NHM ABDM Project Coordinator Recruitment 2026

The National Health Mission (NHM) is hiring 1 Project Coordinator for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at the Office of the Deputy Director, Health Services, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. If you hold a BE/B.Tech, BCA/MCA, MBA, or a Master's Degree in Public Health and have 5+ years of work experience, you can apply offline. The last date to submit your application is 24 July 2026, and this contractual post pays a fixed Rs. 50,000 per month. This is a great opening for candidates who want hands-on exposure to a nationwide digital health programme while working within the state health administration.

National Health Mission (NHM) Project Coordinator Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of the Deputy Director, Health Services, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Circle has released a recruitment notice for 1 Project Coordinator post at the DD (Deputy Director) level under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. ABDM is the Government of India's flagship digital health initiative, and this role supports its roll-out at the district level. This is a purely contractual position for a fixed term of 11 months and 29 days — it is not a regular state government job and does not carry the usual state service rules or benefits. Candidates with prior health-sector experience will get preference, making this a strong opportunity for tech, management, or public health graduates who want to contribute to India's digital health mission. The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Deputy Director's office to make sure health facilities in the circle adopt ABDM tools smoothly, and will act as the main point of contact between the district health administration and the state-level ABDM team.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: BE/B.Tech, or BCA/MCA, or MBA/PG Diploma in Management, or a Master's Degree in Public Health from a recognized institute.
• Experience: At least 5 years of working experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in the health sector.
• Skills: You must be proficient in MS Office and in HMIS (Health Management Information System) related work.
• Posting Location: The selected candidate will be posted at the Office of the Deputy Director, Health Services, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Circle.
• Documents: Keep your educational certificates, mark sheets, degree certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and age proof ready, as these must be attached with your application.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 38 years old if you belong to the open (general) category.
• Age Relaxation: Candidates from reserved categories can apply up to 43 years of age.
• Candidates already working within the National Health Mission get a relaxation of up to 5 years in the maximum age for service entry.
• Make sure to keep your birth certificate, 10th certificate, or school leaving certificate ready as proof of your date of birth.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a fixed consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month for the duration of the contract.
• No travel allowance or other allowance will be paid for attending the application process or interview.

Application Fee

• Open (General) category: Rs. 150
• Reserved category: Rs. 100
• Payment mode: Demand Draft (DD) only, drawn in favour of "Deputy Director Health Services Aurangabad" from a nationalised bank. Online-mode DDs will not be accepted — attach the physical DD with your offline application.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this post. Selection is based on a 100-point merit list followed by a direct interview:

1. Merit List Preparation: Marks are given for your qualifying degree percentage (up to 50 points), any additional educational qualification beyond the minimum requirement (up to 20 points), and relevant work experience at 6 points per year, up to a maximum of 30 points. For example, if you scored 60% in your qualifying exam, you would get 30 out of 50 points on a proportional basis, and each completed year of relevant experience adds 6 more points to your total.
2. Document Verification: Your certificates, mark sheets, and other supporting documents will be checked against your application.
3. Interview: Eligible candidates are called for a direct interview based on the merit list, and the final selection is made from this.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from www.arogya.maharashtra.gov.in.
2. Fill in the form completely and attach self-attested (Xerox) copies of all required educational and experience certificates, mark sheets, and caste/age proof documents.
3. Attach a Demand Draft for the application fee, made out to "Deputy Director Health Services Aurangabad".
4. Submit your application in person at the Office of the Deputy Director, Health Services, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Circle, Baba Petrol Pump Samor, Jalna Road, Mahavir Chowk, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - 431001, between 10:00 AM and 6:15 PM (excluding holidays).
5. Make sure your application reaches the office before 24 July 2026 — applications received after this date, or sent by email, will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 July 2026
• Application Start Date: 10 July 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 24 July 2026

• Coordinate the roll-out of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across health facilities in the circle
• Monitor data entry and day-to-day use of the Health Management Information System (HMIS)
• Prepare progress reports and presentations for the Deputy Director, Health Services
• Coordinate with hospital staff and field health workers on ABDM registrations
• Track project timelines and flag delays to senior officials
• Maintain records related to the digital health mission and its beneficiaries
• Support training sessions for health staff on ABDM tools and processes
• Liaise with state-level NHM and ABDM teams for technical support and updates