The Maharashtra Health Mission (National Health Mission, Maharashtra) has announced recruitment for 1974 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts in 2025.
Maharashtra Community Health Officer vacancy 2025
There 1974 vacancies under this recruitment and last date to apply is December 4. Candidate’s selection through written test
Maharashtra CHO Recruitment Overview 2025
- Organization: National Health Mission Maharashtra (NHM Maharashtra)
- Post: Community Health Officer (CHO)
- Total Vacancies: 1974
- Qualification: B.Sc Nursing, BAMS, BUMS (in relevant fields)
- Age Limit: 18 to 45 years (varies for reserved categories)
- Salary: Approx. ₹10,000 basic (consolidated salary around ₹25,000 with performance incentives up to ₹15,000)
- Application Start Date: November 4, 2025
- Application End Date: December 4, 2025 (some sources mention November 14, 2025 as last date)
- Application Mode: Online through the official NHM Maharashtra website (nhm.maharashtra.gov.in)
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification
- Posts are contractual under Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC)
- Location: Maharashtra, primarily serving rural and tribal areas
Candidates interested should keep ready their educational documents, fill the online form carefully on the official site before the deadline, and prepare for the CBT exam. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for nursing and AYUSH graduates aiming for government health jobs in Maharashtra.
The selection process, exam pattern, and syllabus details for Community Health Officers (CHOs) under various National Health Mission (NHM) recruitments (like Maharashtra, UP, Rajasthan) are generally as follows:
Selection Process:
- Typically includes two stages: a Computer Based Test (CBT) or written exam, followed by document verification.
- Some states like West Bengal have moved to merit and interview-based selection without a written exam.
Application fee
| For open category Candidates | Rs,1000 |
| Backward Class | Rs.900 |
| For Orphanded | Rs.900 |
| Ex Solder men/PWD Ex Solder | No Fee |
Maharashtra CHO Recruitment Exam Pattern
- Duration: Usually 2 hours (120 minutes), some states may have 150 minutes.
- Total Marks: Typically 100 or 450 marks depending on the state.
- Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Sections: Usually divided into two main parts:
- Professional Knowledge (Discipline-related) – around 80% of total marks.
- General Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Basic Computer Knowledge – around 20% of total marks.
- Marking: Most have 1 mark per question with no or minimal negative marking. Rajasthan has negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer.
Maharashtra CHO Recruitment Syllabus:
- Professional Knowledge: Related to public health, community health nursing, national health programs (NHM, RMNCH+A), communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, first aid, and basics of human anatomy and physiology.
- General Knowledge & Aptitude: Current affairs, general science, basic computer skills, quantitative aptitude, reasoning.
- Some states include language papers or communication skills in English and Hindi.
Example topics from syllabus include:
- Basics of Public Health and Epidemiology
- Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
- Family Planning Methods
- Health Programs (NHM, National Immunization)
- First Aid and Emergency Care
- Logical Reasoning and Numerical Ability
Candidates should check the specific state’s official notification for exact pattern and syllabus. For Maharashtra CHO, the pattern and syllabus will be similar to above with focus on community health, nursing knowledge, and healthcare programs.
This format will prepare candidates comprehensively for the CHO recruitment exam
How to apply for Maharashtra CHO Recruitment 2025?
Candidates can apply for the Maharashtra CHO recruitment 2025 online only by uploading their documents and paying the application fee. They should have an active email ID and an active mobile number
Maharashtra CHO Recruitment FAQs
The application form will close on 4 December 2025, you have to apply before that
Yes candidate will have to appear for entrance test for CHO selection
The application is different for different category for Gen it is Rs.1000 for others it is Rs.900
The candidates have to secure at least 45 per cent in the exam
The test will Computer based test it means you will sit before the computer for the test