DHFWS Paschim Bardhaman Recruitment 2025 Apply 176 Medical Vacancies

The Department of Health & Family Welfare (DHFWS), Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), Paschim Bardhaman, has released an official notification for the engagement of various medical professionals. The recruitment drive aims to fill 176 medical and paramedical posts on a contractual basis under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Candidates possessing qualifications in Nursing, Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy, and Community Health can apply online by December 21, 2025.

DHFWS Paschim Bardhaman Recruitment 2025

The following table provides a quick summary of the DHFWS Paschim Bardhaman recruitment details:

Important Dates

Candidates must adhere to the following timeline for the application process:

Vacancy Details

The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti has announced a total of 176 vacancies across four distinct designations. The largest number of openings is for the position of Community Health Assistant (Urban), followed by Staff Nurse and Laboratory Technician.

Education & Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the specific educational and residency requirements for each post as of the date of advertisement:

• Staff Nurse:

  • Must have completed a GNM training course from an institute recognized by the Indian/West Bengal Nursing Council OR B.Sc. Nursing.

  • Must be registered under the West Bengal Nursing Council.

  • Proficiency in the local language is required.

• Laboratory Technician:

  • Must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.

  • Must hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) recognized by the West Bengal State Medical Faculty or AICTE.

  • Basic knowledge of computers (MS Office, Internet) is required.

• Pharmacist:

  • Must hold a two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma) (Allopathic) recognized by the Government of West Bengal.

  • Must be registered as an ‘A’ category Pharmacist under the West Bengal Pharmacy Council.

  • Proficiency in Bengali and computer efficiency (MS Office & Internet) is required.

  • Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.

• Community Health Assistant (Urban):

  • Must have passed the ANM or GNM course from an institute recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.

  • Must be registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council.

  • Must be proficient in Bengali and a permanent resident of the district (Paschim Bardhaman).

Salary Structure

The monthly remuneration for the contractual posts is as follows:

• Staff Nurse: Rs. 25,000/- per month.

• Laboratory Technician: Rs. 22,000/- per month.

• Pharmacist: Rs. 22,000/- per month.

• Community Health Assistant (Urban): Rs. 13,000/- per month.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as of January 1, 2025.

• Staff Nurse: Upper age limit is 64 years.

• Laboratory Technician: Upper age limit is 40 years.

• Pharmacist: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 40 years.

• Community Health Assistant (Urban): Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years.

• Age relaxation is applicable as per Government norms.

Selection Process

The selection procedure varies by post and is primarily based on academic scores and technical skills:

• Staff Nurse: 100% based on marks obtained in GNM or B.Sc Nursing.

• Laboratory Technician:

  • 85 Marks: Based on marks obtained in the DMLT final examination.

  • 15 Marks: Computer Test.

• Pharmacist:

  • 85 Marks: Academic scores (M. Pharma – 85, B. Pharma – 75, D. Pharma – 65).

  • 15 Marks: Computer Test (Minimum qualifying marks 50%).

• Community Health Assistant (Urban): 100% based on marks obtained in ANM or GNM.

Application Fee

Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee online:

• Unreserved Categories: Rs. 100/-.
• Reserved Categories: Rs. 50/-.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official recruitment portal at https://hr.wbhealth.gov.in starting from December 7, 2025.
2. Complete the registration process and retain the registration number for future reference.
3. Fill in the application form carefully. Mismatches between online details and original testimonials will lead to cancellation.
4. Ensure all required details regarding caste certificates and qualifications are accurate.
5. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 100 or Rs. 50) before December 21, 2025.
6. Finalize and submit the application by December 23, 2025.
7. Download and print the online registration form for document verification. Do not send hard copies by post.

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