The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has announced the Jharkhand Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Competitive Examination (JANMCE) 2025 to recruit female candidates for 3,181 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) posts, comprising 3,020 regular and 161 backlog vacancies across 24 districts in Jharkhand. This recruitment, conducted under Advertisement No. 21/2024, aims to strengthen the state’s healthcare system by filling critical Female Health Worker roles. Below is a detailed overview based on available information.
Key Details of JANMCE 2025
- Exam Name: Jharkhand Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Competitive Examination (JANMCE) 2025
- Conducting Authority: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
- Total Vacancies: 3,181 (3,020 regular + 161 backlog)
- Job Type: State-level government healthcare position
- Gender Eligibility: Female candidates only
- Job Location: Across Jharkhand (district-wise allocation)
- Selection Process: Written Exam (Computer-Based Test or OMR-based) and Document Verification
- Application Mode: Online via jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
- Application Period: August 11, 2025, to September 10, 2025
- Correction Window: September 11–12, 2025
Vacancy Distribution
The vacancies are distributed across various districts and categories (General, SC, ST, EWS, BC-I, BC-II). Below is the district-wise breakdown for regular posts: District Vacancies Dhanbad 134 Simdega 150 East Singhbhum 172 West Singhbhum 200 Deoghar 92 Ranchi 245 Giridih 72 Bokaro 130 Chatra 84 Pakur 126 Gumla 203 Hazaribagh 127 Khunti 54 Lohardaga 60 Garhwa 122 Palamu 180 Sahibganj 98 Dumka 214 Godda 131 Koderma 96 Ramgarh 63 Latehar 55 Seraikela-Kharsawan 95 Jamtara 117 Total3,020
Backlog Vacancies: 161 posts, with category-wise details including 68 for ST, 49 for SC, 25 for BC-I, and 19 for BC-II.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Matriculation (10th pass) with at least 45% marks from a recognized board.
- Completion of an 18-month ANM training course from an institution recognized by the Jharkhand State Nursing Council.
- Mandatory registration with the Jharkhand State Nursing Council.
- Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum:
- Unreserved/EWS (Female): 38 years
- OBC/BC-I/BC-II (Female): 40 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female): 40 years
- Extremely Backward Class: 40 years
- PwD (All Categories): Additional 5 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules
- Contractual Government Employees: Up to 55 years
- Gender: Only female candidates are eligible.
Application Process
- Application Fee:
- General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II: ₹100
- SC/ST (Jharkhand residents): ₹50
- PwD (Jharkhand residents with ≥40% disability): Exempted
- Steps to Apply:
- Visit jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click on “Online Application for JANMCE-2025.”
- Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Log in with registration credentials to complete the form.
- Upload scanned copies of a passport-size photograph, signature, and required certificates (e.g., educational, caste, Aadhaar).
- Pay the fee online via debit/credit card or net banking.
- Review, submit, and download the confirmation page for reference.
- Important Dates:
- Application Start: August 11, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: September 10, 2025
- Correction Window: September 11–12, 2025
- Admit Card Release: To be announced
- Exam Date: To be announced
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based
- Type: Objective, multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 50
- Total Marks: 50 (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: None
- Language: Hindi and English
- Syllabus: Based on the ANM training curriculum
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 40%
- SC/ST/Female: 32%
Selection Process
- Written Exam: Candidates must score above the minimum qualifying marks based on their category.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo verification of educational certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and other documents.
- Merit List: Final selection is based on exam performance, with no interview or skill test.
How to Prepare
- Review the official JANMCE 2025 syllabus available on the JSSC website.
- Focus on ANM curriculum topics, including community health, midwifery, and primary healthcare.
- Practice with previous years’ question papers and mock tests.
- Ensure all required documents are ready for verification.
Important Links
- Official Website: jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
- Notification PDFs:
- Apply Online: Active from August 11, 2025, on the JSSC portal
Notes
- Candidates should verify all information on the official JSSC website, as discrepancies exist in some sources (e.g., one source incorrectly lists 1,381 posts instead of 3,181).
- The recruitment is a significant opportunity for female healthcare professionals to contribute to Jharkhand’s public health system, particularly in rural areas.
- Stay updated via the JSSC portal or official channels like WhatsApp/Telegram groups for exam dates and admit card releases.
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