National Health Mission Simdega, the district health society under NHM in Jharkhand, has announced a district-level contract recruitment for Staff Nurse, District PPM Coordinator, ANM, Block Data Manager, ARSH Counselor, Sanitary Attendant and Rehabilitation Worker posts, covering 18 vacancies in total. The hiring includes both regular vacant and backlog posts across eight post codes, aimed at strengthening health services in Simdega district.
NHM Simdega Recruitment 2026 - Staff Nurse, ANM and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 202601/NHM/2026
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17 Oct
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About NHM Simdega Staff Nurse, ANM and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Health Mission Simdega
- Advertisement No.
- 01/NHM/2026
- Post Name
- Staff Nurse - RCH, Staff Nurse - NBSU and 6 more
- Job Location
- Simdega, Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Jharkhand (The state's locality policy is fully applied and preference is given to applicants who are residents of Jharkhand)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Jharkhand Nursing Council registration for Staff Nurse and ANM; registration as Rehabilitation Personnel under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 for Rehabilitation Worker; permanent two-wheeler driving licence for District PPM Coordinator.
- Tenure
- One year, extendable by one year at a time based on Annual Performance Appraisal
- Notice Period
- One month's notice or one month's advance remuneration
Vacancy Breakdown
Staff Nurse - RCH
1
Staff Nurse - NBSU
1
District PPM Coordinator - NTEP
1
ANM - RCH
6
Block Data Manager - RCH
1
ARSH Counselor
1
Sanitary Attendant - NPHCE
1
Rehabilitation Worker - NPHCE
6
Total18
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse - RCH | 1 |
| Staff Nurse - NBSU | 1 |
| District PPM Coordinator - NTEP | 1 |
| ANM - RCH | 6 |
| Block Data Manager - RCH | 1 |
| ARSH Counselor | 1 |
| Sanitary Attendant - NPHCE | 1 |
| Rehabilitation Worker - NPHCE | 6 |
| Grand Total | 18 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Staff Nurse - RCH1 post
- Qualification
- 10+2 or Intermediate with a 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from an institution recognized by the Government; registered under the Jharkhand Nursing Council.
Staff Nurse - NBSU1 post
- Qualification
- 10+2 or Intermediate with a 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from an institution recognized by the Government; registered under the Jharkhand Nursing Council.
District PPM Coordinator - NTEP1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate in any discipline; one year of experience in communication/ACSM/Public Private Partnership/health projects or programs; permanent two-wheeler driving licence and ability to drive a two-wheeler.
- Experience
- One year of experience in the field of communication/ACSM/Public Private Partnership/health projects or programs.
- Preferential Qualification
- Preference to those who have worked in RNTCP; certificate/diploma/degree in Social Science, Mass Media, Communication or Rural Development Advocacy; basic knowledge of computer
ANM - RCH6 posts
- Qualification
- 10+2 or equivalent examination and completion of an ANM course from an institution recognized by the Government and approved by the Indian Nursing Council; registered under the Jharkhand Nursing Council.
Block Data Manager - RCH1 post
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with at least a 1-year Diploma in Computer Application/Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application/DOEACC 'O' Level from a Government-recognized institute/ITI/IDTR, or a Bachelor's in Computer Application/B.Sc.(IT)/B.Sc.(Computer Science)/DOEACC 'O' Level from a Government-recognized institute.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience with a reputed organization.
- Other Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal communication and fluency in the local language, both written and oral
ARSH Counselor1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate degree in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology/Human Development, or a Diploma in Nursing, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of adolescent work; knowledge of adolescent developmental stages; good working knowledge of MS Office.
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the field of adolescent work.
- Note
- The position will be at block level.
Sanitary Attendant - NPHCE1 post
- Qualification
- 10th/12th pass.
- Experience
- At least 2 years of experience working in a hospital.
Rehabilitation Worker - NPHCE6 posts
- Qualification
- 10+2 or equivalent qualification; one and a half year certificate course of Multi Rehabilitation Worker (MR/HI/ASD/VI) or Community Based Rehabilitation Worker (CBRW) from a recognized institute; registered as Rehabilitation Personnel under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992.
- Experience
- At least 1 year of experience working in a hospital.
Age Limit
Maximum age as on 31 August 2026: 35 years for Unreserved and EWS, 37 years for Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class, 38 years for women (Unreserved/BC/EBC), 40 years for SC/ST (male and female). Divyang/PwD candidates get 10 years more in each category. No minimum age is specified.
Age Relaxation
10 years for Divyang/PwD candidates in every category: UR 45 years, BC/EBC 47 years, women (UR/BC/EBC) 48 years, SC/ST 50 years, EWS 45 years.
Application Fee
General / Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class / EWS
Rs. 400 per post
SC / ST
Rs. 200 per post
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Demand Draft in favour of District Rural Health Society, Simdega-RCH, payable at Simdega, enclosed with the application form.
