Nursing

Complete Guide

Updated hub

Community Health Officer

Community Health Officer, CHO, is an important primary health care level position focused on providing basic and comprehensive health services at the community level

A CHO usually works at a Health and Wellness Centre and supports people through screening, counseling, follow up, basic treatment support, health education and timely referral

The role of a CHO is not limited to patient treatment only, it also includes village health planning, home visits, disease surveillance, high risk case identification, NCD screening, health awareness and community based follow up

A CHO works closely with ASHA, ANM, MPW and other health team members to improve access to health services for families and communities

The main work areas of a CHO include maternal health, child health, immunization, family planning, nutrition, communicable diseases, non communicable diseases, mental health, elderly care, records, reports and national health programmes

This exam is useful for candidates from a nursing background who want to build a career in public health, community health and primary health care services

The main purpose of the CHO post is to make health services more accessible, affordable and community friendly, especially for people living in rural and underserved areas

3 tests

Timed practice

Mock Tests

Timed exam practice linked to this guide.

Open workspaceOpen

1,500 MCQs

Question bank

Practice MCQs

Topic-wise questions for quick revision.

Open workspaceOpen

Coming soon

Exam trends

Previous Year Questions

Review trends and recurring question styles.

Check availabilityView

Coming soon

Study material

Notes

Open mapped notes and PDF resources.

Check availabilityView

Action Plan

Prep command center

Use this compact path for Community Health Officer. It keeps the full guide available, but pushes the next study action forward.

Confirm rules

Scan eligibility, dates, fees and age rules before starting.

Open

Start practice

1,500 mapped MCQs available for focused revision.

Open

Add pressure

3 timed mocks ready for exam-like practice.

Open

Recommended next

Mock Tests

Timed exam practice linked to this guide.

1,500

MCQs

Mocks

PYQs

Notes

Start now

Key facts

Application snapshot

Use this as a quick scan. Always verify dates, age rules and eligibility from the latest official authority notice.

Application last date

Check the latest official notification
application windows change by cycle

Age limit

The age limit for Community Health Officer, CHO, may vary according to the state and the official recruitment notification
In many CHO recruitments, the minimum age is generally around 21 years and the upper age limit may be around 40 years
Age relaxation may be provided to reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Ex Servicemen or other eligible categories as per government rules

Qualification

Candidates should have a nursing qualification such as B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM
The qualification requirement may vary according to the state and official notification
Some states may require Certificate in Community Health, CCH or CCHN

Fees

CHO application fee may vary according to the state and official recruitment notification
Some states may charge an application fee, while some states may provide free application
Fee may be different for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwD and female candidates

Salary and benefits

CHO starting salary is generally around ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 per month, depending on the state and official notification
Many states provide a fixed monthly salary or honorarium
Performance based incentives may also be given as per state rules

Timeline

Important dates

Key dates are arranged as a simple timeline so deadlines are easy to scan.

01
Official notification
Check the linked official source before acting on this date.
Check the latest notice on the official notification page.
02
Online application
Check the linked official source before acting on this date.
Submit only through the official portal during the notified window.
03
Admit card
Check the linked official source before acting on this date.
Released on the official portal before the exam or stage.
04
Exam/interview/skill test
Check the linked official source before acting on this date.
Dates are announced in the notice, admit card or follow-up corrigendum.
05
Result/document verification
Check the linked official source before acting on this date.
Published by the conducting body after evaluation.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Check eligibility before spending time on the application or preparation plan.

011. Eligibility is defined in the latest official notification for the exact post and category.
022. Candidates must satisfy education, age, document, category and service-condition rules where applicable.
033. The authority can reject applications during scrutiny, document verification, medical or background checks.

Selection

Selection process

Use these stages as the preparation roadmap.

011. Online application
022. Screening/written/CBT exam where notified
033. Document verification
044. Training/bridge-course/posting as applicable

Pattern

Exam pattern

Keep the pattern visible while choosing practice sets and mock tests.

011. Nursing and community health concepts are central
022. State health schemes and primary healthcare can be included
033. Pattern and qualifying marks vary by state

Syllabus

What to study

Treat this as a working checklist for topic coverage.

011. Community Health Nursing
022. Primary healthcare
033. Maternal and child health
044. National health programmes
055. Basic clinical conditions
066. Public health records and health education

Application

Application, fees and salary

Application instructions and optional public snapshot fields are grouped here for quick reference.

Visit the official state NHM, State Health Society or recruitment board website.

Open the latest CHO recruitment notification.

Read eligibility, age limit, qualification, fee and important dates carefully.

Complete the online registration and application form.

Upload required documents, photo and signature.

Pay the application fee, if applicable.

Submit the form and download the final confirmation page for future use.

