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MHRB Assam Recruitment 2026 offered 560 M&HO-I posts. Check MBBS eligibility, age, salary, fees, category vacancies and latest selection status.
The Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam, invited online applications for 560 Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) or equivalent posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The recruitment was notified through Advertisement No. MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051 dated 3 September 2026.
Latest status as of 12 November 2026: The online application window closed on 20 September 2026. No confirmed examination or interview schedule for this specific 560-post recruitment was found in the latest available updates. The Board stated in the advertisement that the selection procedure would be decided separately based on the number of applications received. Candidates who applied should monitor the official NHM Assam website for further notices.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam |
| Advertisement number | MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051 |
| Notification date | 3 September 2026 |
| Post | Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) or equivalent rank |
| Total vacancies | 560 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | 7 September 2026 |
| Last date | 20 September 2026 |
| Pay scale | ₹30,000–₹1,10,000 plus Grade Pay ₹12,700 and admissible allowances |
| Job location | Assam |
| Official portal | NHM Assam |
The notification announced 560 vacancies, including backlog vacancies. The category-wise distribution and horizontal reservation for women are shown below.
| Category | Total posts | Reserved for women |
|---|---|---|
| Open / Unreserved | 316 | 95 |
| OBC/MOBC | 140 | 42 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 23 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribe (Plains) ST(P) | 58 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribe (Hills) ST(H) | 23 | 7 |
| Total | 560 | 168 |
In addition, the notification provides horizontal reservation for 22 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 11 Ex-Servicemen within the total vacancies. The PwBD distribution stated in the notice is 7 posts for low vision/blindness, 7 for hearing disability and 8 for locomotor/orthopaedic disability in the specified categories.
The minimum educational qualification is an MBBS degree from a university recognised under the Medical Council of India (MCI). Candidates must also be registered with the Assam Medical Council.
Applicants should ensure that their medical registration and degree documents are valid and available for verification. The official notification governs eligibility in case of any discrepancy.
Applicants must be between 21 and 38 years of age as on 1 January 2026. Upper-age relaxation for reserved categories is applicable under the prevailing Government of Assam rules and the conditions specified in the advertisement.
The notified scale of pay is ₹30,000–₹1,10,000 plus Grade Pay of ₹12,700, along with other allowances admissible under the rules of the Government of Assam. The applicable pay and service conditions are governed by the official recruitment notification and state government rules.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹250 |
| OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), ST(H) | ₹150 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | No fee |
The fee could be paid through a Treasury Challan under the prescribed Head of Account or online through the Government Receipt Accounting System (GRAS) at assamegras.gov.in. Candidates using GRAS were required to retain and print the Treasury Challan/receipt and produce it at the interview. The fee was non-refundable.
The advertisement did not prescribe a final examination or interview pattern. It stated that the Board would decide and notify the selection procedure separately, depending on the number of applications received. Therefore, candidates should not assume that selection will be based only on an interview or a written examination until MHRB issues an official notice.
Any examination date, interview schedule, syllabus, admit card or document-verification instruction should be treated as confirmed only when published by MHRB or the relevant official Assam government portal.
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 3 September 2026 |
| Online application begins | 7 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 September 2026 |
| Application status | Closed |
| Selection procedure / examination date | To be notified by the Board |
The application period has ended. The steps below are retained for reference for candidates who submitted an application during the notified period.
The advertisement stated that candidates did not need to submit testimonials or certificates at the time of online application, but original documents and self-attested copies would be required at the interview/document-verification stage as directed by the Board.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online application / NHM Assam portal | Visit NHM Assam |
| Official recruitment notification | Download MHRB advertisement PDF |
| GRAS payment portal | Government Receipt Accounting System |
| Government of Assam | Official state portal |
The notification announced 560 Medical & Health Officer-I or equivalent posts.
The online application deadline was 20 September 2026. The application window is closed.
Candidates needed an MBBS degree from an MCI-recognised university and registration with the Assam Medical Council.
The prescribed age range was 21 to 38 years as on 1 January 2026, with applicable upper-age relaxation under state rules.
The advertised pay scale is ₹30,000–₹1,10,000 plus Grade Pay ₹12,700 and other admissible allowances.
The original notification stated that the Board would decide the selection procedure separately based on the number of applications received. Candidates should wait for an official notice for the confirmed process and schedule.
Applicants should check the NHM Assam official portal and relevant notices issued by MHRB.
This article summarises MHRB Advertisement No. MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051 dated 3 September 2026. The application window closed on 20 September 2026. Selection dates and procedures should be confirmed only through official Board notices. Candidates should refer to the original notification for complete eligibility, reservation and service conditions. This website is not affiliated with MHRB or the Government of Assam.