Community Health Officer (Contractual) Recruitment - 2022: A Brief Overview

1. Post Details:

• Total Posts: 3531
  • Non-Scheduled Area: 3071
  • Scheduled Area: 460

2. Important Dates:

• Online Application & Fee Payment Period: 08.11.2022 to 07.12.2022 (up to 23:59 hrs)
• Correction Period in Online Application: Within 7 days after the last date of receipt of applications
• Exam (Tentative): February 2023

3. Salary: ₹25,000/- per month honorarium

4. Eligibility & Educational Qualification:

1. Required Qualification:

   1. From a recognized university:

      • B.Sc in Community Health
      • Or Nurse (GNM or B.Sc)
      • Or Ayurveda Practitioner (BAMS)

   2. Registered with the Rajasthan Nursing Council / Indian Medical Board, Rajasthan.

5. Selection Process:

1. Screening Exam: All candidates must appear for a screening exam.
2. Shortlisting: Candidates who qualify in the screening exam will be shortlisted.
3. Appointment as CHO:
   • Candidates with a certificate in Community Health (CCH) / B.Sc will be directly appointed as CHO.
   • Candidates without CCH / B.Sc will need to pass a 6-month bridge course.

6. Bridge Course:

• Duration: 6 months
• Opportunities: Candidates will be given two chances to pass the bridge course.
• Fee: If a candidate fails on the first attempt, they must bear the fee for the second attempt.

7. Bond:

• Selected candidates must submit a bond of ₹5,00,000/- to serve for a minimum of 5 years in SHC-H&WCs.
• Before starting the bridge course, candidates must submit a bond of ₹75,000/- to ensure they do not resign/withdraw during the training.
• Before starting the bridge course, candidates must submit a bond of ₹5,00,000/- to ensure they serve for at least 5 years in SHC-H&WCs after successfully completing the course.

8. Exam Scheme & Syllabus:

• Refer to the "Syllabus Details" section.

9. Important Instructions:

• Only local residents of Rajasthan's scheduled areas can apply for the posts in the scheduled area.
• Reservation for women, ex-servicemen, outstanding sportspersons, and persons with disabilities will be horizontal.
• Provide all required information in the online application form.
• Follow the guidelines for scanning and uploading documents before submission.
• There are penalties for providing incorrect information in the online application form or using unfair means during the exam.