The National Health Mission (NHM), Uttar Pradesh, has announced the CHO (Community Health Officer) Recruitment 2024, offering 5,582 contractual positions at Sub-Health Centres under the Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) initiative. Eligible candidates could apply online from January 29 to February 7, 2024, via the official portal. Here's everything you need to know:
Recruitment Snapshot
- Authority: NHM, Uttar Pradesh
- Post: Community Health Officer (CHO)
- Vacancies: 5,582 contract positions
- Application Period: January 29 – February 7, 2024
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 2,233 |
| EWS | 558 |
| OBC | 1,508 |
| SC | 1,172 |
| ST | 111 |
Horizontal Reservation also includes allocations for women, PwBD, ex-servicemen, and freedom fighter dependents.
Important Dates
- Applications Open: January 29, 2024
- Last Date to Apply: February 7, 2024 (11:59 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc. (Nursing) with integrated Certificate in Community Health for Nurses (CCHN), or
- Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with integrated CCHN curriculum (from academic year 2020 onwards)
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Age Requirement: 21 to 40 years as of the closing date. Relaxations apply for reserved categories per state norms
Selection Process
Selection is based on merit (academic performance) and COVID experience weighting:
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Academic Score Breakdown (Out of 85):
- 10th Standard: 17%
- 12th Standard: 17%
- B.Sc. Nursing aggregate: 51%
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COVID Experience Weightage: Up to 15 marks for frontline nursing work during the pandemic
No written exam is conducted; it's a merit-based recruitment.
Salary & Contract Details
- Honorarium: ₹20,500 per month
- Performance-Based Incentive (PBI): Up to ₹15,000 per month, depending on performance
Candidates must submit a ₹2.5 lakh surety bond to serve for a minimum of 3 years at HWCs.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NHM UP portal: upnrhm.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Opportunities” or “Career” section.
- Click on the CHO Recruitment 2024 link.
- Register with your valid email and phone number.
- Fill out the application, upload documents, and submit.
- Download the confirmation for future reference.
No application fee is charged for this recruitment.
Summary at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | NHM, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post Name | Community Health Officer |
| Vacancies | 5,582 |
| Apply Dates | Jan 29 – Feb 7, 2024 |
| Education | B.Sc Nursing (with CCHN) |
| Age Limit | 21 – 40 years |
| Selection Method | Merit + COVID Experience Weightage |
| Salary | ₹20,500 + up to ₹15,000 PBI |
| Surety Bond Amount | ₹2.5 Lakh for 3-year contractual term |