📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Key Recruitment Facts – Dharwad DHO 2026
- Recruiting Body: Office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer, Dharwad (Zilla Panchayat, Dharwad), Karnataka
- Advertisement Number: NO/NHM/DWD/REC/2026-27
- Total Vacancies: 22
- Post Names: Programme Coordinator, Microbiologist, X-Ray Technician, Pharmacist, Staff Nurse, Lab Technician, Programme Manager
- Employment Nature: Contractual appointment on a fixed-term basis for Dharwad district health programmes
- Application Mode: Online at dharwad.nic.in
- Last Date to Apply Online: 15 November 2026
- Document Verification: 17 November 2026 – 18 November 2026
- Application Fee: Not specified in the official notification
The Office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer, Dharwad, operating under Zilla Panchayat, Dharwad, Karnataka, has issued Advertisement No. NO/NHM/DWD/REC/2026-27 dated 5 November 2026 inviting online applications for 22 contract-based vacancies across seven roles for various health programme activities in Dharwad district. Candidates must submit their online application by 15 November 2026 and appear for original document verification scheduled from 17 November 2026 to 18 November 2026.
Applicants are advised to read the Download District Health and Family Welfare Office Dharwad Official Notification PDF for complete post-wise eligibility, pay scale, age limits, and terms of engagement before submitting the application.
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme Coordinator | 3 | As per notification | Contract basis – As per notification |
| Microbiologist | 1 | As per notification | Contract basis – As per notification |
| X-Ray Technician | 3 | As per notification | Contract basis – As per notification |
| Pharmacist | 5 | As per notification | Contract basis – As per notification |
| Staff Nurse | 7 | As per notification | Contract basis – As per notification |
| Lab Technician | 2 | As per notification | Contract basis – As per notification |
| Programme Manager | 1 | As per notification | Contract basis – As per notification |
| Total | 22 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
The post-wise educational qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, and selection criteria are specified in detail in the official notification. Candidates are required to consult the notification PDF for the exact qualification applicable to each post:
- Programme Coordinator: Qualification and experience as specified in the official notification
- Microbiologist: Qualification and experience as specified in the official notification
- X-Ray Technician: Qualification and experience as specified in the official notification
- Pharmacist: Qualification and experience as specified in the official notification
- Staff Nurse: Qualification and experience as specified in the official notification
- Lab Technician: Qualification and experience as specified in the official notification
- Programme Manager: Qualification and experience as specified in the official notification
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection process for this recruitment involves the following stages:
- Online Application Screening: Applications received by 15 November 2026 are screened for basic eligibility.
- Original Document Verification: Shortlisted and eligible candidates must attend document verification in person from 17 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 at the Office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer, Dharwad.
- Final Merit / Selection: Candidates are selected based on verification of original documents and merit as per the criteria outlined in the official notification.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the document verification process. Candidates must bear their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
Instructions: Submit the online application through dharwad.nic.in before the closing date. Carry all original documents along with a photocopy set during document verification on 17–18 November 2026. Candidates may contact the Office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer, Dharwad, during office hours for any clarification.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. What is the last date to apply for Dharwad DHO Recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit the online application is 15 November 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
- 2. Where and when will document verification be conducted?
- Original document verification will be held from 17 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 at the Office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer, Dharwad, Karnataka. Exact venue details are available in the official notification.
- 3. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
- No application fee is specified in the official notification for Advertisement No. NO/NHM/DWD/REC/2026-27. Candidates should confirm any fee-related detail in the notification PDF before applying.
- 4. Is this a permanent government job?
- No. This recruitment is for contractual positions on a fixed-term engagement basis for Dharwad district health programme activities. These posts do not carry permanent government job security or pension benefits.
- 5. What is the salary structure for these posts?
- The salary is determined on a contract basis as specified in the official notification. Candidates should refer to the Download District Health and Family Welfare Office Dharwad Official Notification PDF for exact monthly remuneration per post.
- 6. How many total vacancies are available?
- There are a total of 22 vacancies across seven posts — Programme Coordinator (3), Microbiologist (1), X-Ray Technician (3), Pharmacist (5), Staff Nurse (7), Lab Technician (2), and Programme Manager (1).
Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download District Health and Family Welfare Office Dharwad Official Notification PDF |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online for District Health and Family Welfare Office Dharwad Recruitment 2026 at dharwad.nic.in |
| Official Website | Visit District Health and Family Welfare Office Dharwad Official Website |