Here are the complete and verified details for the SHS Bihar Ophthalmic Assistant Recruitment 2025, for 220 contract posts under the State Health Society, Bihar (National Health Mission) — Advertisement No. 07/2025:
Vacancy & Eligibility
Total Posts: 220 Ophthalmic Assistant positions
Qualification:
I.Sc. (Biology or Mathematics) or equivalent 10+2
Plus a 2-year Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institute, or
2 years of on‐job training as Ophthalmic Assistant in a recognized government hospital as per NPCB guidelines
Age Limit:
21 to 42 years (as on cutoff date), with relaxation per government norms
Important Dates
Notification Release: 06 August 2025
Online Application Opens: 14 August 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last Date to Apply: 28 August 2025 (by 6:00 PM)
Application Fee
General / BC / EBC / EWS: ₹ 500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women: ₹ 125
(Women/Pw BD/SC/ST fee relaxed)
Salary (Contract Basis)
Consolidated Pay: ₹ 15,000 per month
Selection Process
Online Application via the official SHS Bihar portal: shs.bihar.gov.in → Advertisement No. 07/2025
Upload documents: Education certificates, diploma, age proof, category certificate if applicable
Selection through NORCET Prelims and Mains (conducted under the National Ophthalmic Recruitment Common Eligibility Test)
NORCET Prelims: Tentatively scheduled for 14 September 2025
NORCET Mains: Tentatively on 27 September 2025
Summary Table
Field Details
Post Ophthalmic Assistant
Vacancies 220
Qualification 10+2 (Science) + Diploma/Training
Age Range 21–42 years (relaxations apply)
Apply Online 14 Aug – 28 Aug 2025
Application Fee ₹ 500 (General/BC/EWS), ₹ 125 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
Salary ₹ 15,000 per month (contractual)
Selection Tests NORCET Prelims & Mains
Final Tips
Download and read the official notification PDF from the SHS Bihar website before applying.
Ensure you meet the educational criteria: correct diploma or verified training.
Prepare for NORCET exams—focus on basic general knowledge, health topics, optometry-specific content, and Hindi/English language comprehension.
Keep digital copies of your 10+2 marksheet, diploma, age proof, and category certificates ready in preferred formats (as per portal guidelines).
Complete your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute disruptions.