NHM Kolhapur Medical Posts Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NHM Kolhapur is hiring 6 medical posts through Kolhapur Municipal Corporation. The notice covers Medical Officer, Microbiologist, and Epidemiologist posts under National Health Mission work. MBBS doctors, MBBS with MD Microbiology candidates, and medical graduates with public health or health management qualifications can apply as per post requirement. Salary ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 75,000 per month, and the main deadline mentioned for applications is 22 May 2026.

NHM Kolhapur Medical Posts Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

National Health Mission Kolhapur Mahanagarpalika has issued this recruitment notice for contractual medical staff under the municipal health setup. The posts are not regular permanent government posts; they are contract-based NHM engagements. The PDF includes separate details for Medical Officer posts and for Microbiologist/Epidemiologist posts, so this listing covers all active posts in the same official notification file.

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 6 posts under NHM Kolhapur.

Who Can Apply?

Medical Officer

• Qualification: You need an MBBS degree.
• Work setup: The post is for NHM programme work under Kolhapur Municipal Corporation.

Microbiologist

• Qualification: You need MBBS with MD Microbiology from a recognised institute.
• Registration: Registration with MMC or Medical Council of India is required.
• Experience: You need 1 year of experience.

Epidemiologist

• Qualification: You need to be a medical graduate with MPH, MHA, or MBA in Health.
• Registration: Registration with MMC or Medical Council of India is required where applicable.
• Experience: You need 1 year of experience.

Age Limit

• For the Medical Officer table, the general age range shown is 18 to 38 years.
• Reserved category age shown in the notice is up to 43 years.
• The notice also mentions special/retired medical service conditions up to 70 years in relevant cases, with medical fitness documents for older candidates.

Salary

• Medical Officer: Rs. 60,000 per month
• Microbiologist: Rs. 75,000 per month
• Epidemiologist: Rs. 35,000 per month
• These are fixed monthly contractual payments under the NHM notice.

Application Fee

• The notification does not clearly mention any application fee.
• Selected candidates may have to complete required contract formalities such as stamp paper documents, as mentioned in the notice.

Selection Process

The selection method is different by post, but it is based on document checking, merit/qualification assessment, and interview.

1. Application Scrutiny: Qualification, registration, experience, category, and documents are checked.
2. Interview: Microbiologist candidates are called for direct interview as per the Monday schedule mentioned in the notice.
3. Merit Assessment: Epidemiologist applications are assessed using qualifying exam marks, higher qualification, and relevant experience.
4. Document Verification: Candidates must bring original documents for checking.
5. Final Decision: The selection committee decision is final as per the notification.

How to Apply

1. Download and read the official notice from web.kolhapurcorporation.gov.in.
2. Prepare the application in the prescribed format mentioned in the notification.
3. Attach self-attested copies of education certificates, registration certificate, birth proof, caste certificate, experience certificate, small family declaration, and photographs.
4. For Microbiologist, submit the form at the specified venue on the Monday schedule and attend the interview with original documents.
5. For Epidemiologist, send or submit the application to Commissioner, Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, Bhausingji Road, Kolhapur during the notified application window.
6. Make sure your application reaches before 22 May 2026 wherever the deadline applies.

Important Dates

• Application Start for Epidemiologist: 22 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22 May 2026
• Microbiologist Application/Interview Schedule: Every Monday, application acceptance in the morning and interview later the same day as mentioned in the notice
• Contract Validity Mentioned: Up to 29 June 2026 initially, with further extension depending on approval and performance
• Exam Date: No written exam mentioned

• Provide medical and public health services under NHM programmes
• Examine patients and support municipal health facilities as per assigned post
• Maintain clinical, laboratory, or disease surveillance records
• Monitor communicable disease trends and public health indicators where applicable
• Work with Kolhapur Municipal Corporation health teams during field activities
• Prepare reports and submit required programme data on time
• Follow NHM and municipal health department protocols