District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), Mahabubabad has released Notification No. 03/2026 for recruitment to 67 posts under various programmes of the National Health Mission (NHM) for 2026-27. The vacancies include MLHP/CHO/MO Palle Dhawakana, Staff Nurse, ANM, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, Physicians, Pediatrician/Medical Officers and other posts.
The posts are being filled on Contract/Outsource basis and are purely temporary for a period of one year or until the actual need ceases, whichever is earlier. Applications can be downloaded from the Mahabubabad District official website from 22 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Official Notification PDF: DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026
DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the District Medical and Health Officer, Mahabubabad District |
| Recruitment | DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification No. | 03/2026 |
| Notification Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Department/Programme | National Health Mission (NHM) |
| Total Vacancies | 67 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Application Start Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Job Location | Mahabubabad District, Telangana |
| Employment Type | Contract / Outsource |
| Contract Period | One year or until actual need ceases, whichever is earlier |
| Selection Process | Merit Basis |
| Merit Calculation | 90 marks for qualifying examination + 10 marks for age |
| Application Fee | OC: Rs. 500; BC/SC/ST: Rs. 300 |
DMHO Mahabubabad Vacancy 2026
There are 67 vacancies under various NHM programmes in Mahabubabad District. The notification specifies the post-wise vacancies and monthly remuneration as follows
| Post Name | Vacancies | Remuneration Per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Mechanic | 1 | Rs. 19,500 |
| Lab Technician | 4 | Rs. 27,300 |
| MLHP/CHO/MO Palle Dhawakana | 34 | Rs. 40,000 / Rs. 29,900 |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | 1 | Rs. 22,750 |
| Physicians - MBBS/MD | 2 | Rs. 52,000 / Rs. 72,850 |
| Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist | 3 | Rs. 33,750 |
| Staff Nurse | 8 | Rs. 29,900 |
| ANM | 7 | Rs. 27,300 |
| Pharmacist | 2 | Rs. 27,300 |
| Senior Dots Plus TB HIV Supervisor | 2 | Rs. 33,750 |
| Pediatrician/Medical Officers | 2 | Rs. 1,00,000 / Rs. 52,000 |
| District Accounts Officer | 1 | Rs. 22,750 |
| Total | 67 | - |
The notification states that the programme-wise vacancies will be displayed after the final selection of candidates.
DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Salary
The monthly remuneration varies according to the post, ranging from Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month.
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator Mechanic | Rs. 19,500 |
| Lab Technician | Rs. 27,300 |
| MLHP/CHO/MO Palle Dhawakana | Rs. 40,000 / Rs. 29,900 |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | Rs. 22,750 |
| Physicians - MBBS/MD | Rs. 52,000 / Rs. 72,850 |
| Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist | Rs. 33,750 |
| Staff Nurse | Rs. 29,900 |
| ANM | Rs. 27,300 |
| Pharmacist | Rs. 27,300 |
| Senior Dots Plus TB HIV Supervisor | Rs. 33,750 |
| Pediatrician/Medical Officers | Rs. 1,00,000 / Rs. 52,000 |
| District Accounts Officer | Rs. 22,750 |
DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
The notification prescribes an age limit and certain post-specific requirements, but it does not provide a consolidated detailed educational qualification table for every post in the notification. Candidates should therefore check the applicable post/programme eligibility before submitting the application.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 44 years. The age is reckoned as on 1 July 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/BC/EWS | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years plus length of service in Armed Forces, applicable only for Medical Officer posts |
| NCC candidates who worked as Instructor in NCC | 3 years plus length of service in NCC |
| Physically Challenged Persons | 10 years |
The prescribed age relaxations are as stated in the notification.
Local Reservation and Local Status
Local reservation and local status will be followed in accordance with the Telangana Public Employment rules and the Presidential Orders specified in the notification.
The recruitment is conducted by the District Selection Committee headed by the District Collector on behalf of the District Health Society.
DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be made on a merit basis. A total of 100 marks will be considered for preparing the merit list.
| Selection Criterion | Marks |
|---|---|
| Marks obtained in qualifying examination | 90 |
| Age weightage | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
For age weightage, 0.5 mark is awarded for each completed year of age from 18 years, subject to a maximum of 10 marks. The age for this purpose is also reckoned as on 1 July 2026.
