Office of Chief Medical and Health Officer, District Health Society, Dhamtari (NHM Dhamtari) Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 11 August 2026 on the official website www.dhamtari.gov.in. A total of 38 vacancies have been announced through the NHM Dhamtari Recruitment 2026 for various posts including 2nd ANM, Medical Officer, MPW, Community Health Officer, Nursing Officer, Staff Nurse, Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Dental Assistant, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician and Secretarial Assistant.
Candidates aged 18 to 70 years, depending on the post, who have the required educational and professional qualifications with valid registration in the concerned council, where applicable, are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The recruitment will be conducted through walk-in interviews from 31 August 2026 to 18 September 2026, as per the post-wise schedule.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check the walk-in interview details through the direct links provided below in this article.
NHM Dhamtari Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Office of Chief Medical and Health Officer, District Health Society, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh has officially released Notification No. NHM/भर्ती/2026-27/3820 dated 11 August 2026 for the recruitment of 38 candidates on a contractual basis under the National Health Mission. The recruitment includes various posts such as 2nd ANM, Medical Officer (AYUSH), MPW, Community Health Officer, Nursing Officer, Staff Nurse, Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Dental Assistant, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician and Secretarial Assistant. The official notification is available on the Dhamtari district website.
NHM Dhamtari Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Office of Chief Medical and Health Officer, District Health Society, Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh) |
| Post Name | 2nd ANM, Medical Officer (AYUSH), MPW, Community Health Officer, Nursing Officer, Staff Nurse, Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Dental Assistant, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician, Secretarial Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 38 Posts |
| Mode of Recruitment | Walk-in Interview (Contractual basis) |
| Walk-in Interview Dates | 31 August 2026 to 18 September 2026 (post-wise, see schedule below) |
| Venue | Office of CMHO, District - Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh) |
| Contract Period | Up to 31 March 2027 (extendable based on satisfactory performance) |
| Official Website | www.dhamtari.gov.in |
NHM Dhamtari Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The walk-in interview process for all 38 posts will be conducted in seven batches between 31 August 2026 and 18 September 2026. Registration on each interview day begins at 9:00 AM. The exact application start date and last date to apply are not available in the notification, since candidates must appear directly at the venue on their allotted walk-in date rather than applying online in advance.
- Notification release date: 11 August 2026
- Walk-in interview dates: 31 August, 02, 07, 09, 11, 15, and 17 September 2026 (registration), with eligible/final lists and interviews held the following day in each batch
NHM Dhamtari Vacancy Details 2026
The table below shows the post-wise number of vacancies out of the total 38 posts advertised. Category-wise reservation (Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST) has been fixed as per the Dhamtari district reservation roster; detailed category-wise breakup is available in the official notification.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd ANM | 3 |
| 2 | Medical Officer (Male) - AYUSH (RBSK) | 1 |
| 3 | MPW (Male) - UHWC | 1 |
| 4 | Community Health Officer - HWC | 10 |
| 5 | Nursing Officer - NHM | 5 |
| 6 | Staff Nurse - NBSU | 1 |
| 7 | Staff Nurse (Pediatric Ward, 30 Bedded) - HDU/ICU | 1 |
| 8 | Nursing Officer - CCU | 1 |
| 9 | Nurses for Geriatric Care/Palliative Care (NCD) | 1 |
| 10 | Laboratory Technician - RBSK | 1 |
| 11 | Physiotherapist - NHM | 1 |
| 12 | Medical Officer - AYUSH | 1 |
| 13 | Psychologist - Clinical (NMHP) | 1 |
| 14 | Laboratory Technician - DPHL | 1 |
| 15 | Dental Assistant - NOHP | 2 |
| 16 | Staff Nurse - NRC | 1 |
| 17 | Staff Nurse - SNCU | 1 |
| 18 | Radiographer/X-Ray Technician | 1 |
| 19 | Nursing Officer - UHWC | 3 |
| 20 | Secretarial Assistant - NHM (DPMU) | 1 |
| Total | 38 |
NHM Dhamtari Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 70 years for medical posts
- Maximum age: 64 years for managerial/administrative posts
- Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per Chhattisgarh Government norms
To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
NHM Dhamtari Post-wise Educational Qualification 2026
| S. No. | Post Name | Educational/Technical Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd ANM | ANM Course passed from Indian Nursing Council-recognised institute with registration in the CG Nurses Registration Council |
| 2 | Medical Officer (Male) - AYUSH (RBSK) | BHMS/BAMS/BUMS Degree with registration from a GOI-recognised Ayush/Homeo/Unani council |
| 3 | MPW (Male) - UHWC | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) with Biology plus a one-year Diploma/Training in Multipurpose Worker course from a state-recognised centre, registered with the Chhattisgarh Paramedical Council |
