New Recruitment Notification (August 2025)
The Bihar government has announced recruitment for 5,006 ANM positions under the state’s health department.
Eligible candidates must have completed ANM certification from a recognized institution.
The selection process will include a written exam followed by document verification, and selected applicants will receive salary and additional benefits as per government norms.
ANM Workforce So Far
As of May 2025, the Bihar Health Minister stated that around 19,000 ANMs and GNMs were hired over the past five years across previous recruitment drives. Additionally, 11,389 nursing vacancies (Grade A nurses & GNMs) were published, and recruitment for 10,700 more nurses was underway, facing technical hurdles but expected to resume soon.
Summary of Key Figures
Category Count
Newly announced ANM openings (2025) 5,006 positions
Previous ANM/GNM hires (past 5 years) Approx. 19,000
Nursing vacancies advertised (Grade A & GNM) 11,389 openings
Pending recruitments (technical hold-up) 10,700 candidates
What You Should Know
Who can apply: Candidates must have completed ANM training from a recognised institute.
Recruitment Process: Written tests followed by document verification; details regarding application deadlines, fees, and salary can be found in the official advertisement.
Next Steps: Aspiring applicants should monitor the Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) or State Health Society (SHS) Bihar websites for the full notification and application process.
shs.bihar.gov.in
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