NHM Karnataka Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

National Health Mission (NHM) Karnataka is hiring for 4 contractual posts under its AMPK (Anemia Muktha Poushtika Karnataka) and PM-ABHIM programmes. Posts include State Programme Co-ordinator, Anaemia Specialist, Programme Assistant, and Senior Public Health Consultant. If you have a relevant postgraduate degree, MBBS with a PG qualification, or a graduate degree with the required experience, you can attend the walk-in interview on 20 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Age limit is 45 years for all posts. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month depending on the post.

National Health Mission (NHM) Karnataka AMPK & PM-ABHIM Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

The Karnataka State Health & Family Welfare Society, under the National Health Mission (NHM), has issued a walk-in interview notice to fill 4 vacant contractual posts under the AMPK (Anemia Muktha Poushtika Karnataka) programme and the PM-ABHIM (Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission) scheme. These are temporary, purely contract-based positions. No written exam is required — candidates are selected directly through a walk-in interview on a merit-cum-roster basis. This is a good opportunity for public health, nutrition, communication, and medical professionals looking to work on state health programmes in Karnataka.

Vacancy Breakdown

Who Can Apply?

State Programme Co-ordinator (AMPK) - Rs. 55,000/month:

• Qualification: PG in Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, or Social Sciences. Alternatively, a PG Degree/Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics with a Certificate in Office Automation.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in the field of Nutrition.

Anaemia Specialist (AMPK) - Rs. 50,000/month:

• Qualification: PG in Journalism & Mass Communication, Social Sciences, or Computer Sciences.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in Mass Communication & Journalism, with computer literacy in communication, data analysis, graphics, or animation.

Programme Assistant (AMPK) - Rs. 25,000/month:

• Qualification: Graduate in any discipline with knowledge of office automation and typing skills in Kannada & English.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in an institution related to health or any relevant field.

Senior Public Health Consultant (PM-ABHIM) - Rs. 80,000/month:

• Qualification: MBBS with MD in Community Medicine/Community Health Administration/Hospital Administration/Preventive & Social Medicine/Internal Medicine/Anaesthesia/Emergency Medicine, OR MBBS with Master of Public Health, OR MBBS with MBA in Disaster Management/Healthcare Administration/Hospital Administration, OR MBBS with a PG/Diploma in Disaster Management/Medicine recognized by the NMC.
• Experience: 10 years of experience implementing public health programmes, with a focus on Emergency/Disaster Management (duration of the PG is counted).

Speaking, reading, and writing in Kannada, along with typing proficiency, is mandatory for all posts. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also required.

Additional Notes:

• The number of posts and districts is subject to variation based on requirement.
• Only a full-time course completed from a recognized university will be considered valid for eligibility.
• NHM employees who were terminated earlier are not eligible for further employment under NHM.
• For any queries, contact 080-23113588 during office hours only.

Age Limit

• The upper age limit for all 4 posts is 45 years.

Salary

• Salary ranges from Rs. 25,000 per month (Programme Assistant) to Rs. 80,000 per month (Senior Public Health Consultant), depending on the post.
• These are fixed consolidated salaries for contractual positions — no separate DA/HRA is mentioned.

Selection Process

There is no written exam for these posts. Selection is done through:

1. Walk-in Interview: Held on 20 August 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, National Health Mission, 1st Floor West Wing, Arogya Soudha, Magadi Road, Bengaluru.
2. Document Verification: Bring original documents/certificates, self-attested photocopies, 2 copies of your updated CV, and a latest passport-size photo.

Selection will be made on a merit-cum-roster basis. Only successful candidates will be contacted after the interview; others will be treated as not selected. The Karnataka State Health & Family Welfare Society also reserves the right to reject any or all applications and cancel the notification at any stage of recruitment, without assigning any reason.

How to Apply

There is no online application form to submit for this recruitment — you attend the walk-in interview directly with your documents.

1. Check the detailed notification at nhm.karnataka.gov.in or hfwcom.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Prepare your original documents, self-attested photocopies, updated CV (2 copies), and a passport-size photo.
3. Attend the walk-in interview directly on 20 August 2026 at 11:00 AM at Arogya Soudha, Magadi Road, Bengaluru.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 31 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 20 August 2026 (11:00 AM)

• Coordinate and monitor implementation of AMPK/PM-ABHIM programme activities across the state
• Prepare nutrition, communication, or public health status reports and monitor field-level data
• Design and manage IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials and campaigns
• Handle office automation tasks, correspondence, and documentation in Kannada and English
• Support emergency and disaster management planning for public health programmes
• Liaise with district health officers and other stakeholders for programme execution
• Maintain records, MIS reports, and compliance documentation for the programme
• Provide technical guidance on community health, nutrition, or emergency medicine as per the post