JRHMS Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026Last Date Extended

• An MBBS degree and the required postgraduate degree or diploma in the relevant medical specialty from an NMC-recognized institution are required.
• Candidates must hold valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council.
• The postgraduate qualification must match the specialty applied for.

• Open the official Jharkhand recruitment portal and find the relevant Specialist Medical Officer advertisement.
• Read the advertisement and extension notice, then check your eligibility.
• Complete the online form with your personal, educational and professional details.
• Choose up to three facilities and enter a separate proposed monthly remuneration for each one.
• Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents, and pay the fee if prescribed.
• Review and submit the form by 30 November 2026. Check that the status shows “Submitted Successfully” and save a copy.
• Do not submit duplicate applications for the same post; applications by post, email or hand delivery are not accepted.

Recruitment and deadline

National Health Mission, Jharkhand is recruiting Specialist Medical Officers on a contractual basis through two advertisements. Advertisement NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID)-2750(MD), dated 30 September 2026, covers 106 posts under NHM programmes. Advertisement HMEW/2026 (SMO Bid)-2755(MD), dated 1 October 2026, covers 200 Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer posts under the Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare.

The online application process began on 8 October 2026. The deadline, originally 31 October and subsequently extended to 15 November, is now 30 November 2026 for both advertisements. Age continues to be counted on 31 October 2026.

Eligibility and vacancies

Applicants must be aged 23 to 64 years and hold an MBBS plus the required postgraduate degree or diploma in their chosen specialty from an NMC-recognized institution. Valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council is required. Specialties include anaesthesia, ENT, obstetrics and gynaecology, radiology, surgery and general medicine. Consult Annexure-I of the relevant advertisement for the full district-wise, hospital-wise and specialty-wise vacancy distribution.

Bidding and engagement

Selection is through facility-wise financial bidding after eligibility screening. An applicant may choose up to three facilities and must quote a monthly amount separately for each. The maximum permitted bid is Rs. 3,00,000 per month; it is not a fixed or guaranteed salary. For each facility, the eligible candidate with the lowest acceptable quote is considered the L-1 bidder. Ties are resolved using the prescribed criteria, including qualification, experience and date of birth.

The engagement is contractual and does not confer a claim to regular government employment. The agreement may initially be executed for three years, subject to the notification conditions, and the allotted facility is non-transferable.

How to submit

Read the relevant advertisement and deadline notice before completing the online application. Enter the requested details, facility choices and bids, and upload the required photograph, signature and certificates. Submit by 30 November and check for the “Submitted Successfully” status. Applications by post, email or hand delivery are not accepted.