Selection Process
- 1Interview/Written Test
Carries 15 points in the 100-point marking scheme; selection also includes pro-rata marks for 10th, 12th, essential qualification and higher qualification
Salary Structure
Staff Nurse - RCH
Pay: Rs. 16,564 per month
Staff Nurse - NBSU
Pay: Rs. 16,564 per month
District PPM Coordinator - NTEP
Pay: Rs. 18,000 per month
ANM - RCH
Pay: Rs. 11,466 per month
Block Data Manager - RCH
Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month
ARSH Counselor
Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month
Sanitary Attendant - NPHCE
Pay: Rs. 10,000 per month
Rehabilitation Worker - NPHCE
Pay: Rs. 16,564 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse - RCH | Rs. 16,564 per month |
| Staff Nurse - NBSU | Rs. 16,564 per month |
| District PPM Coordinator - NTEP | Rs. 18,000 per month |
| ANM - RCH | Rs. 11,466 per month |
| Block Data Manager - RCH | Rs. 15,000 per month |
| ARSH Counselor | Rs. 15,000 per month |
| Sanitary Attendant - NPHCE | Rs. 10,000 per month |
| Rehabilitation Worker - NPHCE | Rs. 16,564 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download or obtain the prescribed application format included with the notification.
- 2Fill in personal details, educational and training qualifications from the highest qualification down to at least 10th standard, and work experience (voluntary or unpaid work is not counted).
- 3Attach self-attested copies of all educational certificates and mark sheets; candidates submitting CGPA scorecards must also attach the CGPA to percentage conversion chart.
- 4Attach the category certificate if claiming reservation, residence certificate, matriculation certificate for date of birth, computer proficiency certificate if applicable, and two self-attested passport-size photographs.
- 5Attach the Demand Draft for the applicable fee drawn in favour of District Rural Health Society, Simdega-RCH, payable at Simdega.
- 6Enclose a declaration that the candidate has not been convicted in any criminal case, along with a medical fitness certificate issued by a registered Civil Surgeon.
- 7Write the Advertisement Number, Post Code and Post Name clearly on top of the envelope.
- 8Send the sealed envelope by Registered Post or Speed Post only to the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Simdega, Sadar Hospital Campus, Post and District Simdega, Jharkhand 835223, so that it reaches on or before 17 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of all educational certificates and mark sheets
•CGPA to percentage conversion chart (if applicable)
•Category certificate
•Residence certificate
•Matriculation certificate for date of birth
•Computer proficiency certificate (if applicable)
•Two self-attested passport-size photographs
•Demand Draft for the application fee
•Declaration of no criminal conviction
•Medical fitness certificate from a registered Civil Surgeon
Important Details
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application form with a separate fee for each post.
- Applications sent to any office other than the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Simdega will be rejected automatically, and applications received after 5:00 PM on 17 October 2026 will not be considered.
- The contract is for one year, extendable by one year at a time based on Annual Performance Appraisal, and can be ended with one month's notice or one month's advance remuneration.
- Original certificates of selected candidates are verified within three months by the issuing institution, and a wrong certificate leads to immediate cancellation of the contract and legal action.
Selection Marking Scheme
10th Board marks
Full Points: 10
Remarks: Awarded on pro-rata basis; 60% marks = 6 points
12th Board marks
Full Points: 10
Remarks: Awarded on pro-rata basis; 60% marks = 6 points
Essential Qualification (post-wise)
Full Points: 40
Remarks: Awarded on pro-rata basis; 60% marks = 24 points
Relevant Higher Qualification in the concerned stream
Full Points: 25
Remarks: Awarded on pro-rata basis; 60% marks = 15 points
Interview/Written Test
Full Points: 15
Total
Full Points: 100
| Selection Criteria | Full Points | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Board marks | 10 | Awarded on pro-rata basis; 60% marks = 6 points |
| 12th Board marks | 10 | Awarded on pro-rata basis; 60% marks = 6 points |
| Essential Qualification (post-wise) | 40 | Awarded on pro-rata basis; 60% marks = 24 points |
| Relevant Higher Qualification in the concerned stream | 25 | Awarded on pro-rata basis; 60% marks = 15 points |
| Interview/Written Test | 15 | — |
| Total | 100 | — |
Reservation in Simdega District
Reservation for Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I) and Backward Class (Schedule-II) posts is nil in Simdega district. Candidates from these categories may apply under EWS with a valid certificate issued at the level of the Sub-Divisional Officer or Circle Officer.
Merit List and Waitlist
The District Selection Committee, Simdega approves the final merit list, which is published at the office of the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer and on the Simdega district website. Part A carries the post name, roster point, vacancy, names of eligible candidates, marks obtained and merit rank. Part B is a waitlist valid for one year, prepared in merit order with as many candidates as there are vacancies in each category. Selected candidates are informed by registered post and through the district website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post under NHM Simdega Recruitment 2026?
Yes. A separate application form and a separate application fee must be submitted for each post applied for.
Does voluntary or unpaid work count as experience for these posts?
No. The notification states that volunteer or unpaid work is not counted as work experience, and only relevant paid experience should be listed.
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