Kamal Ghorui
The Bihar Swastha Vibhag State Health Society (Bihar SHSB) has officially declared the result for the Ophthalmic Assistant Recruitment 2025. The recruitment exam, conducted on 20 December 2025, aimed to fill 220 vacancies for Ophthalmic Assistants across government health facilities in Bihar. Thousands of candidates applied online between 14 August and 28 August 2025, with age eligibility ranging from 21 to 37 years for general male candidates and higher limits for reserved categories. Candidates who appeared for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) can now check their results on the official SHSB portal using their roll number, registration number, or date of birth. The recruitment process also includes document verification for shortlisted candidates.
Important dates and eligibility criteria
The recruitment notification was released in August 2025, inviting candidates with a 10+2/I.Sc. qualification with Biology or Mathematics, along with a 2-year diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant/Optometry or equivalent government-recognized training. The online application fee ranged from ₹125 for reserved candidates to ₹500 for general candidates. Age relaxation was applicable as per government rules, with SC/ST candidates allowed up to 42 years. Admit cards were made available on 11 December 2025, and the answer key was released earlier on 26 December 2025, allowing candidates to calculate tentative scores before the final result.
How to check Bihar SHS Ophthalmic Assistant result
Candidates can follow these simple steps to check their Bihar SHS Ophthalmic Assistant result:
- Visit the official SHSB website: shs.bihar.gov.in
- Go to the Latest Announcements / Recruitment section.
- Click on “Ophthalmic Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Result 2026”.
- Open the PDF and search for your roll number or name.
- Download and print the result for future reference.
Direct link to check Bihar SHS Ophthalmic Assistant result.Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification as per the official schedule. It is important to keep educational certificates, age proof, and category certificates ready for the next stage.
Selection process and next stages
The selection for Ophthalmic Assistant posts is primarily merit-based, determined by the CBT scores, followed by verification of documents. Successful candidates will join government health facilities, assisting in eye care programs and screenings under the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB). This recruitment offers candidates a stable career in public healthcare, with opportunities for professional growth within Bihar’s state health system. With the state expanding its ophthalmic care services, these posts play a vital role in improving accessibility and quality of eye care services for communities across Bihar.
