wholly or partly, without giving a reason. It may also increase, decrease or cancel the requirement at any stage. Applying, being shortlisted or being empanelled gives no right to engagement, work or any minimum remuneration.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• You must disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest before accepting any matter. You must not take a brief against NHM Jharkhand where that would create a conflict of interest or break professional rules.
• All records, pleadings, opinions and communications of NHM Jharkhand must be kept strictly confidential. They may be disclosed only with prior written permission, or where the law or a competent judicial / statutory authority requires it.
• NHM Jharkhand may end the engagement at any time, for example for unsatisfactory performance, misconduct, conflict of interest, breach of confidentiality or negligence. The Competent Authority may also end it without giving a reason.
• If you want to leave the engagement, you should ordinarily give one month's written notice. You must hand over records and case status as directed.
• False, misleading or materially incorrect information may lead to rejection of the application or termination of the engagement.
• NHM Jharkhand may modify, amend, withdraw or cancel the EOI or any part of it at any stage. Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the competent courts at Ranchi, Jharkhand.

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