National Health Mission Chandigarh, the state health society overseeing public health programmes in the Union Territory, is hiring a Peer Educator/Supporter under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme. There is one post on a purely temporary, contractual basis. The selected candidate will be the first point of contact for patients visiting the Hepatitis Treatment Centre at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, offering peer education, counselling and psychosocial support, maintaining records and helping registered patients with treatment follow-up. Recruitment will be through a walk-in interview.
NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 - Peer Educator/Supporter Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 30 Sept 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Walk-in30 Sept
- Walk-in Held30 Sept
About NHM Chandigarh Peer Educator/Supporter Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Health Mission Chandigarh
- Post Name
- Peer Educator/ Supporter
- Job Location
- Chandigarh, Chandigarh
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 15,000 per month (maximum incentive, consolidated)
- Tenure
- Till 31 March 2027, may be extended in the next financial year depending on work performance and conduct
Vacancy Breakdown
Peer Educator/ Supporter
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Peer Educator/ Supporter | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Peer Educator/ Supporter
Essential: Any Graduate from a recognized university. Basic understanding and skills in computer operations. Reading, speaking and writing in English and Hindi. Preference will be given to the applicants who are currently on or had previous treatment of viral hepatitis. Experience of working in some organization or projects will be given preference.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Peer Educator/ Supporter | Essential: Any Graduate from a recognized university. Basic understanding and skills in computer operations. Reading, speaking and writing in English and Hindi. Preference will be given to the applicants who are currently on or had previous treatment of viral hepatitis. Experience of working in some organization or projects will be given preference. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on the date of interview
Selection Process
- 1Document Verification
Candidates report at 10:00 AM with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies; a candidate found not suitable in document verification is not allowed to appear in the interview.
- 2Walk-in Interview
Personal interview held at 12:00 PM on 30 September 2026 at the Office of Mission Director (NHM)-cum-Director Health & Family Welfare, GMSH Sector 16, UT Chandigarh.
Salary Structure
Rs. 15,000 per month (maximum incentive, consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Fill the prescribed offline application form in block capitals with a blue or black ball point pen
- 2Paste a recent passport-size colour photograph and attach a detailed bio-data or CV
- 3Attach self-attested copies of all certificates and marksheets from 10th standard onwards, experience certificate, age proof, photo ID and documents showing current or previous treatment of viral hepatitis
- 4Report to the Office of Mission Director (NHM)-cum-Director Health & Family Welfare, 4th Floor, GMSH Sector 16, UT Chandigarh at 10:00 AM on 30 September 2026 for document verification
- 5Appear for the walk-in interview at 12:00 PM after document verification
Reporting Venue
Office of Mission Director (NHM)-cum-Director Health & Family Welfare, 4th Floor, GMSH Sector 16, UT Chandigarh
Reporting time: 10:00 AM (document verification); interview at 12:00 PM
Candidates must report at 10:00 AM for document verification and appear for the walk-in interview at 12:00 PM on 30 September 2026 at the Office of Mission Director (NHM)-cum-Director Health & Family Welfare, 4th Floor, GMSH Sector 16, UT Chandigarh. Carry the duly filled application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport-size colour photograph, a detailed bio-data or CV, and all relevant original documents with one set of self-attested photocopies. No photocopy facility is available at the institute and no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Filled application form
•Photo identity proof (Aadhar card/Driving License/Voter ID card/PAN card/Passport)
•Address proof
•Proof of date of birth (10th certificate/birth certificate)
•Two recent passport-size photographs
•10th marksheet and certificate
•12th marksheet and certificate
•Qualifying degree certificate
•Experience certificate showing date of joining and date of relieving
•List of publications if any
•Documents showing current or previous treatment of viral hepatitis
•Along with one set of self-attested photocopies
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary, till 31 March 2027, and may be extended in the next financial year depending on work performance and conduct.
- The selected candidate works at the Hepatitis Treatment Centre, Department of Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, and may travel to nearby areas or villages to collect data.
- No provident fund, pension, leave travel concession, medical claim or staff quarters are admissible, and no TA/DA is paid for the interview.
- The position carries no claim on a regular post under NVHCP or any other government organization.
Nature of Work
- Work under the direction of the Nodal Officer of the Hepatitis Treatment Centre, GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh
- Act as the first point of contact for patients visiting the Hepatitis Treatment Centre
- Enter data in the visit register and maintain regular data entry
- Provide peer education and psycho-social support to all patients visiting the centre
- Help all registered patients visiting GMCH Sector 32 hospital, both OPD and IPD
- Give patients information on uninterrupted treatment and viral load testing (SVR) after 12 weeks
- Review ongoing treatment, counsel for regular visits and timely investigations, follow up patients and support starting re-treatment
- Carry out any other work related to NVHCP conveyed by the Nodal Officer or Medical Officer of the Hepatitis Treatment Centre
- Work under the complete administrative control of the State Nodal Officer-cum-Programme Officer (NVHCP), GMSH-16, UT Chandigarh
General Terms and Conditions
- Engagement depends on availability of funds, functional requirements and approval of the competent authority; the process may be withdrawn, cancelled or modified at any time
- The incentive shown may vary according to the sanction of funding and no other charges or allowances are paid
- Cut-off age limit is as on the date of interview
- Allotment of the position to the successful candidate is decided by the competent authority at its discretion
- Qualification and experience in the relevant field and from an institute of repute will be given preference
- Mere fulfilment of the essential qualification does not guarantee selection
- No TA/DA is paid to attend the interview and candidates arrange their own transport and accommodation
- Submission of wrong or false information during selection disqualifies the candidature
- The position is normally posted at the study site, Chandigarh UT, with travel to nearby areas or villages
- The position carries no claim on a regular post and service in any project confers no right to further assignment, transfer or absorption
- Provident fund, pension, leave travel concession, medical claim and staff quarters are not admissible
- The position may be terminated even during the agreed contract period without assigning any reason
- Leaves are as per the GMSH Sector 16, Chandigarh policy for contractual or outsourced human resource positions
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification
- Corrigendum, addendum or further information will be published on the institute's website only
Application Form Instructions
- Fill the form in the format provided, in block capitals with blue or black ball point pen
- All columns must be compulsorily filled; write 'N/A' where there is no information
- The form must be filled neatly without any overwriting and corrective fluid is not permitted
- Write the name, mother's name and father's name exactly as in the matriculation certificate
- Write the date of birth as per the matriculation certificate in DD/MM/YYYY format
- Read and understand the declaration before signing, and sign with thumb impression in the specified areas
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a permanent government job?
No. The engagement is purely temporary under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme, Chandigarh, and runs till 31 March 2027 with no claim on a regular post.
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