NHM Karnataka CHO Exam Guide 2026
NHM Karnataka CHO 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 NHM Karnataka CHO Recruitment Overview
| Recruiting Body | National Health Mission |
|---|---|
| Post | Community Health Officer |
| Number of Vacancies | 680 |
| Issue of advertisements for selection (State+ District level)- State Newspaper + Local Newspaper | 6th January 2022 |
| Opening of Website for Online Registration | 6th January 2022 |
| Last date to Receive the application | 23rd January 2022 (5.00 PM) |
| Scrutinize applications and shortlist candidates with ID/Admit card issue- online (SMS Hall tickets Module) | 24th to 28th January 2022 |
| Conduct online exams with result declaration | 29th January 2022 |
| District-wise submission of eligible candidates merit list to CEO, ZP & DHOs by state | 31st January 2022 |
| Evaluation & Verification of Original document of candidates | 1st to 3rd February 2022 |
| Publishing Final selection list & Issue offer letter to selected candidates | 11th February 2022 |
| Signing of surety bond &filling of training application Forms by candidates (based on acceptance) after objection period | 14th February 2022 |
| Deputation of Candidates to PSC for Orientation Training | 15th February 2022 |
| Deputation of CHO (who completed the 15days training )to SC-HWC | 7th March 2022 |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Sl.No | District | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belagavi | 44 |
| 2 | Tumkur | 27 |
| 3 | Mysore | 2 |
| 4 | Mandya | 57 |
| 5 | Udupi | 25 |
| 6 | Chikballapura | 45 |
| 7 | Kodagu | 58 |
| 8 | Davanagere | 16 |
| 9 | Bengaluru Rural | 59 |
| 10 | Dharwad | 16 |
| 11 | Bengaluru urban | 3 |
| 12 | Chamarajanagar | 42 |
| 13 | Shivamogga | 39 |
| 14 | Uttara Kannada | 35 |
| 15 | Vijayapur | 20 |
| 16 | Chikkamagalur | 19 |
| 17 | Chitradurga | 27 |
| 18 | Gadag | 14 |
| 19 | Haveri | 31 |
| 20 | Kalaburgi | 4 |
| 21 | Kolar | 54 |
| 22 | Ballari | 18 |
| 23 | Bagalkote | 10 |
| 24 | Bidar | 2 |
| 25 | Koppal | 13 |
| Total | 680 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Others
- INR 600
- Category
- Application Fee
- SC/ST/Ex-service (Men & Women)
- INR 300
📊 Application Fee
- PWD
- Additional 10 years
- Category
- Age Limit
- General Category
- 35 years
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes and Category-I
- 40 years
- Category-II(a), II(b), III(a), and III(b) of other backward classes
- 38 years
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name Of The Subjects | Number Of The Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Foundation | 80 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
| Community Nursing/ Public Health Nursing | |||
| Medical /Surgical Nursing | |||
| MCH /OBG | |||
| General aptitude & Pediatrics | |||
| Practical skill analysis and skill-based Questions | |||
| Nutrition and Diet-related | |||
| Anatomy, Physiology & pharmacology | |||
| All National Health Programme as described on MoHFW website | |||
| Ayushman Bharath –HWC 12 packages of services as described on MoHFw website |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Book | Importance of the Book |
|---|---|---|
| Medical /Surgical Nursing | Medical-Surgical Nursing by AITBS books | an excellent book that covers all important topics related to Exams and a decent book to upgrade your knowledge for the respective topic very clearly. |
| A Guide To Medical-Surgical Nursing by Srinanda Ghosh | This book also has been written by keeping in mind the need of the students to know in detail about the nursing management of patients with systemwide various disease conditions. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Book | Importance of the Book |
|---|---|---|
| Community Nursing/ Public Health Nursing | Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations by Mary A. Nies | This book shows how you, as a nurse, can take an active role in social action and health policy – especially in caring for diverse and vulnerable population groups |
| Icu Manual For Nurses by Shastri Prakash | The book has nine sections covering from the essentials of patient care like assessment, infections, Mechanical ventilation, and monitoring to the specialty nursing |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Book | Importance of the Book |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Section | A Guide To Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing by R. Sreevani | This book gives a fundamental analysis of Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing useful for competitive exams. |
| Pediatric Nursing by Parul Datta | This book is enriched with latest statistical data related to child health and a Glossary with important terminology for in-hand reference. |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Salary
- Districts
- INR 22,000
- Non-High priority districts (Non-HPDs) namely Chitradurga, Haveri, Kolara, Belgaum, Tumkur, Mysore, Dakshina Kannada, Mandya, Udupi, Chikkaballapura, Kodagu, Davanagere, Bengaluru rural, Bengaluru urban, and Dharwad Districts
- INR 24,200
- High priority districts (HPDs) namely Bidar, Ballari, Kalburgi Raichur, Chikkamagaluru, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Koppala, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Yadgiri, Chamarajnagara, & Gadag
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.For which post the recruitment is taking place?
The recruitment is taking place for the post of Community Health Officer.
Q2.How many vacancies are released for recruitment?
680 vacancies are released by the NHM Karnataka.
Q3.When is the last date to apply for the NHM Karnataka CHO recruitment?
The last date to apply for the recruitment is 23rd Jan 2022.
Q4.What is the age limit for recruitment to NHM Karnataka CHO 2022?
The upper age limit is 35 years (General category).
Q5.What is the salary for the candidates who will be selected as NHM Karnataka CHO 2022?
The candidates who will be selected will get a salary of INR 22000 - 24200.
Q6.In what format will the examination be conducted?
The exam will be conducted in online mode.
Q7.How can I submit my application for the NHM Karnataka CHO 2022?
Candidates must register as per ONE TIME REGISTRATION with the official Website of NHM Karnataka before applying for the post.
Q8.How will I get the hall ticket for the NHM Karnataka CHO vacancy exam?
Candidates will be communicated of downloading the Admission Tickets in the last 15 days till the date of the Test.
Q9.What is the qualification required to apply for the NHM Karnataka CHO vacancy exam?
B.Sc Nursing / post basic B.Sc nursing qualification/ or equivalent qualification
Q10.What is the NNHM Karnataka CHO exam date?
The exam shall take place on 29th Jan 2022.
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