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Community Health Officer, CHO, is an important primary healthcare 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, counselling, follow-up, basic treatment support, health education and timely referral.

The CHO Exam section on ExamStack is designed for nursing and healthcare background candidates who want to prepare for CHO, NHM CHO and state-level Community Health Officer recruitment exams. This section helps candidates study important topics related to community health, primary healthcare, public health programmes, maternal and child health, disease prevention, non-communicable diseases, health awareness and community-based care.

ExamStack provides syllabus-wise notes, MCQs, mock tests and practice questions to help students prepare in a structured way. Candidates can revise important concepts, practice exam-level questions, improve accuracy and build confidence before appearing for CHO recruitment exams.

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

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Exam Covered

This section covers preparation for Community Health Officer, CHO, NHM CHO and related state-level community health recruitment exams

Exam	Description
Community Health Officer	A primary healthcare level post focused on community health services, screening, counselling, follow-up care, health education and referral support
CHO Exam	Exam preparation for candidates applying for Community Health Officer posts under different state health departments or recruitment authorities
NHM CHO	Community Health Officer recruitment conducted under National Health Mission or state-level NHM departments as per official notification
Mid-Level Health Provider	A related healthcare role focused on delivering primary and community-based health services at Health and Wellness Centres
State-Level CHO Recruitment	CHO vacancies released by different states with eligibility, exam pattern, selection process and salary details as per state notification

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Community Health Officer

Description

A primary healthcare level post focused on community health services, screening, counselling, follow-up care, health education and referral support

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CHO Exam

Description

Exam preparation for candidates applying for Community Health Officer posts under different state health departments or recruitment authorities

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NHM CHO

Description

Community Health Officer recruitment conducted under National Health Mission or state-level NHM departments as per official notification

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Mid-Level Health Provider

Description

A related healthcare role focused on delivering primary and community-based health services at Health and Wellness Centres

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State-Level CHO Recruitment

Description

CHO vacancies released by different states with eligibility, exam pattern, selection process and salary details as per state notification

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What You Will Get on ExamStack

ExamStack provides structured CHO exam preparation material with syllabus-wise notes, MCQs, mock tests, practice questions and guidance for Community Health Officer aspirants

Feature	Description
Syllabus-wise Notes	Topic-wise notes for CHO preparation covering community health, primary healthcare, public health programmes and basic clinical care
CHO MCQ Practice	Exam-focused MCQs to improve concept clarity, accuracy and regular practice
Mock Tests	CHO exam-style mock tests to improve speed, time management and confidence
Practice Questions	Important questions for revision and better understanding of exam-level topics
Subject-wise Preparation	Organized material for nursing, community health, maternal and child health, NCDs, communicable diseases and national health programmes
Hindi Guidance	Simple Hindi guidance to help students understand CHO exam preparation steps clearly
Exam-focused Learning	Content designed to support candidates preparing for NHM CHO and state-level CHO recruitment exams

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Syllabus-wise Notes

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Topic-wise notes for CHO preparation covering community health, primary healthcare, public health programmes and basic clinical care

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CHO MCQ Practice

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Exam-focused MCQs to improve concept clarity, accuracy and regular practice

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Mock Tests

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CHO exam-style mock tests to improve speed, time management and confidence

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Practice Questions

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Important questions for revision and better understanding of exam-level topics

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Subject-wise Preparation

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Organized material for nursing, community health, maternal and child health, NCDs, communicable diseases and national health programmes

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Hindi Guidance

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Simple Hindi guidance to help students understand CHO exam preparation steps clearly

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Exam-focused Learning

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Content designed to support candidates preparing for NHM CHO and state-level CHO recruitment exams

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Official snapshot

Here is a quick official-style overview of the CHO exam and Community Health Officer role. CHO recruitment details may vary by state, NHM department, health society, and official notification.