Application fees

CHO application fee may vary according to the state and official recruitment notification. Some states may charge an application fee, while some states may provide free application. Fee may be different for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwD and female candidates. Application fee is usually paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Candidates should check the latest official notification before applying.

Salary and benefits

CHO starting salary is generally around ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 per month, depending on the state and official notification. Many states provide a fixed monthly salary or honorarium. Performance based incentives may also be given as per state rules. Benefits may include public health experience, community level work exposure and career growth opportunities. Exact salary, incentives and benefits are decided by the respective state NHM or State Health Society.

Age limit

The age limit for Community Health Officer, CHO, may vary according to the state and the official recruitment notification. In many CHO recruitments, the minimum age is generally around 21 years and the upper age limit may be around 40 years. Age relaxation may be provided to reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Ex Servicemen or other eligible categories as per government rules. Candidates should always check the latest official notification of the respective state NHM, State Health Society or recruitment board before applying. The exact age limit, cutoff date for age calculation and category-wise relaxation are decided only by the official recruitment notification

Details

Official data disclaimer

Use this page as a preparation guide, not as a substitute for the official notification.

This exam hub is for preparation guidance. Eligibility, vacancies, fees, dates, salary, reservation, exam pattern and selection rules can change. Always verify the latest official notification or information bulletin before applying, paying fees or making a career decision.

यह जानकारी तैयारी में मदद के लिए है। आवेदन करने से पहले पात्रता, शुल्क, तारीख, वेतन, आरक्षण, परीक्षा पैटर्न और चयन प्रक्रिया को हमेशा नवीनतम आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन या सूचना बुलेटिन से सत्यापित करें।

Table

Verified official sources

Official-source map last checked on May 30, 2026.

Official Source	Purpose	Official link
National Health Mission India	CHO role, Health and Wellness Centre, CPHC guidelines and official NHM reference	https://nhm.gov.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare	National health updates, policy reference and central health information	https://mohfw.gov.in
Andhra Pradesh Health Medical and Family Welfare Department	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://hmfw.ap.gov.in
Andhra Pradesh Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare	AP health department notices, recruitment updates and official health services information	https://cfw.ap.nic.in
NHM Arunachal Pradesh	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhm.arunachal.gov.in
NHM Assam	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhm.assam.gov.in
State Health Society Bihar	\| CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://shs.bihar.gov.in/Advertisement
Chhattisgarh Health Department	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://cghealth.nic.in
Gujarat Health and Family Welfare Department	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://gujhealth.gujarat.gov.in
Arogya Sathi Gujarat	Gujarat NHM current openings, recruitment notices and application updates	https://arogyasathi.gujarat.gov.in/CurrentOpenings.aspx
NHM Haryana	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://www.nhmharyana.gov.in
NHM Himachal Pradesh	\| CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhm.hp.gov.in
Jharkhand Health Department	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://www.jharkhand.gov.in/health
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission	\| Jharkhand recruitment notification, application, admit card and result updates	https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
NHM Karnataka	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhm.karnataka.gov.in
Arogyakeralam NHM Kerala	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://arogyakeralam.gov.in/opportunities
NHM Madhya Pradesh	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhmmp.gov.in/vacancy.aspx
NHM Maharashtra	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhm.maharashtra.gov.in/en/notice-category/recruitments
NHM Manipur	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nrhmmanipur.org
NHM Meghalaya	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhmmeghalaya.nic.in/recruitment.html
NHM Mizoram	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhmmizoram.org
Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Department	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://health.nagaland.gov.in
NHM Odisha	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhmodisha.gov.in/vacancies
NHM Punjab	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhm.punjab.gov.in/nhmwebsite/career.php
Rajasthan Swasthya	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://rajswasthya.rajasthan.gov.in/link/cho.php
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board	\| Rajasthan recruitment notification, application, admit card and result updates	https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
NHM Sikkim	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhmsikkim.org/recruitment
NHM Tamil Nadu	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://www.nhm.tn.gov.in
Telangana Medical Health Services Recruitment Board	Telangana health recruitment notification, application, admit card and result updates	https://mhsrb.telangana.gov.in
Tripura NHM	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://tripuranrhm.gov.in/Job.html
UP National Health Mission	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://upnrhm.gov.in
NHM Uttarakhan	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://nhm.uk.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments
HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University	\| Uttarakhand CHO exam notification, application, admit card and result updates	https://www.hnbumu.ac.in
West Bengal Health Department	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://www.wbhealth.gov.in
Delhi State Health Mission	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://dshm.delhi.gov.in
NHM Jammu and Kashmir	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://jknhm.jk.gov.in/careers.php
Ladakh Administration	Ladakh health recruitment notices and official updates	https://ladakh.gov.in
Puducherry Government Portal	uducherry health recruitment notices and official updates	https://www.py.gov.in
NHM Chandigarh	CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates	https://www.nrhmchd.gov.in/pages/page/recruitments
Andaman and Nicobar Administration	Health recruitment notices and official UT updates	https://www.andaman.gov.in
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Administration	Health recruitment notices and official UT updates	https://ddd.gov.in
Lakshadweep Administration	Health recruitment notices and official UT updates	https://lakshadweep.gov.in
Goa Government Portal	Goa health recruitment notices and official updates	https://www.goa.gov.in

