DHS Godda Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 — 64 Vacancies

District Health Society, Godda (DHS Godda) is hiring 64 candidates across 33 different paramedical and healthcare posts under the National Health Mission in Jharkhand, including Staff Nurse, ANM, Pharmacist, Lab Technician and more. Depending on the post, you need a qualification ranging from Matriculation to a Postgraduate degree, and you can apply online. The last date to apply is 30 August 2026. Salary (contractual honorarium) ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 49,500 per month depending on the post.

District Health Society, Godda (DHS Godda) Recruitment 2026 - 64 Posts

District Health Society, Godda has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for contract-based appointment to 64 vacancies across 33 posts in various health institutions and the district hospital, under the National Health Mission. The posts range from Staff Nurse and ANM to specialist roles like Epidemiologist and Clinical Psychologist. All appointments are on a one-year contract, extendable annually based on your performance appraisal. This is a good opportunity for candidates with nursing, pharmacy, lab technology or paramedical qualifications to start a healthcare career in Jharkhand's public health system.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Reservation category-wise breakdown (UR/BC1/BC2/SC/ST/EWS) for each post is available in the official notification.

Who Can Apply?

Nursing Posts (Staff Nurse, GNM, ANM):

• 10+2 with a 3-year General Nursing & Midwifery training, or an ANM course from a government-recognized institution, registered with the Jharkhand Nursing Council.

Pharmacy Posts (Pharmacist):

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institute, registered under the Pharmacy Council.

Lab & Technical Posts (Lab Technician, Radiographer, OT Technician, Oxygen Operator):

• 10+2 with a Diploma in the relevant technical field (Lab Technology, X-Ray/Radiology, Operation Theatre Technician, or Engineering) from a government-recognized institute, registered under the Jharkhand Paramedical Council where applicable.

Counselling & Social Work Posts:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration or Home Science, with at least 1 year of relevant field experience.

Specialist Posts (Epidemiologist, Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric Social Worker):

• Postgraduate or Medical degree in the relevant specialization with public health or clinical experience, as specified for each post.

Support Staff (Hospital Attendants, Sanitary Attendants):

• Matriculation (10th pass), with two years of hospital work experience preferred.

Since qualifications differ for each of the 33 posts, check the post-wise details in the official notification before applying.

Age Limit

• Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026. Minimum age is 21 years for all categories.
• General & EWS: Maximum 35 years (40 years for Divyang/PwD candidates)
• Backward Class & Extremely Backward Class (BC/EBC): Maximum 37 years (42 years for PwD)
• SC/ST (Male & Female): Maximum 40 years (45 years for PwD)
• Female candidates (General/BC/EBC): Maximum 38 years (43 years for PwD)

Salary

• Salary (contractual honorarium) ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 49,500 per month depending on the post — see the vacancy breakdown table above for post-wise pay.
• These are contract-based appointments; the notification does not mention separate DA/HRA.

Application Fee

• General / BC / EBC / EWS: Rs. 400
• SC / ST: Rs. 200
• Payment mode: Online only, through the link provided on the application portal.

Selection Process

DHS Godda will select candidates through the following stages:

1. Screening of Applications: If a post gets 10 or fewer applications, the merit list is prepared directly from your educational and training marks.
2. Written Test/Skill Test: Conducted only if more than 10 applications are received for a post, worth 40 out of 100 total marks.
3. Document Verification: Your original certificates will be verified within 3 months of selection.

The final merit list combines your 10th marks, 12th marks, essential qualification marks, higher qualification marks and Written Test/Skill Test marks, out of 100 total marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Jharkhand recruitment portal at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Select the DHS Godda advertisement and choose your preferred post.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal and qualification details.
4. Upload a recent passport-size colour photo, signature, and all required certificates.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit your form — you can apply for only one post per application.

Offline or postal applications are not accepted under any circumstances.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 6 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 August 2026
• Written Test/Skill Test Date: To be announced

• Provide patient care and support clinical procedures at your assigned health facility
• Maintain accurate records of patients, medicines, equipment and stock as per your post
• Assist doctors and senior medical staff during examinations, tests and treatment
• Follow infection control, hygiene and safety protocols at all times
• Support outreach and awareness activities under National Health Mission programs
• Coordinate with district health officials for reporting and data management
• Handle assigned equipment and instruments (lab, X-ray, oxygen plant, etc.) as per your post
• Counsel patients and their families where applicable to your role