The CMHO Bemetara Recruitment 2026 drive is now live, offering 52 contractual NHM positions, including CHO, Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, and more. Interested candidates must submit their applications via Registered or Speed Post by 14 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
The Office of the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), District Health Society, National Health Mission (NHM), Bemetara has officially released the recruitment notification for 52 contractual vacancies. The openings span various National Health Programmes, featuring roles for Community Health Officers (CHO), Staff Nurses, Nursing Officers, Pharmacists, Laboratory Technicians, Physiotherapists, MO-AYUSH, Counselors, Dental Assistants, Block Managers, Junior Secretarial Assistants, and additional healthcare support staff.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their offline applications via Registered or Speed Post no later than 5:00 PM on 14 August 2026. Applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly review all eligibility requirements, application fee details, and selection criteria before finalizing their submission.
CMHO Bemetara Recruitment 2026
This recruitment drive aims to strengthen NHM operations across Chhattisgarh by filling critical vacancies on a contractual basis. Appointments are valid until 31 March 2027, with potential extensions based on satisfactory performance and ongoing project requirements. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic credentials, relevant work experience, and performance in skill tests where applicable.
Download CMHO Bemetara Notification 2026 PDF
The official notification provides exhaustive details regarding the vacancy breakdown, eligibility standards, honorarium packages, application procedures, and essential instructions for candidates. Please ensure you read the document in its entirety before completing your application.
Download CMHO Bemetara Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
CMHO Bemetara Recruitment 2026 Overview
Key highlights of the recruitment process and eligibility criteria are summarized below for your convenience.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Chief Medical & Health Officer (CMHO), Bemetara |
| Department | National Health Mission (NHM), Chhattisgarh |
| Advertisement No. | NHM/HR/2025-26/869 |
| Advertisement Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Posts | CHO, Staff Nurse, Nursing Officer, Pharmacist & Various Others |
| Total Vacancies | 52 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Merit List, Skill Test, Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.bemetara.gov.in |
CMHO Bemetara Vacancy, Salary, Eligibility & Age Limit
Prospective applicants should verify post-specific vacancy counts, required educational qualifications, salary structures, and age limitations prior to applying.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Monthly Honorarium | Educational Qualification | Age Limit* |
| Community Health Officer (CHO) | 24 | ₹16,500 | B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated CCH Certificate and Live Registration in CG Nursing Council | 18–70 Years |
| Staff Nurse (SNCU/NBSU) | 6 | ₹16,000 | B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/GNM with Live Registration in CG Nursing Council | 18–70 Years |
| Nursing Officer | 3 | ₹16,500 | B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/GNM with Live Registration in CG Nursing Council | 18–70 Years |
| Counselor | 3 | ₹12,000 | PG Degree/Diploma in Psychology, Counselling, Health Education, Mass Communication, Social Science or MSW | 18–64 Years |
| Laboratory Technician | 2 | ₹14,000 | DMLT/BMLT/Pathology with Live Registration in CG Paramedical Council | 18–70 Years |
| Physiotherapist | 2 | As per Notification | Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) | 18–70 Years |
| MO-AYUSH | 2 | ₹25,000 | BHMS/BAMS/BUMS with Registration from a recognized AYUSH Board | 18–70 Years |
| Support Staff (Housekeeping) | 2 | ₹8,800 | 10th Pass | 18–64 Years |
| Jr. Secretarial Assistant | 2 | ₹12,000 | 12th Pass with one-year Computer Diploma | 18–64 Years |
| Dental Assistant | 1 | ₹12,000 | Diploma in Dental Technology (Experience preferred) | 18–70 Years |
| 2nd ANM | 1 | ₹12,000 | 12th Pass + ANM + Live CG Nursing Council Registration | 18–70 Years |
| Technical Assistant (Hearing Impaired Children) | 1 | ₹15,000 | DTYDHH Diploma from an RCI-recognized Institute | 18–70 Years |
| Block Manager (Account) | 1 | ₹21,000 | B.Com (55%) + PGDCA + Tally Knowledge | 18–64 Years |
| Pharmacist | 1 | ₹16,500 | Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy with Pharmacy Council Registration | 18–70 Years |
| TB Health Visitor (TBHV) | 1 | ₹14,000 | Graduate in Science or 10+2 Science with prescribed health work experience | 18–70 Years |
Note: Out of the 24 Community Health Officer (CHO) vacancies, 2 positions are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (OA/OL category).
