Delhi State Health Mission (DSHM) has announced a major contractual recruitment drive for the post of Medical Officer under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). This recruitment aims to strengthen the public healthcare system in Delhi by engaging qualified medical professionals on a contractual basis. The opportunity is open to eligible MBBS graduates who are registered with the Delhi Medical Council and are interested in contributing to public health services. Selection will be conducted through document verification followed by an interview. This recruitment drive offers a substantial monthly remuneration along with an opportunity to work in government-supported healthcare infrastructure projects.
Important Dates
Candidates must carefully note the key dates related to this recruitment process to avoid missing any deadline:
- Opening Date for Online Registration: 16 January 2026
- Closing Date for Online Registration: 30 January 2026
- Last Time for Registration Submission: 05:00 PM on 30 January 2026
- Interview & Document Verification Date: To be announced separately on the official platform
All eligibility conditions including age, qualification, and experience will be calculated as on the closing date of registration.
Application Fees
There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment. Eligible candidates can register online for the interview process without paying any registration or examination charges. Applicants are advised to complete the registration carefully, as only registered candidates will be allowed to participate in the interview and document verification process.
Vacancy Details
A total of 200 Medical Officer posts are available under this recruitment drive. The vacancies are distributed across different categories as per government reservation norms.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution:
- Unreserved (UR): 36 posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 66 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 40 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 30 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 28 posts
The Delhi State Health Mission reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies depending on administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the Medical Officer post, candidates must fulfill the following essential educational requirements:
- Must possess a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from a recognized institution
- Must be registered with the Delhi Medical Council
Desirable Qualification
- Experience in Public Health will be considered an added advantage, though it is not mandatory
Experience Requirement
- No mandatory prior work experience is required
- Experience certificates, if available, must be produced at the time of document verification
Candidates must ensure that all educational qualifications are completed on or before the last date of registration.
Age Limit
The age criteria for the Medical Officer post are as follows:
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- For Retired Government Servants: Maximum age limit is 64 years
Age Relaxation
- A one-time age relaxation of up to 10 years is applicable for all categories for Medical Officer posts under PM-ABHIM, valid up to 31 March 2026
- Additional relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Disabilities will be provided as per government rules, subject to submission of valid certificates
The cutoff date for calculating age will be the last date of online registration.
Salary Scale
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration as mentioned below:
- Monthly Salary: ₹71,550 per month
This consolidated amount is paid on a contractual basis and does not include additional allowances applicable to permanent government employees.
Selection Process
The selection procedure for Delhi State Health Mission Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 is simple and transparent:
- Online Registration: Only candidates who successfully complete online registration will be eligible
- Document Verification: Original documents along with self-attested photocopies will be verified
- Interview: Final selection will be based on performance in the interview
No written examination will be conducted. The final decision regarding selection will be made by the competent authority, and its decision will be final.
Documents Required
Candidates must bring the following documents in original along with one set of self-attested photocopies at the time of document verification and interview:
- Proof of Date of Birth
- 10th class certificate for age verification
- MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets
- Delhi Medical Council registration certificate
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate for OBC candidates
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates
- Disability certificate for PwD candidates (if applicable)
- Online registration acknowledgement slip
Failure to produce required documents may result in disqualification.
How to Apply
Candidates must follow the steps below to apply for the Medical Officer recruitment:
- Complete online registration within the specified dates
- Ensure all personal, educational, and professional details are correctly filled
- Submit the registration form before the closing time
- Keep a copy of the registration acknowledgement for future reference
- Attend document verification and interview on the scheduled date with all required documents
No separate interview call letter will be issued. Candidates are advised to stay updated with official announcements.
Contract Terms and Conditions
- The appointment is purely contractual under National Health Mission norms
- Initial probation period will be three months
- Contract extension will depend on performance evaluation and approval from the Government of India
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
- The recruitment authority reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
- Legal jurisdiction for disputes will be Delhi only
