The Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Muradabad, Uttar Pradesh, has officially announced the recruitment of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers for the year 2025-26. This recruitment is being conducted under the guidelines of the National Health Mission (NHM), Uttar Pradesh, and approved by the District Health Committee. The recruitment drive aims to appoint ASHA workers in various villages across Muradabad district to strengthen community health services and ensure proper healthcare access for women, children, and marginalized families.
A total of 114 vacancies have been announced across 106 villages in Muradabad district. The selection of ASHA workers will be done according to government rules and guidelines, with priority given to women candidates belonging to disadvantaged backgrounds such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, minorities, widows, divorced women, and women living separately from their husbands.
This article provides complete details about the ASHA Recruitment 2025 in Muradabad including important dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, application process, selection procedure, and salary details.
Important Dates
Candidates applying for ASHA Worker Recruitment 2025 must carefully follow the given schedule:
- Notification Release Date: September 2025
- Starting Date of Application Submission: Already Active
- Last Date for Submission of Application at Gram Sabha: 25 October 2025
- Last Date for Submission of Selection List by Gram Sabha to Block Medical Officer: 31 October 2025
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is being conducted for 114 vacant ASHA posts across 106 villages in Muradabad.
- Total Villages Covered: 106
- Total Vacancies Available: 114
The vacancies are distributed across different blocks such as Bilari, Kanth, Thakurdwara, Tajpur, Bhojpur, Dilari, Kundarki, and others. Each village has been assigned 1 or 2 ASHA posts depending on the population requirement.
As per government guidelines, one ASHA worker is appointed for every 1000 population. This ensures that all communities, especially rural and disadvantaged groups, have access to primary health services and awareness programs.
Application Fee
- No Application Fee is required for ASHA Worker Recruitment 2025 in Muradabad.
- The recruitment process is free of cost, ensuring that all eligible women can apply without financial burden.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the ASHA Worker post, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
1. Gender & Residence
- Only female candidates are eligible.
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of the same village where the vacancy is announced.
- A Permanent Residence Certificate issued by the Village Pradhan is mandatory.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 25 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Preference will be given to women in this age range who are married, widowed, divorced, or separated from their husband.
3. Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have passed at least Class 8 from a recognized institution.
- Higher qualifications like Class 10 or above will be given additional weightage.
- The candidate must possess good communication skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to reach the community effectively.
4. Priority Groups
Special preference will be given to candidates belonging to:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Minority communities
- Families headed by women
- Economically weaker households (landless, daily wage earners, migrant families, etc.)
- Families living in remote and underserved areas
Salary and Incentives
Unlike regular government employees, ASHA workers do not receive a fixed monthly salary. Instead, they are given performance-based incentives as per NHM guidelines.
- Monthly Honorarium: No fixed salary
- Incentive-Based Payment: Payments are made based on verified health-related tasks performed, such as:
- Promoting institutional deliveries
- Ensuring full immunization of children
- Promoting family planning methods
- Conducting community health surveys
- Encouraging antenatal check-ups for pregnant women
- Spreading awareness about hygiene, nutrition, and government health schemes
On average, an ASHA worker can earn ₹2000 to ₹6000 per month, depending on performance and tasks completed.
Selection Process
The selection of ASHA workers will be conducted through a Gram Sabha-based evaluation system. The process includes:
- Application Submission
- Candidates must submit their applications to the Gram Sabha of their respective village by 25 October 2025.
- Gram Sabha Evaluation
- The Gram Sabha will review applications based on eligibility, educational qualifications, age, and social background.
- Preparation of Selection List
- A merit list will be prepared using a point system:
- Class 8 Pass: 10 Marks
- Class 10 Pass or higher: +2 Marks
- Communication & Leadership Skills: 2 Marks
- Widow/Divorced/Separated Women: +1 Mark
- Maximum Score: 15 Marks
- A merit list will be prepared using a point system:
- Submission to Block Medical Officer
- The Gram Sabha will forward the selection list along with applications, consent letters, and agreement forms to the Block Medical Officer by 31 October 2025.
- Final Approval
- The District Health Committee will finalize the selection and issue appointment orders.
Key Responsibilities of ASHA Workers
ASHA workers play a crucial role in improving healthcare delivery in rural areas. Their responsibilities include:
- Creating awareness about maternal and child health, immunization, and family planning.
- Mobilizing women to utilize antenatal and postnatal care services.
- Supporting institutional deliveries at government hospitals.
- Promoting nutrition, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
- Identifying and supporting vulnerable groups such as malnourished children and pregnant women.
- Acting as a link between the community and healthcare centers.
- Maintaining health records of the village population.
General Instructions for Applicants
- The candidate must be a female permanent resident of the same village.
- Applications must be submitted before 25 October 2025 at the Gram Sabha. Late applications will be rejected.
- Incomplete applications or those without proper documents will not be considered.
- Selected ASHA workers will undergo initial training, after which they can begin working in their village.
- ASHA workers will not be considered as regular government employees, and no permanent employment rights will be granted.
- All payments will be based on verified performance and government-approved tasks.









