MHRB Assam Recruitment 2026 for 560 Medical & Health Officer-I Posts. Check Eligibility

MHRB Assam Recruitment 2026 for 560 Medical & Health Officer-I posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, fees, application dates, and selection process.

The Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam, under the Health & Family Welfare Department, has rolled out a big drive. The main one everyone’s talking about is Notification No. MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051 for 560 Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) posts. Applications opened on 7 September 2026 and close on 20 September 2026. That’s a short window, so if this is on your radar, you need to move quickly.

What Exactly Is MHRB Assam and Why Does This Recruitment Matter?

MHRB Assam handles the hiring of doctors and medical education staff for the state. This particular notification is for Medical & Health Officer-I posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department. These are the doctors who work in Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, sub-divisional hospitals, and district hospitals across Assam – both rural and urban areas.

For students and fresh graduates, this is one of the bigger state-level openings that doesn’t demand years of experience. The pay starts decently, the posts are gazetted, and you get the chance to work in the government system with the usual allowances. A lot of people I know who took similar posts a few years ago say the rural posting experience later helps in higher studies or further government opportunities.

The total vacancies stand at 560. Here’s the category-wise break-up as given in the notification:

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	280 (approx.)
OBC/MOBC	152 (approx.)
SC	39 (approx.)
ST (Plains)	56 (approx.)
ST (Hills)	33 (approx.)
Total	560

Note: Exact category-wise numbers may vary slightly. Always verify from the official MHRB notification.

There are also horizontal reservations: 22 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 11 for Ex-Servicemen. The PwBD seats are split into low vision/blindness (7), hearing handicapped (7), and locomotor/orthopaedic disability (8).

MHRB Eligibility

Let’s keep this straightforward. You need:

• A full-time MBBS degree from an NMC/MCI-recognised college.
• Completed compulsory rotatory internship before the application closing date.
• Valid registration with the Assam Medical Council (AMC). This is non-negotiable. If you’re registered with another state medical council, you need to start the reciprocal registration process with AMC early. I’ve seen many candidates from outside Assam scramble at the last moment on this point.

Age limit as on 1 January 2026 is 21 to 38 years. Relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST(P)/ST(H), 3 years for OBC/MOBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates (as per state rules).

One useful point for those already working: if you’re currently on contract or temporary basis under Directorate of Health Services, Directorate of Medical Education, NHM Assam, or other Assam government health bodies, you are eligible. You do not need a separate No Objection Certificate at the application stage.

MHRB Pay Scale

The pay scale is ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 with Grade Pay of ₹12,700 (Pay Band 4). On top of that you get Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and medical reimbursement as per Assam government rules.

These are entry-level Grade-A posts. Most people start in PHCs or CHCs. The work involves general medical care, public health programmes, and handling the usual load of a government facility. It’s not a soft corporate job, but many juniors I know who joined earlier say the learning curve in the first two years is steep and useful, especially if you plan to go for MD/MS later or stay in the system.

MHRB Assam Application Fee and How to Pay

• General/Unreserved: ₹250
• OBC/MOBC/SC/ST(P)/ST(H): ₹150
• PwBD: Exempt

You can pay through the online Government Receipt Accounting System (GRAS) or by treasury challan. The head of account is 0210-Medical and Public Health-01-Urban Health Services-800-Other Receipt. Keep the transaction ID or challan number ready because you’ll need to enter it in the form. Fees are non-refundable, so double-check everything before paying.

MHRB Step-by-Step Application Process

The portal is the National Health Mission Assam site: nhm.assam.gov.in. Look for the MHRB recruitment section.

1. Register with a working mobile number and email. You’ll get OTPs.
2. Fill in personal details exactly as they appear on your matriculation certificate.
3. Enter your MBBS details – college, marks, attempts, internship completion date.
4. Put in your Assam Medical Council registration number carefully.
5. Upload photo, signature, age proof (HSLC admit or certificate), MBBS degree and marksheets, AMC registration, and any caste/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate if applicable.
6. Pay the fee and submit.
7. Download the filled form and note your application number. Keep it safe.

The window is only from 7 September to 20 September 2026. Servers can get slow near the end, and bank payments sometimes take time to reflect. Don’t wait till the last two days. I’ve watched too many people lose out because of last-minute technical issues.

MHRB Assam Selection Process

MHRB Assam usually follows one of two paths depending on the number of applications.

If the numbers are manageable, they go for a combination of academic weightage (MBBS marks, any postgraduate qualification), relevant experience (especially rural NHM/DHS service), and a viva-voce/interview.

If applications are very high, they may conduct a screening test (OMR or computer-based) covering clinical, para-clinical, and preventive medicine topics. Only shortlisted candidates then go for the interview and document verification.

Document verification will be held at the Medical and Health Recruitment Board office at the National Health Mission Campus, Saikia Commercial Complex, Christian Basti, Guwahati – 781005.

A Few Real Things Students Keep Asking

One common worry is AMC registration if you studied outside Assam. Start the transfer process early. The board is strict about having valid AMC registration by the time of document verification.

Another frequent question is whether contractual experience under NHM or DHS counts. From what the notification and past patterns show, it does carry weight, especially during the interview stage. Keep your experience certificates ready.

The 14-day application window is short. Treat it seriously. Prepare your documents in one folder right now – soft copies of everything named properly – so you don’t waste time hunting for files later.

There are also parallel recruitments happening under MHRB for medical college posts (Registrar, Demonstrator, Resident Physician) that need MD/MS/DNB. Those are separate and usually require higher qualifications. If you’re still at the MBBS stage, the M&HO-I drive is the more relevant one.

Final Advice from Someone Who’s Watched Many Batches Go Through This

If you meet the eligibility, just apply. Don’t overthink the competition. Prepare your documents properly, make sure your AMC registration is in order, and submit early. Once the application is done, keep an eye on the NHM Assam website and the official board communications for any updates on screening or interview schedules.

The official portal remains nhm.assam.gov.in. Bookmark it. The notification number to remember is MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051.

This is one of the clearer state government medical recruitments I’ve seen this year in terms of vacancy numbers and eligibility. For students and fresh doctors looking for a stable start in Assam’s public health system, it’s worth the effort.