Posts & vacancies
Contractual posts in the District of Howrah. Pay, age limit and eligibility differ by post, so check each one before applying.
Multi Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE)
Eligibility: Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy. Desirable: Master degree in Physiotherapy
Experience: Minimum 2 years working experience in a hospital
Pay scale: Rs. 18,000/- per month
Age limit: 21 – 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with age as per Govt. norms
Pharmacist (NUHM)
Eligibility: Two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma, Allopathic) recognised by the Government of West Bengal, and registered as "A" category Pharmacist under West Bengal Pharmacy Council. Efficiency in computers including MS Office and internet. Weightage will be given for higher qualification
Pay scale: Rs. 22,000/- per month
Age limit: 21 – 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with age as per Govt. norms
Staff Nurse (NUHM)
Eligibility: Completed GNM training course from an institute recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC) / West Bengal Nursing Council, or completed B.Sc Nursing course. Must be registered under WBNC
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- per month
Age limit: 40 years or less as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
Community Health Assistant (Urban) (NUHM)
Eligibility: Female candidates only. Passed ANM course from an institute recognised by Indian Nursing Council and registered with West Bengal Nursing Council, OR passed GNM course from an institute recognised by Indian Nursing Council and registered with West Bengal Nursing Council. Should be proficient in Bengali and a permanent resident of Howrah District
Pay scale: Rs. 13,000/- per month
Age limit: 21 – 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
Staff Nurse (XV Finance Commission – Health Grant, U-HWC)
Eligibility: Completed GNM training course from an institute recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC) / West Bengal Nursing Council, or completed B.Sc Nursing course. Must be registered under WBNC
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- per month
Age limit: 40 years or less as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
Staff Nurse (XV Finance Commission – Health Grant, Polyclinic)
Eligibility: Completed GNM training course from an institute recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC) / West Bengal Nursing Council, or completed B.Sc Nursing course. Must be registered under WBNC
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- per month
Age limit: 40 years or less as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
Community Health Assistant (Urban) (XV Finance Commission – Health Grant)
Eligibility: Female candidates only. Passed ANM course from an institute recognised by Indian Nursing Council and registered with West Bengal Nursing Council, OR passed GNM course from an institute recognised by Indian Nursing Council and registered with West Bengal Nursing Council. Should be proficient in Bengali and a permanent resident of Howrah District
Pay scale: Rs. 13,000/- per month
Age limit: 21 – 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) (NTEP)
Eligibility: Graduate in a science subject. Well conversant with computer programmes including MS Word and Excel. Permanent two-wheeler driving licence, and should be able to drive a two-wheeler. Preferential: MSW; at least one year of experience in any National Health Programme
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- per month
Age limit: 21 – 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
TBHV (NTEP)
Eligibility: Graduate in science. Certificate course in computer operations (minimum two months). Preferential: training course for MPW
Experience: Minimum 1 completed year of experience working as MPW / LHV / ANM / Health Worker
Pay scale: Rs. 18,000/- per month
Age limit: 21 – 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
Block Data Manager (XV Finance Commission – Health Grant)
Eligibility: Graduate from any recognised university, with at least 1 year Diploma course in Computer Application from a Govt. registered institution. Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access and Internet
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Government Sector or 5 years in Private Sector in data recording and data analysis
Pay scale: Rs. 22,000/- per month
Age limit: 21 – 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
Staff Nurse (HCP)
Eligibility: Completed GNM training course from an institute recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC) / West Bengal Nursing Council. Must be registered under WBNC. Desirable: experience of working with Thalassaemia patients and their families
Pay scale: Rs. 25,000/- per month
Age limit: 21 – 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation as per Govt. norms
Key dates
13 Oct 2026
Recruitment notice issued
16 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM IST
Online registration and online application start
31 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Last date of online application
Eligibility snapshot
| Age relaxation | As per Govt. norms. Existing NHM employees working in the same position get 5 years' relaxation over the maximum age limit, but are not entitled to continuity of service, rationalization benefits or other benefits of the present position, and start as a fresher in the new position if selected. |
| Residency | Applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal, with proficiency in Bengali / local language and dialect. Community Health Assistant (Urban) posts require permanent residence in Howrah District. |
| Qualification cut-off date | All essential qualifications must be completed on or before 16 Oct 2026, the first date of online application. Experience is counted till the same date. |
| Distance learning | Degrees through a Govt. affiliated Distance Learning course or a Govt. affiliated Open University are also accepted. |
| Council registration | Registration with the respective Council / Board (where applicable) must be obtained on or before 16 Oct 2026, from West Bengal only. No variation in name or surname between the application and the registration is accepted. |
Selection process
The selection process varies by post. Only shortlisted candidates are called for verification, test or interview.
1
Screening of documents
Applications are shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in educational qualification and experience.
2
Computer test or interview (where applicable)
Pharmacist: computer test. Senior Treatment Supervisor and TBHV: computer test. Block Data Manager: computer test. Multi Rehabilitation Worker and Staff Nurse (HCP): interview. Staff Nurse (NUHM / XV FC) and Community Health Assistant: only verification of testimonials.
