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Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024, Exam Date Out Soon

The Bihar State Health Services (SHS) had notified 4500 vacancies under the Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 vide Advt. No. 05/2024. Through this recruitment, the SHS will recruit Community Health Officers (CHO) on a contractual basis at various Health and Wellness Centers across Bihar under the National Health Mission.

Eligible candidates were given the opportunity to apply online at shs.bihar.gov.in till the last date of application i.e. 21st July 2024. The date of the Computer Based Test stage of the selection process will be announced soon on the official website.

Bihar CHO Recruitment 2024 Notification

The official Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF was released by the Bihar State Health Services announcing the recruitment of Community Health Officers or CHOs across different parts of Bihar. Download the latest notification PDF from the link below for all details.

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF [NEW]

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024: Overview

The Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 has closed the window of the online applications for Community Health Officers to recruit candidates on a contractual basis. Here is an overview of the important details regarding the Bihar CHO Recruitment 2024.

BSHS CHO Recruitment 2024: Overview
Recruitment Organization Bihar State Health Services
Posts Name Community Health Officer (CHO) at Health and Wellness Centers
Exam Name Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024
Vacancy 4500
Category Govt Jobs 2024
Mode of Application Online
Notification Release Date 19th June 2024
Online Application Date 01st July 2024 to 21st July 2024
Admit Card Release Date To Be Announced
Job Location Bihar
Job Type Contractual
Selection Process CBT (Online) and Document Verification
Official Website shs.bihar.gov.in

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Vacancy

A total of 4500 vacancies on a contractual basis have been announced under the Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024. It should be noted that for the Unreserved or General Category, no vacancy has been announced under this recruitment. Candidates can check the category-wise Bihar CHO Vacancies in the table below.

Bihar CHO Vacancy 2024
UR 0
EBC 1345
EBC (F) 331
BC 702
BC (F) 259
SC 1279
SC (F) 230
ST 95
ST (F) 36
EWS 145
EWS (F) 78
Total 4500

The vacancies are announced for both male and female candidates. The below table will guide you with the exact number of vacancies according to the category.

Category Male Female
EBC 1345 331
BC 702 259
SC 1279 230
ST 95 36
EWS 145 78
Total 4500

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Eligibility

Candidates who have applied for the post of Bihar CHO must ensure that they have thoroughly read the eligibility criteria and satisfy the age limit and educational criteria according to the Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Notification. A brief overview of the eligibility criteria for BSHS CHO is given below.

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Age Limit

The Bihar SHS CHO Notification 2024 mentions different age criteria for different groups and genders. The minimum age across all categories for applying for BSHS CHO is fixed at 21 years of age. The cutoff date for calculating the minimum and the maximum age is 01 June 2024. Candidates can check the category-wise age limit for BSHS CHO Recruitment 2024 in the table below.

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Age Limit
UR (M) and EWS (M) 42
UR (F) and EWS (F) 45
BC and EBC (M and F) 45
SC and ST (M and F) 47
  • The minimum age for Bihar CHO is 21 years.
  • 10 years of age relaxation will be admissible to the PwD.
  • 5 years of age relaxation for departmental candidates.

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Educational Qualification

The Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment is recruiting Community Health Officers with a Nursing educational background. Interested candidates should have pursued a B.Sc. or Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing or General Nurse and Midwifery. They should also have completed six months of integrated curriculum of Certificate in Community Health (CCH) from a recognized institute or University. Complete details regarding Bihar CHO Education Qualifications are given in the table below.

Bihar SHS CHO Educational Qualification 2024

Essential Qualifications:

B.Sc. (Nursing) with successful completion of 6 months’ integrated curriculum of Certificate in Community Health (CCH) from an Indian/State Nursing Council recognized institute/university from the academic year 2020 onwards.

OR

Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with successful completion of 6 months’ Integrated Curriculum of CCH from an Indian/State Nursing Council recognized institute/university from the academic year 2020 onwards.

OR

B.Sc. (Nursing)/Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)/General Nurse and Midwifery (GNM) passed candidates who have completed CCH through IGNOU/other State Public Health/Medical Universities as per curriculum of MoHFW, GoI.

Bihar SHS CHO Salary 2024

Bihar Community Health Officer is entitled to a remuneration (honorarium) of Rs. 40,000/-, out of which Rs. 32,000/- per month is fixed while the remaining Rs. 8,000/- is Performance Linked Payment.

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Apply Online

The BSHS CHO Apply Online 2024 process started on 01st July 2024 and ended on 21st July 2024. Candidates could find the direct link to apply online for Bihar CHO recruitment 2024 here as it was activated on the official website of Bihar State Health Society’s official website.

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Apply Online (Link Inactive)

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 Application Fees

Candidates who applied for BSHS CHO Recruitment 2024 needed to pay the required application fees through online mode. Besides the given category-wise fee, there may be payment gateway charges at the time of payment.

Bihar CHO 2024 Application Fee
Category Application Fee
UR, EWS, BC, EBC Rs. 500/-
SC, ST (Bihar Domicile) Rs. 250/-
Female and PwBD Rs. 250/-

Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 How to Apply

Candidates could follow the steps given below to apply for BSHS CHO Recruitment 2024.

  • Visit the official website shs.bihar.gov.in or click on the direct link to apply online given above.
  • Find the online application link for Bihar Community Health Officer Recruitment 2024
  • Fill in all the details carefully especially Name, Mobile Number, Email ID.
  • Upload the required documents in a valid format.
  • Submit the online application fee applicable to your category.
  • After successful submission, retain a copy of the Application Form till the completion of the Bihar CHO Recruitment 2024.

Bihar CHO Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

The Bihar Community Health Officer selection process is based on only one stage of an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) to be conducted at a later date to be notified by the Bihar SHS. Candidates must note the following important points regarding the BSHS CHO Selection Process 2024.

  • The final selection will be based on marks obtained in the CBT.
  • Minimum qualifying marks in CBT will be 30% overall.
  • Candidates qualifying in the CBT will be called for Document Verification in a ratio of 1:2 based on the vacancy.

Bihar CHO Recruitment 2024 Appointment

The official notification for Bihar CHO Recruitment 2024 provides the candidates with some details and instructions regarding the shortlisting and appointment of successful candidates. The points below will provide a better look into some of these details.

  • The successful candidates will have to produce permanent registration from the Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC), Patna within 90 days of joining as CHO.
  • In case of a candidate fails to produce the same, his/her service shall be subject to the decision of the State Health Society Bihar (SHSB).
  • The successful candidates can be posted anywhere in Bihar based on the vacancy and requirements of the post. The candidates cannot claim for posting at a particular district in this regard.
  • The State Health Society Bihar reserves the right to any amendment, cancellation and changes to the official notification as a whole or in part without providing any reason behind such action.
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FAQs

When could I apply for Bihar CHO Recruitment 2024?

The online application process for Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024 was active from 1st July 2024 form 10 AM onwards. The last date to apply was 21st July 2024.

How many vacancies are there in Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment 2024?

A total of 4500 vacancies for CHO have been announced. However, there is no vacancy for UR category as of now. Category-wise vacancy is mentioned in the table above.

When will the Bihar CHO CBT 2024 be held?

The exam date for Bihar CHO CBT 2024 is not announced yet. Candidates should keep checking the official website for more updates regarding the exam.

Is Bihar SHS CHO 2024 a permanent government job?

No, the Bihar SHS is filling 4500 vacancies on a contractual basis for a minimum of 18 months. Selected candidates will be paid an honorarium of Rs. 40,000 of which Rs. 8,000 will be performance-based incentive.

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