The Office of the Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, has released an advertisement (No. NHM-31013(11)/5/2025-HRD-NHM, ECF: 678091, dated 29.07.2026) inviting online applications for engagement of Staff Nurses on contractual basis, for candidates willing to work in mission mode. This NHM Assam Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 drive covers 2204 posts across zones in Assam.
National Health Mission (NHM), Assam is recruiting for 2,204 Staff Nurse posts on a contractual basis. Candidates with a B.Sc. Nursing or GNM course from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized institution, registered with the Assam Nurses' Midwives' and Health Visitors' Council, and aged up to 40 years (as on 01.01.2026, with category-wise relaxation) can apply. Applications open on 01.08.2026 and close on 15.08.2026 (till 11:59 PM). The application mode is online, through the NHM Assam website nhm.assam.gov.in. Postings will be across five zones covering districts throughout Assam, with no application fee.
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview
The table below summarizes the key details of this National Health Mission, Assam (NHM Assam) advertisement.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Health Mission (NHM), Assam - Office of the Mission Director |
| Notification No. | NHM-31013(11)/5/2025-HRD-NHM (ECF: 678091) |
| Notification Date | 29.07.2026 |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse |
| Total Vacancies | 2,204 |
| Engagement Type | Contractual basis (mission mode) |
| Job Location | Across zones and districts of Assam |
| Application Mode | Online, through nhm.assam.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15.08.2026, till 11:59 PM |
| Application Fee | No fee is required to be paid |
| Official Website | https://nhm.assam.gov.in |
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NHM Assam Staff Nurse Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29.07.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15.08.2026, till 11:59 PM |
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
NHM Assam has advertised 2,204 Staff Nurse posts, with the category-wise distribution given below. Note that the number of vacancies may vary at the time of recruitment.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staff Nurse | 2,204 (Open/UR-1701, OBC/MOBC-44, ST(P)-0, ST(H)-80, SC-209, Tea Tribes-170) |
In addition to these vertical reservation categories, horizontal reservation applies for Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Women, and Ex-Servicemen, "as per Govt. norms" - specific numbers for these horizontal categories are not given in the notification.
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Zone-Wise Posting Districts
Selected candidates may indicate a zone-wise preference. The five zones and their districts, as listed in the notification, are:
| Zone | Districts |
|---|---|
| Barak Valley | Cachar, Hailakandi, Sribhumi (Karimganj) |
| Central Assam | Morigaon, Nagaon, Hojai |
| Lower Assam | Bajali, Baksa, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Nalbari, Kamrup(M), Kamrup, Kokrajhar, South Salmara, Tamulpur |
| North Assam | Biswanath, Darrang, Sonitpur, Udalguri |
| Upper Assam | Charaideo, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Sivasagar, Tinsukia |
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Qualification
Candidates must have passed a B.Sc. Nursing or GNM Course from any nursing school/institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council, and must be registered with the Assam Nurses' Midwives' and Health Visitors' Council.
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Age Limit
The upper age limit is 40 years, as on 01.01.2026, with the following category-wise relaxation and maximum age.
| Category | Maximum Age (Years) |
|---|---|
| Open Category (UR) | 40 |
| OBC/MOBC | 43 |
| SC/ST(P)/ST(H) | 45 |
| PWD | 50 |
Age relaxation applied: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC/MOBC candidates get 3 years, and PWD candidates get 10 years over the base limit of 40 years. The age of candidates will be calculated based on the Matriculation/HSLC Admit Card or Pass Certificate issued by a recognized Board/Council - no other document will be accepted for this purpose.
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NHM Assam Staff Nurse Application Fee
No application fee is required to be paid for NHM Assam Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026.
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Salary
Selected candidates will receive a remuneration of ₹20,000 per month.
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Selection Process
The selection process will be notified separately on the official website of the Directorate of National Health Mission, Assam (nhm.assam.gov.in), in due course of time, along with the list of provisionally shortlisted candidates. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly, as no separate individual call letter will be sent for interview or selection test.
How to Apply for NHM Assam Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Apply Online
- Visit the official NHM Assam website at https://nhm.assam.gov.in.
- Open the online application form for Staff Nurse engagement.
- Fill in the required details and indicate a zone-wise preference if desired.
- Upload the supporting documents, including educational qualification, experience, and other relevant documents.
- Submit the application between 01.08.2026 and 15.08.2026, before 11:59 PM on the last date.
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NHM Assam Staff Nurse Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications will be rejected without any prior information to the candidate.
- Claims for any correction will not be entertained after the online application has been submitted.
- Candidates must upload all supporting documents (educational qualification, experience, and others) along with the application.
- The number of vacancies may vary at the time of recruitment.
- Detailed terms & conditions and other recruitment criteria will be published on the official website in due course - candidates should check nhm.assam.gov.in regularly.
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Candidates holding a B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualification can also explore more Staff Nurse Jobs and Nursing Government Jobs across India. Those interested in health sector opportunities can check the latest Assam Government Jobs across various departments. Candidates open to contractual health mission roles can also browse more NHM Recruitment 2026 notifications from other states, and Paramedical Government Jobs matching their qualification.
