CHO Exam Archives 2024-2026: State-Wise Recruitment Data, Cut-offs & Previous Year Analysis

CHO (Community Health Officer) exams are conducted state-wise under Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre initiative. Unlike centralized NORCET, CHO recruitments vary significantly across states in pattern, syllabus, and cut-offs.

With 20,000+ CHO vacancies expected in 2026-27, this archive provides complete historical data on all state CHO cycles—notification dates, vacancies, exam patterns, cut-offs, and question papers.

Updated continuously as new cycles are announced.

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Why State CHO Archives Matter

Pattern Varies Across States

State	Key Feature
MP CHO	Direct theory + moderate difficulty
Rajasthan CHO	40% scenario-based + strict negative marking (0.33)
Uttarakhand CHO	Highest cut-offs (72.5%) + hill-specific topics
Chhattisgarh CHO	Tribal health focus + bilingual paper
UP CHO	Heavy national program weightage (30%)

Key Trends (2022-2024)

• Scenario-based questions increased: 20% → 30-40%
• Direct factual questions declining
• State GK weightage increasing (10-15%)
• Cut-offs rising 2-3% annually

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Complete State-Wise CHO Recruitment Archive (2022-2026)

State	Cycle	Posts	Exam Date	Cut-off (General)	Status	Question Paper
Madhya Pradesh	2026	10,179	April 2026	TBA	Upcoming	-
Madhya Pradesh	2024	8,000	22 Jun 2024	67.2% (101/150)	Completed	MP CHO 2024 PDF
Madhya Pradesh	2022	5,200	18 Nov 2022	64.8% (97/150)	Completed	MP CHO 2022 PDF
Rajasthan	2026	1,500	June 2026	TBA	Upcoming	-
Rajasthan	2024	1,200	15 Aug 2024	70.5% (106/150)	Completed	Rajasthan CHO 2024 PDF
Rajasthan	2023	900	20 May 2023	68.2%	Completed	Rajasthan CHO 2023 PDF
Uttarakhand	2026	134	Apr-May 2026	TBA	Upcoming	-
Uttarakhand	2024	100	15 Jun 2024	72.5% (109/150)	Completed	Uttarakhand CHO 2024 PDF
Chhattisgarh	2025	2,500	Feb 2026	TBA	Upcoming	-
Uttar Pradesh	2026	3,000-4,000	June 2026	TBA	Expected	-
Uttar Pradesh	2023	2,500	18 Oct 2023	68.5%	Completed	UP CHO 2023 PDF
Haryana	2023	600	25 Jul 2023	71.2%	Completed	Haryana CHO 2023 PDF

Note: Cut-offs are for General category. OBC: -2.5 to -3%, SC/ST: -5 to -6% lower.

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State-Wise Exam Pattern Summary

Feature	MP	Rajasthan	Uttarakhand	CG	UP
Questions	150	150	150	120	150
Duration	2.5h	3h	2h	2h	2.5h
Negative Marking	0.25	0.33	0.25	0.25	0.25
Community Health %	40	35	45	40	35
State GK %	10	15	10	12	5
Scenario MCQs	30%	40%	25%	20%	25%
2024 Cut-off	67.2%	70.5%	72.5%	65.3%	68.5%

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Key State Highlights

MP CHO 2024

• Posts: 8,000
• Cut-off: 67.2% (General)
• Subject Split: Community Health 40%, MCH 25%, Med-Surg 20%, MP GK 10%, Reasoning 5%
• Pattern: 55% direct theory, 30% scenario-based, 15% program-based
• Top Topics: Immunization (10 Qs), NHM/RMNCH+A (15 Qs), ANC protocols (8 Qs)

Rajasthan CHO 2024

• Posts: 1,200
• Cut-off: 70.5% (General)
• Unique: Highest state GK weightage (15%), stricter negative marking (0.33)
• Pattern: 40% scenario-based — highest among all states
• Focus: Clinical reasoning, Rajasthan health schemes

