Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam
— Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam
MHRB Assam Medical & Health Officer Recruitment 2026
The Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam has released Notification No. MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051 to recruit 560 Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) or equivalent posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Eligible candidates holding an MBBS degree can submit their applications online through the official NHM Assam website from 7 September 2026 to 20 September 2026.
MHRB Assam M&HO Recruitment 2026 Overview
The recruitment drive aims to fill 560 vacancies across various categories, including backlog posts. Detailed particulars regarding the recruitment are outlined below:
- Recruiting Authority: Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam
- Department: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam
- Total Vacancies: 560 Posts
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: nhm.assam.gov.in
Important Dates
- Notification Issue Date: 3 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 7 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20 September 2026
- Exam/Interview Date: To be notified separately
Vacancy Details and Category Breakup
The 560 vacancies for Medical & Health Officer-I are distributed across various categories as follows:
- Open (Unreserved): 316 Posts (95 reserved for women)
- OBC/MOBC: 140 Posts (42 reserved for women)
- SC: 23 Posts (7 reserved for women)
- ST (Plains) – STP: 58 Posts (17 reserved for women)
- ST (Hills) – STH: 23 Posts (7 reserved for women)
Additionally, 22 posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 11 posts for Ex-servicemen.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an MCI-recognised university and possess a valid registration under the Assam Medical Council.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age as of 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Assam Government rules.
Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary in the pay scale of Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 1,10,000 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 12,700, along with other admissible allowances under the rules of the Government of Assam.
Application Fee
- General Category: Rs. 250/-
- OBC / MOBC / SC / ST(P) / ST(H): Rs. 150/-
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD): Nil
The fee can be paid via Treasury Challan under the designated Head of Account or online through the Government Receipt Accounting System (GRAS) portal.
How to Apply for MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NHM Assam website at nhm.assam.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment section and select the M&HO-I application portal.
- Register using your active mobile number and password.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature.
- Submit the form and pay the required application fee via GRAS or Treasury Challan.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NHM Assam website (nhm.assam.gov.in) between 07.09.2026 and 20.09.2026 by completing registration, filling the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee.
