Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List 2025 Released
The Bihar Swastha Vibhag State Health Society has released the merit list for the Community Health Officer positions for 2025. This recruitment drive aimed to fill 4,500 vacancies, with applications accepted from May 5 to May 26, 2025. The written exam was conducted in July 2025. Candidates can now download the merit list and check important details such as application fees, age limits, and educational qualifications. Stay informed about the selection process and how to access the merit list through the official Bihar SHSB website.
Sep 19, 2025, 16:21 IST

Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List 2025 Announcement
The Bihar Swastha Vibhag State Health Society (Bihar SHSB) has officially published the merit list for the Community Health Officer (CHO) positions, which are on a contractual basis at Health & Wellness Centers. This recruitment drive aimed to fill 4,500 vacancies. The application period for the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Recruitment 2025 was from May 5, 2025, to May 26, 2025, with the written examination taking place in July 2025. Candidates who participated in the exam can now access the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List 2025 through the provided link.
Key Dates for Bihar SHS NHM CHO Recruitment
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: May 5, 2025
- Application End Date: May 26, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: May 26, 2025
- Examination Date: July 2025
- Admit Card Release: July 4, 2025
- Answer Key Release: July 18-20, 2025
- Result Announcement: August 9, 2025
- Merit List Release: September 18, 2025
Application Fees
Application Fee Structure
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 500/-
- SC, ST, PH: Rs. 250/-
- All Female Candidates: Rs. 250/-
- Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other modes.
Age Limit for Bihar SHS CHO Recruitment
Age Criteria
- As of October 1, 2024:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years for Males (UR/EWS)
- Maximum Age: 45 Years for Females (UR/EWS)
- Maximum Age: 45 Years for Males/Females (BC/MBC)
- Maximum Age: 47 Years for Males/Females (SC/ST)
- Age relaxation will follow Bihar SHSB CHO Recruitment Rules.
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Breakdown
Total Positions: 4500
Post Name | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
Community Health Officer (CHO) | 3601 | 731 |
Educational Qualifications Required
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must possess a B.Sc in Nursing with a completed six-month integrated curriculum of Certificate in Community Health (CCH) from a recognized institution from the academic year 2019-2020 onwards.
- Post Basic B.Sc in Nursing holders with the same CCH curriculum are also eligible.
- General Nurse and Midwifery (GNM) graduates with a completed CCH course from a recognized institution from the academic year 2019-2020 onwards can apply.
- All candidates should thoroughly review the official guidelines before applying.
Downloading the Merit List
Steps to Access the Merit List
- Visit the important link section below.
- Click the link to download the Bihar SHS NHM CHO Merit List.
- Enter the required details: Registration No./Roll No., DOB/Password, and Captcha Code (if applicable).
- After entering the details, candidates can view their merit list.
- The merit list is also available on the official Bihar SHSB website.
Selection Process
Selection Methodology
- Written/Online Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination