ZSS Kalahandi Nutritionist cum Counsellor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Zilla Swasthya Samiti, Kalahandi (under the National Health Mission) is hiring 1 Nutritionist cum Counsellor for the Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). If you are a female graduate in Food and Nutrition or Home Science, you can attend the walk-in interview on 6 June 2026 at the CDM & PHO office, Kalahandi. The post pays Rs. 21,782 per month plus performance incentives. Age must be between 21 and 65 years as on 1 May 2026.

ZSS Kalahandi Nutritionist cum Counsellor Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer-cum-District Mission Director, National Health Mission, Kalahandi has published Advertisement No. 2199 dated 14 May 2026 to fill 1 post of Nutritionist cum Counsellor at the Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre on a contractual basis. The engagement is for 11 months and is renewable based on your performance and continuation of the programme. This post is reserved for lady candidates only, as per the notification. The Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre is a key NHM facility that admits severely acute malnourished children for 14 days of intensive care and counsels their mothers on home-based feeding practices, so the role is meaningful for anyone passionate about maternal and child health in tribal Odisha.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a graduation degree in Food and Nutrition or Home Science (Honours or Pass) from a recognised university.
• Gender: Only lady candidates can apply for this post.
• NOC: If you are already working in the Health Department on regular or contractual basis, you must bring a No Objection Certificate from your current appointing authority. The NOC must be specific to this post and issued after the date of this advertisement. NOC issued by any other authority will not be accepted.
• Document verification: You must carry self-attested copies of all supporting documents to the walk-in interview. Late comers will not be allowed to register.
• Disengagement clause: Candidates who have been disengaged earlier from the OSH & FW Society on administrative grounds such as disobedience, poor performance, misbehaviour, or criminal activity are not eligible to apply.
• Marks conversion: If your marks are in CGPA, OGPA, DGPA, GPA or CPI format, you must submit a conversion certificate to percentage along with your application.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 65 years (as on 1 May 2026)
• Age Relaxation: Employees of OSH & FW Society who have completed at least three terms (11 months each) of contractual service with "Outstanding" or "Very Good" PAR remarks for the last 3 terms are eligible for age relaxation and additional weightage of marks.
• Grace Marks: OSH & FW Society employees who clear all steps of selection can get up to 10% grace marks (1% added per completed term of service) on top of their final score.

Salary

• Monthly salary: Rs. 21,782 per month (consolidated)
• Plus Performance Incentives (PI) as applicable under OSH & FW Society norms
• The engagement is for 11 months and is renewable based on performance and society norms
• Number of vacancies and salary mentioned in this advertisement may vary at the time of actual engagement.

Application Fee

• The notification does not mention any application fee.
• You only need to bring the duly filled application form and self-attested documents to the walk-in interview venue.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a walk-in interview process with a total of 50 marks:

1. Written Test: 20 marks
2. Computer Test: 10 marks
3. Group Discussion: 10 marks
4. Personal Interview: 10 marks

You must score at least 50% (25 marks out of 50) to be eligible for appointment. If two or more candidates secure equal marks, the merit list will be made based on date of birth as per 10th certificate — the elder candidate gets first preference. The total marks are calculated up to 3 decimal digits (example: 45.567%). The final panel will remain valid for one year from the date of approval, and the same panel may be used for similar posts under NHM with same qualification and salary.

How to Apply

1. Go to the district website at kalahandi.odisha.gov.in and download the application form and full advertisement.
2. Fill in the application form in your own handwriting and sign it.
3. Attach self-attested copies of: passport-size photograph, identity proof (Voter ID/PAN/Aadhaar/Driving License/Passport), all academic mark sheets and certificates, HSC certificate (age proof), caste certificate, residence certificate, and NOC (if currently in Health Department).
4. Attend the Walk-In Interview on 6 June 2026 at V.C Hall, Office of CDM & PHO, Kalahandi.
5. Register your name between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM only. Late comers will not be entertained.
6. Carry original certificates for verification during the interview.
7. No personal correspondence or queries will be entertained. All communication will be through email or the official website.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 May 2026
• Walk-In Interview Date: 6 June 2026
• Registration Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Venue: V.C Hall, Office of CDM & PHO, Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna - 766001
• Age Reference Date: 1 May 2026
• Panel Validity: 1 year from the date of approval

• Counsel mothers and caregivers on infant and young child feeding practices at the NRC
• Plan and monitor therapeutic diets for severely acute malnourished (SAM) children admitted to the centre
• Conduct nutrition assessment and growth monitoring of admitted children
• Educate families on home-based care, hygiene, and nutritious food preparation
• Maintain admission, discharge, and follow-up records of SAM children at the NRC
• Coordinate with medical officers, staff nurses, and ASHA workers for community follow-up
• Prepare monthly progress reports and submit them to the District Mission Director, NHM