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CMHO Rajnandgaon Recruitment 2026 for 332 MPW, Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse and Other Posts

greya chukka | May 29, 2026 | 3:49 AM IST | 9 mins read

The Office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer, District Rajnandgaon has issued a contractual recruitment advertisement under the National Health Mission for 332 vacancies across 22 types of posts. The recruitment includes Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse, 2nd ANM, Community Health Officer, MPW Male, Pharmacist, Radiographer, MO AYUSH, RMA, Physiotherapist, Audiologist, Social Worker, Attendant and Class IV/Aya Bai/Cook cum Caretaker posts.

The online application window is scheduled from 15 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Candidates should not rely only on the post name while applying because the eligibility differs widely by post. Some posts require council registration, some require a specific diploma or degree, and some posts require experience or computer knowledge.

This recruitment is temporary and contractual under NHM Chhattisgarh rules. Applicants should complete the online form carefully, pay the applicable fee through the prescribed mode, upload the required documents and submit the signed copy of the filled application as instructed in the notification.

CMHO Rajnandgaon Recruitment 2026 for 332 MPW, Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse and Other Posts

Quick Facts

Particulars Details
Recruitment Body Office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer, District Rajnandgaon
Scheme/Department National Health Mission, Chhattisgarh
Total Vacancies 332
Main Posts Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse, ANM, CHO, MPW Male, Pharmacist, MO AYUSH, RMA and other posts
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 15 May 2026
Last Date to Apply 29 May 2026 up to 5:00 PM
Job Type Temporary contractual appointment
Salary/Honorarium ₹8,800 to ₹25,000 per month, depending on the post
Age Limit Minimum 18 years; maximum 70 years for medical posts and 64 years for managerial posts, calculated as on 1 January 2026
Application Fee Divyang: Nil; SC/ST: ₹50; Unreserved/OBC: ₹100 as per the notification fee table
Selection Method Application screening, written/computer/clinical skill test where applicable, document verification and merit preparation

CMHO Rajnandgaon Recruitment 2026 Overview

CMHO Rajnandgaon Recruitment 2026 is a district-level contractual recruitment process for health and support posts under the National Health Mission. The notification covers 332 vacancies across 22 post categories.

Particular Details
Recruitment name CMHO Rajnandgaon NHM Contractual Recruitment 2026
Recruitment body Office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer, District Rajnandgaon
Total posts 332
Application mode Online
Official application portal govthealth.cg.gov.in/RecRajnandgaonCont2026
Official district website rajnandgaon.nic.in

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the form before the closing time because late applications are not accepted after the online portal deadline.

Event Date
Notification date 14 May 2026
Online application starts 15 May 2026
Last date and time to apply 29 May 2026 up to 5:00 PM
Written test/skill test schedule To be published separately on the official district website
Eligible/ineligible list To be published on the official district website after application scrutiny

Post-wise Vacancy and Monthly Pay

The recruitment includes nursing, paramedical, medical, accounts, administrative and support posts. The pay is a fixed monthly honorarium as per the post.

Post Vacancies Monthly Pay
Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse 143 ₹16,500/₹16,000
2nd ANM 32 ₹12,000
District Account Assistant 1 ₹18,000
City Accountant 1 ₹16,000
Block Manager – Account 1 ₹21,000
Secretarial Assistant/Jr. or Sr. Secretarial Assistant 22 ₹13,650/₹12,000
Counselor – NHM 7 ₹12,000
Radiographer 2 ₹15,000
MO AYUSH 9 ₹25,000
RMA 7 ₹22,000
Pharmacist 5 ₹16,500
OT Technician 1 ₹14,000
Dental Assistant 2 ₹14,000
Feeding Demonstrator 5 ₹12,000
Physiotherapist 6 ₹18,000
Audiologist 1 ₹25,000
Community Health Officer 55 ₹16,500
Social Worker 2 ₹22,000
MPW Male – UHWC 7 ₹14,000
Senior Treatment Supervisor 1 ₹17,500
Attendant 9 ₹8,800
Class IV/Aya Bai/Cook cum Caretaker 13 ₹8,860
Total 332 Post-wise

Eligibility and Educational Qualification

Eligibility is post-specific. Candidates should apply only for posts where they meet the required qualification, registration and experience conditions.

Post Required Qualification
Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM with valid Chhattisgarh Nursing Council registration
2nd ANM 12th pass with ANM training from an INC-affiliated training centre and live Chhattisgarh Nursing Council registration
District Account Assistant B.Com with minimum 55%, one-year Computer Diploma/PGDCA and Tally knowledge
City Accountant M.Com regular with 50% and Tally 9.0 knowledge, or B.Com regular with 50% and Tally 9.0 knowledge
Block Manager – Account B.Com with minimum 55%, one-year Computer Diploma/PGDCA and Tally knowledge
Secretarial Assistant 12th pass with one-year Diploma in Computer Applications
Counselor PG Degree/Diploma in Psychology, Counselling, Health Education, Mass Communication or Social Science
Radiographer 12th with Science, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician paramedical course and valid Chhattisgarh Paramedical Council registration
MO AYUSH BHMS, BAMS or BUMS with registration from the concerned recognized board
RMA Practitioner in Modern and Holistic Medicine course with Chhattisgarh Medical Board registration
Pharmacist B.Pharma or D.Pharma with valid Chhattisgarh Pharmacy Council registration
OT Technician 12th with Biology, Chemistry and Physics, OT Technician paramedical course and valid Chhattisgarh Paramedical Council registration
Dental Assistant Matriculation with two years’ dental college/clinic experience; preference for related dental/lab technician course
Feeding Demonstrator B.Sc Home Science
Physiotherapist Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
Audiologist BASLP or B.Sc Speech and Hearing from an RCI-recognized institute
Community Health Officer B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with integrated Certificate Course in Community Health and valid Chhattisgarh Nursing Council registration
Social Worker M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work preferred; otherwise Master of Social Work regular preferred
MPW Male – UHWC 12th with Biology, MPW training recognized by Chhattisgarh Government and valid Chhattisgarh Paramedical Council registration
Senior Treatment Supervisor Bachelor’s degree or recognized Sanitary Inspector course, computer operation certificate of at least two months and valid two-wheeler driving licence
Attendant 12th pass
Class IV/Aya Bai/Cook cum Caretaker 8th pass

