MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026: The Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam, has released a recruitment notification for Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) or equivalent posts. A total of 560 vacancies have been announced under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Eligible candidates with an MBBS degree and registration with the Assam Medical Council can apply online. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 7 September 2026, and the last date for submitting the application is 20 September 2026. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility conditions and other requirements before applying.
MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026
MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026: Overview
Recruiting Authority
Medical and Health Recruitment Board (MHRB), Assam
Notification Number
MHRB/73/M&HO-I/2026/5051
Notification Date
3 September 2026
Post Name
Medical & Health Officer-I (M&HO-I) or equivalent
Department
Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam
There are also 22 posts reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
A total of 11 posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen within the overall vacancies.
The actual number of vacancies and reservation details may change according to future requirements.
PwBD Reservation Details
PwBD Category
Reserved Posts
Low Vision and Blind, with aids
7
Hearing Handicapped, with aids
7
Locomotor Disability / Orthopedically Handicapped
8
Total
22
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be Indian citizens as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
Candidates must meet the required educational qualification and registration requirements.
Government doctors working under the Directorate of Medical Education, Directorate of Health Services, National Health Mission, Assam, or other Government of Assam agencies can apply without submitting a separate NOC at the application stage.
Candidates working in Corporations, Boards, or private organisations can apply after informing their present employer.
Such candidates must produce an NOC from their employer during document verification or the interview stage, as applicable.
Educational Qualification
Requirement
Details
Educational Qualification
MBBS degree
Recognised Institution
University recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI)
Registration
Registration with the Assam Medical Council is required
Candidates should ensure that they possess the required qualification before applying.
They must produce the required original documents during the document verification or interview process.
Age Limit
Particular
Requirement
Minimum Age
21 years
Maximum Age
38 years
Cut-off Date
1 January 2026
The upper age limit is relaxable for eligible reserved-category candidates according to the existing government rules.
Specific category-wise age relaxation figures were not provided in the information supplied for this article.
Candidates should check their age carefully before submitting the online application.
MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026: Salary and Pay Scale
Pay Component
Details
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,10,000
Grade Pay
Rs. 12,700
Other Benefits
Other allowances as admissible under Government of Assam rules
Selected candidates will receive pay according to the applicable Government of Assam rules.
Government servants joining service on or after 1 February 2005 will be governed by the New Pension Scheme 2005, according to the provided notification details.
Q1. How many vacancies are available in MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026?
A total of 560 Medical & Health Officer-I posts have been announced under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The vacancies include category-wise reservations and horizontal reservations for eligible candidates.
Q2. What qualification is required for the MHRB Assam Medical & Health Officer-I post?
Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from a university recognised by the Medical Council of India and must also be registered with the Assam Medical Council.
Q3. What is the selection process for MHRB Assam M&HO-I Recruitment 2026?
The selection procedure has not yet been announced. The Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam, will decide and notify the selection process separately based on the requirements and number of applications received.
