DHFWS Purba Medinipur Recruitment 2026 OUT - Apply Online 67 Pharmacist, Staff Nurse and More Posts
An official recruitment notification (Memo No. CMOH/Pbmd/DPMU/6687) has been issued by District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Purba Medinipur, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. It covers 67 contractual vacancies under NHM / NUHM. Post-wise vacancies are: Pharmacist (17), Community Health Assistant Urban (12), Multi Rehabilitation Worker (12), Medical Officer AYUSH (12), Staff Nurse (6), Block Data Manager (4), Public Health Manager (2), STLS (1), and STS (1). Eligible candidates with relevant qualifications in medical, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, or degree courses can submit online applications at the official portal wbhealth.gov.in. Applications open on 04 November 2026 and close on 26 November 2026. Registration & Fee Payment ends on 25 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 02 November 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment | 25 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Final Form Submission | 26 November 2026 (Midnight) |
| Crucial Date for Age & Qualification | 01 January 2026 |
| Document Verification / Test Date | To be notified soon |
Application Fee
| General (Unreserved) Categories | Rs. 100/- |
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| Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC / PwD) | Rs. 50/- |
| Payment Mode | Online mode only via the departmental payment gateway integrated into the application portal. |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
| Pharmacist | 18 to 40 Years |
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| Medical Officer (AYUSH) | Not exceeding 40 Years |
| Staff Nurse & CHA (Urban) | Maximum 40 Years |
| Public Health Manager, BDM, MRW, STLS & STS | 21 to 40 Years |
| Age relaxation is admissible for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates as per Government of West Bengal rules. | |
Tenure & Monthly Remuneration
| Nature of Appointment | Purely contractual initially up to 31 March 2027, renewable annually based on performance and government approval. |
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| Monthly Salary by Post | Public Health Manager: Rs. 35,000/- per month Medical Officer - AYUSH (Male & Female): Rs. 32,000/- per month Staff Nurse, STLS & STS: Rs. 25,000/- per month Pharmacist & Block Data Manager: Rs. 22,000/- per month Multi Rehabilitation Worker: Rs. 18,000/- per month Community Health Assistant (Urban): Rs. 13,000/- per month |
DHFWS Purba Medinipur Vacancy 2026: Total 67 Posts
- A Two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma) (Allopathic) is required. The institute must have recognition from PCI / AICTE.
- Registration with West Bengal Pharmacy Council is required. Additional weightage is given to B-Pharma and M-Pharma holders.
- Must be a permanent West Bengal resident and able to read Bengali, write it and speak it.
- Must have passed an ANM course with recognition from INC and hold WBNC registration OR passed a GNM course with recognition from INC and hold WBNC registration.
- Only Female candidates may apply. They must be permanent residents of Purba Medinipur District and have proficiency in Bengali.
- A recognized University must have awarded the Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT). Hospital working experience of at least 02 years is required.
- Preference is given for a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT).
- A recognized institution must have awarded the BHMS / BAMS / BUMS degree. Registration with the respective Medical Council is also required.
- Completion of compulsory internship is required. Preference/additional marks are given to MD degree holders.
- Must have proficiency in Bengali and be a permanent West Bengal resident.
- Must have completed a GNM course at an institute with recognition from the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
- Registration under West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC) is required, along with proficiency in the local language.
- A recognized University must have awarded graduation in any stream. Also required is a Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) of at least 1-year from a government-registered institute.
- Must know how to work with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Internet.
- Data recording and analysis experience is required: minimum 03 years in the Government sector OR 05 years in the Private sector.
- Required qualifications are: Dental / Nursing graduation OR a Life Science / Economics Master’s OR Social Science graduation with MPH / Community Health / PSM OR graduation with an MBA in HR / Healthcare.
- Must be efficient in MS Office and Internet and have 02 years of post-qualification experience managing health programmes.
Selection Process
| Selection Basis | Academic evaluation, technical/computer test, relevant work experience, and personal interview as specified for each post. Medical Officer (AYUSH): Class 10 (20 Marks), Class 12 (20 Marks), BHMS/BAMS/BUMS (40 Marks), MD Degree (20 Marks). Total: 100 Marks. Pharmacist: Class 10 (20 Marks), Class 12 (20 Marks), D-Pharma (30 Marks), B-Pharma (20 Marks), M-Pharma (10 Marks). Total: 100 Marks. Public Health Manager: Academic (75 Marks), Computer Test (15 Marks - 50% qualifying), Experience (10 Marks). Total: 100 Marks. Block Data Manager: Academic (30 Marks), Computer Test (70 Marks - 50% qualifying). Total: 100 Marks. Staff Nurse & CHA (Urban): 100% Academic Merit based on GNM / ANM marks. Multi Rehabilitation Worker: Academic (35 Marks), Experience (10 Marks), Interview (5 Marks). Total: 50 Marks. STLS & STS: Academic (30 Marks), Experience (10 Marks), Computer Test (10 Marks). Total: 50 Marks. |
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| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates must present all original testimonials and hard copy printout of the online application form during document verification. |
How to Apply Online for DHFWS Purba Medinipur Recruitment 2026
- Open hr.wbhealth.gov.in, the official West Bengal Health recruitment portal. You can also reach it through wbhealth.gov.in > Recruitment.
- Choose the DHFWS Purba Medinipur recruitment advertisement bearing Memo No. CMOH/Pbmd/DPMU/6687.
- Choose “Online Application”, then finish basic registration to get your Application Number.
- Use the online payment gateway to pay the application fee on or before 25 November 2026: Rs. 100/- for General and Rs. 50/- for Reserved.
- After logging in, enter all your educational qualifications and professional council registration numbers. Also provide domicile information and experience details.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature as clear scanned copies.
- Check all the data you entered carefully before final submission. Changes cannot be made after 26 November 2026 at midnight.
- After submitting the application, use “Application Print” to download your filled application form. Safely keep at least two printed copies for document verification. Do not send hard copies by post.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for complete details of eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for DHFWS Purba Medinipur Recruitment 2026?
Notification Release Date: 02 November 2026; Online Application Start Date: 04 November 2026; Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment: 25 November 2026; Last Date for Final Form Submission: 26 November 2026 (Midnight).
What is the application fee for DHFWS Purba Medinipur Recruitment 2026?
General (Unreserved) Categories: Rs. 100/-; Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC / PwD): Rs. 50/-; Payment Mode: Online mode only via the departmental payment gateway integrated into the application portal.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.