JRHMS Community Health Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1038 Posts | Advt No 05/2026/JRHM-CHO-Integrated

The Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), under the Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, has released the recruitment notification (Advt No 05/2026/JRHM-CHO-Integrated) for 1,038 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts.

JRHMS CHO Key Details & Overview

Parameter	Details
Organization	Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS)
Post Name	Community Health Officer (CHO)
Advt No.	05/2026/JRHM-CHO-Integrated
Total Vacancies	1,038 Posts
Engagement Type	Contractual (1 year, extendable based on performance)
Fixed Salary	₹25,000 per month
Incentives	Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) up to ₹15,000 per month
Official Website	jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in

JRHMS CHO Important Dates

Notification Date: October 27, 2026
Online Application Starts: October 31, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: November 22, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Cut-off Date for Eligibility & Age: November 22, 2026

JRHMS CHO Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Category	Vacancies	Percentage Share
Scheduled Caste (SC)	288	~27.7%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	280	~27.0%
Unreserved (UR)	253	~24.4%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	104	~10.0%
Backward Class – II (BC-II)	58	~5.6%
Backward Class – I (BC-I)	55	~5.3%
Total	1,038	100%

Key Note on Reservations:

These posts are primarily backlog vacancies carried forward from prior recruitment cycles, which accounts for the substantial distribution allocated under the reserved categories (SC/ST account for ~55% of the total seats).

Horizontal reservation benefits for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Sports Candidates apply according to standard rules set by the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha, Government of Jharkhand.

JRHMS CHO Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Degree: B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Mandatory Inclusion: Must have passed with the integrated Curriculum of Certificate Program in Community Health (CPCH).
Recognition: Qualification must be from a recognized university or nursing institution.

2. Age Limit (As on 22/11/2026)

Unreserved / EWS: Max 35 years
OBC (BC-I & BC-II): Max 37 years
Female (Unreserved/OBC): Max 38 years
SC / ST (Male & Female): Max 40 years
Person with Disability (PwD): Age relaxations applicable per state norms (up to 10-15 years based on category).

JRHMS CHO Selection Process

Application Screening & Merit Shortlisting: Based on marks scored in essential qualifications (B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with CPCH).
Document Verification (DV): Verification of original marksheets, degree certificates, category certificates, and nursing council registration.

JRHMS CHO Documents Required for Uploading

Recent Passport Size Photograph & Signature
Class 10th Certificate / Marksheet (Age Proof)
Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets (B.Sc. Nursing / CPCH proof)
Nursing Council Registration Certificate
Valid Caste / EWS / Domicile Certificate (if applicable for reservation benefits in Jharkhand)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)

JRHMS CHO Apply Online Process

1.Visit the Official JRHMS Recruitment Portal:Starting October 31, 2026.

Go to jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in or the Jharkhand State Recruitment Portal.

2.Register & Fill Form:

Click on the CHO Recruitment 2026 (Advt No 05/2026) link, complete candidate registration, and fill in personal and educational details accurately.

3.Upload Scanned Documents:

Upload clear, scanned copies of photograph, signature, 10th certificate, nursing degree marksheets, CPCH certificate, and category proof.

4.Submit & Print Confirmation:

Review all entered details, complete final submission before November 22, 2026, and download/print the application form confirmation.