| 4 | Community Health Officer - HWC | B.Sc Nursing Certificate Course in Community Health Integrated Course, or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Certificate in Community Health Integrated Course, with valid registration in the CG Nursing Council |
| 5 | Nursing Officer - NHM, CCU, UHWC | B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM course passed with live registration in the CG Nursing Registration Council |
| 6 | Staff Nurse (NBSU, NRC, SNCU, Pediatric Ward) | B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM course passed with live registration in the CG Nursing Registration Council |
| 7 | Nurses for Geriatric Care/Palliative Care (NCD) | B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM course passed with live registration in the CG Nursing Registration Council |
| 8 | Laboratory Technician - RBSK | 12th passed with Biology, plus DMLT/BMLT/Pathology paramedical course with registration in the CG Paramedical Council |
| 9 | Laboratory Technician - DPHL | 10+2 with Biology and BMLT, or DMLT, or a one-year certificate course (CMLT), registered with the Paramedical Council of India or Chhattisgarh Paramedical Council (preference to BMLT) |
| 10 | Physiotherapist - NHM | Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) with live registration in the CG Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Council |
| 11 | Medical Officer - AYUSH | BHMS/BAMS/BUMS Degree with registration from a GOI-recognised Ayush/Homeo/Unani council |
| 12 | Psychologist - Clinical (NMHP) | M.Phil Psychology, or M.Sc/M.A. Psychology (Regular), approved and recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India |
| 13 | Dental Assistant - NOHP | Matriculation with preference to candidates holding a one-year course as an oral hygienist or dental technician from a dental college/government health facility, with prior experience |
| 14 | Radiographer/X-Ray Technician | 12th passed with Science subjects, plus a Chhattisgarh Government-recognised paramedical Radiography course, registered with the CG Paramedical Council |
| 15 | Secretarial Assistant - NHM (DPMU) | 12th passed with at least a one-year Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institute/board/university |
NHM Dhamtari Salary Structure 2026
| S. No. | Post Name | Consolidated Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd ANM | Rs. 12,000/- |
| 2 | Medical Officer (Male) - AYUSH (RBSK) | Rs. 25,000/- |
| 3 | MPW (Male) - UHWC | Rs. 14,000/- |
| 4 | Community Health Officer - HWC | Rs. 16,500/- |
| 5 | Nursing Officer - NHM | Rs. 16,500/- |
| 6 | Staff Nurse - NBSU | Rs. 16,000/- |
| 7 | Staff Nurse (Pediatric Ward, 30 Bedded) | Rs. 16,000/- |
| 8 | Nursing Officer - CCU | Rs. 16,500/- |
| 9 | Nurses for Geriatric Care/Palliative Care (NCD) | Rs. 16,500/- |
| 10 | Laboratory Technician - RBSK | Rs. 14,000/- |
| 11 | Physiotherapist - NHM | Rs. 18,000/- |
| 12 | Medical Officer - AYUSH | Rs. 25,000/- |
| 13 | Psychologist - Clinical (NMHP) | Rs. 23,000/- |
| 14 | Laboratory Technician - DPHL | Rs. 14,000/- |
| 15 | Dental Assistant - NOHP | Rs. 12,000/- |
| 16 | Staff Nurse - NRC | Rs. 16,000/- |
| 17 | Staff Nurse - SNCU | Rs. 16,000/- |
| 18 | Radiographer/X-Ray Technician | Rs. 15,000/- |
| 19 | Nursing Officer - UHWC | Rs. 16,500/- |
| 20 | Secretarial Assistant - NHM | Rs. 13,650/- |
NHM Dhamtari Application Fee 2026
The application fee must be paid through a Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque issued by a nationalised bank, in favour of "District Health Society, Dhamtari". The original Demand Draft/Banker's Cheque must be attached with the application form; the application will not be accepted without it. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications with separate Demand Drafts for each post.
| Category | Posts with Salary Below Rs. 25,000/month | Posts with Salary Rs. 25,000/month or Above |
|---|---|---|
| Divyang / SC / ST / Women | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 200/- |
| OBC | Rs. 200/- | Rs. 300/- |
| Unreserved (General) | Rs. 300/- | Rs. 400/- |
NHM Dhamtari Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted and selected through a combination of educational qualification marks, experience marks, and written test/interview/skill test marks, based on the following weightage:
- Educational Qualification: Up to 65% of total marks converted from qualifying marks (varies by post; technical posts also carry separate weightage for technical qualification)
- Experience: Maximum 15 to 20 marks depending on the post, calculated at the rate of 2-4 marks per year of relevant government/semi-government experience, subject to a maximum of 5 years
- Written Test/Interview/Skill Test: Up to 20 marks, including bonus marks of up to 15 marks for candidates who have worked under the National Health Mission, and 10 bonus marks for staff who served during the COVID-19 pandemic for at least 6 months (as per government order dated 03.02.2023)
- Reserved category candidates must secure at least 20% marks and unreserved category candidates at least 30% marks (or as specified per post) in the written/skill test to be considered eligible
- The final merit list will be prepared by adding qualification marks, experience/bonus marks, and interview/written/skill test marks
- In case of a tie in total marks, the candidate with greater age will be given preference
The number of candidates called for the written/skill test/interview stage will depend on the number of advertised posts per category: 10 times the vacancies for 1-10 posts, 5 times for 11-50 posts, and 3 times for more than 50 posts.
