Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Jharkhand
Overview
The National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand has announced two recruitment notifications for a total of 306 Specialist Medical Officer (SMO) vacancies:
| Advertisement | Vacancies | Type | Date of Notice |
|---|
| NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID)-2750(MD) | 106 | Specialist | 30 Sep 2026 |
| HMEW/2026 (SMO Bid)-2755(MD) | 200 | Non‑Teaching Specialist | 1 Oct 2026 |
Both notifications are for a bidding process. The maximum monthly remuneration bid is Rs. 3,00,000.
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification – MBBS degree plus a relevant postgraduate degree or diploma in the specialty, from an NMC‑recognised institution.
- Age Limit – 23 to 64 years.
- Medical Registration – Valid registration with the National Medical Commission.
Specializations
- NHM Programme (106 posts) – Anesthesia, Dermatology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology, Surgery.
- Non‑Teaching (200 posts) – Anesthesia, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Radiology, Surgery, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Dermatology, Cardiology.
Application Process
- Online application window – 8 Oct 2026 to 15 Nov 2026 (extended from 31 Oct 2026).
- Age cut‑off – 31 Oct 2026.
- Selection – Facility‑wise bidding; candidates submit bids and are allocated to facilities based on the bid amount.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application opens | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Application deadline | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Age cut‑off | 31 Oct 2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official NHM Jharkhand recruitment portal.
- Register and log in.
- Fill in the online application form for the desired advertisement.
- Upload required documents (degree certificates, registration proof, etc.).
- Submit your bid for the monthly remuneration.
- Pay the application fee as specified in the notification.
Further Information
Refer to the respective recruitment notifications and the extension notice for detailed vacancy distribution, selection procedure, and contractual terms. Annexure‑I of each notification contains district‑wise, hospital‑wise, and specialization‑wise vacancy details.