The State Health Society Bihar (SHSB), operating under the Department of Health, Government of Bihar, conducts recruitment for Staff Nurse and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) positions under the National Health Mission (NHM). These recruitment drives aim to fill contractual nursing vacancies across Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs), and district medical facilities across Bihar. Candidates holding a B.Sc. Nursing degree, General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma, or 2-year ANM diploma registered with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC) can apply online via shs.bihar.gov.in.
Below is the complete overview of the Bihar SHSB Staff Nurse & ANM Recruitment 2026 schedule, post-wise vacancy distribution, educational eligibility, age relaxations, selection criteria, and step-by-step application instructions.
Bihar SHSB Nursing Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Recruitment Event / Activity | Official Timeline & Schedule |
| Notification Release (Staff Nurse) | May / June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | August 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | August / September 2026 |
| Document Verification (DV) & Merit List | To be notified |
Bihar SHSB Staff Nurse & ANM Recruitment: Overview
| Parameter | Official Details |
| Recruiting Organization | State Health Society Bihar (SHSB) / NHM Bihar |
| Post Names | Staff Nurse & Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,950+ Posts (Staff Nurse) / 5,000+ Posts (ANM Cycle) |
| Employment Type | Contractual Basis (National Health Mission) |
| Monthly Honorarium | Staff Nurse: Rs. 20,000 – 32,000/month |
| Official Website | shs.bihar.gov.in / statehealthsocietybihar.org |
| Selection Mode | CBT Written Examination + Work Experience Weightage → DV |
| Job Location | Bihar |
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment drive targets key healthcare programs including Health Sub-Centres (HSC), Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM):
| Post Name | Health Scheme / Wing | Estimated Vacancies |
| Staff Nurse | National Health Mission (NHM General) | 3,950 |
| ANM (HSC) | Health Sub-Centres | 4,197 |
| ANM (RBSK) | Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram | 510 |
| ANM (NUHM) | National Urban Health Mission | 299 |
| Total Healthcare Posts | Combined Nursing Drives | 8,956 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
- For Staff Nurse Posts:
- B.Sc. Nursing (4-year course) from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) recognized institute OR
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) (3-year course) from a recognized training institution.
- BNRC Registration: Active candidate registration with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC), Patna is mandatory. Candidates from other states must possess a suitability certificate or transfer registration to BNRC before final selection.
- For ANM Posts:
- 2-Year Full-Time Diploma in Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) training course from an INC-recognized institute.
- Mandatory registration with the Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC), Patna.
2. Age Limit (As on Cutoff Date)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
| Candidate Category | Maximum Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS – Male | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS – Female | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years Relaxation in Upper Age |
Selection Process & Marking Weightage
Selection for Bihar SHSB Staff Nurse and ANM positions relies on a combined merit system comprising a written exam and prior relevant health service experience.
Weightage Breakdown Table
| Selection Stage | Weightage Score |
| Computer Based Written Test (CBT) | 75 to 80 Marks |
| Prior Work Experience (COVID-19 / Govt Health Duty) | 20 to 25 Marks |
| Total Selection Score | 100 Marks |
- CBT Structure: 100 Objective Multiple Choice Questions covering Subject Nursing Technical Knowledge, Basic Primary Healthcare, General Awareness, and Analytical Ability.
- Experience Calculation: Candidates who served on contractual/temporary duty in Bihar Government hospitals receive 5 marks per completed year (minimum 365 days), up to a maximum cap of 20–25 marks.
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Written Test (CBT)
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
| Unreserved (UR) / General | 40% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD | 32% |
Application Fee Structure
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
| UR / EWS / BC / EBC (Male Candidates) | Rs. 500/- |
| All Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | Rs. 125/- |
| SC / ST Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | Rs. 125/- |
| PwBD Candidates | Rs. 125/- |
| Out-of-State Candidates (All Categories) | Rs. 500/- |
Payment Mode: Online payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
How to Apply Online for Bihar SHSB Nursing Recruitment
- Go to the official State Health Society Bihar web portal:
shs.bihar.gov.in. - Click on the “Advertisement” section on the homepage and select the link for “Apply Online for Staff Nurse / ANM Recruitment 2026”.
- Register by entering your active mobile number, email ID, personal credentials, and BNRC registration details.
- Log in using your Registration ID and Password sent to your email/SMS.
- Enter personal information, educational marks, GNM/B.Sc/ANM diploma details, and professional experience certificates.
- Upload scanned images of your passport photograph, signature, BNRC registration certificate, and category certificate.
- Pay the requisite application fee online according to your category.
- Review all submitted entries carefully and click Submit. Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Bihar SHSB Staff Nurse recruitment 2026 me total kitne posts hain?
State Health Society Bihar ke tahet Staff Nurse ke lagbhag 3,950 contractual pado par bharti ki ghoshna ki gayi hai.
2. Kya out-of-state candidates Bihar SHSB Staff Nurse aur ANM post ke liye apply kar sakte hain?
Haan, out-of-state candidates aavedan kar sakte hain, lekin unke paas Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC), Patna ka registration certificate hona anivarya hai.
3. Bihar SHS ANM aur Staff Nurse ka selection process kya hai?
Selection Computer Based Test (CBT) aur Work Experience Weightage (COVID-19 ya Government Health Service) ke aadhar par taiyar final merit list ke dwara hota hai.
4. Bihar Staff Nurse aur ANM post ke liye minimum age requirement kya hai?
Aavedan karne ke liye ummidwar ki nyunatam aayu 21 Varsh honi chahiye. Maximum age limit category ke anusaar 37 se 42 varsh tak di gayi hai.
