Last updated: November 2026
This page tracks ANM vacancy 2026 updates for Female Health Worker / Auxiliary Nurse Midwife recruitment in Uttar Pradesh (UPSSSC), Rajasthan (RSSB), Bihar (SHS Bihar) and other states. We list only verified information from official notices and reliable reports, and mark the rest as “To be announced”, so you can plan your preparation without relying on rumours.
ANM vacancy 2026: state-wise status at a glance
| State | Latest verified cycle | Status (November 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (UPSSSC) | Advt. 11-Exam/2024, 5,272 Female Health Worker posts | Main exam held on 11 January 2026; result reported on 24 August 2026; document verification as notified by UPSSSC |
| Uttar Pradesh (UPSSSC PET 2026) | PET notification of August 2026 | Exam scheduled from late October 2026; future ANM main exams will name the PET year they accept |
| Rajasthan (RSSB) | Contractual Female Health Worker (ANM) 2023 | Exam held 3 February 2024; result June 2024. New ANM cycle: to be announced |
| Bihar (SHS Bihar) | Advt. 08/2025, 5,006 ANM posts | CBT December 2025; result 23 January 2026; document verification 27 January to 3 February 2026 |
| Haryana and other states | No new ANM notice verified by us | To be announced |
UPSSSC ANM (UP)
UPSSSC released advertisement 11-Exam/2024 on 14 October 2024 for 5,272 Swasthya Karyakarta (Mahila) posts under the Directorate of Family Welfare, UP. Applications ran from 28 October to 27 November 2024 and were open only to PET-2023 participants with a valid score. The main exam was held on 11 January 2026, the final answer key followed in April 2026, and the result was reported on 24 August 2026.
The next UP ANM recruitment will depend on a new UPSSSC advertisement. UPSSSC notified PET 2026 in August 2026, so if you plan to apply in the next cycle, make sure you appear in the PET the advertisement asks for. Prepare with our UP ANM course.
Rajasthan ANM
RSMSSB (now RSSB) advertised contractual Female Health Worker (ANM) posts in July 2023 along with GNM posts, with 2,058 ANM posts in the notice. The exam was held on 3 February 2024 and results were released in June 2024. RSSB’s 2025 combined NHM advertisement also included a small number of Female Health Worker posts. A fresh Rajasthan ANM notification for 2026 had not been confirmed at the time of writing. See the Rajasthan ANM course to prepare in advance.
Bihar ANM
State Health Society Bihar advertised 5,006 ANM posts (Advt. 08/2025) with online applications from 14 to 28 August 2025. The CBT was held in December 2025, results and category-wise cut-offs came on 23 January 2026, and document verification was held from 27 January to 3 February 2026 at SIHFW, Patna. News reports in November 2026 also mention a large upcoming Bihar health department recruitment, but post-wise details were not official at the time of writing.
ANM eligibility (as per the latest notices)
| Criteria | UPSSSC (11-Exam/2024) | Rajasthan (2023) | Bihar (08/2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ANM training course as per the advertisement, plus PET-2023 score | Class 10 plus ANM / Female Health Worker course | Two-year ANM course from a recognised institute |
| Registration | UP Nurses and Midwives Council | Rajasthan Nursing Council | Bihar Nurses Registration Council |
| Age limit | 18 to 40 years, relaxation as per rules | 21 to 40 years, relaxation as per rules | Minimum 21 years; upper limit by category as per notice |
| Gender | Female | Female | As per notice |
Application fee
For UPSSSC advertisement 11-Exam/2024, the application fee was Rs. 25, with a separate exam fee for shortlisted candidates as per UPSSSC rules. For Bihar 08/2025, the reported fee was Rs. 500 for general, EWS, BC and EBC candidates and Rs. 125 for SC/ST of Bihar, women and PwBD candidates. Fees for the next Rajasthan cycle will be in the RSSB notice.
How to apply for an ANM vacancy
- For UP, first complete the UPSSSC one-time registration and appear in the PET.
- Download the official advertisement from the board’s website and check eligibility, posts and age reference date.
- Register or log in (UPSSSC portal, SSO Rajasthan for RSSB, or SHS Bihar portal).
- Fill personal, education and registration details exactly as in your certificates.
- Upload photo, signature and documents in the required format.
- Pay the fee and keep the confirmation page.
Important dates
| Event | UPSSSC next ANM cycle | Rajasthan next cycle | Bihar next cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| Application window | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| Exam date | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
Exam city and admit card download
- Visit the official website and open the admit card or notice section.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth (or SSO login for RSSB).
- Download the admit card and check name, photo, centre, timing and instructions.
- UPSSSC may ask shortlisted candidates to pay the exam fee before the admit card can be downloaded; complete this on time.
Answer key and objection process
After the exam, the board releases a provisional answer key. Compare it with your answers and raise objections online within the given dates with valid references. The final answer key is used to prepare the result.
Result and cut-off
Results are published as PDF lists or login-based scorecards on the official website. Search your roll number, check the category-wise cut-off and note the document verification schedule.
Documents for verification
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
- ANM course certificate and mark sheets
- State nursing council registration certificate
- PET scorecard (for UP)
- Domicile, caste, EWS or disability certificate as applicable
- Experience certificate if the state gives experience weightage
- Photo ID, admit card and application form printout
Official websites
- UPSSSC: upsssc.gov.in
- Rajasthan: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
- Bihar: shs.bihar.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
Is the UP ANM vacancy 2026 out?
A new UPSSSC ANM advertisement had not been confirmed as of November 2026. The last cycle (11-Exam/2024, 5,272 posts) had its main exam on 11 January 2026 and its result in August 2026.
Which PET score is needed for the next UPSSSC ANM exam?
The advertisement will name it. The 2024 advertisement accepted PET-2023. PET 2026 was notified in August 2026, so appearing in it keeps you eligible for advertisements that accept it.
When will the Rajasthan ANM notification come?
No official date has been announced. Watch rssb.rajasthan.gov.in and this page for updates.
Can GNM candidates apply for ANM posts?
ANM posts ask for the ANM qualification and registration as per the notice. Read the eligibility clause of each advertisement carefully before applying.
How should I prepare until the notification is released?
Complete the professional syllabus and take weekly mocks. The ANM test series follows recent state patterns.
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