Uttarakhand CHO 2024

• Posts: 100
• Cut-off: 72.5% (General) — Highest among all states
• Unique: 45% Community Health weightage, hill-specific health topics
• Competition: Intense due to limited seats

Chhattisgarh CHO 2023

• Posts: 1,800
• Cut-off: 65.3% (General) — Lower competition
• Focus: Tribal health programs, sickle cell screening, malaria control

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Cut-off Trends (2022-2024)

State	2022	2023	2024	Trend
MP	64.8%	-	67.2%	↑ +2.4%
Rajasthan	-	68.2%	70.5%	↑ +2.3%
Uttarakhand	-	-	72.5%	Highest
CG	-	65.3%	-	Stable
Haryana	-	71.2%	-	High

Safe Score Formula: Expected cut-off + 8-10%

Example: If MP CHO 2026 expected cut-off is 68%, target 76-78% (114-117/150)

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Most Repeated Topics (All State CHOs)

Community Health (90%+ Frequency)

1. Immunization schedule (birth-5 years)
2. NHM structure and components
3. RMNCH+A strategy
4. IDSP notifiable diseases
5. Biomedical waste (4 color categories)

MCH (85%+ Frequency)

1. ANC schedule (4 visits minimum)
2. Immunization (IAP + National)
3. IMNCI classification (pink/yellow/green)
4. Growth monitoring (WHO charts, MUAC)
5. High-risk pregnancy factors

Must-Know Programs

• NHM, RMNCH+A, Ayushman Bharat-HWC
• JSY, JSSK, PMSMA
• Mission Indradhanush
• NPCDCS, IDSP, NTCP (DOTS)

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PYQ Sample Patterns

Direct Theory (40-55%):

"Full form of ASHA" / "Normal hemoglobin in pregnancy" / "Yellow BMW bag is used for"

Scenario-Based (25-40%):

"Child with MUAC 11.5 cm, no bilateral edema. Classification: (a) Normal (b) MAM (c) SAM (d) Overweight"

Program-Based (15-25%):

"NHM launched in which year?" / "Under RMNCH+A, which component was added?"

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Expected CHO Timeline 2026-27

State	Notification	Exam	Posts
MP CHO 2026	Jan-Feb 2026	Apr 2026	10,179
Rajasthan CHO 2026	Apr 2026	Jun 2026	1,500
Uttarakhand CHO 2026	Jan-Feb 2026	Apr-May 2026	134
UP CHO 2026	Mar-Apr 2026	Jun 2026	3,000-4,000
CG CHO 2026	Feb 2026	May 2026	2,500

Total Expected 2026-27: 20,000-25,000 posts

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Strategic Exam Selection

Priority	Best State(s)	Reason
Highest Salary	Uttarakhand, Rajasthan	₹40K-45K gross
Maximum Vacancies	MP (10,179), CG (2,500)	More chances
Lower Competition	CG, Jharkhand	Cut-offs 65-66%
Easier Pattern	MP, CG	Less scenario-based

Preparation Split:

• Common topics (70%): Community Health, MCH, National Programs
• State-specific (30%): State GK, local schemes, regional health issues

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which state CHO has easiest exam?

Chhattisgarh (65.3%) and Jharkhand (66.3%) have lowest cut-offs based on historical data.

2. Can I prepare for multiple state CHOs?

Yes. 70% syllabus overlaps. Target 2-3 states if exam dates don't clash.

3. What score guarantees selection in MP CHO?

No guarantee, but 75-78% (113-117/150) has been safe for General category historically.

4. Are CHO exams easier than NORCET?

CHO exams are easier in clinical depth but broader in scope (more public health, programs, state GK).

5. How often are CHO exams conducted?

Large states (MP, Rajasthan, UP): Every 1-2 years Small states (Uttarakhand, HP): Every 2-3 years

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Final Word

This CHO Exam Archives covers 15+ state cycles (2022-2026) with 40,000+ total vacancies. Use it to analyze cut-off trends, download question papers, and identify high-yield topics.

With 20,000+ CHO vacancies in 2026-27 and cut-offs rising 2-3% annually, early and targeted preparation is essential.

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