KTHSMB Recruitment 2026: Requirements and How to Apply
Johnson Ajiboye 
As of October 5, 2026, the Katsina State Hospital Services Management Board (KTHSMB) lists 13 positions under its 2026 Replacement Exercise on its careers portal, careers.kthsmb.ng.
Every listing on the portal shows a deadline of October 6, 2026, and the board’s guidelines say the system locks automatically when a job’s deadline is reached.
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An earlier KTHSMB round, on the board’s older portal, carried April 10, 2026 deadlines, so the two rounds should not be confused.
This guide sets out the grade level and core requirements for each listed position as shown on the portal, the documents the portal asks for, and the application steps. Vacancy totals, an age limit, salary figures and test stages are not stated on the pages reviewed.
KTHSMB Status and Deadline (As of October 5, 2026)
- Status: OPEN, as of October 5, 2026. All 13 listings on careers.kthsmb.ng carry the label “2026 Replacement Exercise”.
- Deadline: October 6, 2026, as of October 5, 2026, the date shown on every listing. Time of day: Not stated in the official notice as of October 5, 2026.
- Late applications: the guidelines say applications submitted after a job’s deadline will not be processed.
- Location: listings show “KTHSMB Facilities (State-wide)”.
KTHSMB Replacement Exercise: Requirements by Grade Level
The table below follows the key requirements printed on each listing on the board’s portal, as of October 5, 2026. The portal’s own “Relevant experience” line appears on several listings without a stated number of years; only Nursing Officer I gives a minimum (2 years of clinical experience). Open each listing on the portal for its full job description before applying.
| Position | Grade level | Core requirements shown on the portal |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Doctor) | GL 13 | MBBS/MBChB from a recognized institution; full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN); current practicing license; NYSC exemption or discharge certificate; computer literacy |
| Nursing Officer I | GL 10 | Bachelor of Science in Nursing; registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria; current practicing license; NYSC discharge or exemption certificate; minimum 2 years clinical experience |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | GL 10 | Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science; registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council; current practicing license; NYSC exemption or discharge certificate; proficiency in laboratory techniques |
| Pharmacist | GL 10 | Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or Pharm.D); NYSC discharge or exemption certificate; valid practicing license; relevant experience |
| Radiographer | GL 10 | Bachelor’s degree in Radiography or Medical Imaging; NYSC discharge or exemption certificate; valid professional license or practice registration; relevant experience |
| Midwive Officer (spelling as on the portal) | GL 08 | Registered Midwife (RM) qualification; registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria; valid practicing license; relevant experience |
| Dental Therapist | GL 08 | Diploma in Dental Therapy or Oral Health; valid professional registration or license; relevant experience |
| Staff Nurse | GL 07 | Registered Nurse (RN) qualification; valid practicing license; relevant experience |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | GL 07 | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field; basic laboratory testing and sample handling skills; relevant experience |
| Pharmacy Technician | GL 07 | Diploma or certificate in Pharmacy Technician or a related field; relevant experience |
| X-Ray Technician | GL 07 | Diploma or certificate in X-Ray Technology or a related field; relevant experience |
| Dental Technician | GL 07 | Diploma or certificate in Dental Technology; relevant experience |
| Nutritionist | GL 07 | Diploma, degree or recognized qualification in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field; relevant professional experience |
NYSC rule for GL 08 and above (as of October 5, 2026)
The portal states that an NYSC discharge or exemption letter is required for regular recruitment vacancies on GL 08 and above. Check the individual listing for your position, because the key-requirements lists on the portal do not repeat this for every GL 08 role.
Documents for the KTHSMB Upload Stage
The portal says that, depending on the vacancy’s requirement settings, applicants may need to upload the following (as of October 5, 2026):
- Passport photograph (JPEG or PNG; the guidelines say it auto-compresses to 300KB)
- CV or resume (PDF, maximum 300KB)
- Primary School Certificate (FSLC)
- Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
- Higher education degree or diploma
- State of Origin Certificate
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Professional practicing license
- NYSC discharge or exemption letter
Other credentials must also be PDFs of no more than 300KB each. The guidelines ask for high-quality, legible scans that are not password-protected, and say information must match your official primary, secondary and tertiary certificates. If you declare NYSC as completed, the form asks for the certificate number and year.
How to Apply on the KTHSMB Careers Portal
Status: OPEN, as of October 5, 2026. The steps below follow the board’s application guidelines.
- Go to the official portal, careers.kthsmb.ng, and read the Application Guidelines page.
- Choose the one position that matches your qualification and click “View Details & Apply” to read the duties, requirements and deadline.
- Complete the form: personal details, academic qualifications, work history, license details and NYSC status. The guidelines say only one application per person is allowed, tied to your National Identification Number (NIN), and duplicate entries will be flagged.
- Upload your passport photograph, PDF resume and other credentials in the formats described above.
- Review every entry before submitting. The portal warns that no edits are allowed after submission.
- Download or print your Acknowledgement Slip and keep your Application Number and NIN safe. The “Reprint Application” page lets you reprint the slip.
After Submission: Shortlisting and Status Checks on the KTHSMB Portal
- The portal says candidates can check their status through the “Check Status” menu using their Application or NIN number.
- Shortlisted candidates will see the venue, date and details of their CBT exam or interview there, as of October 5, 2026.
- The guidelines say only candidates whose qualifications meet the selection criteria will be shortlisted.
- Test syllabus, pass mark, physical screening and medical examination: Not stated in the official notice as of October 5, 2026.
Details the KTHSMB Portal Does Not State
- Total number of vacancies: Not stated in the official notice as of October 5, 2026.
- Age limit: Not stated in the official notice as of October 5, 2026.
- Residency or indigene eligibility rule: Not stated in the official notice as of October 5, 2026. The portal lists a State of Origin Certificate and, in the guidelines, an indigene letter among documents to upload, so check your chosen listing.
- Salary: No verified figure available.
- Medical Consultant listing: Not stated in the official notice as of October 5, 2026.
KTHSMB Scam Warning
The board’s guidelines say its recruitment is free and that applicants should disregard anyone asking for payment for a favour or a slot. Apply only through the portal named above.
KTHSMB Replacement Exercise FAQ
What is the deadline for the KTHSMB 2026 Replacement Exercise?
Every listing on careers.kthsmb.ng shows October 6, 2026, as of October 5, 2026. The time of day is not stated in the official notice as of that date.
Is there an application fee?
No. The board’s guidelines describe KTHSMB recruitment as 100% free.
Can I apply for more than one position?
No. The portal permits one application per person across all active exercises, and duplicate entries using different emails lead to disqualification.
Do I need an NYSC certificate?
The portal says an NYSC discharge or exemption letter is required for regular vacancies on GL 08 and above. Check your chosen listing.
How do I know if I was shortlisted?
Use the “Check Status” menu on the portal with your Application or NIN number. Shortlisted candidates see their CBT or interview details there.
What if I lose my acknowledgement slip?
The portal has a “Reprint Application” page for this.
Sources
- KTHSMB Careers & Recruitment Portal, home page (2026 Replacement Exercise listings) (official), accessed October 5, 2026
- KTHSMB Application Guidelines (official), accessed October 5, 2026
- KTHSMB earlier recruitment portal, home page (listings with April 10, 2026 deadlines; seen as a search-result excerpt) (official), accessed October 5, 2026
Disclaimer
This page is not an official KTHSMB publication. Requirements and dates can change, so verify everything on the official portal before you apply.
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