NHM Chandigarh Contractual Staff Recruitment 2026

NHM Chandigarh Contractual Staff Recruitment 2026

Urgent Alert: The Office of the Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Union Territory of Chandigarh has invited applications for filling up contractual posts of Psychologist, Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator, and Radiographer. The last date for receipt of applications is 10 September 2026 up to 1:00 PM, so interested and eligible candidates must apply immediately.

NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy, Qualification and Salary

Note: Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator candidates must pass an examination on the early intervention domain within 6 months of joining, to assess basic knowledge of the child development process, for continuation of services.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age limit for all the above posts is up to 60 years.
• Candidates must possess the specific educational qualification listed for the post they are applying for, as detailed in the table above.
• OBC category claims will be considered only if accompanied by a certificate issued by the competent authority; the candidate’s community must be listed in the Central List of Other Backward Classes for the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
• The candidate must belong to the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

How to Apply

1. Download the Application Format from the official website: www.nrhmchd.gov.in.
2. Fill up the Bio-data on the Application Format.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates/testimonials, starting from Matriculation onwards.
4. Attach one recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
5. Submit the completed application to: Office of the Mission Director, National Health Mission, 4th Floor, Administrative Block, Government Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector-16, Chandigarh.
6. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 10 September 2026, up to 1:00 PM.

Selection Process

• The list of eligible candidates and details regarding the written test will be displayed at the Office of Mission Director and on the official website www.nrhmchd.gov.in on 29 September 2026.
• Selection will be based on a Written Test carrying 100 marks.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the written test.

Terms and Conditions

• These posts are to be filled on a contract basis initially up to 31 March 2027, extendable depending on performance, conduct, and the duration of the project.
• Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will not be entertained.
• The Mission Director, NHM reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies and even cancel the written test without assigning any reason.
• The claim of OBC category candidates will be considered only when accompanied by a certificate from the competent authority, as per the notification of the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi dated 05.08.2026.

About the National Health Mission (NHM) Chandigarh Recruitment

The National Health Mission runs several targeted programmes such as the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) and the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), both of which require specialized manpower like Clinical Psychologists, Special Educators, and Radiographers. This recruitment fills contractual vacancies under these specific national health programmes in the Union Territory of Chandigarh, offering healthcare professionals an opportunity to contribute to public health delivery at the grassroots level.

Why the Extremely Tight Deadline Matters

With the last date for receipt of applications set for just one day after this notification’s date of issue on the official channel and applications required to be submitted physically (not online) to the Mission Director’s office in Sector-16, Chandigarh, eligible candidates residing outside Chandigarh should prioritize submitting their application at the earliest, ideally through a means that guarantees same-day or next-day delivery, to avoid missing the 1:00 PM cut-off on 10 September 2026.

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Understanding the Consolidated Salary Structure

Since all three posts carry a fixed consolidated monthly amount rather than a pay-scale with allowances, candidates should note that the Radiographer post pays marginally more than the Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator post despite requiring a shorter academic qualification (10+2 plus a diploma/degree in Radiography versus a full postgraduate qualification), reflecting the specific technical skill demand for radiography support under the NTEP programme in Chandigarh.

Role of Radiographers Under the NTEP Programme

The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) relies heavily on chest X-ray screening as a key diagnostic tool for detecting active and latent tuberculosis cases, making trained Radiographers essential frontline technical staff in TB elimination efforts. Candidates selected for the Radiographer post under NHM Chandigarh will support this national priority programme by conducting radiographic imaging that assists physicians in confirming TB diagnoses, particularly important in a densely populated urban centre like Chandigarh where rapid screening turnaround directly affects disease containment.

Role of the DEIC-RBSK Team in Child Development

The District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC), operating under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), is tasked with early detection and management of the “4 Ds”: Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, and Developmental delays among children. The Clinical Psychologist and Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator posts advertised here are core members of this DEIC team, working together to assess and provide therapeutic intervention for children with developmental disabilities, learning difficulties, or psychological concerns referred from schools and Anganwadi centres across Chandigarh.

Preparing Your Application Given the Short Window

Since applications must reach the Mission Director’s office physically and not through an online portal, candidates should prioritize compiling their Bio-data form, self-attested photocopies of certificates from Matriculation onwards, and a passport-size photograph well in advance, and consider hand-delivering the application in person if residing within Chandigarh or nearby areas, given how little time remains before the 1:00 PM cut-off on 10 September 2026.

Career Growth Prospects on Extension

Although these posts are initially engaged only up to 31 March 2027, contractual health mission positions of this nature are frequently extended in line with continuing central and state funding for programmes like RBSK and NTEP, meaning selected candidates who perform well and maintain good conduct records may see their engagement renewed for successive project cycles. This makes the posts attractive not only as an immediate income opportunity but also as a potential stepping stone into a longer-term career within the public health delivery system in Chandigarh.

Final Word

Eligible candidates for the Psychologist, Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator, or Radiographer posts under NHM Chandigarh should complete their Bio-data application form immediately and submit it, along with self-attested certificates and a photograph, to the Office of the Mission Director, 4th Floor, Administrative Block, GMSH-16, Chandigarh before the 1:00 PM deadline on 10 September 2026. Candidates should also keep a photocopy of the submitted application and acknowledgment, if any is provided at the time of submission, for their own future reference during the written test and selection process.

Preference Between the Three Advertised Posts

Candidates who qualify for more than one of the three advertised posts, for instance, a candidate holding both a psychology postgraduate qualification and a radiography diploma, should carefully weigh the differing consolidated salaries, workload expectations, and long-term career direction of each role before selecting which single application to submit, since applying for the wrong post at this late stage would leave no time to switch before the deadline.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
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• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What posts are being filled by NHM Chandigarh?

Psychologist, Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator, and Radiographer, on a contract basis.

2. What is the last date to apply?

10 September 2026, up to 1:00 PM.

3. How many total vacancies are there?

6 posts (1 Psychologist + 1 Early Interventionist-cum-Special Educator + 4 Radiographer).

4. What is the age limit?

Up to 60 years for all posts.

5. Is the application online or offline?

Offline – applications must be submitted physically to the Office of the Mission Director, Chandigarh.

6. What is the salary for the Radiographer post?

Rs. 26,896 per month, consolidated.

7. What is the salary for the Psychologist post?

Rs. 30,000 per month, consolidated.

8. What is the selection process?

A Written Test carrying 100 marks.

9. When will the eligible candidates list be displayed?

29 September 2026, at the Mission Director’s office and on www.nrhmchd.gov.in.

10. Until when is the contract engagement?

Initially up to 31 March 2027, extendable based on performance and project duration.

11. Is TA/DA paid for the written test?

No, TA/DA is not paid for the written test.

12. Can the number of vacancies change?

Yes, the Mission Director reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the recruitment process.

13. Who can claim OBC reservation?

Only candidates with an OBC certificate from the competent authority, listed in the Central List of OBCs for Chandigarh.

14. Where should the application be submitted?

Office of Mission Director, National Health Mission, 4th Floor, Administrative Block, GMSH-16, Sector-16, Chandigarh.

15. Who signs this notification?

Mission Director, National Health Mission, Chandigarh.