The Bihar State Health Society (SHSB), under the National Health Mission (NHM), has released the Bihar CHO Recruitment 2025 notification to fill 4500 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts at Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs). Selected candidates will lead the frontline health workforce across rural Bihar.
๐งฎ Bihar CHO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 979 |
| EWS | 245 |
| SC | 1243 |
| ST | 55 |
| EBC | 1170 |
| BC | 640 |
| WBC | 168 |
| Total | 4500 |
๐ Eligibility Criteria
๐น Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have any of the following:
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B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with CCHN integrated course (from 2020 onward).
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GNM with Certificate in Community Health (CCH) through IGNOU or State Public Health/Medical Universities.
๐น Registration:
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Must be registered with Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council.
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Candidates not registered with Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC) must submit a BNRC certificate within 90 days of joining.
๐ฅ๏ธ Application Process
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Visit https://shs.bihar.gov.in/Advertisementshs.bihar.gov.in
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Go to Advertisement 02/2025.
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Register using your valid email ID and mobile number.
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Fill in the form and upload the required documents.
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Pay the application fee.
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Submit and save a copy for reference.
โ Apply before: 26 May 2025, 6:00 PM
๐งช Selection Process
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Computer Based Test (CBT) โ Minimum 30% required to qualify.
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
๐ Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Technical Ability | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 100 |
โฑ๏ธ Duration: 2 hours
๐ Medium: English & Hindi
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Passing Marks: 30%
๐ผ Salary & Bond Terms
๐ฐ Monthly Remuneration:
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Fixed Salary: โน32,000
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Performance Linked Incentive: Up to โน8,000
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Total: โน40,000/month
๐ Bond Terms:
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Candidates must serve for at least 18 months.
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Early resignation requires payment of โน2,40,000.
๐๏ธ Important Dates & Fees
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 05 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 May 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
๐ณ Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS/BC/EBC (Male) | โน500 |
| UR/EWS/BC/EBC (Female) | โน250 |
| SC/ST/PwD (All) | โน250 |
| Outside Bihar (All) | โน500 |
๐ Points to Remember
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๐ฅ 4500 CHO vacancies across Bihar.
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๐ B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc./GNM + CCH required.
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๐งพ Age & fee relaxations as per category.
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โฐ Last date to apply: 26 May 2025.
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๐ผ Mandatory 18-month service bond or โน2.4 lakh penalty.
โ FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Bihar CHO Recruitment 2025?
A: 26 May 2025, till 6:00 PM.
Q2. Can GNM candidates apply?
A: Yes, if they have completed the CCH course.
Q3. Is BNRC registration mandatory?
A: Yes, or submit BNRC certificate within 90 days post joining.
Q4. What is the salary for CHOs?
A: โน32,000 fixed + up to โน8,000 performance-based = โน40,000/month.
Q5. Is there any bond period?
A: Yes, 18 months of compulsory service or pay โน2.4 lakh as penalty.
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