District Health and Family Welfare Samiti Hassan, the health body of Hassan district in Karnataka, has announced recruitment for 24 posts including Specialist Doctor in Yoga and Naturopathy, Specialist Doctor in Ayurveda, Pharmacist, Masseur, Staff Nurse, Multi-Purpose Worker and Community Health Officer. The positions fall under the National AYUSH Mission and are offered on a contract basis across hospitals and Ayushman Arogya Mandira centres in the district.
DHFWS Hassan Specialist Doctor, Pharmacist and More Recruitment 2026
- Notification19 Oct
- Applications Open19 Oct
About DHFWS Hassan Specialist Doctor, Pharmacist and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Health and Family Welfare Samiti Hassan
- Advertisement No.
- ಜಿಆಕಹಾ/13/ನೇಮಕಾತಿ/2026-27
- Post Name
- Specialist Doctor (Yoga and Naturopathy), Specialist Doctor (Ayurveda) and 5 more
- Job Location
- Hassan, Karnataka
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Up to 31 March 2027 or till the end of the financial year
- Notice Period
- One month's advance notice to the administrative medical officer and the District AYUSH Recruitment Committee / Directorate of AYUSH
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Specialist Doctor (Yoga and Naturopathy) | 1 |
| Specialist Doctor (Ayurveda) | 1 |
| Pharmacist | 6 |
| Masseur | 2 |
| Staff Nurse (Stree Roga Attendant) | 1 |
| Multi-Purpose Worker | 1 |
| Community Health Officer (CHO) | 12 |
| Grand Total | 24 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Specialist Doctor (Yoga and Naturopathy)1 post
- Qualification
- BNYS with MS/MD Postgraduate Degree. If postgraduate degree holders are unavailable, candidates with a BNYS Graduate Degree will be considered (without PG allowance).
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience.
- Place of Posting
- Taluk Homoeopathic Hospital, Sakaleshpur
- Vacancies
- 1
Specialist Doctor (Ayurveda)1 post
- Qualification
- BAMS with MS in Shalyatantra or MD in Panchakarma / Kayachikitsa Postgraduate Degree.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience.
- Place of Posting
- District Government Ayurveda and Homoeopathy Hospital, Hassan
- Vacancies
- 1
Pharmacist6 posts
- Qualification
- B.Pharma. If B.Pharma candidates are unavailable, D.Pharma candidates will be considered. Must possess computer knowledge.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in AYUSH Hospitals/Clinics.
- Place of Posting
- Hassan, Channarayapatna, Holenarasipura, Arsikere, Sakaleshpur
- Vacancies
- 6
Masseur2 posts
- Qualification
- Must have passed at least 10th Standard (SSLC).
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in AYUSH Hospitals/Clinics.
- Place of Posting
- Arsikere, Sakaleshpur
- Vacancies
- 2
Staff Nurse (Stree Roga Attendant)1 post
- Qualification
- Must have passed at least 10th Standard (SSLC).
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in AYUSH Hospitals/Clinics.
- Place of Posting
- Holenarasipura
- Vacancies
- 1
Multi-Purpose Worker1 post
- Qualification
- Must have passed at least 10th Standard (SSLC). Must possess computer knowledge.
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in AYUSH Hospitals/Clinics.
- Place of Posting
- Sakaleshpur
- Vacancies
- 1
Community Health Officer (CHO)12 posts
- Qualification
- Degree in Ayurvedic Medical Science (BAMS Degree).
- Note
- The contract appointment is valid only until regular Medical Officers are transferred or appointed to those Ayushman Arogya Mandiras.
- Place of Posting
- Ayushman Arogya Mandira centres at Udevara, G. Pura, Udduru, M. Shivara, Karagunda, Kuradahalli, Teranya, Dronaghatta, Mavanuru, Mutthathi, Lakshmipura and Hebbalu
- Vacancies
- 12
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years as on 05-11-2026; upper age limit 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1
Age Relaxation
SC, ST and Category-1: 45 years; Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 43 years; General Merit: 40 years
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny of Applications
Applications received within the deadline are scrutinised against the eligibility criteria.
