NHM Punjab CHO Exam Guide 2026
NHM Punjab 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 Punjab CHO Overview
| Recruiting Body | NHM Punjab |
|---|---|
| Post | CHO |
| Official website | NHM |
| Number of Vacancies | 350 |
| Application Start Date | 12th July 2022 |
| Last date to Apply | 25th July 2022 |
| Exam date | 7th August 2022 |
| Selection process | Written examination |
📊 NHM Punjab CHO vacancy overview
| Category | Backlog | New Batch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backward Classes Punjab | - | 18 | 18 |
| Backward Classes Punjab (Female) | - | 13 | 13 |
| Backward Classes Punjab - ESM/LDESM | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| EX-Serviceman/LDESM | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| EX-Serviceman/LDESM (Female) | - | 13 | 13 |
| Economically Weaker Section, Punjab | - | 21 | 21 |
| Economically Weaker Section, Punjab ((Female) | - | 10 | 10 |
| Freedom Fighters of Punjab | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| General | - | 87 | 87 |
| General (Female) | - | 35 | 35 |
| Persons with Disability | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs), Punjab | - | 19 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (Ramdasia & Others), Punjab | - | 19 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs), Punjab (Female) | - | 13 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (Ramdasia & Others), Punjab (Female) | - | 12 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes ESM/LDESM, Punjab | - | 12 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes -Sports | - | 3 | 3 |
| Sports Persons, Punjab | - | 3 | 3 |
| Sports Persons, Punjab (Female) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Total | 38 | 312 | 350 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- SC
- Rs. 590/-
- Category
- Application Fee
- General & Others Categories
- Rs. 1180/-
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
- Category
- Age relaxed
- SC/Backward classes of Punjab
- 42 years
- Physically Handicapped of Punjab.
- 47 years
- Widows, Divorcees and other categories of women.
- 42 years
- Punjab Govt. and its Board/ Corporation/ Commission and Authorities employees, all States/Central Government employees.
- 45 years
📊 Nhm punjab cho syllabus
| Subject | Syllabus | Sub - Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of community health | Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology | Concepts Of Community Health Health Care Planning and Organisation of Health Care at Various Levels Environmental Health and Sanitation. Introduction to Epidemiology-Epidemiological Approaches and Processes Demography, Surveillance and Interpretation Of Data Bio-Medical Waste Management and Infection Control |
| Nutrition | Introduction to Nutrition and Nutritional Assessment. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation Nutrition For Infant, Child, Adolescent And Elderly Nutritional Deficiency Disorders. Food Borne Diseases And Food Safety | |
| Communicable Diseases and Management Under National Health Programme | Epidemiology of Specific Communicable Diseases Communicable Diseases 1 – Vector Borne Diseases. Communicable Diseases 2 – Infectious Diseases. Communicable Diseases 3 – Zoonotic Diseases | |
| Non-Communicable Diseases and Management Under National Health Programme | Epidemiology of Specific Non-Communicable Diseases Non-Communicable Diseases-1 Non-Communicable Diseases-2 Occupational Diseases and their Prevention Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders Elderly Care | |
| Communication, Management and Supervision | Behavior Change Communication Skills and other Soft Skills Work Management and Administration Leadership, Supervision and Monitoring Health Management Information System 5 Financial Management, Accounts and Computing at Sub-Centre Records and Reports | |
| Primary Health Care in Common Conditions | Management of Common Conditions and Emergencies Including First Aid | Common Conditions-1- Gastro Intestinal System Common Conditions-2- Respiratory System Common Conditions-3- Heart, Urinary System and Blood Disorders Common Conditions-4- Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat First Aid in Common Emergency Conditions Disaster Management |
| Maternal Health | Introduction to Rmnch+A Programme Antenatal Care Intranatal Care Early Identification, Management and Referral of Complications Postpartum Care | |
| Reproductive Health and Adolescent Health | Gynecological Conditions Family Planning Methods, Spacing Techniques and Counseling Medical Abortion and MTP Act Counselling in Reproductive and Sexual Health Including Problems of Adolescents Management of Teenage Pregnancies | |
| Newborn and Child Health Care | Essential Care of New Born at Birth 2 Management of Common Neonatal and Child Health Problems Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness Introduction to Rashtriya bal Swasthyia Karyakaram Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) | |
| Overview of Common Surgical Conditions | Common Surgical Conditions-1 Common Surgical Conditions-2 Congenital Malformations Screening for Common Cancers | |
| Essential Drugs | Essential Drugs-1 Essential Drugs-2 Essential Drugs-3 |
📊 NHM Punjab CHO Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Concerned Subject | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Exam Date
- 7th August 2022
- Exam Events
- Dates
📊 NHM Punjab CHO Salary
| Post | Salary (per month) |
|---|---|
| Community Health Officers | INR 20,000 + incentive upto 15,000 |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| NHM (CHO) Community Health Officer Competition Guide | Experienced teachers |
| Comprehensive Guide for NHM CHO (Community Health Officer) Competitive Exam | P.K. Panwar |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the upper age limit for the NHM Punjab CHO recruitment 2022?
Candidates appearing for the exam should not be more than 37 years old.
Q2.What are the total marks for which the NHM Punjab CHO exam is conducted?
The exam is conducted for 100 marks.
Q3.How many vacancies have been released for the NHM Punjab CHO recruitment 2022?
There are a total of 350 vacancies for NHM Punjab CHO posts.
Q4.What is the last date to apply for the NHM Punjab CHO recruitment 2022?
The last date to apply is 25th July 2022.
Q5.What are the different stages in the selection process of NHM Punjab CHO recruitment 2022?
The selection process consists of a written examination.
Q6.What is the application fee for the NHM Punjab CHO Exam?
The application fee is Rs 1180 for UR and other categories and Rs. 590 for SC.
Q7.What is the NHM Punjab CHO Admit card release date?
Admit card is released a few days before the exam. We will notify candidates as soon as the admit card is released by the authorities.
Q8.Where to apply for the NHM Punjab CHO recruitment 2022?
Candidates can apply on the official site of NHM.
Q9.Do I need to have an email ID to apply for NHM Punjab CHO recruitment 2022 ?
Yes, candidates need to have a valid e-mail ID to apply for the exam.
Q10.What shall be the weightage of the exam?
Exam will consist of 100 marks.
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