The State Health Society Bihar has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) at the Health & Wellness Centre under the National Health Mission (NHM). The application window for interested candidates will be open from April 1 to April 30, 2024.
SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Date | April 1 – April 30, 2024 |
| Post Name | CHO |
| Vacancies | 4500 |
| Eligibility Criteria | B.Sc. in Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) with completion of CCH from 2020 onwards or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 21 to 47 years depending on category and gender |
| Application Fee | ₹500/- for UR, EWS, BC, EBC male candidates; ₹100/- for female, SC/ST male |
| Salary | ₹40,000/- per month (₹32,000/- fixed pay scale + ₹8,000/- performance-linked) |
| PDF Notification | [Click Here](PDF Notification) |
| Official Website | https://shs.bihar.gov.in/ |
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply through the official website https://shs.bihar.gov.in/ before the deadline. It’s advised to apply early to avoid last-minute congestion.
SHS Bihar CHO Vacancy 2024
A total of 4500 positions for Community Health Officers are available at the Health & Wellness Centre under the National Health Mission, Bihar. The vacancies are distributed among different categories and genders as follows:
| Category | Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| UR | Male | 0 |
| UR | Female | 0 |
| EBC | Male | 1345 |
| EBC | Female | 331 |
| BC | Male | 702 |
| BC | Female | 259 |
| SC | Male | 1279 |
| SC | Female | 230 |
| ST | Male | 95 |
| ST | Female | 36 |
| EWS | Male | 145 |
| EWS | Female | 78 |
SHS Bihar CHO Eligibility Criteria 2024
Education Qualification:
- B.Sc. in Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) degree with completion of CCH from 2020 onwards.
- Alternatively, completion of CCH through IGNOU or other specified institutions is accepted.
Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: Varies based on gender and category, ranging from 42 to 47 years as of January 1, 2024.
SHSB CHO Application Fee 2024
Male candidates belonging to UR, EWS, BC, or EBC categories are required to pay ₹500/-. Female applicants from any category and SC/ST male aspirants need to pay ₹100/-.
SHSB CHO Salary 2024
Community Health Officers (CHOs) at Health & Wellness Centre under NHM Bihar will receive a total monthly payment of ₹40,000/-, including a fixed pay scale of ₹32,000/- and a performance-linked payment of ₹8,000/-.
For detailed eligibility criteria and other information, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.