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The State Health Society Bihar (SHSB) has officially released a massive recruitment notification for 4,500 Community Health Officer (CHO) positions under the National Health Mission (NHM). If you're a nursing graduate seeking a prestigious government job in the healthcare sector, this is a golden opportunity to shape your career with one of the most reputed state-level health organizations.
Organization Name: State Health Society Bihar (SHSB)
Post Name: Community Health Officer (CHO)
Total Vacancies: 4500
Advertisement No.: 02/2025
Job Location: Bihar
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: shs.bihar.gov.in
Start Date of Online Application: May 5, 2025
Last Date to Apply: May 26, 2025 (Till 6:00 PM)
Last Date to Pay Fee: May 26, 2025
Exam Date: To be announced
Admit Card Release: To be notified
The recruitment drive is inclusive and reserves posts across multiple social categories to ensure equitable representation:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 979 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 245 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1243 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 55 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 1140 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 640 |
| Women of Backward Class (WBC) | 163 |
| Total | 4500 |
To apply for this position, candidates must possess the following educational qualifications:
B.Sc. Nursing OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
Completion of Certificate in Community Health (CCH) as integrated in the B.Sc. (Nursing) curriculum from academic session 2020 onwards by Indian Nursing Council (INC) or State Nursing Council recognized university or institute.
Candidates who have completed the CCH course as a standalone course from a recognized university are also eligible.
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age Limit:
Male Candidates: 42 Years
Female Candidates: 45 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government norms for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories.
The online application fee for submitting the SHSB CHO 2025 form is as follows:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / Female / PwD (Bihar) | ₹125/- |
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
The pay structure for the selected candidates as Community Health Officers is designed to offer both fixed and performance-based incentives:
Fixed Pay: ₹32,000/- per month
Performance Based Incentive: Up to ₹8,000/- per month
Total Emoluments: Up to ₹40,000/- per month
The performance incentive will depend on various healthcare delivery parameters monitored at the Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs).
The Community Health Officer plays a vital role in strengthening the public healthcare system. Key responsibilities include:
Delivering comprehensive primary healthcare services at Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs).
Managing and leading the team of frontline health workers.
Ensuring timely reporting of data and performance metrics.
Promoting awareness regarding preventive healthcare and non-communicable diseases.
Coordinating with local health authorities and state-level stakeholders.
The selection process for Bihar SHSB CHO recruitment includes:
The test will be objective-type with multiple-choice questions.
Candidates must score a minimum of 30% to qualify for the next round.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
All original certificates and eligibility documents must be produced.
There is no interview, making the process more transparent and merit-based.
Interested and eligible candidates should follow the step-by-step instructions below:
Visit the official website: shs.bihar.gov.in
Navigate to the "Recruitment" section and click on "Apply Online for CHO – Advt 02/2025."
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form with accurate details including personal, academic, and contact information.
Upload scanned documents, including your photograph, signature, and certificates.
Pay the application fee via online payment gateway.
Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Ensure you have the following documents in digital format before starting the application:
Scanned copy of recent passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
B.Sc. / Post Basic Nursing Certificate
CCH Certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (for reserved category)
Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN / Voter ID)
A. There are a total of 4500 vacancies for the post of Community Health Officer (CHO).
A. The application process starts on May 5, 2025, and the last date to apply online is May 26, 2025 (till 6:00 PM).
A. The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age is 42 years for males and 45 years for females. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories.
A. Candidates must have B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with a Certificate in Community Health (CCH) from a recognized institution from the academic session 2020 onwards.
A. Yes, the CCH certificate is mandatory, either as part of the nursing degree curriculum or as a separate post-degree certification.
A. Yes, candidates from other states can apply. However, reservation and fee concessions are applicable only for Bihar domiciles.
A.
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/-
SC/ST/Female/PwD (Bihar residents only): ₹125/-
A. Selected candidates will receive a fixed pay of ₹32,000/month plus performance-based incentives up to ₹8,000/month, totaling up to ₹40,000/month.
A. The selection process includes:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification
A. The official notification does not mention negative marking. Candidates are advised to read the detailed exam guidelines once released.
No interview is required.
Last Updated
May 6, 2025, 5:33 a.m.
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