MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026 — 560 Posts | Apply Online

The Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam (MHRB) released this recruitment notification on 3 September 2026 for the post of Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. As per Notification No. MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051, online applications open on 7 September 2026 and close on 20 September 2026 at the official website nhm.assam.gov.in. This recruitment suits MBBS-qualified doctors registered with the Assam Medical Council who are looking for a permanent government job in the state health department.

The board is recruiting 560 M&HO-I posts in total, with the full category-wise and reservation-wise breakdown given later in this article. Posts fall under the Health & Family Welfare Department and are located across Assam. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam notification No. MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051 dated 3 September 2026.
Last verified: 5 September 2026.

The Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam is recruiting 560 Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) posts through Notification No. MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051. Online applications open on 7 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 20 September 2026, at nhm.assam.gov.in. Candidates need an MBBS degree registered with the Assam Medical Council, and the selection procedure will be announced separately by the

Quick Summary MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026

About Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam

The Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam functions under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam, and recruits medical and health staff for the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, and other government health agencies. The board’s office is at the O/o the DME, Assam, Six Mile, Khanapara, Guwahati.

Local Context for Assam and the North East

MHRB’s office sits in Guwahati, which is well connected by road and rail to the rest of Assam and to neighbouring North Eastern states. Since M&HO-I is an Assam-wide post under the Health & Family Welfare Department, an appointed doctor could be posted to a rural primary health centre, a district hospital, or an urban facility depending on departmental need — candidates applying from North East states outside Assam should be prepared for a posting that may involve travel beyond Guwahati to smaller towns. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details and Salary

Category-wise Reservation

These five categories sum to the stated grand total of 560 posts. The notification also states that the posts include backlog vacancies, and the total number of posts may vary before the date of interview or examination.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) — Horizontal Reservation

The notification also reserves 11 posts for ex-servicemen. Both the PwBD and ex-servicemen reservations are horizontal — they are drawn from within the category totals above, not added on top of them.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification: An MBBS degree from a university recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI), with registration under the Assam Medical Council. This is a Graduate-level medical qualification.

Age Limit: Candidates must be not less than 21 years and not more than 38 years of age as on 01/01/2026, as per Government Notification No. AAP.115/72/Pt.I/194 dated 10/03/2008. The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved-category candidates as per existing provisions, though the notification does not state the exact relaxation figures. Candidates can check their exact age against the cut-off date using the Age Calculator.

Doctors already serving under the DME, DHS or NHM, Assam, and other Government of Assam agencies are eligible to apply, and do not need a separate No Objection Certificate (NOC) to apply.

Selection Process

The Board has not yet finalised the selection procedure for M&HO-I. The notification states that the Board will decide the process based on the number of applications received, and will announce it later through a separate notice.

1. Submit the online application.
2. Selection stages (written examination, interview, or both) to be notified later.
3. Candidates already employed in Corporations, Boards or private jobs must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer at the document verification stage, before the interview/examination, and must submit a release order at the time of joining.
4. Original testimonials (educational qualification, date of birth, caste, PwBD, treasury challan, work experience, etc.) and self-attested copies must be produced at the time of interview — not at the time of online application.

Application Fee

Fees can be paid through a Treasury Challan under the Head of Account “0210-Medical and Public Health-01-Urban Health Services-800-Other Receipt,” or online through the GRAS portal. Candidates paying through GRAS must submit a printed copy of the Treasury Challan at the time of interview, with the post applied for written in the remarks column. The application fee is non-refundable, and no other mode of payment is accepted.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website nhm.assam.gov.in.
2. Go to Recruitment, then select National Health Mission, Assam New.
3. Log in using your mobile number and password.
4. Fill up the application form for the M&HO-I post.
5. Submit the form. No further changes are allowed once the form is submitted.

The apply-online link becomes available from 7 September 2026. An application that is incomplete in any respect — including missing photograph or signature — is liable to be rejected summarily. The Board also reserves the right to cancel, alter or modify the recruitment or its terms without prior notice, as stated in the notification.

Documents to keep ready (needed at the interview stage, not at submission):

• MBBS degree certificate and Assam Medical Council registration
• Date of birth proof
• Category/caste certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Treasury Challan or GRAS payment receipt
• Work experience certificate, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate from present employer, if already employed
• Photograph and signature (needed at the time of online submission)

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Should You Apply?

This recruitment suits MBBS graduates registered with the Assam Medical Council who want a permanent state government medical post rather than a contractual NHM assignment. With 560 posts on offer, the vacancy count is large, though the exact competitiveness cannot be judged without knowing how the Board will structure the selection process — a detail the notification leaves for a later notice. The main trade-off is location certainty: since M&HO-I is a state-wide post, an appointment could mean a posting to any district of Assam, including rural facilities, rather than a fixed city assignment. Doctors already working under DME, DHS or NHM Assam can apply without a separate NOC, which makes this a relatively low-friction option for candidates already inside the state health system. Doctors who need a confirmed posting location before applying, or who are unwilling to wait for the selection procedure to be announced, may want to watch for that follow-up notice before applying. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online for the M&HO-I recruitment is 20 September 2026. Online applications open on 7 September 2026 at nhm.assam.gov.in.

What is the eligibility for M&HO-I posts in Assam?

Candidates need an MBBS degree from a university recognised by the Medical Council of India, along with registration under the Assam Medical Council. Age must be between 21 and 38 years as on 01/01/2026, with relaxation available for reserved categories.

What is the application fee for MHRB Assam M&HO-I recruitment?

The fee is Rs. 250 for General category candidates and Rs. 150 for OBC/MOBC/SC/ST(P)/ST(H) candidates. Candidates with a PwBD certificate do not need to pay any fee. Fees can be paid via Treasury Challan or the GRAS portal.

What is the career path after joining as M&HO-I in Assam?

The official notification does not detail a promotion pathway. Entry-level state medical officer posts in Assam typically lead to senior medical officer or specialist administrative roles over time, subject to departmental promotion rules. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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