MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 560 Medical & Health Officer Posts

MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026 Notification (No. MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051) has been officially released for 560 Medical & Health Officer-I vacancies under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Candidates tracking MBBS Government Jobs, Assam Government Jobs and Sarkari Naukri 2026 updates can apply online from 07 September 2026 to 20 September 2026. This post covers complete details on category-wise vacancy, eligibility, age limit, salary, application fee and the direct apply link for MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026.

About Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam

The Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam, is the dedicated recruiting authority for medical and paramedical posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. This drive fills 560 Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) posts, one of the largest MBBS-level recruitment exercises in the state this year — a strong opportunity for MBBS graduates chasing MBBS Government Jobs and Assam Government Jobs 2026.

MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

MHRB M&HO-I Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 560 posts of Medical & Health Officer-I are being filled, inclusive of backlog vacancies. The category-wise breakup, including women's reservation within each category, is given below:

In addition, 22 posts (4% of total) are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and 11 posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen, both within the overall 560 vacancies.

The actual number of posts, including the reservation breakup, may vary as per requirement in due course; any change will be intimated before the date of interview/examination.

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

• The candidate must hold an MBBS degree from any university recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• The candidate must be registered under the Assam Medical Council.

Citizenship & Service Conditions

• The candidate must have Indian citizenship as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
• Government doctors already serving under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Directorate of Health Services (DHS), National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, or other Government of Assam agencies are eligible to apply, and no separate No Objection Certificate (NOC) is required from them to apply.
• Candidates already employed in Corporations/Boards or in private employment may apply with intimation to their present employer, and must produce an NOC from their employer at the time of document verification/interview.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

A candidate should not be less than 21 years and not more than 38 years of age, as per Government Notification AAP.115/72/Pt.I/194 dated 10.03.2008.

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates of reserved categories as per existing provisions/extant rules; specific relaxation figures by category are not specified in the notification. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying, using an online age calculator against the 01 January 2026 cut-off.

MHRB Assam M&HO-I Salary Details & Pay Scale 2026

Selected candidates will draw pay along with other allowances admissible under the Rules of the Government of Assam. Government servants joining service on or after 1 February 2005 will be governed by the New Pension Scheme 2005 rather than the Assam Service (Pension) Rules, 1969.

Selection Process

The selection procedure has not yet been notified. As per the advertisement, the Board will decide and notify the selection procedure separately, based on the number of applications received for the posts. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates on the selection process once it is announced.

Application Fee

The fee can be deposited through a Treasury Challan under the Head of Account "0210-Medical and Public Health-01-Urban Health Services-800-Other Receipt," or paid online through the Government Receipt Accounting System (GRAS) at assamegras.gov.in. A printed copy of the Treasury Challan generated through GRAS must be submitted at the time of interview, with the applied post mentioned in the Remarks column. The fee is non-refundable, and no other mode of fee payment is accepted.

Required Documents

Candidates need not submit testimonials or certificates at the time of online application. However, original testimonials must be produced at the time of interview, along with self-attested copies for submission to the Board:

• Educational Qualification Certificates (MBBS Degree, MCI Recognition)
• Assam Medical Council Registration Certificate
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-MOBC), if applicable
• PWD Certificate, if applicable
• Treasury Challan / GRAS Payment Receipt
• Work Experience Certificate, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates in Government/Corporation/Board/private employment
• Scanned Photograph and Signature (mandatory for online submission)

How to Apply Online for MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website: nhm.assam.gov.in.
2. Navigate to Recruitment → National Health Mission, Assam New.
3. Log in using your mobile number and password.
4. Fill up the online application form for the M&HO-I post.
5. Upload the required photograph and signature — applications without these are liable to be summarily rejected.
6. Submit the form; no further changes will be applicable once submitted.
7. Deposit the application fee via Treasury Challan or GRAS, as applicable, and retain the receipt.

Candidates already employed in Corporations/Boards or private employment may apply with intimation to their present employer, and must submit an NOC at the time of document verification, and a release order at the time of joining.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Links & Direct Apply Links