A section of candidates has demanded an independent inquiry into the written examination conducted by the Society for Entrepreneurship Development (SoFED) for the recruitment of 126 Community Health Officers (CHOs) under the National Health Mission (NHM), Tripura. The demand follows the publication of the written test marks, with aspirants alleging unusual scoring patterns in the results.
They have called for greater transparency through the release of the official answer key, OMR sheets, and details of the evaluation process. As of now, the allegations remain claims made by candidates, and the authorities have not issued an official response.
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Key Facts
- Recruitment: Community Health Officer (CHO)
- Recruiting Authority: State Health & Family Welfare Society (NHM), Tripura
- Exam Conducted By: Society for Entrepreneurship Development (SoFED)
- Notification Number: 01/2025-26
- Total Vacancies: 126 contractual posts
- Issue Raised: Alleged irregularities in written examination results
- Candidates’ Demand: Independent inquiry, answer key, OMR sheets, and evaluation details
Candidates Raise Concerns Over CHO Recruitment Results
Agartala: Allegations of irregularities have surfaced following the publication of the written examination marks for the recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHOs) under the National Health Mission (NHM), Tripura.
The examination was conducted by the Society for Entrepreneurship Development (SoFED) for filling 126 contractual CHO posts under the State Health & Family Welfare Society.
After the results were released, several candidates questioned the evaluation process and demanded greater transparency.
Aspirants Cite Unusual Scoring Patterns
According to the candidates, the published result sheet shows several scoring patterns that they consider unusual for a competitive recruitment examination.
They claimed that around 201 candidates scored more than 80 marks out of 100. They also alleged that 19 candidates received exactly 97.75 marks.
In addition, the published marks list reportedly includes several candidates with scores such as 98.00, 95.50, 93.25, 91.50, and 91.00.
The aspirants argue that these patterns warrant an independent review of the examination process.
Candidates Demand Greater Transparency
The candidates have urged the authorities to release the official answer key for the written examination.
They have also requested access to their OMR sheets or response sheets so they can verify their answers and scores.
Furthermore, they have sought details of the evaluation methodology used during the recruitment process.
According to the aspirants, these measures would improve transparency and help address concerns regarding the examination results.
Call for Independent Inquiry
Candidates have appealed for an independent inquiry into the recruitment process.
They believe an impartial investigation would help verify the evaluation system and strengthen confidence in the recruitment exercise.
The aspirants also said that a transparent review would ensure that deserving candidates are not deprived of employment opportunities.
Authorities Yet to Respond
So far, the recruiting authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the allegations raised by the candidates.
The claims currently remain allegations made by a section of aspirants. Any inquiry or further action will depend on the response of the concerned authorities.
Candidates have expressed hope that the matter will be addressed promptly to maintain the credibility of the recruitment process.
Questions and Answers
What happened?
A section of candidates has sought an independent inquiry into the CHO recruitment examination conducted by SoFED under NHM Tripura.
How many CHO posts are being filled?
The recruitment aims to fill 126 contractual Community Health Officer posts.
Why are candidates demanding an inquiry?
They have alleged unusual scoring patterns in the published results and are seeking greater transparency in the evaluation process.
What are the candidates requesting?
They have asked for the release of the official answer key, OMR sheets or response sheets, evaluation details, and an independent inquiry.
Has the government responded?
As of now, the authorities have not issued an official response to the allegations.
Location Context
Tripura continues to strengthen its public healthcare system through recruitments under the National Health Mission. Therefore, maintaining transparency and public confidence in recruitment examinations is important for ensuring fair selection and strengthening healthcare services across the state.