NHM Balodabazar-Bhatapara Recruitment 2026: 38 Contract Posts, Apply by 7 September

Published: August 28, 2026 Last Updated:
🏥 NHM Balodabazar-Bhatapara Recruitment 2026
NHM Balodabazar-Bhatapara Recruitment 2026: 38 Contract Posts, Apply by 7 September

Chief Medical & Health Officer, Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh • 38 contractual openings across 19 designations

📌 Current notice: The District Health Office has announced recruitment for 38 contract positions under the NHM. To apply, submit your completed form by registered post or speed post only. Ensure your application reaches the address before 5:30 PM on September 7, 2026, which is the deadline for submission.
NHM Balodabazar Recruitment 2026 - Quick Answers
Recruiting Office Chief Medical & Health Officer, District Balodabazar-Bhatapara
Vacancies 38 contractual openings across 19 designations
Notice Date 19 August 2026
Receipt Deadline 7 September 2026, 5:30 PM
Submission Route Registered Post or Speed Post
Pay Range ₹8,800 to ₹26,000 per month; CHO incentive is separate
Local Requirement Chhattisgarh domicile is required
Application Fee No fee amount is mentioned in the detailed advertisement
Important Dates & Receipt Deadline
Advertisement 19 Aug 2026
Applications Start 20 Aug 2026
Last Date 7 Sep 2026
Closing Time 5:30 PM
Application & Submission
Fee Position Not mentioned
Postal Mode Registered/Speed Post
Hand Delivery Not accepted
Late Receipt Rejected
Age Position
Medical Posts 18-70 years*
Managerial Posts 18-64 years*
CHO 21-35 years*
Age Date 01 Jan 2026
Age Clarification: The general maximum age limit for CHO (Community Health Officer) recruitment is 35 years, but local residents of Chhattisgarh are eligible for 5 years of age relaxation. Other reserved categories are also eligible for age relaxation as per government regulations, but under no circumstances should a candidate's maximum age exceed 45 years.
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NHM Balodabazar-Bhatapara Category-Wise Vacancy & Pay 2026

