Bihar NHM CHO Salary 2025: Check In Hand Pay, Structure, Monthly Pay, Job Profile

Bihar CHO Salary 2025: The State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB) has released 4500 contractual vacancies for Community Health Officer (CHО). Candidates can apply online for this post from May 5 to 26, 2025. This program aims to employ CHO for leading primary care provider teams (female health workers (ANM's), male health workers (MPW), ASHA's), providing comprehensive health care, including disease prevention and quality health promotion in the various Health & Wellness Centers (HWC) of the state. One of the key attractions of this opportunity is the lucrative Bihar NHM CHO salary and other benefits. The monthly remuneration of a Community Health Officer (CHО) appointed under NHM will be Rs 40,000, made up of both fixed and performance-linked payments. In this article, we have shared complete details about Bihar CHO salary, job profile, career growth, etc, for candidates’ reference.

Bihar CHO Salary 2025 Structure

Understanding Bihar NHM CHO salary and job profile is essential for aspirants to make informed career decisions, identify job expectations, and align their goals accordingly. Candidates appointed as Community Health Officer (CHО) will receive in hand salary of Rs 40,000 per month. Of which, Rs 32,000 per month will be fixed remuneration, and the remaining Rs 8000 per month will be payable as performance-linked payment computed based on various health indicators. Here is the comprehensive breakdown of the Bihar CHO salary structure tabulated below:

Bihar NHM CHO Salary Per Month

As Community Health Officer (CHО) under NHM, the selected candidates will receive remuneration of Rs 40,000 per month. However, the Bihar CHO in hand salary is divided into two parts, i.e. Fixed Pay and Performance Linked Payment. In brief, the fixed remuneration will be Rs 32,000 per month, while the remaining Rs 8000 per month will be payable as a performance-linked payment after considering various health indicators. 

Bihar CHO Salary: Surety Bond

• Successful candidates shall work as CHOs at Health Sub Centres with the District Health Society (DHS) for at least 18 months from the date of joining. If they fail to do so, they will have to pay a recoverable amount equivalent to 06 months of total remuneration (Honorarium) equivalent to 2,40,000. No transfer claim shall be accepted during this period of 18 months.
• The selected candidates will have to sign a surety Bond of Rs 2,40,000 at the time of joining as CHO with the respective District Health Society. The bond will be furnished on stamp paper of Rs 1000, indicating that the appointed candidates shall serve as CHO for at least 18 months, failing which they will pay the 2,40,000/- through a Demand Draft.

Bihar CHO Job Profile

Bihar Community Health Officers will be entrusted with a wide range of public health responsibilities, ambulatory care, management and leadership at the Health & Wellness Centres. The exam authorities have specified the Bihar CHO Job Profile in the official notification so that candidates can thoroughly understand the job requirements before applying. Check the detailed Bihar NHM CHO Job Profile below:

• To implement National Programs. 
• To administer and manage duties at Health & Wellness Centers (or Sub Centers). 
• Responsible for health education and encouraging awareness about the five expanded range of services (as specified by MoHFW, GOI) RMNCHNA & NCD. 
• Responsible for Preventive, Promotive & Curative care. 
• Identification of 'Danger Signs' and Referral after pre-referral stabilisation. 
• Implement biomedical waste disposal guidelines and Infection control policies. 
• Supervise health workers for maternal and Child Health, Family Planning and nutrition-related services.