The Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam has invited online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to 560 posts of Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) or equivalent ranks under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The recruitment notification was issued on 3 September 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official National Health Mission, Assam website. The last date for submission of the online application is 20 September 2026. Candidates are advised to visit the official website from 7 September 2026 for application-related information.
Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The recruitment is being conducted by the Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam for filling up Medical & Health Officer-I posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam.
Post Name: Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I)
Total Vacancies: 560 Posts
Department: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam
Recruiting Board: Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam
Application Mode: Online
Advertisement Date: 3 September 2026
Last Date to Apply: 20 September 2026
Official Website: nhm.assam.gov.in
Apply Online : https://nhm.assam.gov.in/portlets/recruitment
Total Vacancy Details
A total of 560 vacancies have been announced for the post of Medical & Health Officer-I.
The category-wise distribution mentioned in the advertisement is as follows:
Open Category: 316 Posts
OBC/MOBC: 95 Posts
SC: 23 Posts
ST (P): 58 Posts
ST (H): 23 Posts
Total: 560 Posts
The vacancies also include backlog vacancies. The number of posts, including reservation, may be changed according to the requirements of the department. Any changes are expected to be notified before the interview or examination.
Reservation for Women
The advertisement also provides reservation for women within the respective categories. The total reserved-for-women figures mentioned are:
Open Category – 95
OBC/MOBC – 42
SC – 7
ST (P) – 17
ST (H) – 7
The advertisement uses the abbreviation RFW, meaning Reserved for Women.
PwBD Reservation
Out of the total 560 posts, 22 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). The reservation is distributed among the identified disability categories.
The advertisement mentions the following distribution:
Low Vision and Blind with Aids – 7 Posts
Hearing Handicapped with Aids – 7 Posts
Locomotor Disability or Orthopedically Handicapped with at least one arm and both legs – 8 Posts
The PwBD reservation is mentioned as 4% of the total posts.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates for the Medical & Health Officer-I post will receive a pay scale of:
Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 1,10,000/- + Grade Pay Rs. 12,700/-
Other allowances will also be admissible according to the applicable rules of the Government of Assam.
Age Limit
The candidate must be at least 21 years old and not more than 38 years old as on 1 January 2026.
The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the existing Government rules and provisions.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Medical & Health Officer-I post must possess an MBBS Degree from a recognized University under the Medical Council of India (MCI).
The candidate must also be registered under the Assam Medical Council. Candidates who do not fulfill the required educational qualification and registration requirements should not apply.
Eligibility for Serving Government Doctors
Doctors who are already serving under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Directorate of Health Services (DHS), National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, or other Government agencies under the Government of Assam are also eligible to apply, provided they fulfill the eligibility conditions.
According to the advertisement, such serving doctors do not require a separate NOC for applying for these posts.
Recruitment / Selection Process
The selection procedure has not yet been notified in the advertisement.
The Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam will subsequently issue a notice regarding the selection procedure. The Board will decide the selection process depending on the number of applications received.
Therefore, candidates should regularly check the official website for further updates regarding the interview, examination or other stages of the recruitment process.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the application fee according to their category.
General Category: Rs. 250/-
OBC/MOBC/SC/ST(P)/ST(H): Rs. 150/-
PwD Candidates: No application fee, provided they have the required PWD certificate.
The application fee can be deposited through a Treasury Challan under the following Head of Account:
0210-Medical and Public Health-01-Urban Health Services-800-Other Receipt
Candidates can also deposit the fee online through the Government Receipt Accounting System (GRAS).
The fee is non-refundable, and no other mode of payment will be accepted. Candidates paying through GRAS should keep the printed Treasury Challan, as it has to be submitted at the time of interview.
How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates can apply online by following the application process given in the advertisement.
First, visit the official National Health Mission, Assam website and go to:
NHM Assam → Recruitment → National Health Mission, Assam New
Candidates must use their mobile number and password to log in. After logging in, candidates can select and fill up the application form for the concerned post.
Candidates should carefully check all information before submitting the application because no further changes will be allowed after submission.
Documents to be Produced at the Interview
Candidates do not need to submit testimonials or certificates while submitting the online application.
However, at the time of interview, candidates must produce their original documents relating to educational qualification, date of birth, caste, PWD status, Treasury Challan, working experience and other applicable documents along with the application form.
Self-attested copies of all required testimonials and certificates will also have to be submitted to the Board at the time of interview.
Important Instructions
Candidates should make sure that the online application form is complete in every respect. An incomplete application, including an application without the required photograph and signature, may be rejected.
Only candidates who satisfy all the terms and conditions of the advertisement will be considered for the recruitment process.
Candidates who are currently working in corporations, boards or private employment may also apply after informing their present employer. Such candidates will have to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer during document verification before the Viva-Voce, Interview or Examination. They will also have to submit a release order at the time of joining.
The Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam reserves the right to cancel, alter or modify the advertisement or its terms and conditions without prior notice.
Important Dates
Advertisement Date: 3 September 2026
Application Website Information Available From: 7 September 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application: 20 September 2026
Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
Official Website: NHM Assam – nhm.assam.gov.in
Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for the online application link, recruitment notices, selection-process updates and other important information.
Conclusion
The Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam has announced 560 Medical & Health Officer-I vacancies under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Candidates having the required MBBS qualification and Assam Medical Council registration and satisfying the age and other eligibility conditions can apply online.
The last date for online application is 20 September 2026. Candidates should complete their application carefully and keep copies of the submitted application and fee-related documents for future reference.
