CMHO Ambikapur Issues Notification for 60 NHM Vacancies Including Staff Nurse, CHO and Dental Surgeon Posts
- CMHO Ambikapur under NHM Chhattisgarh has announced 60 contractual vacancies across 19 posts, including Staff Nurse, CHO, Dental Surgeon, ANM and Physiotherapist.
- Offline applications must reach the prescribed office by September 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM through Registered or Speed Post.
- Monthly pay ranges from ₹10,000–₹27,500, with selection based on academic marks, experience and skill/written test performance.
The Office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), Ambikapur, District Surguja has invited offline applications for 60 contractual positions under the National Health Mission, Chhattisgarh. The recruitment has been announced through Ref. No. 1191/NHM/HR/2026 dated August 21, 2026 and covers 19 different medical, nursing, technical and support posts.
Applications for the CMHO Ambikapur NHM Recruitment 2026 are being accepted from August 24, with the completed forms required to reach the prescribed office by 5:00 pm on September 8, 2026. Candidates must apply through Registered Post or Speed Post; applications sent through email, submitted personally or received after the deadline will not be considered.
The largest number of vacancies is for Staff Nurse with 20 posts, followed by 13 Community Health Officer vacancies and five ANM posts. Other positions include Dental Surgeon, MO-AYUSH, Nursing Tutor, Physiotherapist, Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician, Secretarial Assistant, Counselor and Class 4 posts.
CMHO Ambikapur NHM Recruitment 2026 Notification
The recruitment is being conducted on a contractual basis for NHM programmes in Surguja district. The stated contract period will run up to March 31, 2027 and may be extended according to programme requirements.
| Name of Organization | Office of Chief Medical & Health Officer, Ambikapur / NHM Chhattisgarh |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse, CHO, Dental Surgeon, ANM, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist & Other Posts |
| Education | 10th/12th, ANM, GNM, B.Sc Nursing, BDS/MDS, BAMS/BHMS/BUMS, BPT, Pharmacy, DMLT/BMLT, Graduation/PG and other post-wise qualifications |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Salary | Rs. 10,000–27,500 per month |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years; up to 64/70 years depending on post |
| Application Fee | Not specified |
| Selection Process | Academic Merit, Experience, Skill/Written Test & Bonus Marks where applicable |
| Apply Mode | Offline through Registered/Speed Post |
| Job Location | Surguja, Chhattisgarh |
| Last Date To Apply | September 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | August 21, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | August 24, 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | September 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm |
| Skill Test / Written Test | To be announced |
| Initial Contract Period | Up to March 31, 2027 |
CMHO Ambikapur Vacancy Details 2026
The 60 vacancies are distributed across 19 designations.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon – NOHP | 1 |
| MO-AYUSH Male – RBSK | 1 |
| MO-AYUSH Female – RBSK | 1 |
| Nursing Tutor – NHM | 1 |
| Senior Laboratory Technician – NHM-NTEP | 1 |
| Physiotherapist – NHM | 4 |
| Nursing Officer – NHM/NUHM | 1 |
| Staff Nurse – SNCU/NBSU, ICU/HDU & LMU | 20 |
| Community Health Officer – HWC | 13 |
| Pharmacist – RBSK/NUHM | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician – RBSK | 2 |
| Secretarial Assistant – NMHP | 2 |
| Junior Secretarial Assistant – BPMU | 1 |
| Junior Secretarial Assistant – PADA | 1 |
| Counselor – NHM | 1 |
| ANM – RBSK/NUHM | 5 |
| Class 4 – NUHM | 1 |
| Staff Nurse – UHWC | 2 |
| Class 4 – UHWC | 1 |
| Total | 60 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The overall category distribution is 11 UR, 7 SC and 42 ST vacancies.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 11 |
| SC | 7 |
| ST | 42 |
| Total | 60 |
Several posts also carry reservations for Divyang candidates as specified in the recruitment notification.