Age Limit: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. As of 01 January 2026, the maximum age limit is 70 years for medical roles and 64 years for managerial positions, including all permissible relaxations.
CMHO Bemetara Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates are strictly advised to adhere to the submission timeline. Applications received past the deadline will be disqualified immediately.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Offline Application Begins | Ongoing |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 14 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Mode of Application | Registered Post / Speed Post |
| Skill Test / Document Verification | To be Announced |
Apply Offline for CMHO Bemetara Recruitment 2026
This is a strictly offline recruitment process. Applicants must submit their completed application forms along with all relevant documents and the required Demand Draft via Registered or Speed Post. Please note that submissions made by hand, courier, or email will not be considered.
Download CMHO Bemetara Application Form 2026 PDF
Postal Submission Address: (Please refer to the official notification for the exact mailing address designated for your application submission).
- Office of the Chief Medical & Health Officer
- Near Signal Chowk
- District Bemetara
- Chhattisgarh
How to Apply for CMHO Bemetara Recruitment 2026?
Follow these essential steps to apply for your desired post:
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and experience details carefully.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates.
- Enclose the original Demand Draft of the prescribed application fee.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph.
- Mention the Post Name and Post Number clearly on the envelope.
- Send the application through Registered Post or Speed Post before 14 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate application forms, separate Demand Drafts, and separate envelopes.
CMHO Bemetara Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Application fees must be paid via a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “NON NRHM OTHER FUND BEMETARA”, payable at the HDFC Bank, Bemetara Branch.
| Category | Salary up to ₹25,000 | Salary Above ₹25,000 |
| SC/ST/Divyang | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| OBC/Women | ₹200 | ₹300 |
| UR | ₹300 | ₹400 |
Fee Refund Policy: Application fees will be refunded to candidates who participate in the skill test. Please be aware that for candidates applying to multiple posts, a refund will be processed for only one application.
CMHO Bemetara Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process is designed to ensure full transparency. Initial application screening will be conducted, followed by the shortlisting of eligible candidates for the skill test based on the specific requirements of each post.
- Stage 1: Scrutiny of Applications
- Stage 2: Publication of Eligible/Ineligible Candidate List
- Stage 3: Claims & Objections (Dawa-Aapatti)
- Stage 4: Skill Test/Written Test (where applicable)
- Stage 5: Preparation of Merit List
- Stage 6: Document Verification
- Stage 7: Final Selection & Appointment
Merit List Preparation
The final merit list will be determined by the following weighted assessment criteria:
| Criteria | Marks/Weightage |
| Educational Qualification | 65% weightage based on qualifying examination marks |
| Experience | Maximum 15 marks for NHM employees, 10 marks for other eligible candidates |
| Mitanin Experience | Maximum 20 marks |
| COVID Duty Experience | Maximum 10 marks |
| Skill Test | 20 Marks (Minimum 33% qualifying marks) |
Key Recruitment Highlights
- For 1–10 vacancies, candidates up to 10 times the advertised vacancies will be called for the skill test.
- For 11–50 vacancies, candidates up to 5 times the advertised vacancies will be shortlisted.
- Candidates applying for both Nursing Officer and Staff Nurse posts must appear in both examinations separately.
- A category-wise waiting list will remain valid for one year or until a fresh recruitment process is conducted.
FAQs
The CMHO Bemetara recruitment drive covers 52 contractual roles under various National Health Mission (NHM) initiatives.
The strict deadline for offline application submission is 14 August 2026 (by 5:00 PM).
Applications must be submitted exclusively via Registered or Speed Post.
Available positions include Community Health Officer (CHO), Staff Nurse, Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Physiotherapist, MO-AYUSH, Counselor, Dental Assistant, Block Manager, Junior Secretarial Assistant, and TB Health Visitor (TBHV).
Age criteria as of 01 January 2026: Minimum age is 18; upper age limits are 70 years (medical) and 64 years (managerial).
The comprehensive selection roadmap includes: Application Scrutiny -> Eligibility List -> Claims/Objections Phase -> Skill/Written Test -> Merit List Publication -> Document Verification -> Final Selection.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium ranging from ₹8,800 to ₹25,000, determined by their specific post and qualifications.