Row 1

3 fields

Official Source

National Health Mission India

Purpose

CHO role, Health and Wellness Centre, CPHC guidelines and official NHM reference

Official link

https://nhm.gov.in

Row 2

3 fields

Official Source

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Purpose

National health updates, policy reference and central health information

Official link

https://mohfw.gov.in

Row 3

3 fields

Official Source

Andhra Pradesh Health Medical and Family Welfare Department

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://hmfw.ap.gov.in

Row 4

3 fields

Official Source

Andhra Pradesh Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare

Purpose

AP health department notices, recruitment updates and official health services information

Official link

https://cfw.ap.nic.in

Row 5

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Arunachal Pradesh

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhm.arunachal.gov.in

Row 6

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Assam

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhm.assam.gov.in

Row 7

3 fields

Official Source

State Health Society Bihar

Purpose

| CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://shs.bihar.gov.in/Advertisement

Row 8

3 fields

Official Source

Chhattisgarh Health Department

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://cghealth.nic.in

Row 9

3 fields

Official Source

Gujarat Health and Family Welfare Department

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://gujhealth.gujarat.gov.in

Row 10

3 fields

Official Source

Arogya Sathi Gujarat

Purpose

Gujarat NHM current openings, recruitment notices and application updates

Official link

https://arogyasathi.gujarat.gov.in/CurrentOpenings.aspx

Row 11

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Haryana

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://www.nhmharyana.gov.in

Row 12

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Himachal Pradesh

Purpose

| CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhm.hp.gov.in

Row 13

3 fields

Official Source

Jharkhand Health Department

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://www.jharkhand.gov.in/health

Row 14

3 fields

Official Source

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission

Purpose

| Jharkhand recruitment notification, application, admit card and result updates

Official link

https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in

Row 15

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Karnataka

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhm.karnataka.gov.in

Row 16

3 fields

Official Source

Arogyakeralam NHM Kerala

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://arogyakeralam.gov.in/opportunities

Row 17

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Madhya Pradesh

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhmmp.gov.in/vacancy.aspx

Row 18

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Maharashtra

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhm.maharashtra.gov.in/en/notice-category/recruitments

Row 19

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Manipur

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nrhmmanipur.org

Row 20

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Meghalaya

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhmmeghalaya.nic.in/recruitment.html

Row 21

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Mizoram

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhmmizoram.org

Row 22

3 fields

Official Source

Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Department

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://health.nagaland.gov.in

Row 23

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Odisha

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhmodisha.gov.in/vacancies

Row 24

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Punjab

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhm.punjab.gov.in/nhmwebsite/career.php

Row 25

3 fields

Official Source

Rajasthan Swasthya

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://rajswasthya.rajasthan.gov.in/link/cho.php

Row 26

3 fields

Official Source

Rajasthan Staff Selection Board

Purpose

| Rajasthan recruitment notification, application, admit card and result updates

Official link

https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in

Row 27

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Sikkim

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhmsikkim.org/recruitment

Row 28

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Tamil Nadu

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://www.nhm.tn.gov.in

Row 29

3 fields

Official Source

Telangana Medical Health Services Recruitment Board

Purpose

Telangana health recruitment notification, application, admit card and result updates

Official link

https://mhsrb.telangana.gov.in

Row 30

3 fields

Official Source

Tripura NHM

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://tripuranrhm.gov.in/Job.html

Row 31

3 fields

Official Source

UP National Health Mission

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://upnrhm.gov.in

Row 32

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Uttarakhan

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://nhm.uk.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments

Row 33

3 fields

Official Source

HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University

Purpose

| Uttarakhand CHO exam notification, application, admit card and result updates

Official link

https://www.hnbumu.ac.in

Row 34

3 fields

Official Source

West Bengal Health Department

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://www.wbhealth.gov.in

Row 35

3 fields

Official Source

Delhi State Health Mission

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://dshm.delhi.gov.in

Row 36

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Jammu and Kashmir

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://jknhm.jk.gov.in/careers.php

