The Uttarakhand Community Health Officer (CHO) exam 2026 has been scheduled for 01 February 2026 as part of the Uttarakhand CHO Recruitment 2026 drive under the National Health Mission (NHM), Uttarakhand. This written examination will be conducted in offline objective-type format to assess eligible nursing professionals for appointment as Community Health Officers (CHO) or Mid-Level Health Providers (MLHP) across rural health centres in the state.
Uttarakhand CHO 2026 Exam Schedule and Key Dates
Below are the key dates related to the Uttarakhand CHO Recruitment 2026 process:
- Written Exam Date: 01 February 2026
- Application End Date: 20 January 2026
- Admit Card Release: Expected around 24 January 2026
Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and complete the application before 20 January 2026 to appear in the exam.
Selection Process and Exam Format
The selection for the Community Health Officer posts will begin with the written examination, which evaluates candidates on core nursing knowledge and related subjects. The exam typically includes:
- Multiple-choice questions covering nursing fundamentals
- Sections on English, reasoning and general awareness (as per the syllabus guidelines)
Qualifying or scoring above the cut-off in this exam will make candidates eligible for further stages of the selection process, which may include document verification and interview, if applicable.
What Candidates Should Do?
Applicants planning to take the Uttarakhand CHO exam in 2026 should:
- Download and verify the admit card before the exam date
- Prepare thoroughly based on the syllabus and exam pattern
- Reach the exam centre on time with valid ID and necessary documents
The scheduled 01 February 2026 exam date gives candidates a clear timeline to structure their preparation and complete procedural requirements before the test.