Apply Before: 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
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Total Posts: 4500
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Posts for Male Candidates: 3359
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Posts for Female Candidates: 851
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Reservation for women is as per the Bihar Government’s reservation policy.
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UR: 979
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EBC: 1170
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SC: 1243
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BC: 640
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EWS: 245
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ST: 55
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WBC: 168
Post Name : Community Health Officer (CHO)
Eligibility Criteria
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B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with CCH certificate
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Alternatively: GNM with CCH
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
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Maximum Age Limit: (UR / EWS) Male – 42 yrs, (UR / EWS) Female – 45 yrs, (SC / ST) Female – 47 yrs
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Age Limit as on 01/04/2025
Application Fee
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General/EWS/OBC: ₹500
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SC/ST : ₹250
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PH (Divyang): ₹250
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All Female : ₹250
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Candidates can deposit the exam fee through bank challan or online payment mode
Selection Process
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The selection process for Bihar Community Health Officer (CHO) Recruitment 2025 consists of three main stages:
✅ Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Exam Pattern:
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The exam will be of Objective Type (MCQs).
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Total Questions: 80
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Total Marks: 100
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Medium of Questions: Bilingual – English & Hindi
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Negative Marking: None
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Exam Duration: 90 minutes (expected)
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Subjects Covered:
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General Knowledge
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Reasoning Ability
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Nursing & Community Health topics
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Minimum Qualifying Marks:
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Candidate must score at least 30% to qualify.
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✅ Stage 2: Document Verification
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Applicants clearing the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be shortlisted for the verification of original documents in the next stage of the selection process.
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✅ Stage 3: Medical Fitness (if applicable)
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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.
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Required Documents:
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Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, B.Sc Nursing/GNM etc.)
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Nursing Council Registration (INC or State)
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CCH Certificate (6-month course)
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Domicile Certificate (for Bihar residents)
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Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, etc.)
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Passport-size Photograph
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Note: The selection of the candidate will be based on all Three exams.
Important facts to know before applying online form
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✅ 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:
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₹40,000 per month
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₹32,000 fixed pay
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₹8,000 performance-based incentives
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✅ Job Type:
Contractual (as per NHM norms) — extendable based on performance review. -
✅ Exam Pattern:
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Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Total Questions: 80
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Total Marks: 100
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Type: Objective/MCQ
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Subjects: GK, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Nursing Knowledge
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No negative marking
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Minimum qualifying marks: 30%
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✅ Medium of Exam:
Bilingual – English & Hindi -
✅ Additional Highlights:
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Posting can be anywhere in Bihar.
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Selection purely based on CBT score & document verification.
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✅ 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
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Visit the Official Website
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Go to https://shs.bihar.gov.in
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Navigate to the “Recruitments” section and click on “Apply Online for CHO Recruitment 2025”.
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New Registration
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Enter your name, mobile number, email ID.
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Create a secure password and click on "Register".
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Verify the OTP sent to your email and mobile number.
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Login
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Use your registered email and password to login.
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After login, the online application form will open.
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Fill the Application Form
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Enter your personal details (name, DOB, address, etc.)
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Provide your educational qualifications and nursing certification info.
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Upload Documents
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Upload recent passport-size photo (JPEG, up to 100 KB)
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Upload signature (JPEG, up to 50 KB)
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Upload scanned copies of educational certificates, nursing registration, CCH certificate, etc.
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Pay Application Fee
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Pay the fee using Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
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After successful payment, the final submit option will be enabled.
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Final Submission
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Review your complete form carefully.
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Click on “Final Submit”. (No edits allowed after this step.)
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Take Printouts
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After submission, download and print the fee and application form receipt.
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Keep it safe for further steps like Admit Card download and Document Verification.
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Useful Important Links
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