Point	Details
Post Name	Community Health Officer, CHO
Related Role	Mid-Level Health Provider, MLHP
Main Department	National Health Mission, State Health Department, State Health Society, or concerned recruitment authority
Conducting Body / Authority	Usually varies by state. CHO recruitment is commonly conducted by State NHM, State Health Society, State Health Department, or official recruitment board as per notification.
Job Location	Health and Wellness Centres, Sub Health Centres, Primary Health Care settings, and community healthcare units
Role Type	Primary healthcare and community health service role
Common Eligibility	Usually B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, GNM, BAMS, or related healthcare qualification as mentioned in the official state notification
Registration Requirement	Nursing council or concerned professional registration may be required as per official notification
Selection Process	Written exam, merit list, document verification, interview, training, or other stages as per state recruitment rules
Common Subject Focus	Community Health, Primary Healthcare, Public Health Programmes, Maternal and Child Health, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Basic Clinical Care, Health Education, and National Health Programmes
Main Work Area	Screening, counselling, follow-up care, basic treatment support, referral, health awareness, records, reports, and community-based care
Official Verification Needed	Candidates should always check the latest official notification for eligibility, vacancies, exam date, syllabus, salary, application process, and selection rules

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Post Name

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Community Health Officer, CHO

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Related Role

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Mid-Level Health Provider, MLHP

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Main Department

Details

National Health Mission, State Health Department, State Health Society, or concerned recruitment authority

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Conducting Body / Authority

Details

Usually varies by state. CHO recruitment is commonly conducted by State NHM, State Health Society, State Health Department, or official recruitment board as per notification.

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Job Location

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Health and Wellness Centres, Sub Health Centres, Primary Health Care settings, and community healthcare units

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Role Type

Details

Primary healthcare and community health service role

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Common Eligibility

Details

Usually B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, GNM, BAMS, or related healthcare qualification as mentioned in the official state notification

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Registration Requirement

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Nursing council or concerned professional registration may be required as per official notification

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Selection Process

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Written exam, merit list, document verification, interview, training, or other stages as per state recruitment rules

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Common Subject Focus

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Community Health, Primary Healthcare, Public Health Programmes, Maternal and Child Health, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Basic Clinical Care, Health Education, and National Health Programmes

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Main Work Area

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Screening, counselling, follow-up care, basic treatment support, referral, health awareness, records, reports, and community-based care

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Official Verification Needed

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Candidates should always check the latest official notification for eligibility, vacancies, exam date, syllabus, salary, application process, and selection rules

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CHO Preparation Roadmap

Follow this step-by-step roadmap to prepare for CHO and NHM Community Health Officer exams with a clear study plan, regular MCQ practice and mock test revision

Preparation Focus
Read the official CHO notification carefully and understand eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process and important dates
Start with basic nursing and community health concepts such as primary healthcare, health promotion, disease prevention and public health services
Study important CHO subjects including Community Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases and National Health Programmes
Revise basic clinical topics such as first aid, common diseases, basic treatment support, screening, counselling and referral services
Practice topic-wise MCQs daily to improve concept clarity, accuracy and confidence
Attempt CHO mock tests regularly to improve speed, time management and exam performance
Review wrong answers after every test and revise weak topics again with short notes
Before the exam, focus on high-weightage topics, important government health programmes, common public health questions and previous exam-style practice

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Preparation Focus

Read the official CHO notification carefully and understand eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process and important dates

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Preparation Focus

Start with basic nursing and community health concepts such as primary healthcare, health promotion, disease prevention and public health services

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Preparation Focus

Study important CHO subjects including Community Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases and National Health Programmes

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Preparation Focus

Revise basic clinical topics such as first aid, common diseases, basic treatment support, screening, counselling and referral services

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Preparation Focus

Practice topic-wise MCQs daily to improve concept clarity, accuracy and confidence

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Preparation Focus

Attempt CHO mock tests regularly to improve speed, time management and exam performance

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Preparation Focus

Review wrong answers after every test and revise weak topics again with short notes

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Preparation Focus

Before the exam, focus on high-weightage topics, important government health programmes, common public health questions and previous exam-style practice

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Hindi guidance

CHO परीक्षा की तैयारी करने वाले छात्रों के लिए सरल हिंदी मार्गदर्शन, जिससे वे सही तरीके से सिलेबस, नोट्स, MCQs और मॉक टेस्ट के साथ तैयारी कर सकें