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age mentioned in the notification is 70 years for medical posts and 64 years for managerial posts.

Category-based age relaxation and reservation benefits are subject to Chhattisgarh government rules and production of valid supporting certificates. Candidates should use the same date of birth as recorded in their 10th certificate or other accepted age proof.

Application Fee

The application fee has to be paid through the QR code/payment details provided in the official notification. Candidates must enter the correct transaction ID in the online form.

Category Application Fee
Divyang candidates Nil
SC/ST ₹50
Unreserved/OBC ₹100

Candidates should keep the payment receipt safely because it may be required during document verification. If the fee is not paid correctly or the transaction details are not entered properly, the application may be treated as incomplete.

How to Apply Online

Applications are accepted through the official online portal only. Candidates should read the notification and keep scanned documents ready before starting the form.

  1. Open the official application link: https://govthealth.cg.gov.in/RecRajnandgaonCont2026.
  2. Register using a valid mobile number.
  3. Use the registration number and password received on the mobile number to log in.
  4. Fill in personal details, post details, qualification details, registration details and experience details carefully.
  5. Pay the applicable fee using the QR code/payment method mentioned in the notification.
  6. Enter the correct transaction ID in the online application.
  7. Upload the required certificates and documents in the prescribed manner.
  8. After final submission, take a printout of the application, sign it and upload the self-signed copy as instructed.
  9. Keep the final submitted application and payment proof for future document verification.

Selection Process

The selection process starts with scrutiny of online applications and documents. The district authority will publish eligible and ineligible candidate lists, notices and further instructions on the official district website.

  • Applications and uploaded documents will be checked first.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be called for written test, computer-based test or clinical skill-based test depending on the post.
  • For posts with 1 to 10 vacancies, candidates may be called up to 10 times the number of vacancies.
  • For posts with 11 to 50 vacancies, candidates may be called up to 5 times the number of vacancies.
  • For posts with more than 50 vacancies, candidates may be called up to 3 times the number of vacancies.
  • Candidates must secure at least 30% marks, or 6 out of 20, in the written/skill test to remain eligible for appointment.
  • The final merit list is prepared using educational qualification marks, experience marks and test marks as applicable to the post.

Documents Required

Candidates should upload and carry the relevant original documents and self-attested copies whenever asked for verification.

  • 10th certificate or birth proof
  • All required qualification marksheets and certificates
  • Post-specific degree, diploma or training certificate
  • Valid council registration certificate, if required for the post
  • Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, if applicable
  • Caste certificate, if claiming reservation
  • Disability certificate and UDID/medical board certificate, if applicable
  • Valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card or driving licence
  • Experience certificate in the prescribed/acceptable format, if claiming experience marks
  • Payment receipt and transaction proof
  • Signed copy of the submitted online application

Contract Period and Important Instructions

The posts are contractual and temporary under NHM rules. The contract period is mentioned up to 31 March 2027, with possible extension based on performance appraisal and administrative requirement. The contract may also end if regular recruitment is made for the post.

  • Only online applications submitted through the official portal are considered.
  • Incorrect, incomplete or unsupported details can lead to rejection.
  • Original documents must match the information entered in the online form.
  • Separate details or claims submitted later may not be accepted unless allowed by the authority.
  • Selection does not automatically create a right to permanent appointment.
  • Updates about eligible lists, test schedule, objections, merit list and final selection will be published on the official district website.

Official Links

Use only the official links below for application, notification and later updates.

Purpose Link
Apply online Application Portal
Official notification PDF Download Notification
Recruitment notices District Recruitment Page
District website Rajnandgaon District Website

Source: Official notification (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMHO Rajnandgaon Recruitment 2026?

It is a contractual NHM recruitment by the Office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer, District Rajnandgaon for 332 health, nursing, paramedical, administrative and support posts.

The last date to submit the online application is 29 May 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

There are 332 vacancies across 22 post categories.

Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse has 143 vacancies, Community Health Officer has 55 vacancies, and 2nd ANM has 32 vacancies.

The minimum qualification starts from 8th pass for Class IV/Aya Bai/Cook cum Caretaker. Other posts require 12th, ANM, GNM, B.Sc Nursing, diploma, degree or post-specific registration.

As per the notification fee table, Divyang candidates have no fee, SC/ST candidates pay ₹50, and Unreserved/OBC candidates pay ₹100.

Selection involves application scrutiny, shortlisting, written/computer/clinical skill test where applicable, document verification and final merit preparation.

Candidates can apply through the official portal at govthealth.cg.gov.in/RecRajnandgaonCont2026.