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NHM Recruitment 2026

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

  • Organization: National Health Mission (NHM)

  • Notification No: 01/NHM/IDSP/2025-2026

  • Job Type: Contract Basis

  • Total Posts: 07

  • Location: Annamayya, Tirupati & Chittoor Districts (AP)

  • Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (5 PM)

  • Application Mode: Offline (In-Person Submission)

  • Maximum Age Limit: 40 Years

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NHM Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event Date
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)
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

  • PG in Computer Science with 1 year experience
    OR

  • BE in IT/Electronics

  • Preference for health/social sector experience

Data Entry Operator (DEO)

  • Graduate with minimum 1-year Diploma in Computer Applications

Microbiologist

  • Medical Graduate with PG Degree/Diploma in Microbiology/Virology/Pathology
    OR

  • Medical Graduate with 2 years lab experience
    OR

  • M.Sc in Medical Microbiology

  • Minimum 2 years relevant experience required

Lab Technician Grade-II

  • 2-year Lab Technician course after SSC
    OR

  • B.Sc with Medical Lab Technology
    OR

  • Intermediate Vocational Course with 1-year clinical training

  • Must be registered with A.P. Para Medical Board

Lab Attendant

  • 2-year Lab Technician course after SSC
    OR

  • Intermediate Vocational Course with clinical training

  • Registration with A.P. Para Medical Board required

NHM Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

  • Must be below 40 years as on 28 January 2026

  • Age Relaxation:

    • SC/ST/BC – 5 Years

    • Ex-Servicemen – 3 Years

    • PH Candidates – 10 Years

    • Maximum Age Limit – 52 Years

NHM Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection will be based purely on Merit and Rule of Reservation.

Marks Distribution (Total 100 Marks):

  • 75 Marks – Academic Qualification

  • 10 Marks – Waiting period (1 mark per year after qualification)

  • 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

  • ₹500 (Demand Draft in favor of DM&HO, Chittoor)

  • To be drawn from any nationalized bank

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How to Apply for NHM Recruitment 2026

  • Download the prescribed application form from the official website: https://chittoor.ap.gov.in

  • Fill the application carefully.

  • Attach all required self-attested documents.

  • 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

  • Filled Application Form

  • SSC Certificate

  • Qualification Certificates

  • Registration Certificate (if applicable)

  • Caste Certificate

  • Study Certificates (Class IV–X)

  • Experience Certificate

  • Aadhaar Copy (Mandatory)

  • Demand Draft ₹500

Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

NHM Recruitment 2026 Tenure of Appointment

  • Initial contract period: 1 Year

  • Extendable based on performance

NHM Recruitment 2026 Leave & Other Benefits

  • Casual Leave as per department norms

  • 180 Days Paid Maternity Leave (for eligible contract women employees as per GO rules)

  • No private practice allowed

  • Agreement on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper required

NHM Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

  • Aadhaar & Mobile number mandatory

  • Selection strictly as per merit and reservation rules

  • Department decision will be final

  • False information will lead to disqualification

  • 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.