011. CHO Exam उन उम्मीदवारों के लिए उपयोगी है जो Community Health Officer या NHM CHO भर्ती परीक्षा की तैयारी कर रहे हैं
022. इस परीक्षा में छात्रों को Community Health, Primary Healthcare, Public Health Programmes, Maternal and Child Health, Communicable Diseases, Non Communicable Diseases, Basic Clinical Care और National Health Programmes जैसे विषयों पर ध्यान देना चाहिए
033. तैयारी शुरू करने से पहले official notification को ध्यान से पढ़ें, ताकि eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, exam date और salary details की सही जानकारी मिल सके
044. छात्र सबसे पहले सिलेबस को समझें, फिर topic wise notes पढ़ें, उसके बाद MCQs की practice करें और regular mock tests दें
055. हर mock test के बाद गलत questions को दोबारा revise करें और weak topics पर ज्यादा focus करें
066. Regular practice से accuracy, speed, time management और exam confidence बेहतर होता है

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Salary structure

CHO salary may vary by state, NHM department, recruitment type, performance incentive, experience and official notification

Qualification	Career Options	Approx Salary Range	Salary Note
BSc Nursing	CHO, NHM CHO, MLHP	₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per month	Verify pay from the latest official notification
Post Basic BSc Nursing	CHO, Senior Community Health Role, MLHP	₹30,000 to ₹45,000 per month	Pay may vary by State NHM rules
GNM	CHO, HWC Staff, Community Health Role	₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per month	Eligibility and salary depend on state notification
BAMS / Other Eligible Healthcare Qualification	CHO, MLHP, Primary Healthcare Role	₹25,000 to ₹45,000 per month	Accepted only where mentioned officially

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BSc Nursing

Career Options

CHO, NHM CHO, MLHP

Approx Salary Range

₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per month

Salary Note

Verify pay from the latest official notification

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Qualification

Post Basic BSc Nursing

Career Options

CHO, Senior Community Health Role, MLHP

Approx Salary Range

₹30,000 to ₹45,000 per month

Salary Note

Pay may vary by State NHM rules

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Qualification

GNM

Career Options

CHO, HWC Staff, Community Health Role

Approx Salary Range

₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per month

Salary Note

Eligibility and salary depend on state notification

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Qualification

BAMS / Other Eligible Healthcare Qualification

Career Options

CHO, MLHP, Primary Healthcare Role

Approx Salary Range

₹25,000 to ₹45,000 per month

Salary Note

Accepted only where mentioned officially

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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

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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

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Official Source

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Purpose

National health updates, policy reference and central health information

Official link

https://mohfw.gov.in

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Official Source

Arogya Sathi Gujarat

Purpose

Gujarat NHM current openings, recruitment notices and application updates

Official link

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

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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

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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

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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

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Official Source

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission

Purpose

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

Official link

https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Official Source

NHM Manipur

Purpose

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

Official link

https://nrhmmanipur.org

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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

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Official Source

NHM Mizoram

Purpose

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

Official link

https://nhmmizoram.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Official Source

Rajasthan Staff Selection Board

Purpose

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

Official link

https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in

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Official Source

NHM Sikkim

Purpose

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

Official link

https://nhmsikkim.org/recruitment

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Official Source

Ladakh Administration

Purpose

Ladakh health recruitment notices and official updates

Official link

https://ladakh.gov.in

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3 fields

Official Source

Puducherry Government Portal

Purpose

uducherry health recruitment notices and official updates

Official link

https://www.py.gov.in

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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

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3 fields

Official Source

Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Purpose

Health recruitment notices and official UT updates

Official link

https://www.andaman.gov.in

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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

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3 fields

Official Source

Lakshadweep Administration

Purpose

Health recruitment notices and official UT updates

Official link

https://lakshadweep.gov.in

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Official Source

Goa Government Portal

Purpose

Goa health recruitment notices and official updates

Official link

https://www.goa.gov.in

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Official Data Disclaimer

CHO eligibility, vacancies, exam dates, syllabus, selection process, salary, incentives and service conditions may vary by state, recruitment authority and official notification. Use this page as a preparation guide, not as a substitute for the official notification.

The information provided on this page is intended for educational, preparation and general guidance purposes only.

ExamStack provides CHO notes, MCQs, mock tests, practice questions and preparation guidance for candidates preparing for Community Health Officer, NHM CHO and related state-level recruitment exams.

