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Cho Under Cmoh

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cho Under Cmoh administered by KATHUA Authority (Tamil Nadu).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KATHUA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Asst Rollnos	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Names of Independent External Monitors of Irdai Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Names of Independent External Monitors of the Reserve Bank of India Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
National Competitive Bidding Ncb Design Developmentimplementation of Andh Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Open TENDER for Calibration and Validation of Instruments	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Cho Under Cmoh?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KATHUA Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain kathua.dcourts.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NHM Jammu & Kashmir or Kathua District recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, contact, and academic credentials.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including the B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree, CCH certificate, domicile certificate of J&K, and category certificates in the prescribed format.

Fill out the detailed online application form, carefully selecting the preference for Kathua district, and verify all entered details before final submission to prevent rejection.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using integrated payment gateways such as net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Monitor the portal for the release of the provisional merit list and download the admit card containing the exam date, time, and venue details once issued.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cho Under Cmoh is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Community Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases, Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Stage 2: Bridge Program in Community Health (BPCH) Verification	Qualifying Nature	Primary Healthcare Delivery, National Health Programs, Essential Drugs and Pharmacology, Emergency Care and Referral
Stage 3: Document Verification & Domicile Validation	Qualifying Nature	Verification of J&K Domicile, Nursing Council Registration, Academic Transcripts, Character and Antecedents Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit List	Qualifying Nature	General Physical Fitness, Visual Acuity Standards, Systemic Clinical Evaluation, Mental Health Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Community Health Officer (CHO) cadre under the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), Kathua (Jammu & Kashmir), is aligned with the equivalent of Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400). With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Kathua at 9% (Rs. 3,186), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 1,800 plus DA thereon (Rs. 2,754), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 60,102. In addition, CHOs are eligible for a Performance-Linked Incentive (PLI) of up to Rs. 15,000 per month. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 54,000 (excluding PLI). This structure ensures competitive compensation aligned with central government benchmarks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the Kathua CMOH adheres strictly to the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Rules and DoPT guidelines. Vertical reservation allocates 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), with specific quotas for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Social Castes (OSC/OBC). Age relaxations are granted as per rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Horizontal reservation of 33% is provided for women candidates across all categories. Fee concessions and relaxed qualifying cutoffs are applicable to reserved categories and PwBD candidates as per government mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cho Under Cmoh

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the CHO Kathua exam?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is typically 40% for the General category, 35% for OBC/EWS, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in the written screening test.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this post?

Yes, selected candidates must sign a service surety bond to serve for a minimum period of three years, failing which they must refund the training cost and salary.

What is the probation period for a newly recruited CHO under CMOH Kathua?

The post is initially contractual under the National Health Mission (NHM) for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and appraisal.

Does the syllabus include general knowledge and aptitude questions?

Yes, the written test includes approximately 10% to 15% weightage for General Awareness, Basic Mathematics, and Logical Reasoning, alongside core nursing subjects.

Where will the final posting be located after selection?

Selected candidates will be posted at Sub-Centres converted into Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs) across rural and remote areas of Kathua district.