NHM Recruitment 2026: The National Health Mission(NHM) has released Notification for the recruitment of various posts including Data Manager, Data Entry Operators(DEO), Microbiologist, Lab Technician Grade-II, and Lab Attendant on a contract basis.
The recruitment is being conducted under the supervision of the District Medical & Health Officer (DM&HO), Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.
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NHM Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Organization: National Health Mission (NHM)
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Notification No: 01/NHM/IDSP/2025-2026
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Job Type: Contract Basis
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Total Posts: 07
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Location: Annamayya, Tirupati & Chittoor Districts (AP)
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Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (5 PM)
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Application Mode: Offline (In-Person Submission)
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Maximum Age Limit: 40 Years
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NHM Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | 28 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 |
NHM Recruitment 2026 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | District | Salary (Per Month) |
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| Data Manager (IDSP Programme) | 01 | Annamayya | ₹36,225 |
| Data Entry Operator (DSU) | 03 | Annamayya & Tirupati | ₹18,450 |
| Microbiologist (DPHLs) | 01 | Chittoor | ₹45,282 |
| Lab Technician Grade-II | 01 | Chittoor | ₹23,393 |
| Lab Attendant | 01 | Chittoor | ₹15,000 |
NHM Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification Details
Data Manager
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PG in Computer Science with 1 year experience
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BE in IT/Electronics
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Preference for health/social sector experience
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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Graduate with minimum 1-year Diploma in Computer Applications
Microbiologist
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Medical Graduate with PG Degree/Diploma in Microbiology/Virology/Pathology
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Medical Graduate with 2 years lab experience
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M.Sc in Medical Microbiology
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Minimum 2 years relevant experience required
Lab Technician Grade-II
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2-year Lab Technician course after SSC
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B.Sc with Medical Lab Technology
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Intermediate Vocational Course with 1-year clinical training
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Must be registered with A.P. Para Medical Board
Lab Attendant
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2-year Lab Technician course after SSC
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Intermediate Vocational Course with clinical training
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Registration with A.P. Para Medical Board required
NHM Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
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Must be below 40 years as on 28 January 2026
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Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST/BC – 5 Years
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Ex-Servicemen – 3 Years
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PH Candidates – 10 Years
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Maximum Age Limit – 52 Years
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NHM Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be based purely on Merit and Rule of Reservation.
Marks Distribution (Total 100 Marks):
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75 Marks – Academic Qualification
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10 Marks – Waiting period (1 mark per year after qualification)
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15 Marks – In-service experience (1.5 marks per 6 months, max 15 marks)
Final selection will be done by the District Selection Committee headed by the District Collector.
NHM Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
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₹500 (Demand Draft in favor of DM&HO, Chittoor)
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To be drawn from any nationalized bank
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How to Apply for NHM Recruitment 2026
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Download the prescribed application form from the official website: https://chittoor.ap.gov.in
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Fill the application carefully.
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Attach all required self-attested documents.
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Submit the application in person only at:
Office of District Medical & Health Officer (DM&HO)
Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
Last Date: 20 February 2026 (Before 5:00 PM)
Applications sent by post/courier/email will be rejected.
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NHM Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
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Filled Application Form
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SSC Certificate
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Qualification Certificates
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Registration Certificate (if applicable)
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Caste Certificate
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Study Certificates (Class IV–X)
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Experience Certificate
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Aadhaar Copy (Mandatory)
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Demand Draft ₹500
Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
NHM Recruitment 2026 Tenure of Appointment
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Initial contract period: 1 Year
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Extendable based on performance
NHM Recruitment 2026 Leave & Other Benefits
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Casual Leave as per department norms
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180 Days Paid Maternity Leave (for eligible contract women employees as per GO rules)
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No private practice allowed
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Agreement on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper required
NHM Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
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Aadhaar & Mobile number mandatory
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Selection strictly as per merit and reservation rules
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Department decision will be final
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False information will lead to disqualification
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Legal jurisdiction: Chittoor District
Candidates seeking contract-based government health jobs in Andhra Pradesh should not miss this opportunity. Ensure submission before the deadline to avoid rejection.