(Jobs) MP National Health Mission : Community Health Officers (CHO) Recruitment 2021


(Jobs) MP National Health Mission : Community Health Officers (CHO) Recruitment 2021


The National Health Mission (NHM), Madhya Pradesh invites online applications for the vacant seats of 6 months Certificate in Community Health and post of Community Health Officers (CHOs). This is a part of an initiative under the Ayushman Bharat to Strengthen Sub-Health Centers as Health and Wellness Centers (H&WCs) for improved implementation of public health programmes and to enable comprehensive primary health care service delivery, including disease prevention and health promotion. Successful candidates shall undergo 6 months training or posted at Sub-Health Centers as CHOs to lead a primary health team consisting of frontline workers such as Female Health Workers (ANMs), Male Health Worker (MPWs) and ASHAs.

NHM, M.P. is seeking applications from eligible candidates for approximately 3,570 contractual seats and vacancies (actual number may vary as per the requirement) to be filled over the period from April to December 2021.

Post Details:

Educational Qualification:

a) For 6 months Certificate in Community Health Training - B.Sc. (Nursing) / Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) / GNM / BAMS.

b) For Direct Recruitment for the position of CHO - B.Sc. (Nursing) with Integrated curriculum of Certificate in Community Health (CCH) / Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with Integrated curriculum of Certificate in Community Health (CCH) by recognized Institute/University by Indian Nursing Council or Madhya Pradesh Nursing Council.

Students pursuing Final Year’s of B.Sc. (Nursing)/ Post Basic BSc (Nursing) along with Integrated Certificate in Community Health (CCH) curriculum from Institute/ University recognized by Indian Nursing Council or Madhya Pradesh Nursing Council, may also apply.

Age Limit:

21-40 Years (as on 01/02/2021). Upper age limit 45 years for OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Physically Handicapped and Women candidates who are domicile resident of Madhya Pradesh.

Application Fee:

  • There is No Application Fee for All Categories

Pay Scale : 

1. After selection, the candidate shall be appointed as Community Health Officer on contractual basis and paid Rs 25,000 per month salary plus up to Rs 15,000 per month performance-based incentive on successful completion of training/internship period.

2. A bond paper of Rs. 2,00,000/- on the stamp paper of Rs. 500/- must be submitted by the candidates before joining as CHO to serve for minimum three years at Sub Health Centre H&WC in Madhya Pradesh

How to Apply :

1) Only online applications shall be considered valid. Applications received through any other sources, shall not be considered.
2) Vacancy shall be subject to State Reservation Policy of Madhya Pradesh.
3) Incomplete details in application form or application submitted without photograph, signature/ supporting documents shall be rejected.
4) If at any stage of recruitment, it is found that candidate does not fulfil the eligibility and/ or s/he has furnished incorrect/ false information/ certificates/ documents or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/ her candidature will stand cancelled. The decision of the NHM, MP in any matter related to the recruitment, at any stage of the recruitment process, will be final and binding upon the candidates.
5) Selection shall be purely based on Online Written Test.
6) Candidates applying for 6 Months Certificate in Community Health Training (CCH) must have registration from any Cetral/ State Nursing Council or Central/ State Ayurveda, Unani Medical System and Naturopathy Medical Board at the time of submission of online application form.
7) Candidates applying for the position of CHO (Direct Recruitment) must upload prescribed Appendix (as mentioned in the Rule Book) at the time of submission of online application form.
8) National Health Mission reserves the right to change the number of vacancies, amend the rules and process at any time of the selection. Any such amendments shall be valid and binding upon.
9) Please note, 01.02.2021 shall be taken as the reference date for computing age

Important Dates :

  • Application Begin : 02-February-2021
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 17-February-2021

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Courtesy: MP NHM