NHM UP Deputy General Manager Recruitment 2026

Only 12 days left to apply -- National Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh (NHM UP) is filling 13 Deputy General Manager posts in its State Programme Management Unit. These are backlog vacancies with no application fee, and your COVID duty experience can earn you up to 15 bonus marks.

Key Highlights

• All 13 posts are backlog vacancies -- both deputation and open market
• No application fee for any category
• COVID experience gives up to 15 bonus marks in interview scoring
• Contract is till end of current financial year, extendable based on performance
• UP domicile is mandatory for SC/OBC/Ex-SM candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation
• Interview call letters sent by email only -- no postal communication

Selection Process

There is no written exam for this recruitment. If applications received are 15 or fewer, all candidates go directly to document verification and then interview. If more than 15 apply, a screening round shortlists candidates first. The interview carries 85 marks out of 100, with the remaining 15 marks reserved for COVID duty experience. You need a minimum of 33% (UR), 30% (OBC), or 24% (SC/PwD) to qualify.

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• QR-based COVID Experience Certificate (Annexure-II/IIA format) -- if claiming bonus marks
• NOC from current employer -- if you are currently working
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate for current financial year (Annexure-I format)
• Essential degree certificates and experience letters (7+ years post-qualification)
• Recent passport-size colour photo (not older than 3 months) and signature on white paper

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the salary of Deputy General Manager in NHM UP 2026?

A. The monthly salary for NHM UP Deputy General Manager (open market) is a fixed Rs. 80,000 per month. Deputation candidates draw their existing pay from the parent cadre.

Q. What is the last date to apply for NHM UP Deputy General Manager 2026?

A. The last date to apply is 15 March 2026 (11:59 PM). You can apply online through upnrhm.gov.in.

Q. What qualification is needed for NHM UP Deputy General Manager?

A. For open market posts, you need a full-time LLM, MBA (HR/Production/Operations/Health Management), MCA, BE/B.Tech (CS/IT), MPH, MSW, or MBBS/BDS with a 2-year PG Diploma in Hospital Management. Plus 7 years of post-qualification experience in public health or healthcare management.

Q. Is there an exam for NHM UP Deputy General Manager recruitment 2026?

A. No, there is no written exam. Selection is based on document verification followed by a personal interview worth 100 marks (85 interview + 15 COVID experience weightage).

• Manage and oversee programme implementation at the state level under NHM UP
• Coordinate with district-level health units for effective service delivery
• Prepare reports, proposals, and policy documents for the State Programme Management Unit
• Monitor health programme targets, budgets, and timelines
• Liaise with central and state government departments on health mission activities