Bihar CHO Recruitment 2025: Bihar job aspirants have a golden chance coming their way as a huge number of vacancies have been notified. The recruitment is being done under the National Health Mission by the State Health Society. The candidates will be able to apply soon through the official website. Let’s see when the application process begins and what posts are being recruited.
4500 CHO Vacancies under NHM Bihar
State Health Society (SHS), Bihar has published a recruitment notification for 4500 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts under National Health Mission (NHM). Shortlisted candidates will be recruited in different Health and Wellness Centres in the state. Eligible nursing graduates and diploma holders with a Community Health Certificate are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Application Dates and Mode
The online application process for CHO posts shall start from 5 May 2025. The cutoff date to apply is 26 May 2025. The application form can be filled by the candidates by logging in to the official website of SHS Bihar. Applications made offline will not be accepted.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
The recruitment comprises vacancies in various categories. There are 979 Unreserved (UR) posts, 245 for EWS, 1243 for SC, 55 for ST, 1170 for EBC, 640 for BC, and 168 posts for WBC (Women of Backward Class category).
Educational Qualification Required
To be eligible to apply for the CHO posts, the candidates should possess a B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with a Certificate in Community Health (CCH). Alternatively, candidates who have undergone a GNM course and possess a CCH certificate can also apply.
Age Limit Criteria
According to the notification, candidates should not be less than 21 years of age and should not be more than 42 years old. However, relaxation in age will be as per government regulations for candidates falling under reserved category.
Application Fee Structure
The application fee for General, EWS, BC, and EBC categories is Rs.500. For SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates, the application fee has been fixed at Rs.250. Fee payment should be done online at the time of application.
Steps to Apply Online
To submit, the candidates must first register on the website of SHS Bihar. Upon logging in, they have to enter the necessary details, pay the application fee, and then submit the form. The applicants are requested to do the same within the provided time limit.
Overview of the Selection Process
Although the selection process details are not provided in the source, applicants can anticipate the process to entail examination of qualifications and may include merit shortlisting or a written test. Applicants should visit the official website for any subsequent updates.
Job Role and Responsibilities
Shortlisted CHOs will be deployed at Health and Wellness Centres where they will be held accountable for enforcing community-based healthcare services. They include maternal and child health, management of non-communicable diseases, as well as overall wellness programs under NHM.