MP NHM CHO Syllabus 2022
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The MP NHM CHO Recruitment 2022 filled 966 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts, requiring B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualifications. The selection process involved an online exam, and candidates aged 21-40 were eligible. The salary offered ranged from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. The MP NHM CHO Recruitment 2022 filled 966 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts, requiring B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualifications. The selection process involved an online exam, and candidates aged 21-40 were eligible. The salary offered ranged from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.
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| Title | Dates |
| Starting Date: | 2021-05-15 |
| Last Date: | 2021-05-30 |
| 💰 Application Fees | |
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| Category | Amount |
| All Categories: | ₹ 0.00 |
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| 📌 Age Limit Details | |
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| 📝 Minimum: | 21 years |
| 📝 Maximum: | 40 years |
| 📝 Age Relaxation – SC / ST / OBC: | 5 years |
| 📢 Category Wise Vacancy Details | |
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| Category | No of Post |
| General | 335 Posts |
| EWS | 652 Posts |
| OBC | 189 Posts |
| SC | 947 Posts |
| ST | 266 Posts |
| 🔢 Total Number's Posts: | 2389 Posts |
| 📝 Post Wise Vacancy Details MP National Health Mission CHO Recruitment 2022 |
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| 📖 Eligibility Criteria MP National Health Mission CHO Recruitment 2022 |
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B.Sc (Nursing), Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) OR GNM Passed From Nursing Institutes Recognized By The Indian Council Of Nursing.
B.A.M.S. Passed Form Recognized Institutes Approved By Central Council For Indian Medicine, New Delhi OR Indian Universities OR Related Universities And Who Have Completed Their Internship.
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The Madhya Pradesh National Health Mission (MP NHM) conducts the CHO (Community Health Officer) exam to recruit eligible candidates for strengthening primary health care delivery under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. If you're aspiring for a government healthcare job in Madhya Pradesh, the MP NHM CHO 2022 exam is a golden opportunity. However, the first step toward cracking the exam is understanding the complete syllabus and exam pattern.
In this comprehensive blog, we’ll cover:
Overview of MP NHM CHO Exam 2022
Exam Pattern
Detailed Syllabus (Subject-wise)
Preparation Strategy
Best Books
Important Topics to Focus On
FAQs and Tips
The Community Health Officer (CHO) post is a contractual position under NHM Madhya Pradesh, aimed at deploying healthcare professionals at Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs). Candidates who clear the CHO exam are appointed as CHOs after a certificate program or direct appointment based on qualification.
Organization: National Health Mission, Madhya Pradesh (NHM MP)
Post: Community Health Officer (CHO)
Selection Mode: Online Written Examination
Job Type: Contractual (with possibility of regularization)
Job Location: Across rural MP districts
Understanding the exam structure is crucial for effective preparation. Here’s the detailed pattern:
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| Section A | General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)/ B.Sc. Nursing Subjects | 100 | 100 |
| Section B (if applicable) | General Awareness, Reasoning, Basic Computer | Varies | Varies |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| Duration | 2 Hours | ||
| Negative Marking | No |
✅ Most of the paper is domain-specific (Nursing-related), so a strong foundation in Nursing subjects is a must.
The MP NHM CHO exam broadly covers Nursing and Public Health topics aligned with B.Sc. Nursing or GNM curriculum. The syllabus includes:
Basic concepts and principles of nursing
First aid and emergency nursing
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control and biomedical waste management
Nursing process and documentation
Introduction to community health
Health indicators and determinants
Epidemiology and disease prevention
Immunization schedule (UIP)
Role of ASHA, ANM, and CHO in primary healthcare
Health education and communication
Village Health Nutrition Day (VHND)
Maternal and child health services
Growth and development milestones
Common pediatric illnesses
IMNCI protocols
Breastfeeding and complementary feeding
Neonatal care
Reproductive health and family planning
Antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care
High-risk pregnancy management
Labour stages and delivery techniques
Complications in pregnancy
Contraceptive methods and counselling
Common diseases (Respiratory, Cardiovascular, GI, Renal)
Wound management
Pre and post-operative care
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Pain management
Emergency conditions (shock, poisoning, burns)
Basics of mental health
Common psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia)
Mental health promotion and counselling
Community mental health interventions
Essential drugs list (EDL)
Drug dosage calculation
Routes of drug administration
Side effects and contraindications
National Health Programs – drug protocols
Tuberculosis (RNTCP guidelines)
Malaria, Dengue, and other vector-borne diseases
HIV/AIDS and STIs
Non-communicable diseases (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Email and Internet usage
Data entry and reporting (MIS, HMIS formats)
Current affairs (mainly health-related)
MP-specific health programs and schemes
Logical reasoning
Basic arithmetic
Analytical ability
Some topics have high weightage based on previous year trends:
| Topic | Importance Level |
|---|---|
| Immunization Schedule (UIP) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Family Planning Methods | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Maternal & Child Health Programs | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Communicable Diseases – TB, HIV, Malaria | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Labour and Delivery Management | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| GNM/B.Sc. Nursing Fundamentals | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| First Aid and Emergency Procedures | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Health Programs by NHM | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Download the official syllabus and divide it into weekly segments for easy revision.
Focus at least 70% of your time on core Nursing subjects. Revise NCLEX-style questions too.
Solve old question papers of NHM and AIIMS Nursing Officer exams. They give clarity on the level of questions.
NHM programs like RCH, JSY, JSSK, NCD, NLEP are frequently asked. Prepare short notes.
Take online tests weekly to track your progress. Analyze your weak areas.
| Subject | Recommended Book |
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| Nursing Foundation | Fundamentals of Nursing – Potter & Perry |
| Community Health | Park’s Textbook of Preventive & Social Medicine |
| Pharmacology | K.D. Tripathi |
| Medical Surgical | Brunner & Suddarth’s Medical-Surgical Nursing |
| Child Health | Ghai Essential Pediatrics |
| CHO Specific Practice | Arihant/Youth Competition Times – NHM CHO Guide |
| Computer & Reasoning | Lucent’s General Knowledge + Computer Basics |
For those selected through CHO recruitment, a 6-month Bridge Program in Community Health is provided. This includes:
Public Health
RMNCH+A (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health)
Non-communicable diseases
Mental health
Infectious diseases
Basic management skills
Understanding this curriculum gives an edge during preparation and interviews.
Initial Salary: ₹25,000/month + performance-based incentive up to ₹15,000
Posting at Sub-Health Centers transformed into HWCs
After years of service, CHOs may get permanent status, departmental promotions, or higher training opportunities.
It’s moderate in difficulty if you have a Nursing background. Good revision and strategy ensure success.
Focus on high-yield topics, solve MCQs, use previous question banks, and revise schemes thoroughly.
Yes, depending on the notification, sometimes both B.Sc. Nursing/GNM and BAMS are considered eligible.
No negative marking is there in most CHO exams under NHM MP.
Yes, with smart time management (2–3 hours daily), preparation is possible even with other commitments.
Stay updated with government health schemes
Revise Nursing Fundamentals and Community Medicine
Practice at least 50 MCQs daily
Stay confident and positive
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