Bihar SHS Ophthalmic Assistant Result 2026

220 contractual Ophthalmic Assistant posts, split 87 Unreserved, 40 EBC, 35 SC, 26 BC, 22 EWS, 07 Women of Backward Classes and 03 ST. The advertisement states that these category figures already include the 35 percent reservation for women, 4 percent for persons with disabilities and 2 percent for grandchildren of freedom fighters, and that the number of advertised vacancies may increase or decrease after roster approval by the Health Department.

I.Sc. (Biology or Mathematics) or 10+2 (Biology or Mathematics) with a two-year Diploma in Optometry, or two years of training as an Ophthalmic Assistant in a recognised Government Hospital as per NPCB guidelines. Alternatively, I.Sc. or 10+2 with a 2-year Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant from a Government, Private or Semi-Government institute recognised by the Government of Bihar.

Minimum 21 years as on 01 August 2025. The upper limit is 37 years for UR and EWS men, 40 years for UR and EWS women and for BC and EBC candidates of either sex, and 42 years for SC and ST candidates. Relaxations are 10 years for persons with disabilities and 05 years for departmental staff who hold the minimum eligibility, and anyone who fell within the upper limit at any time between 31 July 2010 and 01 August 2025 remains eligible. Only one of these relaxations may be claimed.

Rs 500 for General, BC, EBC and EWS candidates and for all other candidates, and Rs 125 for SC and ST candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar, for women of reserved or unreserved categories who are permanent residents of Bihar, and for candidates with 40 percent or more disability. Payment was online only, by Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI, with bank and payment-gateway charges payable by the candidate on top of the fee.

By the Computer Based Test alone. It carries 100 objective questions of 1 mark each over two hours - General Knowledge 10, Knowledge Application / Reasoning 20, Numerical Ability 20 and Technical Ability 50 - with no negative marking. Candidates must first clear the category threshold of 40 percent General, 36.5 percent BC, 34 percent EBC or 32 percent for SC / ST, women and candidates with disabilities. Those who qualify are called for document verification at up to a 1:2.5 ratio of the category-wise vacancies, and the final category-wise merit list follows.

No. The advertisement states that reservation is available only to candidates whose permanent residence is in Bihar. Candidates residing outside Bihar receive no reservation benefit, and the 35 percent horizontal reservation for women and the horizontal reservation for benchmark disability are likewise confined to natives of Bihar. Out-of-state candidates also pay the Rs 500 fee.

No. The engagement is purely contractual for 11 months, extendable on satisfactory work and service up to the age of 60 years or until the post's approval under the NHM Record of Proceedings and funds last, whichever is earlier. The consolidated honorarium is Rs 15,000 per month. Contract appointees are not treated as government servants and have no claim to regularisation into government service.

The last date to submit the online application is 28 August 2025 (06:00 PM). Applications received after this date are not considered.

The online application window opened on 14 August 2025 (10:00 AM). Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal until the last date.

Candidates must have 12th Pass or Diploma. Refer to the official notification for post-wise eligibility details.

The exam is scheduled for 20 December 2025. Admit cards are released closer to the exam date.