Date of Post: 05 July 2025
Bihar Community Health Officer (CHO) Admit Card 2025 Released – Download Now
The Bihar State Health Society has released the Admit Card for Community Health Officer (CHO) Recruitment 2025. Candidates can now download it from the official website. Advt No. : 02/2025
Important Dates
● Dates For Start Of Online Application:
May 5, 2025
● Dates For Submission Of Online Application : May 26, 2025 (6 PM)
● Last Date For Making Fee Payment : May 26, 2025
● Exam date : July 2025
● Admit Card : 04 July 2025
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 4500
- Posts for Male Candidates: 3359
- Posts for Female Candidates: 851
- Reservation for women is as per the Bihar Government’s reservation policy.
UR: 979
EBC: 1170
SC: 1243
BC: 640
EWS: 245
ST: 55
WBC: 168
Post Name : Community Health Officer (CHO)
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with CCH certificate
- Alternatively: GNM with CCH
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: (UR / EWS) Male – 42 yrs, (UR / EWS) Female – 45 yrs, (SC / ST) Female – 47 yrs
- Age Limit as on 01/04/2025
Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC: ₹500
SC/ST : ₹250
PH (Divyang): ₹250
All Female : ₹250
Selection Process
The selection process for Bihar Community Health Officer (CHO) Recruitment 2025 consists of three main stages:
✅ Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Pattern:
The exam will be of Objective Type (MCQs).
Total Questions: 80
Total Marks: 100
Medium of Questions: Bilingual – English & Hindi
Negative Marking: None
Exam Duration: 90 minutes (expected)
Subjects Covered:
General Knowledge
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Nursing & Community Health topics
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
Candidate must score at least 30% to qualify.
✅ Stage 2: Document Verification
Applicants clearing the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be shortlisted for the verification of original documents in the next stage of the selection process.
✅ Stage 3: Medical Fitness (if applicable)
In some cases, shortlisted candidates may undergo a Medical Fitness Test to confirm they are physically and mentally fit to work at rural HWC centres.
Required Documents:
Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, B.Sc Nursing/GNM etc.)
Nursing Council Registration (INC or State)
CCH Certificate (6-month course)
Domicile Certificate (for Bihar residents)
Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, etc.)
Passport-size Photograph
Important facts to know before applying online form
✅ Purpose of Recruitment:
Strengthen primary healthcare services by deploying trained nursing staff at Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs) in rural Bihar.✅ Post Name:
Community Health Officer (CHO) – purely on contract basis.✅ Place of Posting:
Candidates will be posted at various Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) across rural Bihar under NHM.✅ Salary Structure:
₹40,000 per month
₹32,000 fixed pay
₹8,000 performance-based incentives
✅ Job Type:
Contractual (as per NHM norms) — extendable based on performance review.✅ Exam Pattern:
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions: 80
Total Marks: 100
Type: Objective/MCQ
Subjects: GK, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Nursing Knowledge
No negative marking
Minimum qualifying marks: 30%
✅ Medium of Exam:
Bilingual – English & Hindi✅ Additional Highlights:
Posting can be anywhere in Bihar.
Selection purely based on CBT score & document verification.
✅ Women Candidates Preference:
As per state policy, preference will be given to female candidates, especially from Bihar.✅ Document Verification:
Original documents like Degree Certificate, Nursing Council Registration, CCH Certificate, Photo ID, etc. must be produced during verification.
How to Apply online form
Visit the Official Website
Go to https://shs.bihar.gov.in
Navigate to the “Recruitments” section and click on “Apply Online for CHO Recruitment 2025”.
New Registration
Enter your name, mobile number, email ID.
Create a secure password and click on "Register".
Verify the OTP sent to your email and mobile number.
Login
Use your registered email and password to login.
After login, the online application form will open.
Fill the Application Form
Enter your personal details (name, DOB, address, etc.)
Provide your educational qualifications and nursing certification info.
Upload Documents
Upload recent passport-size photo (JPEG, up to 100 KB)
Upload signature (JPEG, up to 50 KB)
Upload scanned copies of educational certificates, nursing registration, CCH certificate, etc.
Pay Application Fee
Pay the fee using Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
After successful payment, the final submit option will be enabled.
Final Submission
Review your complete form carefully.
Click on “Final Submit”. (No edits allowed after this step.)
Take Printouts
After submission, download and print the fee and application form receipt.
Keep it safe for further steps like Admit Card download and Document Verification.
Useful Important Links
Apply online
Admit Card
Notification Download
Official Website
