Bihar State Health Society Cancels Recruitment of 4500 Community Health Officers Amid Controversy

The decision comes following mounting political controversy surrounding the initial recruitment announcement, which excluded positions for the general category.

In a sudden turn of events, the State Health Society (SHS) Bihar has announced the cancellation of the recruitment process for 4500 Community Health Officer (CHO) positions. The decision comes following mounting political controversy surrounding the initial recruitment announcement, which excluded positions for the general category.

The Bihar State Health Committee issued a notification confirming the cancellation of the recruitment drive, citing "unavoidable reasons" for the decision. This move has stirred further debate and speculation within political circles and among aspiring candidates.

The recruitment, which was launched only a few days ago, drew significant attention due to the absence of vacancies for the general category, sparking allegations of bias and discrimination. The cancellation announcement has left many candidates in limbo, raising questions about the transparency and fairness of the recruitment process.

Initially, the recruitment drive had garnered widespread interest, with the SHS Bihar inviting online applications for the CHO positions at Health & Wellness Centres under the National Health Mission. The vacancies, totaling 4,500 posts, were to be filled on a contractual basis, offering a monthly salary of Rs 40,000.

Candidates interested in applying for the positions were required to register with the Indian Nursing Council and submit their applications through the official SHS Bihar website. The recruitment advertisement outlined detailed vacancy information, including quotas for various categories such as EBC, BC, SC, ST, and EWS.

While the cancellation has left aspiring candidates disappointed and uncertain about their future prospects, there has been no indication from the Bihar State Health Society regarding any potential rescheduling or reissuing of the recruitment notification. As the situation unfolds, candidates are advised to stay updated by regularly monitoring the official SHS Bihar website for any further developments.

This unexpected turn of events has underscored the need for greater transparency and accountability in the recruitment processes of public institutions, highlighting the importance of fair and equitable opportunities for all aspiring candidates.