JRHMS Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Deadline Extended for 306 Posts

The National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand, has officially extended the application deadline for the Specialist Medical Officer recruitment under Advertisement Nos. NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID)-2750(MD) and HMEW/2026 (SMO Bid)-2755(MD). Interested and eligible candidates can now submit their online applications until November 15, 2026.

Overview of Vacancies

A total of 306 vacancies have been announced across two separate notifications:

• NHM Programmes: 106 Specialist Medical Officer positions.
• Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare: 200 Non-Teaching Specialist Medical Officer positions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree alongside a recognized Postgraduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant medical specialty from an institution approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Medical Registration: Must possess valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 23 and 64 years of age as of October 31, 2026.

Remuneration and Selection Process

Unlike traditional fixed-salary government positions, these roles are filled through a financial bidding process:

• Candidates must quote their expected monthly remuneration for up to three chosen facilities.
• Rs. 3,00,000 represents the maximum permitted monthly bid amount rather than a guaranteed salary.
• Selection relies on facility-wise bidding where the eligible candidate quoting the lowest acceptable monthly remuneration (L-1 bidder) is considered first.

Important Dates and How to Apply

• Extended Application Deadline: November 15, 2026.
• Age Calculation Date: October 31, 2026.

Eligible applicants should visit the official portal at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in to review the notification and extension notice carefully before submitting their details online.