Bihar State Health Society (Bihar SHSB) Community Health Officer (CHO) Recruitment 2025: Answer Key Released
The Bihar Swastha Vibhag State Health Society (Bihar SHSB) has announced the release of the answer key for the contractual Community Health Officer (CHO) positions at Health & Wellness Centers. This significant recruitment drive aimed to fill 4500 vacancies.
Key Dates
- Application Start Date: 05 May 2025
- Application End Date: 26 May 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 26 May 2025
- Examination Date: July 2025
- Admit Card Release: 04 July 2025
- Answer Key Availability: 18-20 July 2025
Application Fee
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 500/-
- SC, ST, PH: Rs. 250/-
- All Categories (Female): Rs. 250/-
Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other applicable modes.
Age Criteria
As of 01 October 2024:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age (Male – UR / EWS): 42 Years
- Maximum Age (Female – UR / EWS): 45 Years
- Maximum Age (Male / Female – BC / MBC): 45 Years
- Maximum Age (Male / Female – SC / ST): 47 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per the Bihar SHSB CHO Recruitment Rules. For age-related calculations, you can use the Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
A total of 4500 posts were advertised for Community Health Officers (CHOs), with a breakdown for male and female candidates:
- Total Posts: 4500
- Community Health Officer (CHOs):
- Male: 3601
- Female: 1731
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Male | Female | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Join Our Telegram Channel left">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
Eligible candidates should 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 an institution recognized by the Indian/State Nursing Council, from the 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 an institution recognized by the Indian/State Nursing Council, from the academic year 2019-2020 onwards.
- B.Sc (Nursing) / Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) / General Nurse and Midwifery (GNM): With a completed Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH) from an institution recognized by the Indian/State Nursing Council, from the academic year 2019-2020 onwards.
It is strongly advised that all candidates thoroughly review the official notification before applying.
How to Download the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Answer Key 2025
Candidates can download their answer key by following these steps:
- Navigate to the “Important Links” section below.
- Click on the provided link for downloading the Answer Key.
- Candidates will need to enter the following details:
- Registration No. / Roll No.
- Date of Birth (DOB) / Password
- Captcha Code (if applicable)
- Upon successful submission of details, the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Answer Key will be displayed.
- Alternatively, candidates can also access the answer key through the official website of Bihar SHSB.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on:
- Written / Online Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
- Download Answer Key
- Download Answer Key Notice
- Download Admit Card
- Apply Online
- Download Notification
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will the Apply Online link commence for Bihar SHSB CHO Recruitment 2025?
A. Online applications for this recruitment began on 05 May 2025.
Q. What is the last date to apply for Bihar SHSB CHO Recruitment 2025?
A. The
Q. What is the age limit for Bihar SHSB CHO Vacancy 2025?
A. Please refer to the “Age Criteria” section in this post for detailed information, or consult the official notification for post-wise age requirements.
Q. What are the educational qualifications for Bihar SHSB CHO Recruitment 2025?
A. Candidates must have passed B.Sc (Nursing), Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing), or GNM with a Certificate Course in Community Health (CCH). It is crucial to read the official information thoroughly.
Q. How can I apply for Bihar SHSB CHO Recruitment 2025?
A. You can apply through the official recruitment page, often found on government job portals like SarkariExam.com, or directly via the links provided above. Many government job opportunities are accessible through such platforms.
Q. How do I download the Bihar SHSB CHO Result 2025?
A. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their results by entering their registration number/roll number and Date of Birth. The official download link will be available in the “Important Links” section.
Q. What is the official website of Bihar SHSB?
A. The official website is https://shs.bihar.gov.in/.