The merit list will be prepared using the above criteria and displayed on the official Mahabubabad District website for transparency and inviting objections. The final selection list will follow the applicable Rule of Reservation, Presidential Orders and SC/ST Reservation Rules.
MLHP/CHO/MO Selection Process
Special selection priorities apply to the MLHP/CHO/MO Palle Dhawakana posts.
- Government reservation rules will be followed.
- The Presidential Order, 2018 will be followed.
- MBBS and BAMS doctors are treated as multi-zonal posts, while Staff Nurses are treated as zonal posts.
- In municipal-area Health and Wellness Centres, MBBS/BAMS doctors can opt for urban or rural centres or both.
- Selected MBBS and Staff Nurse candidates have to undergo two weeks of induction training.
- Selected BAMS candidates have to undergo the Community Health Bridge Course Programme (CPCH).
- Postings to Health and Wellness Centres will be issued based on merit-cum-options.
- In municipal areas, MBBS doctors will be preferred first, followed by BAMS doctors.
- In non-municipal areas, MBBS doctors will be considered first, followed by BAMS doctors and then eligible Staff Nurses where doctors are unavailable.
These MLHP selection priorities are specifically detailed in the notification.
DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OC | Rs. 500 |
| BC | Rs. 300 |
| SC/ST | Rs. 300 |
The prescribed application fee must be paid through Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of The District Medical and Health Officer, Mahabubabad. Applications without the prescribed Demand Draft will be rejected.
How to Apply for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Mahabubabad District official website.
- Download the prescribed application form.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all essential certificates.
- Prepare the prescribed Demand Draft in favour of the District Medical and Health Officer, Mahabubabad.
- Attach the Demand Draft with the application form.
- Submit the completed application in person or through registered post.
- Send/submit the application to F-25, O/o DMHO, Mahabubabad, IDOC-Mahabubabad.
- Ensure that the application and all required enclosures reach the office within the prescribed deadline.
Applications and enclosures received after the due date will be summarily rejected. The District Selection Committee will not be responsible for postal delays. All relevant certificates must be submitted along with the application itself; certificates or enclosures submitted after the application deadline will not be accepted.
Documents Required for DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026
Candidates should enclose duly self-attested copies of the required certificates with the application form.
- SSC/10th certificate or Date of Birth certificate
- Intermediate or 10+2 certificate
- Qualifying examination pass certificate
- Marks memos of all years of the qualifying examination
- Registration certificate of the respective council
- Bridge Course certificate, wherever applicable for MLHP Staff Nurse categories
- Latest Community Certificate/EWS Certificate, wherever applicable
- Ex-Servicemen/NCC/Physically Handicapped certificate, wherever applicable
- Study certificate from 1st to 10th class
- Residence certificate from the Tahsildar/MRO, where applicable for private-study candidates
- PH certificate for candidates claiming PH reservation
- Relevant certificate for candidates claiming Ex-Servicemen reservation
- Registration certificate from the concerned Medical Council, Nursing Council, Para Medical Board, Board of Indian Medicine or other relevant authority
- One photograph pasted on the application form
DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Form Available From | 22 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 29 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
DMHO Mahabubabad Recruitment 2026 Terms of Appointment
- The posts are purely temporary.
- The appointment is on contract/outsource basis.
- The initial appointment period is one year or until the actual need ceases, whichever is earlier.
- The posts are not permanent or regular Government posts.
- The selected candidates will work under the overall administrative control of CH&FW and MD (NHM).
- The termination notice is 30 days from either side.
- The performance of appointees will be evaluated from time to time.
- Performance may be considered for extension or termination of service depending on future requirements.
- The selected candidates may be required to perform tours.
- The panel of candidates may be used for future vacancies for one year from the final selection date.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Recruitment will be conducted by the District Selection Committee on behalf of the District Health Society.
- Local reservation and local status rules will be followed.
- The selected candidates must maintain their headquarters.
- The notified positions are not transferable.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending interviews.
- The District Collector reserves the right to modify or cancel the selection process.
- The decision of the District Collector will be final and binding.
- Selected candidates will be intimated through SMS/official communication.
