Bihar SHS Ophthalmic Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 220 Posts
Organization: State Health Society, Bihar (SHS Bihar)
Post Name: Ophthalmic Assistant (Netra Sahayak / नेत्र सहायक)
Advt. No.: 07/2025
Total Vacancies: 220
Job Type: Contractual basis under NHM
Salary: ₹15,000 per month (consolidated honorarium)
Official Website: shs.bihar.gov.in
About Exam
State Health Society, Bihar has released Advertisement No. 07/2025 for Ophthalmic Assistant (Netra Sahayak) recruitment. A total of 220 vacancies are available on a contractual basis under the National Health Mission (NHM). The tenure will initially be 11 months, extendable based on performance. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly salary of ₹15,000.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 07 August 2025
- Application Start: 14 August 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 28 August 2025 (6:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 28 August 2025
- Admit Card & Exam Date: To be notified later
Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
- Unreserved (UR): 87
- EWS: 22
- SC: 35
- ST: 3
- EBC: 40
- BC: 26
- WBC (Women of BC): 7
- Total: 220
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age:
- UR / EWS (Male): 37 years
- UR / EWS (Female): 40 years
- BC / EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
- SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 years
- Relaxation: PwD +10 years, Departmental employees +5 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- 10+2 / I.Sc. (Biology or Mathematics), AND any one of the following:
- 2-year Diploma in Optometry, OR
- 2-year training as Ophthalmic Assistant in a recognized Government Hospital (as per NPCB guidelines), OR
- 2-year Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant from Government/Private/Semi-Government institute recognized by the Government of Bihar.
Application Fee
- ₹500 – UR / EWS / BC / EBC / Other State Candidates
- ₹125 – SC / ST (Bihar domicile), Women (Bihar domicile), PwD (40%+)
- Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Objective Type Questions (100 questions)
- Total Marks: 400
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
Exam Syllabus (Highlights)
- Anatomy & Physiology of Eye
- Refraction & Optics
- Common Eye Diseases (Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina Disorders)
- Ophthalmic Pharmacology
- Eye Injuries & First Aid
Salary & Tenure
- Consolidated Salary: ₹15,000 per month
- Contract Period: Initially 11 months, extendable based on performance under NHM
How to Apply
- Visit shs.bihar.gov.in
- Go to “Human Resource” → “Advertisement”
- Select Ophthalmic Assistant Advt. No. 07/2025 and click “Apply Online”
- Register and fill the application form
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and certificates
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and take printout of the application form
Important Links
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Apply Online for Recruitment
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Download Official Notification
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Official Website: shs.bihar.gov.in