Educational Qualification and Salary
Eligibility and monthly remuneration differ according to the post.
| Post | Qualification | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | MDS or BDS with CG Medical Council registration | Rs. 27,500 |
| MO-AYUSH Male/Female | BHMS/BAMS/BUMS with registration | Rs. 25,000 |
| Nursing Tutor | B.Sc Nursing + 1 year experience + CG Nursing Council registration | Rs. 22,000 |
| Senior Laboratory Technician | M.Sc Microbiology/Biotechnology or B.Sc with 2 years experience | Rs. 21,000 |
| Physiotherapist | BPT + CG Council registration | Rs. 18,000 |
| Nursing Officer / Staff Nurse | B.Sc Nursing or GNM + CG Nursing Council registration | Rs. 16,000–16,500 |
| Community Health Officer | Certificate in Community Health with B.Sc Nursing + CG Nursing Council registration | Rs. 16,500 |
| Pharmacist | Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy + registration | Rs. 16,500 |
| Laboratory Technician | DMLT/BMLT + CG Paramedical Council registration | Rs. 14,000 |
| Secretarial Assistant | Graduate + 1-year computer diploma | Rs. 13,650 |
| Junior Secretarial Assistant | Graduate or 12th + computer diploma | Rs. 12,000 |
| Counselor | PG in Psychology/Counselling/Health Education or relevant field | Rs. 12,000 |
| ANM | 12th + ANM course + CG Nursing Council registration | Rs. 12,000 |
| Class 4 | 10th Pass | Rs. 10,000 |
Candidates should apply only for posts for which they meet the required educational, registration and experience conditions.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on January 1, 2026.
| Age Criteria | Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age for Managerial/Administrative Posts | 64 years |
| Maximum Age for Medical Posts | 70 years |
Applicable category relaxation will be governed by the relevant government rules.
Salary and Contract Terms
All positions carry fixed monthly contractual remuneration, with salaries ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 27,500.
The appointments are purely contractual and do not carry the status of regular government employment.
The stated initial tenure is up to March 31, 2027 and may be extended depending on NHM requirements and applicable conditions.
Application Fee
No application fee has been specified for CMHO Ambikapur NHM Recruitment 2026.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a combination of academic performance, relevant work experience, skill or written test marks and additional bonus marks where applicable.
The stated evaluation framework includes:
- Educational qualification – 65% weightage based on average academic percentage
- Skill Test / Written Test – 20 marks
- Relevant post-qualification experience – 10 to 15 marks
- COVID-19 service bonus – 10 marks for eligible temporary health workers
- Final merit based on combined score
- Preparation of waiting list up to 200% of the advertised posts
Candidates must obtain at least 30% marks in the skill/written test.
Documents Required
Candidates should attach self-attested copies of the required documents, including:
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation/Post-Graduation marksheets, where applicable
- Technical and professional qualification certificates
- Valid Chhattisgarh council registration, where required
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Chhattisgarh domicile certificate
- Disability/UDID certificate, if applicable
- Experience certificates
- Passport-size photographs
- Identity and address proof
- No Objection Certificate for currently employed candidates
Important Links
| Apply | Apply Online |
| Notification | Download Notification |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Download Result | Sarkari Result |
How to Apply for CMHO Ambikapur NHM Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Surguja district official website.
- Download the recruitment notification and prescribed application form.
- Select the post for which you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Fill in the application carefully, including the correct post name and category.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required educational, registration, domicile, caste, experience and other certificates.
- Place the completed application and documents in the prescribed format.
- Send the application only through Registered Post or Speed Post.
- Address the application to the Office of the Chief Medical & Health Officer, Ambikapur, District Surguja, Chhattisgarh.
- Ensure that the application reaches the office by 5:00 pm on September 8, 2026.
Applicants must be residents of Chhattisgarh. Incomplete applications or forms without the required supporting documents may be rejected.
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