Health and Family Welfare Department, Kondagaon Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 3 Staff Nurse, Pharmacist and More Posts

The Health and Family Welfare Department, Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh is conducting a walk-in recruitment drive for 3 posts including Staff Nurse, Pharmacist and other healthcare positions. This is a direct recruitment process organized by the district health administration to fill vacancies in government health facilities across Kondagaon district. Candidates will be selected for positions in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and district hospitals. The recruitment aims to strengthen healthcare delivery services in rural and semi-urban areas of the district. Selected candidates will be appointed on contract/temporary basis initially with possibilities of regularization based on performance and government policies.

Important Dates

Note: Exact dates to be announced in the official notification. Candidates must bring all original documents on the walk-in date.

Vacancy Details (Typical / Indicative)

Post-wise Distribution (Indicative):

• Staff Nurse: 1 Post
• Pharmacist: 1 Post
• Other Healthcare Staff: 1 Post

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Staff Nurse:

• B.Sc. Nursing / GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from a recognized institution
• Valid registration with Chhattisgarh Nursing Council

Pharmacist:

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized university
• Valid registration with Chhattisgarh Pharmacy Council

Other Posts:

• Qualification as per post requirement (typically 10+2 or Graduate degree in relevant discipline)

Age Limit

Age Relaxation:

Age calculated as on the date of walk-in interview

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Preference may be given to domicile of Chhattisgarh state

Application Process

This is a Walk-in Interview process. No online application required.

Steps to Participate:

1. Download the official notification from the Health Department Kondagaon website or district administration portal
2. Check your eligibility carefully against the required qualifications and age criteria
3. Prepare all required documents (originals + 2 sets of self-attested photocopies)
4. Fill the prescribed application form (available in notification or at venue)
5. Reach the walk-in venue on the specified date and time (reporting time usually 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
6. Submit your application form along with documents at the registration counter
7. Appear for document verification and interview as per the schedule
8. Collect acknowledgement receipt after document verification

Application Fees

Payment Mode: Demand Draft/Cash at the time of walk-in (as per notification)

Note: Fee is typically nominal or waived for walk-in recruitments at district level.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through the following stages:

1. Document Verification: All original certificates including educational qualifications, age proof, category certificate, registration certificate (for Nurse/Pharmacist) will be verified at the walk-in venue. Candidates with incomplete documents will be rejected.

1. Written Test/Skill Test (if applicable): A short written test or practical skill assessment may be conducted for technical posts like Staff Nurse and Pharmacist to evaluate subject knowledge and practical competency.

1. Personal Interview: Candidates who clear document verification will appear before the interview panel. The interview assesses subject knowledge, communication skills, experience, and suitability for the post. Typical weightage: 30-40 marks.

1. Merit List Preparation: Final selection will be based on performance in interview/written test and marks obtained in qualifying examination. Separate merit lists will be prepared category-wise.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates will undergo medical fitness examination at designated government hospital before joining.

Exam Pattern

Written Test/Skill Assessment (If Conducted)

For Staff Nurse:

For Pharmacist:

Negative Marking: Typically no negative marking for district-level walk-in recruitments. However, if written test is conducted, there may be 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong answer.

Note: Exam pattern may vary. Written test may not be conducted if only interview-based selection is planned.

Syllabus

For Staff Nurse

Fundamentals of Nursing:

• Basic principles of nursing care
• Infection control and aseptic techniques
• Vital signs monitoring
• Patient safety and hygiene
• Documentation and record keeping

Medical-Surgical Nursing:

• Nursing care in cardiovascular diseases
• Respiratory system disorders
• Gastrointestinal and genitourinary conditions
• Endocrine and metabolic disorders
• Emergency and critical care nursing

Community Health Nursing:

• National Health Programs (NRHM, RMNCH+A, etc.)
• Immunization schedule
• Maternal and child health
• Communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Health education and IEC activities

Anatomy & Physiology:

• Human body systems
• Basic anatomy and physiological processes

For Pharmacist

Pharmaceutics:

• Dosage forms and drug delivery systems
• Pharmaceutical calculations
• Dispensing pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Chemistry:

• Organic and inorganic chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
• Drug analysis and quality control

Pharmacology:

• Drug classification and mechanisms
• Adverse drug reactions
• Drug interactions
• Therapeutic uses of drugs

Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy:

• Hospital pharmacy management
• Drug storage and distribution
• Patient counseling
• Pharmaceutical care

Pharmacy Practice & Regulations:

• Drugs and Cosmetics Act
• Pharmacy Act
• Professional ethics
• Good Pharmacy Practices

Salary & Allowances (Typical / Indicative)

Additional Benefits:

• Medical facilities for self and dependents
• Leave entitlements as per government rules
• Provident Fund (if regularized)
• Gratuity benefits (if regularized)

Note: Initial appointment is typically on contract basis. Salary may be consolidated or as per regular pay matrix. Regular employees get 7th Pay Commission benefits with Level 5-7 pay scale.

Initially appointed candidates serve on contract basis for 1-3 years. Based on satisfactory performance, vacancies, and government policy, contract employees may be regularized into permanent positions. After regularization, Staff Nurses and Pharmacists can get promoted to Senior Staff Nurse, Ward In-charge, Nursing Superintendent positions. Pharmacists can progress to Senior Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist roles. Regular promotions occur every 5-7 years with corresponding pay scale upgrades as per state health department career progression policy.

Since this is a walk-in recruitment, no separate admit card is issued. Candidates must bring the downloaded notification copy and filled application form to the walk-in venue. A registration slip or token number may be provided at the registration desk on the day of walk-in, which serves as proof of participation. Candidates should reach the venue well before the reporting time with all original documents and photocopies.

The result of the walk-in interview will be declared within 7-15 days after completion of the selection process. Selected candidates' list will be displayed on the official notice board of the Health Department, Kondagaon and may also be published on the district website. Selected candidates will be intimated individually through registered post or phone/email. Candidates should regularly check the official website and notice board for updates.

Cutoff marks depend on the number of candidates appearing and performance in interview/written test. Typically, candidates scoring 50% or above in the interview (15 marks out of 30) are considered for selection in General category. For SC/ST candidates, the qualifying cutoff is usually 40-45%. Separate category-wise merit lists are prepared, and candidates are selected based on availability of vacancies in each category. Past trends show cutoffs ranging from 55-70% for UR, 45-60% for OBC, and 40-55% for SC/ST categories.

Walk-in Interview Venue

Primary Venue:

• District Hospital, Kondagaon or Chief Medical and Health Officer Office, Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh

Note: Since this is a district-level recruitment for Kondagaon district only, the walk-in interview will be conducted at a single location within Kondagaon. Candidates must report to the address mentioned in the official notification. No multiple exam centres applicable.