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Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar

Advt / Notification Reference: SHSB-CHO-2026/03

Total Vacancies
4,500 Posts
Last Date to Apply
5 Sept 2026
Pay Scale / Salary
Consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 40,000 (Rs. 32,000 fixed + Rs. 8,000 performance incentive)
Educational Eligibility
B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated Curriculum of Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH).

1. Recruitment Overview

Conducting Authority / CommissionState Health Society Bihar (National Health Mission) (SHSB)
Recruitment Title / Post NameRecruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar
Advertisement NumberSHSB-CHO-2026/03
Recruitment Year2026
Total Notified Vacancies4,500 Posts
Jurisdiction / Job LocationBihar State
Employment Naturepermanent
Application ModeOnline Candidate Registration Gateway
Current StatusClosing Soon

2. Important Official Dates

Official Notification Release Date21 Aug 2026
Online Application Start Date5 Aug 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application5 Sept 2026
Notification Released / Application Window Opens5 Aug 2026
Online Application Closing Date5 Sept 2026

3. Latest Recruitment Updates & Notices

Verified Official Events
DateUpdate / NoticeSource Document
5 Aug 2026
Official SHSB Notification (SHSB-CHO-2026/03)
Official Notice
View Notice

4. Vacancy Details & Distribution

Total: 4,500 Posts
Post NameTotalUROBCEWSSCSTPwDPay Level
Community Health Officer (CHO)Code: SHSB-CHO-2026/034500000000

5. Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification

B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated Curriculum of Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH).

Age Limit Criteria

Minimum 21 Years, Maximum 42 Years

Category-Wise Age Relaxation Rules

21 to 42 years for UR (Male), 21 to 45 years for UR (Female)/BC/EBC, 21 to 47 years for SC/ST.

6. Salary & Remuneration Scale

Official Monthly Pay ScaleConsolidated monthly pay of Rs. 40,000 (Rs. 32,000 fixed + Rs. 8,000 performance incentive)

Appointed candidates are entitled to official central/state allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical reimbursement as per prescribed civil service remuneration rules.

7. Application Fee & Payment Modes

• PAYMENT_MODE: ₹Online Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking • GENERAL_OBC_EWS: ₹500 • SC_ST_PWD_WOMEN: ₹250
Accepted Payment Modes: Online Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or State Bank of India Challan (where applicable). Exemption from fee payment is provided to eligible reserved categories as per government norms.

8. Selection Process & Stages

1Stage 1
Academic Merit Evaluation (B.Sc Nursing / CCH score)
2Stage 2
Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test
Standard Examination Pattern & Marking Scheme
Exam ModeCBT / Written MCQ
Question MediumBilingual (Hindi / Eng)
Standard Duration120 Minutes
Negative Marking0.25 / 0.33 Marks
Core Subject Modules: (1) General Intelligence & Reasoning, (2) General Awareness & Current Affairs, (3) Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability, (4) Domain Technical / Language Comprehension.

9. Required Documents for Registration

Recent Passport Size Photograph (clear background, JPG/JPEG format).
Candidate Signature clearly scanned in black ink.
10th (Matriculation) Certificate / Marksheet for Date of Birth verification.
Educational Qualification Marksheets & Degree / Diploma Certificates.
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if claiming reservation benefits.
Valid Government Photo ID Card (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport).

10. How to Apply Online

  1. 1

    Visit the official candidate registration portal of State Health Society Bihar (National Health Mission) using the verified link below.

  2. 2

    Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with your active email address and mobile number.

  3. 3

    Carefully fill in educational qualifications, personal info, reservation category, and communication address.

  4. 4

    Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file sizes.

  5. 5

    Pay the online application fee (if applicable) and download / print the final acknowledgment receipt for future recruitment stages.

11. Important Official Links

Apply Online PortalClick Here to Apply
Official Notification PDFDownload Notification
Official Commission WebsiteState Health Society Bihar (National Health Mission) Official Portal
Admit Card / Hall TicketCheck Admit Card Status
Answer Key & Objection PortalCheck Official Answer Key
Final Result & Merit ListCheck Selection Results
Official Gazette Circulars & Annexures
Official SHSB Notification (SHSB-CHO-2026/03)Open Document

12. Related Government Opportunities & Updates

13. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar?

The online application window for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar (SHSB) closes on 5 Sept 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing deadline.

Q2. When does the online application process start for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar?

The online applications for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar commence on 5 Aug 2026 via the official portal of State Health Society Bihar (National Health Mission).

Q3. How many vacancies are announced for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar?

A total of 4500 vacancies have been notified for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar by State Health Society Bihar (National Health Mission).

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar?

Applicants must possess B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated Curriculum of Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH). from a recognized board/university as specified in the official notification circular.

Q5. What is the age limit for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar?

The age limit for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar is 21 - 42 Years. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government rules.

Q6. What is the application fee for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar?

The application fee structure is as follows: • PAYMENT_MODE: ₹Online Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking • GENERAL_OBC_EWS: ₹500 • SC_ST_PWD_WOMEN: ₹250. Fees can be paid online through official banking gateways.

Q7. What is the selection process for Recruitment of Community Health Officers (CHO) under National Health Mission Bihar?

The selection process comprises: Academic Merit Evaluation (B.Sc Nursing / CCH score) → Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test. Candidates must qualify in each stage as mandated in the recruitment rules.

Official Government Provenance & Verification

This recruitment notice is sourced directly from the official gazette / portal of State Health Society Bihar (National Health Mission). Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review the official notification before applying. SuchnaSetu provides authentic civic and recruitment notifications free of cost for citizen convenience.