Row 37

3 fields

Official Source

Ladakh Administration

Purpose

Ladakh health recruitment notices and official updates

Official link

https://ladakh.gov.in

Row 38

3 fields

Official Source

Puducherry Government Portal

Purpose

uducherry health recruitment notices and official updates

Official link

https://www.py.gov.in

Row 39

3 fields

Official Source

NHM Chandigarh

Purpose

CHO recruitment notification, eligibility, application updates, admit card, result and official state updates

Official link

https://www.nrhmchd.gov.in/pages/page/recruitments

Row 40

3 fields

Official Source

Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Purpose

Health recruitment notices and official UT updates

Official link

https://www.andaman.gov.in

Row 41

3 fields

Official Source

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Administration

Purpose

Health recruitment notices and official UT updates

Official link

https://ddd.gov.in

Row 42

3 fields

Official Source

Lakshadweep Administration

Purpose

Health recruitment notices and official UT updates

Official link

https://lakshadweep.gov.in

Row 43

3 fields

Official Source

Goa Government Portal

Purpose

Goa health recruitment notices and official updates

Official link

https://www.goa.gov.in

Key facts

Official snapshot

High-level official context for this hub.

Conducting body

State NHM/health departments and notified recruiting authorities

Hub type

Official-notification based recruitment hub

Salary applicability

CHO remuneration, incentives, bond and posting rules are state-specific and must be verified from the current NHM/state notification.

Last checked

May 30, 2026

Details

Hindi guidance

Hindi users ke liye short practical summary.

011. आवेदन करने से पहले State nursing admission authorities, universities, AIIMS or recruiting bodies की नवीनतम आधिकारिक सूचना जरूर पढ़ें।
022. फीस, उम्र सीमा, योग्यता, तारीख और वेतन हर साल या हर भर्ती में बदल सकते हैं।
033. तैयारी के लिए syllabus checklist, previous-year style MCQs और mock tests का use करें।

Details

Community Health Officer preparation roadmap

A safe way to use this hub with official notices.

011. Open the official notification and mark eligibility, dates, fee and syllabus.
022. Create separate checklists for syllabus, documents and application steps.
033. Revise fundamentals, then solve topic-wise MCQs.
044. Attempt timed mock tests after completing at least one syllabus pass.
055. Re-check official corrigendum/admit card pages before every stage.

Strategy

Preparation tips

Small, practical reminders for turning the syllabus into daily work.

011. Start from the official syllabus and make a topic-wise checklist.
022. Verify the latest notification before planning age, fee, documents or salary assumptions.
033. Practice topic-wise MCQs first, then full-length mocks near the exam.
044. Maintain a mistake notebook for weak topics and repeated factual errors.
055. Do not rely on social-media dates; use the official notice/admit card page.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the common doubts students check before starting preparation.

01Where should I verify Community Health Officer official details?

Use the official website, latest notification/information bulletin and corrigendum pages linked in this hub. Coaching or social-media summaries should not be treated as final.

02Can Community Health Officer eligibility or fees change?

Yes. Eligibility, fees, vacancies, age relaxation, pattern, salary and reservation rules can change by cycle, post, category and authority.

03How should I use this Community Health Officer hub?

Use this hub for preparation planning, MCQ practice and source navigation. Use the latest official notification for application decisions.

Practice Preview

Sample questions to start with

A small preview of mapped MCQs, kept lightweight so it reads like part of the guide instead of a separate dashboard.

Quick practice

Read the question style here, then continue in the full practice workspace.

6 preview questions

01
In CHO practice, which option is most appropriate regarding primary health care?
CHO Practice MCQ Pack 01Community Health Nursing and Primary Health Care
02
A CHO is asked about community participation. Which answer is correct?
CHO Practice MCQ Pack 01Community Health Nursing and Primary Health Care
03
Which statement best describes home visit?
CHO Practice MCQ Pack 01Community Health Nursing and Primary Health Care
04
During community-level care, primary prevention is mainly related to:
CHO Practice MCQ Pack 01Community Health Nursing and Primary Health Care
05
For a CHO, the correct understanding of secondary prevention is:
CHO Practice MCQ Pack 01Community Health Nursing and Primary Health Care
06
In CHO practice, which option is most appropriate regarding tertiary prevention?
CHO Practice MCQ Pack 01Community Health Nursing and Primary Health Care

Open full MCQ practice Open mock tests

Prep command center

Confirm rules

Start practice

Add pressure

Mock Tests

Application snapshot

Important dates

Official notification

Online application

Admit card

Exam/interview/skill test

Result/document verification

Who can apply

Selection process

Exam pattern

What to study

Application, fees and salary

Official data disclaimer

Verified official sources

Official snapshot

Hindi guidance

Community Health Officer preparation roadmap

Preparation tips

Frequently asked questions

Sample questions to start with