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| Online Application Starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | Merit and credential evaluation |
Nil (Direct recruitment under National Health Mission)
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
23 to 64 years as on 31 October 2026
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
Check Age Eligibility →Access the authorized board portals and download official gazettes.
Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society announced recruitment for 306 Specialist Medical Officer positions across district hospitals and Community Health Centres. Qualified medical specialists can apply online through 31 October 2026.
Recruiting Authority: Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), Department of Health & Family Welfare
Designation: Specialist Medical Officer (Non-Teaching & NHM Cadres)
Total Openings: 306 Vacancies (200 Non-Teaching SMO + 106 NHM SMO)
Specialties: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Radiology
Remuneration: Competitive bid-based remuneration up to Rs. 3,00,000 per month plus insurance incentives
Posting Locations: Sadar Hospitals and Community Health Centres across Jharkhand districts
Application Commenced: 15 October 2026
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026 (5:00 PM)
Credential Verification: First week of November 2026
Application Fee: Nil for all categories of candidates
Processing Charges: Zero charges under National Health Mission guidelines
Basic Qualification: MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college.
Specialist Qualification: Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB) or PG Diploma in the concerned clinical discipline.
Registration: Valid registration with Medical Council of India (NMC) or any State Medical Council is mandatory.
Age Parameters: 23 to 64 years as on 31 October 2026.
Stage 1: Screening of MBBS and postgraduate degree credentials and experience certificates.
Stage 2: Evaluation of financial bids and preferred posting districts.
Stage 3: Document Verification and signing of contractual service agreement.
Visit the authorized JRHMS recruitment portal at jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in.
Click on the link for Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026.
Complete online registration with your email ID and mobile number.
Enter medical council registration number and educational qualifications.
Upload scanned copies of degree certificates and photo ID, then submit your form.
Quick answers to common candidate queries for JRHMS Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
The online application window closes on 31 October 2026 at 5:00 PM on the official website jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in.
Specialist Medical Officers receive bid-based monthly compensation up to Rs. 3,00,000 per month alongside performance incentives on health insurance claims.
Doctors up to 64 years of age as on 31 October 2026 can apply, providing an opportunity for seasoned and senior clinical practitioners.
Candidates with valid registration from any State Medical Council or NMC can apply, but must obtain Jharkhand registration upon appointment.
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