However, CHO eligibility, accepted qualifications, age limits, vacancies, application dates, exam pattern, syllabus, selection stages, salary, performance-based incentives, training requirements, bonds, posting conditions and service rules may differ across states and recruitment authorities.

Candidates should always verify the latest details from the official State NHM portal, State Health Department, concerned recruitment authority or official CHO notification before submitting an application.

ExamStack is not affiliated with National Health Mission, any State NHM, government department or recruitment authority and does not claim to be an official recruitment portal.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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01What is a Community Health Officer ?

A Community Health Officer, CHO, is a primary healthcare professional who provides clinical, public health and community-based services at Health and Wellness Centres or related primary healthcare facilities

02Is a CHO an MBBS doctor ?

No, a CHO is not an MBBS doctor. A CHO is a trained mid-level healthcare provider who works with Medical Officers, ANMs, ASHAs, MPWs and other healthcare team members.

03How can I become a Community Health Officer ?

Candidates must complete an eligible nursing, community health, Ayurveda or other healthcare qualification as specified in the concerned recruitment notification. They may also need valid professional registration, required certification, age eligibility and successful completion of the selection process.

04Can I become a CHO after BSc Nursing ?

BSc Nursing candidates may apply for many CHO recruitments. However, accepted qualifications, registration requirements and additional conditions may vary by state and official notification

05Can GNM candidates apply for CHO recruitment ?

GNM candidates may be eligible for selected CHO recruitments Candidates should confirm whether GNM is accepted in the latest notification issued by the concerned State NHM or recruitment authority

06Is NEET required for the CHO Exam ?

NEET is generally not the recruitment examination for CHO posts. CHO recruitment follows the selection process mentioned in the concerned State NHM, Health Department or recruitment authority notification.

07Who is eligible for CHO vacancies in 2026 ?

Eligibility for CHO vacancies in 2026 is not the same for every state. It may include BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, GNM, BSc Community Health, BAMS or another specified healthcare qualification along with registration, age and certification requirements. Candidates must verify the exact criteria from the latest official notification.

08Is CHO a permanent job ?

A CHO post may be contractual, mission-based or offered under other service conditions Permanent status, contract duration, renewal and regularisation rules depend on the concerned state and recruitment notification.

09Is CHO a Central Government job ?

CHO services operate under public health programmes such as the National Health Mission However, recruitment is commonly managed by State NHM, State Health Societies, Health Departments or other state authorities A CHO post should not automatically be treated as a permanent Central Government job

10What is the salary of a CHO ?

CHO salary varies by state, recruitment authority, fixed honorarium, performance-based incentive, posting location and service rules. Candidates should verify the exact monthly pay and incentive structure from the official recruitment notification.

11Does CHO salary increase ?

Salary may increase through revised state policies, contract renewal, performance-based incentives, experience or changes in recruitment rules An annual increment is not guaranteed unless it is mentioned in the official service conditions

12Which is better, CHO or Nursing Officer ?

CHO is suitable for candidates interested in community health, public health programmes and primary healthcare services. Nursing Officer is more suitable for candidates interested in hospital-based nursing, bedside care and clinical departments. The better option depends on the candidate’s career interest, qualification, salary preference and long-term goals.

13How can I apply for the CHO Exam ?

Candidates should visit the official State NHM, State Health Department or authorised recruitment portal. They should read the notification, confirm eligibility, complete the application form, upload the required documents and follow the official selection process.

14How can I crack the CHO Exam ?

Start by understanding the official syllabus and exam pattern. Study Community Health Nursing, Primary Healthcare, Maternal and Child Health, Communicable Diseases, Non Communicable Diseases, National Health Programmes and basic clinical topics. Practice topic-wise MCQs, revise weak areas and attempt regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

15Where can I check the CHO exam date and vacancies ?

Candidates should check the official website of the concerned State NHM, State Health Department or recruitment authority Exam dates, vacancies, application deadlines and selection updates should always be verified through the latest official notice

16Does ExamStack provide CHO notes and mock tests ?

Yes, ExamStack provides syllabus-wise notes, topic-wise MCQs, practice questions and mock tests to support structured CHO exam preparation.