District Health Society (Zila Swasthya Samiti), Ramgarh is inviting offline applications for 32 contract-based healthcare positions across multiple national health programmes. Candidates must apply by registered or speed post before 27 November 2026, 05:00 PM. Only Jharkhand residents are eligible.
Overview
This recruitment (Advertisement No. 01/2026(DHS)) aims to fill 32 vacancies across healthcare roles including Staff Nurses, Pharmacists, GNMs, ANMs, Lab Technicians, Data Managers, Psychiatric Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, and various counsellors. Positions are distributed across programmes such as the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), National Mental Health Programme (NCD), RNTCP (TB Control), National Health Mission (NHM), Rashtriya Bal Surksha Karyakram (RBSK), Malnutrition Treatment Centre (MTC), Specialized Neonatal Care Unit (SNCU), and New Born Stabilization Unit (NBSU). All posts are offered on a contract basis with monthly salaries ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹29,524 depending on the role and programme.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 05 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (by Post) | 27 November 2026, 05:00 PM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee per Post |
|---|---|
| General / Other Backward Class (OBC) | ₹400 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹200 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Programme | Vacancies | Monthly Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse (GNM) | NUHM | 2 | 15,015 |
| Staff Nurse (GNM) | NBSU | 2 | 16,564 |
| Staff Nurse (GNM) | NHM | 3 | 16,564 |
| GNM | SNCU | 2 | 16,564 |
| Pharmacist | NUHM | 1 | 10,973 |
| Pharmacist | RBSK | 1 | 12,000 |
| Ayush Pharmacist | NHM | 2 | 10,000 |
| ANM (Backlog) | NHM | 1 | 11,550 |
| Lab Technician | RNTCP | 1 | 12,600 |
| Block Data Manager | NHM | 1 | 15,000 |
| NCD Multi Rehabilitation Worker | NCD | 4 | 15,000 |
| Psychiatric Nurse | NCD | 1 | 26,250 |
| Clinical Psychologist | NCD | 1 | 26,250 |
| NCD Counsellor | NCD | 1 | 10,500 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | NCD | 1 | 29,524 |
| STS | RNTCP | 2 | 19,999 |
| STLS | RNTCP | 1 | 21,420 |
| TBHV | RNTCP | 1 | 13,211 |
| Public-Private Mix Coordinator | RNTCP | 1 | 19,000 |
| Accountant | RNTCP | 1 | 10,000 |
| Arsh Counsellor | NHM | 1 | 15,000 |
| Nutrition Counsellor | MTC | 1 | 15,000 |
| Total | 32 |
Eligibility
Nationality & Residency: Only Jharkhand residents are eligible to apply.
Age Limit: Minimum age is 21 years for all candidates. Maximum age varies by category:
- Unreserved: 35 years (45 years with disability)
- Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class: 37 years (47 years with disability)
- Women (Unreserved) / EWS / BC / EBC: 38 years (48 years with disability)
- SC / ST (men and women): 40 years (50 years with disability)
Educational Qualifications: Qualifications vary by post. Nursing roles (Staff Nurse, GNM, ANM, Psychiatric Nurse) require GNM, ANM or equivalent nursing qualifications. Pharmacist and Ayush Pharmacist positions require relevant pharmacy degrees. Specialist roles like Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatric Social Worker require post-graduate degrees in their respective fields. Lab Technician roles need relevant technical qualifications. For detailed post-wise eligibility, see the official notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the DHS Ramgarh website to download the prescribed application form (available on the last page of the official notification PDF).
- Complete all sections of the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
- Attach photocopies of all required certificates and documents, including educational qualifications, caste certificate (if applicable), age proof, Jharkhand residence proof and any other documents specified in the notification.
- Send the completed application via registered post or speed post to the address mentioned in the official notification.
- Ensure your application is received by 27 November 2026, 05:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Retain proof of posting and a duplicate copy of your application for reference.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF (Advertisement No. 01/2026(DHS)) – Full details on posts, qualifications, pay, terms and application procedure
- DHS Ramgarh Website – Application form and official information
- Ramgarh District Official Website – www.ramgarh.nic.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for these 32 posts?
A: Only Jharkhand residents are eligible. Candidates must meet the minimum age of 21 years and maximum age limits based on their category (35–40 years, with higher limits for SC/ST and persons with disabilities). Educational qualifications vary by post—nursing roles require GNM/ANM, pharmacy roles require relevant degrees, and specialist positions require post-graduate qualifications.
Q: What is the application fee?
A: General and OBC candidates pay ₹400 per post. SC and ST candidates pay ₹200 per post.
Q: How do I submit my application?
A: Download the prescribed form from www.ramgarh.nic.in, complete it with all required documents, and send it by registered post or speed post before 27 November 2026, 05:00 PM.
Q: What is the salary range for these positions?
A: Monthly salaries range from ₹10,000 to ₹29,524 depending on the post and programme (NUHM, RNTCP, NHM, RBSK, MTC, NBSU or SNCU).
Q: Is there an online application option?
A: No. Applications must be submitted by registered post or speed post only. Online applications are not accepted.
Q: When is the last date to apply?
A: The last date to apply is 27 November 2026, 05:00 PM. Applications must be received by post by this date and time.
Candidates must verify all details, dates, eligibility criteria, and application procedures on the official DHS Ramgarh website and the official notification PDF before submitting their applications.