eHealth Kerala Recruitment 2026: State Digital Health Mission (SDHM) / eHealth Kerala, under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Kerala, has invited applications for developer positions on a contract basis.
The Developer Notification covers 9 vacancies: 3 Software Engineer (JAVA) posts and 6 Junior Developer (JAVA) posts. Eligible candidates with B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in specified engineering branches, MCA or M.Sc Computer Science can apply in the prescribed format by email.
eHealth Kerala Developer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | State Digital Health Mission (SDHM) / eHealth Kerala |
| Department | Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Kerala |
| Posts | Software Engineer (JAVA) / Junior Developer (JAVA) |
| Total Vacancies | 9 |
| Job Location | eHealth Project Management Unit, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Appointment Type | Contract |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech (ECE/CS/IT/EEE) / MCA / M.Sc Computer Science, post-wise |
| Minimum Marks | 60% in the qualifying examination |
| Salary | ₹25,000–₹50,000 per month |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | Within 20 days of notification; 14 October 2026 based on the notification date |
Vacancy and Salary Details
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer (JAVA) | 3 | ₹50,000 |
| Junior Developer (JAVA) | 6 | ₹25,000 |
| Total | 9 | — |
Educational Qualification
For both developer posts, candidates should possess one of the following qualifications from a recognised institution:
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science (CS)
- B.E. / B.Tech in Information Technology (IT)
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- M.Tech in the above relevant disciplines
- MCA
- M.Sc Computer Science
Candidates should have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
1. Software Engineer (JAVA)
Vacancies: 3
Salary: ₹50,000 per month
Age Limit: Below 35 years
Experience Required
Candidates should have at least 3 years of proven industry experience as a Software Developer in Java / J2EE technologies.
Expected Technical Skills
- Java / J2EE development
- Servlet, JSP, JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery
- Bootstrap
- Hibernate
- REST / JSON
- Java web frameworks such as Spring MVC / Spring Boot, JSF or GWT
- Relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL
- ORM technologies
Relevant certification and experience with application servers/development platforms may be given preference as specified in the notification.
2. Junior Developer (JAVA)
Vacancies: 6
Salary: ₹25,000 per month
Age Limit: Below 30 years
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should have working knowledge in areas such as:
- Software design and Object-Oriented Programming
- HTML5
- JavaScript
- CSS3
- SQL and NoSQL
- Java
- Spring Core
- REST / JSON
- PostgreSQL
- Linux
- Maven
A relevant JAVA course certification is desirable and may be given preference.
Age Limit
| Software Engineer (JAVA) | Below 35 years |
| Junior Developer (JAVA) | Below 30 years |
Age and eligibility are determined with reference to the date of notification.
Nature of Appointment
The recruitment is on a contract basis under the eHealth Kerala project. The initial appointment is generally for one year and may be extended based on performance and project requirements, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Selection Process
The selection process may include:
- Written Test
- Personal Interview
- Certificate / Document Verification
eHealth Kerala may conduct the recruitment process in phases and may shortlist candidates based on eligibility and project requirements.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the developer notification.
How to Apply for eHealth Kerala Recruitment 2026
- Download the official Developer Notification and prescribed Application Form from the eHealth Kerala careers page.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational and experience details.
- Attach / scan the required supporting documents, including qualification and experience certificates.
- Clearly mention the post for which you are applying.
- Send the completed application by email to ehealth@kerala.gov.in.
- Physical / hard-copy applications are not accepted for this recruitment.
- Submit the email within 20 days from the date of notification. Based on the notification date, the closing date is 14 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Official eHealth Page Posting | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026 (within 20 days from notification) |
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Developer Notification | Download Notification |
| eHealth Kerala Recruitment Page | View Notification & Application Form |
| Apply by Email | ehealth@kerala.gov.in |
| Official Arogya Keralam Website | Visit Website |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many developer vacancies are available?
There are 9 developer vacancies: 3 Software Engineer (JAVA) and 6 Junior Developer (JAVA).
What qualifications are eligible?
B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in ECE, CS, IT or EEE, MCA, or M.Sc Computer Science with the prescribed minimum marks.
What is the salary?
Software Engineer (JAVA) carries ₹50,000 per month, while Junior Developer (JAVA) carries ₹25,000 per month.
Can freshers apply?
The Software Engineer post requires at least 3 years of relevant Java/J2EE industry experience. The Junior Developer notification focuses on the prescribed technical knowledge and does not list the same 3-year experience requirement.
How should I apply?
Applications should be submitted in the prescribed format by email to ehealth@kerala.gov.in. Physical applications are not accepted.
What is the last date?
The notification requires applications within 20 days of the notification date; this corresponds to 14 October 2026.
Candidates should read the official developer notification and application format carefully before submitting the application.
