| Post Name | Staff Nurse |
| Vacancies | 2204 |
| Organization | NHM, Assam |
| Qualification | GNM or B.Sc Nursing |
| Remuneration | ₹20,000 per month |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 15 August 2026 |
NHM Assam Recruitment 2026
The Office of the Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Assam has released an advertisement dated 29 July 2026 for the engagement of 2204 Staff Nurses on a contractual basis. The engagement is in mission mode, and the selected candidates will draw a consolidated remuneration of ₹20,000 per month.
The online application form will remain available from 1 August 2026 to 15 August 2026 till 11:59 PM on the official website of NHM, Assam. With 2204 posts under a single designation, this is one of the largest nursing recruitments the health department of Assam has announced in recent years, and candidates from all five zones of the state are eligible to apply with a zone preference of their choice.
NHM Assam Recruitment Details
Post Name: Staff Nurse
Total Posts: 2204 Posts
Organization: National Health Mission (NHM), Assam
Advertisement No: NHM-31013(11)/5/2025-HRD-NHM (ECF: 678091)
Nature of Engagement: Contractual engagement in mission mode under NHM, Assam
Job Location: Across the five zones of Assam, and candidates may indicate their zone-wise preference in the application form
Educational Qualification
Staff Nurse: B.Sc Nursing or GNM course passed from any nursing school or institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, along with registration under the Assam Nurses’, Midwives’ and Health Visitors’ Council.
In short, you can apply if you hold a GNM or B.Sc Nursing qualification from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council and your name already stands registered with the state council. Registration is a stated requirement of the advertisement and not an optional credential, so candidates who have completed the course but not yet registered should complete that process before applying.
Vacancy Details
The 2204 posts have been distributed among the open category and the vertical reservation categories as follows.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Category (UR) | 1701 |
| OBC / MOBC | 44 |
| ST (P) | 0 |
| ST (H) | 80 |
| SC | 209 |
| Tea Tribes | 170 |
| Total | 2204 |
Reservation for the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community of Assam is applied under the OBC category. Horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Women and Ex-Servicemen will be applied as per government norms, and these seats are carved out of the categories shown above rather than added to them.
Note: The number of vacancies may vary at the time of recruitment.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 40 years as on 1 January 2026. Relaxation in the maximum age is 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC and MOBC candidates, and 10 years for PWD candidates, which gives the following category-wise limits.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Open Category (UR) | 40 years |
| OBC / MOBC | 43 years |
| SC / ST (P) / ST (H) | 45 years |
| PWD | 50 years |
Your age will be calculated only from the Matriculation or HSLC admit card or pass certificate issued by a recognised board or council, and no other document will be accepted in place of these. If you are close to the limit, work out your exact age as on 1 January 2026 using our age calculator before you fill the form.
Zone-wise Details of Districts
Postings are organised zone-wise, and you may indicate your zone preference in the application. The districts under each zone are given below.
Barak Valley: Cachar, Hailakandi and Sribhumi (Karimganj)
Central Assam: Morigaon, Nagaon and Hojai
Lower Assam: Bajali, Baksa, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Nalbari, Kamrup (M), Kamrup, Kokrajhar, South Salmara and Tamulpur
North Assam: Biswanath, Darrang, Sonitpur and Udalguri
Upper Assam: Charaideo, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Sivasagar and Tinsukia
Selection Process
The selection process has not been declared in this advertisement. NHM, Assam will notify it on the official website of the Directorate of National Health Mission, Assam in due course, together with the list of provisionally shortlisted candidates. The detailed terms and conditions of the recruitment will also be published there later.
Note: No separate individual call letter will be sent for the interview or selection test, so you must keep checking the official website and this page for updates after applying.
How to Apply for NHM Assam Recruitment?
Applications are accepted only through the official website of NHM, Assam. The form goes live on 1 August 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM on 15 August 2026.
| Open the application link from the Important Links section below. |
| Register with your basic details and note down the login credentials you receive. |
| Log in and fill the application form with your personal, academic, and nursing council registration details. |
| Select your zone preference from the five zones listed above. |
| Upload the scanned supporting documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format. |
| Recheck every entry, submit the form and save a copy of the submitted application for your record. |
Keep the following documents ready in scanned form before you begin.
| HSLC admit card or pass certificate for proof of age |
| GNM or B.Sc Nursing marksheet and pass certificate |
| Registration certificate of the Assam Nurses’, Midwives’ and Health Visitors’ Council |
| Caste certificate, for candidates claiming reservation |
| PWD or Ex-Serviceman certificate, where applicable |
| Experience certificate, if you have any |
| Recent passport-size photograph and signature |
If your photograph or documents exceed the upload size allowed by the portal, our image resizer will bring them within the limit without spoiling the quality.
Note: An incomplete application will be rejected without any prior information, and no claim for correction will be entertained once the form has been submitted. Verify every field before you press submit.
Important Dates of NHM Assam Recruitment 2026
| Notification Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Shortlist Date | To be notified |
| Selection Test | To be notified |
Important Links of NHM Assam Recruitment 2026
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of NHM Assam Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are there in NHM Assam Recruitment 2026?
There are 2204 Staff Nurse vacancies, of which 1701 are in the open category, 209 for SC, 170 for Tea Tribes, 80 for ST (H) and 44 for OBC or MOBC candidates.
What is the last date to apply for NHM Assam Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
The online application form remains open from 1 August 2026 to 15 August 2026 till 11:59 PM.
What is the salary of a Staff Nurse under NHM Assam?
The remuneration is ₹20,000 per month, and the engagement is on a contractual basis in mission mode.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No. The advertisement states that no fee is required to be paid by any category of candidate.
What is the age limit for NHM Assam Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 40 years as on 1 January 2026, relaxed to 43 years for OBC or MOBC, 45 years for SC, ST (P) and ST (H), and 50 years for PWD candidates.
What qualification is required for the Staff Nurse post?
A B.Sc Nursing or GNM course passed from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, along with registration under the Assam Nurses’, Midwives’ and Health Visitors’ Council.
How will candidates be informed about the selection test?
The selection process and the list of provisionally shortlisted candidates will be published on the official website of NHM, Assam. No separate individual call letter will be sent.
