MH CHO Vacancy 2025 – Apply Online for 1,974 Community Health Officer Posts in Maharashtra

MH CHO Vacancy 2025 – Apply Online for 1,974 Community Health Officer Posts in Maharashtra

The National Health Mission (NHM), Maharashtra, has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for 1,974 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts on a contractual basis. Advertisement for Recruitment of Community Health Officer (Contractual)[Link to Recruitment advertisement] These officers will be appointed under the Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC) initiative to deliver essential healthcare services across rural and tribal regions of Maharashtra.

If you’re a BAMS, BUMS, or B.Sc Nursing graduate aspiring to work in public health, this is one of the best career opportunities in the Maharashtra health sector for 2025.

Official Website: https://nhm.maharashtra.gov.in

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MH CHO 2025: Key Dates and Schedule

All recruitment updates - from online applications to exam results - will be posted on the official NHM Maharashtra website.

Event	Date (Tentative)
Online Application Starts	4th November 2025
Last Date to Apply	4th Dec 2025
Admit Card Release	7 days before the exam
NHM CHO Exam Date	To be announced
Result Declaration	January–February 2026 (Tentative)

No offline communication will be made - candidates must regularly check the NHM website.

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Total Vacancies and Category-wise Distribution

A total of 1,974 contractual CHO posts will be filled. Reservations have been applied as per Maharashtra Government norms.

Additional Parallel Reservations

• 30% reserved for women candidates
• 15% for ex-servicemen
• 5% for sports quota
• 5% for project-affected
• 2% for earthquake-affected
• 4% for PwD (OL – One Leg category)
• 1% for orphan category

Category	Reservation %	Vacancies (All Genders)	Women (30%)	Ex-Servicemen (15%)	Sports (5%)	Project-Affected (5%)	Earthquake-Affected (2%)	Part-Time Employees (10%)
SC	13%	143	43	21	7	7	3	14
ST	7%	103	31	15	5	5	2	10
VJ (A)	3%	30	9	5	2	2	1	3
NT (B)	2.5%	60	18	9	3	3	1	6
NT (C)	3.5%	29	9	4	1	1	1	3
NT (D)	2%	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
SBC	2%	72	22	11	4	4	1	7
OBC	19%	243	73	36	12	12	5	24
SEBC	10%	197	59	30	10	10	4	20
EWS	10%	197	59	30	10	10	4	20
OPEN	28%	900	270	135	45	45	18	90
Total (100%)	-	1,974 Posts	593 (30%)	296 (15%)	99 (5%)	99 (5%)	40 (2%)	197 (10%)

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Educational Qualification for MH CHO 2025

Candidates must have one of the following degrees from a recognized university/institution:

• B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
• B.U.M.S. (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
• B.Sc. Nursing
• B.Sc. in Community Health

Additional Requirements

• Internship must be completed before the last date of application.
• Valid Registration Certificate with Maharashtra Council of Indian Medicine (MCIM) or Maharashtra Nursing Council (MNC).
• Candidates failing to upload proof of internship or registration will be disqualified.

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Age Limit and Eligibility Criteria

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age (As on 04 December 2025)
General	18 years	38 years
Reserved Categories	18 years	43 years
NHM Contract Employees	As per HR Policy 2024	-

Only Maharashtra residents are eligible. However, Marathi-speaking candidates from 865 border villages of Karnataka are also eligible under special linguistic provisions.

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How to Apply Online for MH CHO 2025

All applications must be submitted online only at Official Webiste - https://nhm.maharashtra.gov.in [Link to official website]

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the official NHM Maharashtra website.
2. Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
3. Create your candidate profile or update an existing one.
4. Fill in the online application form in English (mandatory).
5. Upload your photo, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the examination fee online.
7. Submit and print the application and fee receipt for reference.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / Open	₹1000
Reserved / Orphan	₹900
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled	Exempted

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Exam Pattern and Syllabus – NHM CHO 2025

The exam will be Computer-Based (Online) and consist of 100 MCQs for 100 marks.

• Duration: 120 minutes
• Marking: +1 per correct answer, no negative marking
• Qualifying Marks: Minimum 45 marks required to pass

Syllabus Overview

• Basic Concepts of Public Health
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Maternal and Child Health
• Family Planning
• Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
• Nutrition and Mental Health
• Adolescent Health
• Geriatric and Palliative Care
• Emergency & First Aid Services
• NHM Programmes and General Knowledge

A model question paper will be available on the NHM Maharashtra website.

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Selection Process

1. Online Written Exam (100 marks)
2. Document Verification for shortlisted candidates
3. 6-Month Bridge Course Training (certificate program)
4. Exit Exam after Training – must be passed for final posting
5. Final Appointment as CHO under NHM Maharashtra

Allotment of training centres and postings will be done on merit basis and cannot be changed later.

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Salary and Benefits of CHO in Maharashtra

Phase	Duration	Monthly Pay
During 6-Month Training	-	₹10,000 stipend
After Appointment (Contractual)	-	₹25,000 fixed pay + up to ₹15,000 incentives
For Tribal / Hard-to-Reach Areas	-	Additional ₹15,000 incentive (as per norms)

Total Possible Monthly Income: ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 (performance-linked)

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Training Bond and Service Tenure

• Minimum 3 years of service as CHO.
• Bond amount: ₹1,03,000 (to be submitted before joining).
• 90% attendance required during training.
• Failing the Exit Exam twice will result in disqualification.

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Documents Required During Verification

• Online Application printout
• SSC / Birth Certificate (for DOB proof)
• Educational Certificates and Marksheets
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Registration Certificate (MNC / MCIM)
• Caste / EWS / PwD / Orphan Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate
• Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID

Failure to produce any required document will lead to disqualification.

The MH CHO Vacancy 2025 is a golden opportunity for Ayush and Nursing graduates aiming to serve society while building a stable healthcare career. With good pay, government recognition, and training support, this recruitment opens doors to one of Maharashtra’s most impactful public health roles.

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