Lab Technician/Sputum Microscopist – DHS Giridih
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 7
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹12,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Intermediate (10+2) with a Diploma or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — 1 year experience in NTEP or Sputum smear microscopy is preferred.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DHS Giridih is seeking dedicated Lab Technicians to serve as Sputum Microscopists within the district's health network. This role involves the critical task of diagnosing tuberculosis through microscopic examination of samples, requiring precision and technical expertise. Candidates with an Intermediate (10+2) qualification and a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology are eligible to apply. This position offers a stable entry point into the public health sector for laboratory professionals looking to make a difference in disease control.
- Preference will be given to candidates with one year of experience in NTEP or sputum smear microscopy.
- Higher qualifications, such as a Bachelor's degree in Science or MLT, will be considered an advantage during selection.
- The role is based in various health centers across Giridih district for diagnostic support.
- Applicants must have completed their DMLT from a government-recognized institution.
- The selection process involves a review of academic marks followed by a technical skill test or interview.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹12,600 on a contract basis.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Academic Merit Written Test Skill Test Interview (where applicable)
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹400 SC/ST: ₹200
Reservation
UR: 4 ST: 1 OBC-1: 2
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official website giridih.nic.in.
- Fill in all the required details accurately in the prescribed format.
- Attach self-attested copies of all educational, experience, and category certificates.
- Include two recent passport-sized photographs and a self-addressed envelope (24x10 cm) with required postage.
- Prepare a Demand Draft for the application fee in favor of 'District Health Society, Giridih'.
- Send the complete application packet to the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Giridih via Registered Post or Speed Post.
- Ensure the application reaches the office by 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) and hold a Diploma or Certified course in Medical Laboratory Technology.
The monthly salary for the Lab Technician/Sputum Microscopist post is ₹12,600.
There are a total of 7 vacancies for the Lab Technician/Sputum Microscopist position.
