NHM Lakshadweep Recruitment 2026 — 11 Posts, Apply by 03 Oct

National Health Mission (NHM) Lakshadweep has released Advertisement No. LD-Ca007(1)/2/2026-NHM-D-NHM for 11 contract posts spanning Nursing Officer, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Dental Assistant, and Pulmonologist. Candidates aged up to 40 years, holding qualifications from +2 in Science Group to an MD in Respiratory Medicine, can apply online until 03 October 2026. Selected candidates will be deployed at NHM Lakshadweep's health facilities across the Union Territory, with Nursing Officer carrying the largest single category at 7 posts. The NHM Lakshadweep 2026 selection process is a Virtual Interview — there is no written examination. Monthly salary for NHM Lakshadweep 2026 posts ranges from ₹11,000 (Radiographer and Dental Assistant) to ₹2,00,000 (Pulmonologist), with no application fee charged to any candidate. Candidates for NHM Lakshadweep Recruitment 2026 must apply online at lakshadweep.gov.in, fill in personal, educational and registration details accurately, upload required documents, and submit before the closing date of 03 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since the Pulmonologist post requires an MD in Respiratory Medicine specifically, with a monthly salary substantially higher than all other posts in this notification, reflecting the specialist qualification required.

Varies by post: +2 in Science Group with Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, registered with the Nursing Council, for Nursing Officer; +2 in Science Group with Diploma in Radiography for Radiographer; Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy for Physiotherapist; +2 in Science Group with 2-year Dental Mechanic course for Dental Assistant; MD Respiratory Medicine for Pulmonologist.

Maximum 40 years

• Nursing Officer (7 posts) — +2 in Science Group, plus a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from a Central/State Govt-recognised institution, with valid registration with the Nursing Council, or a Nursing Degree approved by the Nursing Council
• Radiographer (1 post) — +2 in Science Group, plus a Diploma in Radiography from a recognised institution
• Physiotherapist (1 post) — Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy from a Govt-recognised institute
• Dental Assistant (1 post) — +2 in Science Group, plus a 2-year Dental Mechanic course from a Medical College/Govt-recognised Dental College/Institution
• Pulmonologist (1 post) — MD in Respiratory Medicine
• Age: Maximum 40 years for all posts
• Application Fee: Nil for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST)
• Job Type: Contract
• Domicile requirement: None specified — open to eligible candidates from across India

No application fee mentioned in the notification

₹11,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month, depending on post (see Vacancy Details for post-wise salary)

1. Visit the official NHM Lakshadweep recruitment page at lakshadweep.gov.in.
2. Register and fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational and registration details for your chosen post.
3. Upload required documents, including photograph, signature, educational certificates, and Nursing/Medical Council registration where applicable.
4. Review all details carefully before final submission.
5. Submit the application on or before 03 October 2026.
6. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
7. Await communication for the Virtual Interview, which forms the sole selection stage for shortlisted candidates.