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Officers’ Union has warned that if the eligibility of B.Sc Nursing candidates for the PHCO post is not immediately withdrawn, a state-level protest will be organized across Karnataka.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.)