The recruitment process of Community Health Officer by the National Health Mission (NHM), Chhattisgarh, is as per rules, it was announced on Monday.
It was conducted in a transparent manner and as per the rules published in the advertisement, a communication issued by NHM said.
It said the advertisement was released for recruitment for 800 posts for Community Health Officer. The minimum qualification was B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/GNM degree/diploma.
The NHM officials stated that a total 17,784 applications were received. Based on the marks obtained by the candidates, the selection list of the candidates was issued.
Claims and objections were invited from the candidates based on the list. A total of 620 applicants submitted their claims and objections through email.
The advertisement clearly mentioned that against the total posts, only one-third candidates would be invited for the written examination on the basis of merit.
BJP state spokesperson Sanjay Srivastava had accused the government of rigging the recruitment process.