Last updated: November 2026
Looking for CHO vacancy 2026 updates? This page tracks the latest verified status of Community Health Officer recruitment under the National Health Mission in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and other states. We list only what official notices or reliable reports confirm, and mark everything else as “To be announced”.
CHO vacancy 2026: state-wise status at a glance
| State | Latest verified cycle | Status (November 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand (JRHMS) | 2026 notice, 1,038 CHO posts | Online applications open from 31 October to 22 November 2026, as reported |
| Rajasthan (RSSB) | Advertisement 01/2025, 2,634 CHO posts | Exam held on 8 June 2025; final result reported on 17 December 2025. Next cycle: to be announced |
| Uttar Pradesh (NHM UP) | 2024 advertisement, 7,401 CHO posts | Applications closed on 17 November 2024. CBT date and result: check upnrhm.gov.in; not confirmed by us at the time of writing |
| Bihar (SHS Bihar) | Advertisement 07/2024, 4,500 CHO posts | CBT of 1 and 2 December 2024 was cancelled over irregularities; check shs.bihar.gov.in for the re-exam and result status |
| Madhya Pradesh (NHM MP) | No 2026 notice verified | To be announced |
Rajasthan CHO
Rajasthan’s latest CHO recruitment was part of RSSB’s combined NHM and RajMES advertisement (01/2025). Online applications ran from 2 April to 1 May 2025, and the written exam was held on 8 June 2025. The answer key followed in August 2025, document verification forms were collected in November 2025, and the final result was reported on 17 December 2025, with separate lists for scheduled and non-scheduled areas. A new Rajasthan CHO notification had not been confirmed on the official site at the time of writing. If you are preparing for the next cycle, see our Rajasthan CHO course.
UP CHO
NHM UP first advertised CHO posts in January 2024 and reopened applications from 28 October to 17 November 2024 with the posts increased to 7,401. Eligibility was B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with integrated Certificate in Community Health from the 2020 academic year onwards, and the age limit was 21 to 40 years as on 17 November 2024. See the UP CHO course for preparation.
Bihar CHO
State Health Society Bihar advertised 4,500 CHO posts (Advt. 07/2024). The online test held on 1 and 2 December 2024 was cancelled after reports of irregularities, and new dates were to be announced. Check shs.bihar.gov.in for the latest status. Our Bihar CHO batch follows the SHS pattern.
Jharkhand CHO
Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society notified 1,038 CHO posts in late October 2026, with online applications reported from 31 October to 22 November 2026. Reported eligibility is B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with the community health certificate curriculum. Confirm all details on jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in before applying.
MP CHO
Several websites have published expected MP CHO vacancy figures for 2026, but we could not find an official NHM MP notice confirming them. Treat these numbers as unconfirmed until the notice appears on nhmmp.gov.in. Our MP CHO course page will be updated when it does.
CHO eligibility (as per the latest notices)
| Criteria | Rajasthan 2025 | UP 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Education | B.Sc Community Health, or GNM / B.Sc Nursing, or BAMS | B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with integrated CCH (2020 onwards) |
| Registration | Rajasthan Nursing Council or Board of Indian Medicine, Rajasthan | Nursing council registration |
| Age limit | 21 to 40 years, with relaxation as per rules | 21 to 40 years as on 17 November 2024, with relaxation as per rules |
| Bridge course | Six-month bridge course for selected candidates without CCH or equivalent | Integrated CCH required in the degree |
Application fee
For Rajasthan’s 2025 RSSB advertisement, the reported one-time fee was Rs. 600 for general and creamy layer OBC/MBC candidates and Rs. 400 for reserved categories of Rajasthan and candidates with disabilities. Fees for other states vary by cycle; check the notice of your state.
How to apply for a CHO vacancy
- Open the official site of your state (for Rajasthan, apply through the SSO Rajasthan portal for RSSB; for UP, upnrhm.gov.in).
- Read the full advertisement PDF: eligibility, area-wise posts, age reference date and documents.
- Complete one-time registration if your board requires it.
- Fill the form with details exactly as in your certificates.
- Upload a recent photo, signature and documents in the required size.
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page.
Important dates
| Event | Rajasthan (next cycle) | UP (7,401 posts) | Jharkhand 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | To be announced | January 2024; reopened October 2024 | Late October 2026 |
| Application window | To be announced | Closed 17 November 2024 | 31 October to 22 November 2026 (as reported) |
| Exam date | To be announced | To be announced / check official site | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced | To be announced / check official site | To be announced |
Exam city slip and admit card
- Watch the “News and Notices” or “Admit Card” section of the conducting board’s website.
- For RSSB, the exam city information and admit card are released online a few days before the exam and downloaded through the board’s portal or SSO login.
- Log in with your application number and date of birth (or SSO ID).
- Check name, photo, centre, reporting time and instructions; report errors to the board immediately.
Answer key and objection process
Boards publish a provisional answer key after the exam. Download it, match it with your response sheet or question booklet and raise objections online within the window, usually with a fee per question. The final answer key is used for the result.
Result and cut-off
Results are published on the official website as PDF merit lists, often category-wise and area-wise. Search the PDF with your roll number. Cut-offs are released separately; Rajasthan publishes them for scheduled (TSP) and non-scheduled areas. Shortlisted candidates then fill a detailed application or scrutiny form for document verification.
Documents for verification
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates (age proof)
- Nursing or BAMS degree/diploma and mark sheets, CCH certificate if applicable
- Nursing council or medicine board registration certificate
- Domicile, caste, EWS or disability certificate as applicable
- Photo ID, admit card and printed application form
- Experience certificates if the state gives experience weightage
Official websites
- Rajasthan: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
- Uttar Pradesh: upnrhm.gov.in
- Bihar: shs.bihar.gov.in
- Madhya Pradesh: nhmmp.gov.in
- Jharkhand: jrhms.jharkhand.gov.in
While you wait for your state’s notice, use the CHO preparation strategy and the CHO exam pattern and syllabus guides to start early.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rajasthan CHO vacancy 2026 out?
Not as per our check in November 2026. The last Rajasthan CHO cycle was RSSB advertisement 01/2025 (2,634 posts), with the final result reported in December 2025. We will update this page when a new notice is released.
Which states have an open CHO vacancy right now?
Jharkhand’s JRHMS CHO applications were reported open until 22 November 2026. Check the official sites of other states regularly.
Can GNM nurses apply for CHO posts?
It depends on the state. Rajasthan’s 2025 notice accepted GNM, while UP’s 2024 notice required B.Sc or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with integrated CCH.
What is the age limit for CHO recruitment?
Rajasthan 2025 and UP 2024 both used 21 to 40 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules. The reference date changes with each notice.
How should I prepare before the notification comes?
Start the professional syllabus now and take regular mocks. The CHO test series helps you build speed before the exam is announced.
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