Post-wise reservation, programme, total vacancies and monthly honorarium

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Post Programme UR OBC SC ST Total Monthly Pay
Block Programme Manager NHM 1 0 0 0 1 ₹26,000
MO - AYUSH (Male) RBSK 1 0 1 0 2 ₹25,000
MO - AYUSH (Female) RBSK 1 0 1 0 2 ₹25,000
Community Health Officer AAM/HWC 3 4 4 0 11 ₹16,500 + PBI
Nursing Officer NHM 0 0 0 1 1 ₹16,500
Staff Nurse NRC 1 1 1 1 4 ₹16,000
Pharmacist RBSK 1 0 0 0 1 ₹16,500
Laboratory Technician NHM 1 0 0 0 1 ₹14,000
Physiotherapist NHM 1 0 0 0 1 ₹18,000
2nd ANM NHM 0 0 0 1 1 ₹12,000
Dental Assistant NOHP 0 0 1 0 1 ₹12,000
Counselor NHM 0 1 0 0 1 ₹12,000
Feeding Demonstrator NRC 0 0 0 1 1 ₹12,000
Attendant - NRC NRC 1 0 0 0 1 ₹8,800
Cook Cum Care Taker NRC 1 0 0 0 1 ₹8,800
Nursing Officer - UHWC NUHM 1 0 1 0 2 ₹16,500
MPW (Male) - UHWC NUHM 1 0 1 0 2 ₹14,000
Jr. Secretarial Assistant/LDC - UHWC NUHM 1 0 1 0 2 ₹12,000
Class-IV - UHWC NUHM 1 0 1 0 2 ₹10,000
Total — 16 6 12 4 38 ₹8,800–₹26,000
Category Reading: The table below shows the combined number of male and female candidates at the post level. However, if an advertisement lists separate positions for men and women, the position names are clearly marked 'Male' or 'Female' in this table to avoid confusion. Simply put, this list shows the combined number of male and female candidates by position, except for those specific positions that are specifically designated in the advertisement.
CHO Pay: A Community Health Officer (CHO) will receive a fixed salary of ₹16,500 per month. Additionally, depending on your performance, you may receive additional incentives of up to ₹15,000 per month. This means that if you perform exceptionally well, you could earn a total of up to ₹31,500 per month.
Post-Wise Eligibility 2026
Post Essential Qualification
Block Programme Manager MBA or MSW with at least 55% marks, along with a one-year computer diploma.
MO - AYUSH (Male/Female) BHMS, BAMS or BUMS plus registration with the relevant Homoeopathy/AYUSH/Unani registration authority.
Community Health Officer B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with the integrated Certificate in Community Health and live registration in the Chhattisgarh Nursing Registration Council. The special certificate provisions in the notice also have to be met.
Nursing Officer / Staff Nurse B.Sc Nursing or GNM with live registration in the Chhattisgarh Nursing Registration Council.
Pharmacist Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy with 50% marks and registration in the Pharmacy Registration Council.
Laboratory Technician 12th pass with DMLT, BMLT or the prescribed paramedical pathology qualification, together with the required Chhattisgarh paramedical registration.
Physiotherapist Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT).
2nd ANM 12th pass, ANM training from an INC-affiliated centre and live registration in the Chhattisgarh Nursing Registration Council.
Dental Assistant Matriculation from a recognised board; the notice also sets out dental-work experience/course preference conditions.
Counselor PG Degree or Diploma in Psychology, Counselling, Health Education, Mass Communication or Social Science.
Feeding Demonstrator B.Sc Home Science.
Attendant - NRC / Cook Cum Care Taker 8th pass.
Nursing Officer - UHWC B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM with live Chhattisgarh Nursing Council registration; the qualification priority stated in the notice applies.
MPW (Male) - UHWC 10+2 with Biology plus one-year Multipurpose Worker training or equivalent from a State-recognised centre, with the required Chhattisgarh registration.
Jr. Secretarial Assistant/LDC - UHWC 12th pass with at least a one-year Diploma in Computer Applications.
Class-IV - UHWC 10th pass.
Course Rule: To apply for this job, you must have a regular course degree from a recognized institution. Candidates who have studied through private, open, distance learning, or distance education are not eligible. Additionally, you must have all the required certificates and registrations required for the position in current status.
Selection Process & Merit Formula
Post Group Official Merit Method
Serial No. 08, 10, 17 & 18 Class 12 contributes 40%; the relevant technical qualification contributes 45 marks; admissible experience marks are then added.
Serial No. 01 - Block Programme Manager Educational qualification carries 65% weight and the computer qualification carries 20%, with admissible experience marks added.
All Remaining Posts The prescribed educational qualification contributes 85% of the merit score, after which admissible experience marks are added.
Tie in Merit If two candidates finish with the same score, date of birth decides priority and the older candidate is placed first.
Document Verification Eligible candidates are called for document verification in the multiple of vacancies specified in the recruitment rules.
Waiting List The notice permits a waiting list up to 300% of the advertised vacancies, subject to the validity period laid down in the recruitment rules.
Selection Update: The advertisement states that selection will be based on merit, and there will be no separate written examination. Therefore, candidates should continue to check their district's official recruitment website (District Recruitment Page) directly for all updates regarding document scrutiny, document verification, and the final merit list.
How to Apply
1 Get the detailed advertisement and prescribed form from the district recruitment page, then use that format for the application.
2 Write the selected post and programme clearly on the form and the envelope. A separate form is needed for every additional post you apply for.
3 Attach self-attested proof documents in the order required by the recruitment notice.
4 Use Registered Post or Speed Post for dispatch and address the envelope to the Chief Medical & Health Officer's office in Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh.
5 Allow enough delivery time for the envelope to arrive before 5:30 PM on 7 September 2026; a late receipt is not accepted.
Documents to Attach
✓ Prescribed application form with a recent passport-size photograph.
✓ Chhattisgarh residence certificate from the competent authority.
✓ Permanent caste certificate where applicable, plus District Employment Exchange registration valid up to the advertisement date.
✓ Relevant mark sheets and qualification certificates; add the certified grade-to-percentage conversion record when grading is used.
✓ Professional/council registration, experience certificate and NOC wherever the selected post requires them.
✓ Identity proof.
Final Application Checklist

Before submitting, please double-check that the form is for the correct position, that it has a recent photograph, and that all required documents have been self-attested. If you are applying for more than one position, prepare a separate form for each position and send this envelope by registered or speed post only, so that it reaches the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), Balodabazar-Bhatapara, by 5:30 pm on September 7, 2026.

NHM Balodabazar-Bhatapara Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. The notice allows it, but a separate prescribed application has to be sent for each post.
Are Private, Open, Distance or Correspondence qualifications accepted?
No. For the prescribed qualification, the advertisement requires a regular course from a recognised institution.
What happens if two candidates get the same merit score?
Priority is decided by date of birth, with the older candidate placed ahead.
Is an application fee stated in the advertisement?
No fee amount is mentioned in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
Source & Verification: This information is taken directly from the Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara District Recruitment page, the six-page advertisement, and the application form. Reservations, honorarium, age limits, qualifications, merit rules, required documents, and postal requirements have been carefully matched with official documents to ensure you receive accurate information without any speculation or fabrication.