- 2Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted for interview in the ratio 1:5 for posts with up to 3 vacancies and 1:3 for posts with more than 3 vacancies.
- 3Personal Interview
Carries 10 marks of the 100-mark merit list.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5 for posts with up to 3 vacancies; 1:3 for posts with more than 3 vacancies
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Specialist Doctor (Yoga and Naturopathy) | Consolidated pay Rs. 52,550 plus Rs. 5,000 PG allowance = Rs. 57,550 per month; BNYS graduates considered without the PG allowance |
| Specialist Doctor (Ayurveda) | Consolidated pay Rs. 52,550 plus Rs. 5,000 PG allowance = Rs. 57,550 per month |
| Pharmacist | Consolidated pay Rs. 27,550 per month |
| Masseur | Consolidated pay Rs. 18,500 per month |
| Staff Nurse (Stree Roga Attendant) | Consolidated pay Rs. 18,500 per month |
| Multi-Purpose Worker | Consolidated pay Rs. 16,900 per month |
| Community Health Officer (CHO) | Consolidated pay Rs. 25,000 plus performance-based incentive up to Rs. 15,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from hassan.nic.in or ayush.karnataka.gov.in
- 2Fill in all mandatory details in the application form
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, caste and reservation certificates and identity proof
- 4Superscribe the post name in bold letters on top of the application envelope
- 5Submit the application in person or send it by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Member Secretary / District AYUSH Officer, District AYUSH Officer's Office, Hossallin Road, Hassan - 573201
- 6Make sure the application reaches the office on or before 5 November 2026 by 5:30 PM
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Applications received after 5 November 2026 at 5:30 PM are rejected outright.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application form for each post; an incomplete application or one covering multiple posts is rejected.
- Candidates awaiting the results of the prescribed qualifying examination as on the last date to apply are not eligible.
- Experience certificates from private clinics or hospitals are accepted only if the institution is registered under KPME and the certificate mentions the registration number.
- No marks are awarded for the mandatory minimum experience; the 20 experience marks are for additional experience beyond the minimum.
- Selected candidates must remain at the headquarters and be available for emergency duties 24 hours a day.
- The appointment is strictly contractual with no claim to regularisation, transfer, pension, gratuity or pay scale, and a compulsory one-day technical break is given after the financial year before any extension.
Place-wise Vacancies
| Place of Vacancy | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Taluk Homoeopathic Hospital, Sakaleshpur | 01 |
| District Government Ayurveda and Homoeopathy Hospital, Hassan | 01 |
| Hassan, Channarayapatna, Holenarasipura, Arsikere, Sakaleshpur | 06 |
| Arsikere, Sakaleshpur | 02 |
| Holenarasipura | 01 |
| Sakaleshpur | 01 |
| Ayushman Arogya Mandira: Udevara, G. Pura, Udduru, M. Shivara, Karagunda, Kuradahalli, Teranya, Dronaghatta, Mavanuru, Mutthathi, Lakshmipura, Hebbalu | 12 |
Merit Weightage
- 70% weightage (maximum 70 marks) based on marks obtained in the qualifying degree or examination
- 20% weightage (maximum 20 marks) for additional AYUSH hospital or clinic work experience, calculated at 1 mark for every 3 months of additional experience up to 4 marks per year beyond the mandatory minimum experience
- 10% weightage (maximum 10 marks) for the personal interview
- The merit list carries a maximum of 100 marks
Contract Terms
Appointments are temporary on a contract basis up to 31 March 2027 or till the end of the financial year. A compulsory one-day technical break is given after the financial year before the contract is extended, subject to departmental orders and approval from the District AYUSH Recruitment Committee. Contractual appointees have no claim for regular appointment, pension, gratuity or pay scale.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 08172-272272
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, but a separate application form must be submitted for each post. A single form covering multiple posts is rejected.
Can candidates awaiting their qualifying examination results apply?
No. Candidates awaiting the results of the prescribed qualifying examination as on the last date to apply are not eligible.
Is experience from a private AYUSH clinic counted?
Yes, provided the clinic or hospital is registered under KPME and the experience certificate mentions the KPME registration number.
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