JRHMS Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 306 Posts

The Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (JRHMS), under the Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, has released notification for the recruitment of 306 Specialist Medical Officer (SMO) posts across district and sub-divisional hospitals in Jharkhand.

JRHMS SMO Recruitment Overview

JRHMS SMO Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: October 8, 2026

• Extended Last Date to Apply Online: November 15, 2026 (11:59 PM) (Extended from October 31, 2026)

• Age & Eligibility Cut-off Date: October 31, 2026

JRHMS SMO Vacancy Breakdown by Advertisement

JRHMS SMO Specialty-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Key Takeaways & Notes

1. Exclusive Specialties:

   • Forensic Science, Pediatrics, and Pathology are listed exclusively under the Non-Teaching SMO advertisement.

   • Cardiologist seats are listed under the NHM SMO advertisement.

2. Facility Allocation: Candidates must check the official hospital facility annexures attached to each notification when picking their 3 preferred health centers.

JRHMS SMO Eligibility Criteria & Selection (Bidding System)

1. Educational Qualification & Registration

• Degree: MBBS along with a Postgraduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB) or PG Diploma in the relevant medical specialty from a recognized university/NMC.

• Registration: Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or any State Medical Council.

2. Age Limit

• Age Range: 23 to 64 years (as on October 31, 2026).

3. Remuneration & Selection Process

• Financial Bidding Process: Candidates quote their desired monthly remuneration for chosen health facilities.

• Maximum Bid Cap: Up to ₹3,00,000 per month.

• Facility Preferences: You can select and bid for a maximum of 3 facilities in a single application.

• Selection: Selection is facility-wise, primarily determined by the lowest acceptable bid (L-1 bidder) among eligible candidates, with PG Degree candidates receiving preference over PG Diploma holders during ties.

How to Apply Online for JRHMS SMO

1. Visit the official Jharkhand Recruitment Portal at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.

2. Register as a new user or log in if you already have an account.

3. Locate Advt No. NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID)-2750(MD) or Advt No. HMEW/2026 (SMO Bid)-2755(MD).

4. Select your specialty and up to 3 preferred healthcare facilities.

5. Enter your financial bid amount (not exceeding ₹3,00,000/month) for each selected facility.

6. Upload required documents (MBBS/PG degrees, council registration, photo, signature, and experience certificates).

7. Submit the form before November 15, 2026, and retain a printed copy for future reference.

NHM Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 - Important Links