Question 1

What is the role of an ANM in the NHM UP health system?

Accepted Answer

An ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) is a frontline health worker deployed at village-level sub-centers under the National Health Mission. She is responsible for immunization of children and pregnant women, antenatal and postnatal care, safe delivery assistance, and coordination with ASHA and anganwadi workers. ANMs are often the first point of contact for maternal and child health services in rural UP and play a critical role in reducing infant and maternal mortality rates.

Question 2

What is the syllabus for the UP ANM recruitment exam?

Accepted Answer

The UP ANM exam covers four main areas: Nursing Fundamentals (basic anatomy, physiology, nutrition, first aid), Midwifery & Obstetrics (antenatal care, safe delivery, postnatal care, newborn care), General Studies (current affairs, GK, science), and Hindi language comprehension. Candidates should focus heavily on practical nursing procedures and maternal health topics as these form the core of the exam. The difficulty is moderate, making it accessible to well-prepared diploma holders.

Question 3

Who conducts the UP ANM recruitment and what is the selection process?

Accepted Answer

The UP ANM recruitment is conducted by the National Health Mission (NHM) Uttar Pradesh. The selection process typically involves a written OMR-based examination followed by document verification and a medical fitness check. No interview is generally conducted. Merit is determined purely on the basis of written exam marks, and postings are made to primary health centers, sub-centers, and community health centers across UP districts.

Question 4

What is the salary and service structure for UP ANM posts?

Accepted Answer

UP ANM posts under NHM are contractual positions with a consolidated monthly honorarium ranging from approximately ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 depending on posting location and years of service. These are renewable annual contracts. Permanent government ANM posts under state health services carry pay scale of Level 4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) with full government service benefits. NHM recruitments are high in demand as they lead to stable employment in the public health sector.

Question 5

How many questions are asked and is there negative marking in UP ANM exam?

Accepted Answer

The UP ANM recruitment exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. This means candidates should attempt all questions and not leave any blank. The exam is conducted offline using OMR answer sheets. A total score of 100 marks is possible, and cutoffs typically range between 55–70 marks depending on the year and competition level.

Event	Date
Notification Release	2026-07-01
Application Opens	2026-07-01
Application Closes	Announced with notification
Admit Card Release	Announced with notification
Exam Date	2026-09-15
Result Declaration	Announced with notification

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹1,000
SC / ST / PWD	₹500
Women (some states)	₹500

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