Bihar Health Department Releases Community Health Officer (CHO) Merit List

Post Date: September 19, 2025, 4:04 PM

The State Health Society (Bihar SHSB) under the Bihar Swastha Vibhag has announced the merit list for the contractual position of Community Health Officer (CHO) at Health & Wellness Centers. This recruitment drive aimed to fill 4500 vacancies.

Key Dates

Application Start Date: May 05, 2025
Application Last Date: May 26, 2025
Fee Payment Last Date: May 26, 2025
Examination Date:
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July 2025
Admit Card Release: July 04, 2025
Answer Key Release: July 18-20, 2025
Result Availability: August 09, 2025
Merit List Availability: September 18, 2025

Application Fee

General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 500/-
SC, ST, PH: ₹ 250/-
All Category Female: ₹ 250/-

Payment of the examination fee can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other available payment modes.

Age Limit

As of October 01, 2024:

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age:
- 42 Years (Male – UR / EWS)
- 45 Years (Female – UR / EWS)
- 45 Years (Male / Female – BC / MBC)
- 47 Years (Male / Female – SC / ST)

Age relaxation will be applicable as per the Bihar SHSB CHO Recruitment Rules.

To determine your age accurately, please use the Age Calculator.

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 4500

Post Name	Male	Female	Total
Community Health Officer (CHOs)	3601	1731	4500

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Category	Male	Female	Total
General	736	243	979
BC	537	103	640
EWS	159	86	245
EBC	1016	154	1170
SC	1106	137	1243
ST	47	08	55
WBC	—	168	168
Total	3601	1731	4500

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

B.Sc (Nursing): With successful completion of a six-month integrated curriculum of Certificate in Community Health (CCH) from a recognized Institution/University (from academic year 2019-2020 onwards).
Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing): With successful completion of a six-month integrated curriculum of Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH) from a recognized Institution/University (from academic year 2019-2020 onwards).
B.Sc (Nursing) / Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) / General Nurse and Midwifery (GNM): Passed with a completed Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH) from a recognized Institution/University (from
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academic year 2019-2020 onwards).

All applicants are advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying.

How to Download Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List 2025

Candidates can download their merit list by following these steps:

Navigate to the “Important Links” section below.
Click on the link provided for downloading the Merit List.
Enter the required details:
- Registration Number / Roll Number
- Date of Birth / Password
- Captcha Code (if applicable)
Upon successful submission of details, your Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List will be displayed.

Alternatively, candidates can also access their merit list from the official website of the Bihar SHSB.

Mode of Selection

The selection process for the Bihar SHS NHM CHO recruitment comprises:

Written / Online Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Has the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List 2025 been released?
A: Yes, the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List has been released.
Q: When was the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List released?
A: The Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List was published on September 18, 2025.
Q: When was the exam conducted?
A: The exam was held on July 10, 2025.
Q: Where can I check the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List?
A: The merit list can be checked on the official website of SHS Bihar: https://shs.bihar.gov.in/result.
Q: In what format is the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List available?
A: The Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List is provided in PDF format, listing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates.
Q: What is Bihar SHSB Official Website?
A: The Official Website of Bihar SHSB is https://shs.bihar.gov.in/.

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