Documents Required for NHM Dhamtari Walk-in Interview 2026
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of registration and interview:
- Mark sheets of 8th, 10th, and 12th class
- Mark sheets of all years of graduation and post-graduation
- Mark sheet/certificate of the relevant educational and technical qualification
- Registration certificate of the concerned professional council (Nursing Council, Paramedical Council, etc., where applicable)
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Domicile/permanent residence certificate
- Disability certificate (if claiming reservation under the Divyang category)
- Experience certificate (if claiming experience marks)
- Original photo identity proof
- Live registration certificate from the district Employment Office
- Original Demand Draft/Banker's Cheque for the application fee
How to Apply for NHM Dhamtari Recruitment 2026
This recruitment does not involve online submission. Candidates must apply in person on their designated walk-in interview date, following these steps:
- Download and fill the prescribed application form available on the official Dhamtari district website (www.dhamtari.gov.in) or the CMHO office notice board.
- Attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the space provided on the form.
- Arrange all required certificates in the sequence specified in the notification (receipt, application form, educational qualification, residence certificate, caste certificate, employment registration certificate, experience certificate, and other certificates) and staple them securely.
- Attach the original Demand Draft/Banker's Cheque for the application fee, drawn in favour of "District Health Society, Dhamtari".
- Report in person at the Office of the CMHO, District Dhamtari, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the walk-in date allotted to your post (see schedule below).
- Complete registration; the list of eligible/ineligible candidates will be displayed the same evening by 5:00 PM.
- Submit any objection to the eligibility list between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM on the same day, if applicable.
- Report the next day at 10:00 AM for the final eligible candidates list, followed by the interview/written/skill test from 11:00 AM onwards.
Applications sent by speed post, registered post, ordinary post, or any other medium will not be accepted. Applications received after the specified date and time will also not be accepted.
NHM Dhamtari Walk-in Interview Schedule 2026
| Batch | Posts (Post No.) | Registration Date | Interview/Test Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd ANM, Medical Officer (Male)-AYUSH (RBSK), MPW (Male)-UHWC, Medical Officer-AYUSH | 31 August 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| 2 | Nursing Officer-CCU, Nurses for Geriatric Care/Palliative Care (NCD), Nursing Officer-UHWC | 02 September 2026 | 03 September 2026 |
| 3 | Community Health Officer-HWC, Nursing Officer-NHM, Staff Nurse-NBSU, Staff Nurse (Pediatric Ward) | 07 September 2026 | 08 September 2026 |
| 4 | Laboratory Technician-RBSK, Laboratory Technician-DPHL | 09 September 2026 | 10 September 2026 |
| 5 | Secretarial Assistant-NHM | 11 September 2026 | 12 September 2026 |
| 6 | Physiotherapist-NHM, Psychologist-Clinical (NMHP), Dental Assistant-NOHP | 15 September 2026 | 16 September 2026 |
| 7 | Staff Nurse-NRC, Staff Nurse-SNCU, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician | 17 September 2026 | 18 September 2026 |
On each registration day, candidate registration is held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the eligible/ineligible list is published by 5:00 PM, and objections can be raised from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The final list is published the next day at 10:00 AM, followed by the interview/written test from 11:00 AM onwards. If the process for any batch cannot be completed on the scheduled day, it will continue on the next working day, which will be notified on the office notice board.
Important Instructions
- All appointments are purely temporary and contractual, valid up to 31 March 2027, and may be extended based on satisfactory performance review.
- No travelling allowance (TA) will be paid to candidates for appearing at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Selected candidates must give a bond on a Rs. 50 stamp paper and submit a No Objection Certificate if applying elsewhere.
- Selected candidates will be required to reside at their place of posting; the posting location will not be transferable or changeable at a later stage.
- All information submitted in the application must be true; providing false information will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature or termination of service, even after appointment.
- Merely applying does not guarantee selection; final appointment depends on verification of original documents and actual availability of vacant posts.
- This recruitment is subject to the final order/decision to be passed in SLP(C) No. 19668/2022, pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
- A waitlist will also be prepared category-wise and will remain valid for one year from the date of issue or until the next recruitment process, whichever is earlier.
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