The Bihar State Health Society (SHS) has announced the recruitment of 4500 Community Health Officers (CHO) under the National Health Mission (NHM).
Education: The Bihar State Health Society (SHS) has released a notification for the recruitment of 4500 Community Health Officers (CHO) under the National Health Mission (NHM). This recruitment will be conducted for various Health and Wellness Centers across the state, providing qualified candidates with an opportunity to serve in the healthcare sector. If you are interested in working in the health sector, this news may be important for you. The application process will begin on May 5th, and interested candidates can apply until May 26th.
Details of Vacancies under the Recruitment
The positions have been distributed among various categories in this recruitment process. A total of 4500 appointments will be made. The details of vacancies are as follows:
- Unreserved (UR) – 979 posts
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section) – 245 posts
- SC (Scheduled Caste) – 1243 posts
- ST (Scheduled Tribe) – 55 posts
- EBC (Economically Backward Class) – 1170 posts
- BC (Backward Class) – 640 posts
- WBC (Women Backward Class) – 168 posts
Educational Qualification and Experience
Candidates interested in applying for the Community Health Officer (CHO) positions must possess the following educational qualifications:
- B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with a Community Health (CCH) certificate.
- Or, the candidate must have completed the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course and possess a CCH certificate.
- Candidates fulfilling these educational qualifications can apply for this recruitment. Candidates must ensure they are fully eligible before applying.
Age Limit and Application Fee
For this recruitment, the candidate's age should be a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 42 years. However, the age limit will be relaxed for reserved categories as per government regulations. Under the application process, candidates will have to pay an application fee. The application fee is determined according to the category:
- General/EWS/BC/EBC – ₹500
- SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates – ₹250
The application fee can be paid online. Candidates should carefully follow the correct information and payment procedure for the application fee.
Application Process
Applications for this recruitment will only be accepted online. Interested candidates must follow the steps below as part of the application process:
- First, candidates must register by visiting the official website of SHS Bihar.
- After registration, the candidate must log in and fill in the necessary information.
- After this, the application fee will be paid, and the form will be finally submitted.
- Candidates are advised to submit the application in time with complete information.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: May 5, 2025
- Application Last Date: May 26, 2025
Why is this Recruitment Special?
This Bihar government recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in working in the health sector. It is particularly important for those with a nursing degree and a community health certificate. Further, the opportunity to work in Bihar's Health and Wellness Centers will allow candidates to give their careers a new direction.
Candidates appointed under this recruitment will have the opportunity to work in various rural and urban areas of the state, where they will provide healthcare services to the most needy sections of society. Furthermore, this recruitment is a significant step towards strengthening the state's healthcare system.
