The Office of the Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Assam has released a recruitment notification for Staff Nurse posts on a contractual basis. A total of 2,204 vacancies have been announced across all zones of Assam. Candidates with a B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualification and valid registration with the Assam Nurses’, Midwives’ and Health Visitors’ Council can apply online.
This article explains the eligibility criteria, important dates, salary, selection process and step-by-step application procedure based on the available recruitment details. Applicants should verify every point against the official notification PDF on nhm.assam.gov.in before applying.
NHM Assam Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | National Health Mission (NHM), Assam |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse (Contractual) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,204 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual, mission mode |
| Official Website | nhm.assam.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
The notification number and official release date are not mentioned in the available reports. Candidates should check the notification PDF on the official website for this detail.
Vacancy Details
NHM Assam has announced 2,204 Staff Nurse posts on a contractual basis. The posts are distributed across five recruitment zones covering all districts of Assam. Candidates can indicate their preferred zone while filling the online application.
Category-wise and zone-wise vacancy breakup is not mentioned in the available reports. Candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement on the official website for the exact distribution.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed B.Sc. Nursing or GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Course from a nursing school or institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
- Candidates must be registered with the Assam Nurses’, Midwives’ and Health Visitors’ Council.
Post-specific desirable qualifications or experience requirements, if any, are not mentioned in the available reports. Please check the official notification for complete eligibility conditions.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Maximum 40 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC / MOBC | 3 years relaxation |
| PWD (Persons with Disability) | 10 years relaxation |
The minimum age criterion is not mentioned in the available reports. The age cut-off date used above is 1 January 2026, as reported. Candidates should verify this date and all relaxation rules directly from the official notification, since even small differences in the cut-off date can change eligibility.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment. This applies to all categories as per the available information.
Salary and Pay
Selected candidates will be engaged on contractual basis with a reported consolidated salary of ₹20,000 per month. This is not a regular pay-level or pay-band salary since the engagement is contractual. Candidates should confirm the exact consolidated pay and any deductions from the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process has not been detailed in the available reports. NHM Assam has indicated that shortlisting and further selection details will be published separately on the official website. Candidates are advised to:
- Regularly check nhm.assam.gov.in for updates on shortlisting, document verification or interview schedules.
- Note that no separate individual call letters will be sent by post or courier.
Reservation
Horizontal reservation for PWD (Persons with Disabilities), Women, and Ex-Servicemen will be applicable as per applicable Government of Assam norms. Category-wise vertical reservation percentages are not mentioned in the available reports; refer to the official notification for exact reservation rules.
Documents Required
Based on the application process described, candidates should keep the following documents ready in scanned format:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational qualification certificates (B.Sc. Nursing / GNM marksheets and certificates)
- Assam Nurses’, Midwives’ and Health Visitors’ Council registration certificate
- Age proof / date of birth certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen), if applicable
The exact list of mandatory documents and file size/format specifications are not mentioned in the available reports. Please check the official notification before uploading documents.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the official NHM Assam website: nhm.assam.gov.in.
- Locate and click the online application link for Staff Nurse engagement 2026.
- Complete the online registration with basic personal details.
- Fill in educational, personal and zone-preference details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Review the filled application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application on or before 15 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Read the complete official notification before applying.
- Ensure your Assam Nurses’, Midwives’ and Health Visitors’ Council registration is valid and active before applying.
- Since there is no application fee, applicants should be extra cautious of fake websites or agents asking for payment in the name of NHM Assam recruitment.
- No separate call letter will be sent; keep checking the official website regularly.
- Do not wait until the last date to apply, in case of technical issues on the portal.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Entering a qualification or council registration number that does not match certificate records.
- Selecting the wrong zone preference by mistake.
- Uploading blurred or unclear scanned documents.
- Submitting the form without reviewing all sections.
- Missing the final submission deadline of 15 August 2026.
Official Notification and Application Links
A direct link to the specific Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 notification PDF was not accessible at the time of writing. Candidates should visit the official website above and check the “Recruitment” or “Notifications” section for the live application link and detailed advertisement PDF.
What Should Applicants Do Next?
Eligible candidates should first read the full official notification on nhm.assam.gov.in, confirm their eligibility, gather required documents, and apply online between 1 August and 15 August 2026. Keep checking the official website for updates on selection stages, since this has not yet been announced separately.
