Date: 29.04.2026
Place: Bengaluru
Bengaluru; Regarding the Community Health Officer (CHO) posts, the Community Health Officers’ Union strongly urges the government to immediately withdraw the eligibility granted to B.Sc Nursing candidates for the PHCO post.
In this regard, a written objection has already been submitted to the department. Furthermore, the issue has been raised with the Honorable Health Minister in three to four meetings, where the seriousness of the matter was clearly explained. The matter was also comprehensively discussed and clarified during the meeting held under the chairmanship of the Honorable Health Minister.
However, it appears that some departmental officials are providing misleading information to the Honorable Minister, which the union considers to be a very serious concern.
The Government of India and the Indian Nursing Council (INC) have clearly specified through guidelines which qualifications are required for which posts. However, the Karnataka Health Department is allegedly violating these established norms, which is highly condemnable.
In this background, the Community Health Officers’ Union has warned that if the eligibility of B.Sc Nursing candidates for the PHCO post is not immediately withdrawn, a state-level protest will be organized across Karnataka.
Statement by:
Mamit Gaikwad
State President
Akhila Karnataka State Community Health NHM Contract Employees’ Union (Reg.)
Then change the criteria for Every cadre at all the sectors Then give chance to diploma candidate to write IAS and KAS exams sir
I think officials they don’t known the difference between UG and PG need to ask medical officer post to MSc nursing people
It’s a good move by a government. Where nursing has improved till doctorate now.. rural health sector needs quality nurses and B.Sc nurses getting permanent job opportunity in place of ANM’s.
If they are replacing B.sc Nurses in place of ANM’s I support it.. and
All young B.sc nurses should support this because there is opportunity to be a permanent job.
CHO’s post should be continued by CHO’s, not for PHCO’s.
B.Sc Nursing is 4 Year Degree Cource and They already under went a training for CHO Bridge Cource and Working from 9 Years But The Government of Karnataka took a intiative to PHCO eligibility of Bsc nursing, ANM nurses or equivalent to diploma or PUC, if the government continue as it is there will be no Value For Degree
This government don’t know
What is diplome after 10th
Professional degree 12+4year+ 1year bridge course.
WHAT IS CORRECT 1ST ASK YOUR IAS. OFFICERS. AFTER GIVE THE DESIGNATION.
DONT GIVE ME UN EDUCTED NOTIFICATION PLEASE
Why you are playing CHO ,S LIFE
Worst system officers and govt hell
CHO SHOULD PROTEST AGAINST GOVT AND HEALTH OFFICIALS