Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot has issued an official notification for the post of Common Health Officers (CHO) for National Health Mission (NHM). There are a total of 320 vacancies available for this post. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this post on or before 25 June 2021.Let us discuss important dates, syllabus, pattern, eligibility criteria, online application, vacancy, and salary details of NHM Punjab Recruitment 2021.
NHM Punjab Recruitment Vacancy Details
There are 320 vacancies available for different categories as stated below:
Sr. No.
Category
No. of Vacancies
1
General
125
2
Backward Classes Punjab
38
3
Ex-Servicemen
23
4
Freedom Fighters of Punjab
03
5
Economically Weaker Section
32
6
Persons with Disability
13
7
Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikhs, Punjab
33
8
Scheduled Castes
47
9
Sports Persons
06
Total
320
NHM Punjab Recruitment Important Dates
Important dates for online application and exam are given below:
Candidates should not be below 18 years and above 37 years of age as on 1st Jan 2021. (01.01.2021). Age relaxation as per the rules of Punjab Government.
Educational Qualification:
Educational qualification for the post of Common Health Officer (CHO) is mentioned hereunder:
B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with integrated Bridge Programme of Certificate in Community Health course in curriculum from a recognized Institute/University. Registered with Punjab Nursing Registration Council. OR
B.Sc in Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized Institute/University with 6 months course of Certificate in Community Health from a recognized Institute/University. Registered with Punjab Nursing Registration Council. OR
Ayurevedic Practitioner (BAMS) from recognized University or Statutory State Board and Enrolment on State Register or Central Register of Ayurveda with 6 months course of Certificate in Community Health from a recognized Institute/University.
Candidates should have passed the subject of Punjabi upto Matric standard.
Pattern of the exam for Common Health Officer(CHO) is elaborated below:
A written test of 100 Marks shall be held and based upon the marks obtained in the test, merit list shall be prepared. Selection shall be made purely on the basis of written test only.
The minimum passing marks shall be 35% for all categories (reserved and unreserved categories) in written test i.e. 35 Marks out of 100.
1.5 times the number of candidates of actual vacancies in each category shall be called for the Counseling.
NHM Punjab Recruitment Exam Syllabus
There will be a written exam of a total 100 marks. Questions will be asked from the following topics:
Subject
Topics
Foundations of Community Health
Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology, Nutrition, Communicable Diseases and Management Under National Health Programme, Non-Communicable Diseases and Management Under National Health Programme, Communication, Management and Supervision.
Primary Health Care in Common Conditions
Management of Common Conditions and Emergencies Including First Aid, Maternal Health, Reproductive Health and Adolescent Health, Newborn and Child Health Care, Overview of Common Surgical Conditions, Essential Drugs.
Selected candidates will be entitled to initial pay of Rs 20,000 + incentive upto Rs 15,000 (Based on performance) per month.
NHM Punjab Recruitment Exam Fee
Examination fee for each category is given as follows:
Sr. No.
Category
Exam Fee
1
For General Candidates
INR 1180/- (1000/- fees or 18% GST)
2
For SC Candidates
INR 590/- (500/- fees or 18% GST)
How to apply for this exam?
Candidates can apply for this exam through the official website of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) starting from 12th June 2021 to 25th June 2021. Candidates are required to register themselves for this exam online and print their admit cards with the help of registration number and password.
NHM Punjab Recruitment Exam Summary
Exam highlights for the post of Common Health Officer(CHO) is mentioned below:
NHM Punjab Recruitment Exam Summary
NHM full form
National Health Mission
Name of Exam
NHM CHO Exam
Conducting Head
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS)
Official Website
www.bfuhs.ac.in
Exam Type
State Level Exam (Punjab Government job)
Exam Dates
4th July 2021
Mode of Application
Online on the official website
Salary Details
Rs. 20000/- + incentive upto Rs.15000/- (incentive based on performance) per month