The government of Bihar has recently released a notification for SHSB CHO recruitment 2024. This notification has been released as part of the National Health Mission, inviting candidates to join as Community Health Officers (CHO) in various districts of Bihar.
This article covers detailed information on this vacancy, including the application process, eligibility criteria, and more.
Contents
- 1 Overview of SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
- 2 Category-wise Post Distribution for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
- 3 Eligibility Criteria for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
- 4 Application Fee for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
- 5 What is the salary of a Community Health Officer?
- 6 How to apply online for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024?
- 7 FAQs
Overview of SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
| Post Name | Community Health Officer (CHO) |
| Vacancies | 4500 |
| Application date | April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024 |
| Age Limit | 21-47 years |
| Salary | ₹40,000 |
| PDF Notification | https://shs.bihar.gov.in/shs/advertisement/1709965728.pdf |
| Official website | https://shs.bihar.gov.in/ |
Category-wise Post Distribution for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 0 | 0 |
| EBC | 1345 | 331 |
| BC | 702 | 259 |
| SC | 1279 | 230 |
| ST | 95 | 36 |
| EWS | 145 | 78 |
| TOTAL | 3566 | 934 |
Eligibility Criteria for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
Starting in 2020, applicants are required to hold either a B.Sc. in Nursing or a Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) degree, coupled with the successful completion of a six-month integrated Curriculum of Community Health (CCH) from a recognized institute or university.
Alternatively, candidates can fulfill this requirement by completing the CCH program through IGNOU or other specified institutions.
Age Limit
The minimum age required to apply for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024 is 21 as of January 1, 2024, whereas you can refer to the table below to understand the maximum age limit after specific category-wise age relaxation –
| UR (M) & EWS (M) | 42 years |
| UR (F) & EWS (F) | 45 years |
| BC & EBC (M&F) | 45 years |
| SC & ST (M&F) | 47 years |
Moreover, Individuals with Benchmark Disability are entitled to a relaxation of up to 10 years in the maximum age limit for eligibility. Similarly, departmental candidates may receive a relaxation of up to 5 years in the maximum age limit, provided they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria stipulated for the position.
Application Fee for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024
Male candidates belonging to the UR, EWS, BC, or EBC categories are required to pay ₹500/—as part of the application process.
Whereas Female applicants(all categories) and male aspirants from the SC/ST category only need to pay ₹100 using one of the provided payment methods before the fee submission deadline.
What is the salary of a Community Health Officer?
The comprehensive salary structure for Community Health Officers (CHOs) at Health & Wellness Centers within the framework of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Bihar is designed to provide a competitive remuneration package.
CHOs are entitled to a total monthly payment of ₹40,000. This sum is divided into two components: a fixed pay scale of ₹32,000 and an additional Performance Linked Payment (PLP) of ₹8,000.
How to apply online for SHSB CHO Recruitment 2024?
You can apply directly for the SHSB CHO recruitment from the official website. However, the State Health Committee has recently released a notice stating that “Notice no. – 03/2024 [PR. No. 019305 (B&C) 2023-24]”, inviting applications for 4500 vacant seats, has been postponed for uncertain time.
Don’t worry, as we will be updating this post with the latest update related to the Community Health Officer vacancy for the State Health Society, Bihar.
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FAQs
Who is eligible for SHSB CHO recruitment 2024?
B.Sc Nursing degree holders who have also completed the six-month integrated curriculum of Community Health (CCH) from a recognized institute or university are eligible for SHSB CHO vacancies.
What is the age limit for government jobs in Bihar?
For all government jobs, including SHSB CHO, Bihar Post Office Car Driver, and Bihar Lekhpal IT Assistance, the minimum age is 21 years, whereas the maximum age is 42.