Pharmacist and Block Data Manager computer test: qualifying 50%3
Final selection
Final selection is made on the basis of total marks obtained in academic qualification (weightage), experience and test / interview, as applicable for the post.
Application fee
No fee
Application fee
No application fees have to be submitted.
Good to know before you apply
Online applications only Only online applications are accepted. Forms that are not properly filled in or are incomplete are liable to be cancelled. There is no need to send a hard copy or print copy of the online form by post.
Photograph and signature If a proper signature and photograph are not uploaded at the time of online application, the application will be cancelled.
Keep your print-out and registration number Download the hard copy of the online registration form from https://hr.wbhealth.gov.in/Index.aspx ("Application Print") and retain it. Without the printed form, no candidate will be entertained for original testimonials verification. Retain the online registration number for future reference.
Government employees Candidates working in a Government organisation must route their application through proper channel if their departmental rules require it, and produce the NOC in original at the time of interview.
Caste, PwD and EWS certificates Only digitized caste / PwD certificates are accepted, and hand-written ones are not. Certificates must be issued on or before 16 Oct 2026 by the competent authorities of West Bengal. No claim for SC/ST/OBC/EWS membership is entertained after submission of the application.
Change of surname In case of a change of surname, a copy of the marriage certificate or an affidavit sworn before the First-Class Judicial Magistrate stating the change must be produced.
Panel validity and vacancies The panel is valid for one year from the date of approval. Vacancies indicated may increase with approval of the competent authority. Submission of application or appearing at any stage does not entitle a candidate to claim selection.
Technical issues For a genuine technical issue in uploading the online application, write to hrtechnical.howrahdhfws@gmail.com with a screenshot immediately, before the application window closes. See the user manual at https://hr.wbhealth.gov.in/Document/UserGuide.pdf
Corrigendum and further notices Any corrigendum, addendum, shortlist, or date, time and venue of interview will be published only at https://wbhealth.gov.in. No other mode of communication will be used.
How to Apply
1. Visit https://wbhealth.gov.in and open the online application link for this advertisement.
2. Fill in the prescribed online format between 16 Oct 2026 and 31 Oct 2026 (11:59 PM IST).
3. Upload your photograph and signature.
4. Download and keep the printed registration form from https://hr.wbhealth.gov.in/Index.aspx ("Application Print").
5. If shortlisted, bring the printout, original documents and photocopies of supporting documents to the verification session.
Place of Posting
Multi Rehabilitation Worker: any BPHC / RH in the District of Howrah
Pharmacist: any UPHC in ULBs under Howrah District
Staff Nurse (NUHM): any U-PHC in ULBs under Howrah District
Community Health Assistant (Urban) (NUHM): any UPHC in ULBs under Howrah District
Staff Nurse (XV FC, U-HWC): any U-HWC in ULBs under Howrah District
Staff Nurse (XV FC, Polyclinic): any Polyclinic in ULBs under Howrah District
Community Health Assistant (Urban) (XV FC): any U-HWC in ULBs under Howrah District
Senior Treatment Supervisor and TBHV: any TU in the District of Howrah
Block Data Manager: any Block HMIS Unit under Howrah District
Staff Nurse (HCP): Thalassaemia Control Unit, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital, Uluberia
Scale of Scoring
Multi Rehabilitation Worker (full marks 50): Class X 10, Class XII 10, Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy 10 (proportionate marking), Master degree in Physiotherapy 5 (additional), Experience 10, Interview 5
Multi Rehabilitation Worker experience marks (Govt. / Pvt.): 5 yrs and more 10 / 5; 4 yrs to less than 5 yrs 8 / 4; 3 yrs to less than 4 yrs 6 / 3; 2 yrs to less than 3 yrs 4 / 2
Pharmacist (full marks 100): D-Pharma 65, B-Pharma 75, M-Pharma 85 (proportionate marking, max 85); Computer test 15 (qualifying 50%, failing which candidature is cancelled)
Staff Nurse (NUHM, XV FC) and Community Health Assistant: 100% weightage on nursing qualification (GNM / B.Sc Nursing, or ANM / GNM) marks
Senior Treatment Supervisor (full marks 50): Class X 5, Class XII 5, Graduation 15, MSW 5, Experience 10, Computer test 10
TBHV (full marks 50): Class X 5, Class XII 10, Graduation 15, Training in MPW 5, Experience 10, Computer test 5
STS and TBHV experience marks (Govt. / Pvt.): 5 yrs and more 10 / 5; 4 yrs to less than 5 yrs 8 / 4; 3 yrs to less than 4 yrs 6 / 3; 2 yrs to less than 3 yrs 4 / 2; 1 yr to less than 2 yrs 2 / 1
Block Data Manager (full marks 100): Class X 5, Class XII 10, Graduation 15, Computer test 70 (qualifying 50%)
Staff Nurse (HCP) (full marks 100): Class 12 or equivalent 25, GNM 60, Interview 15
Tie-break and Marking Rules
If aggregate marks after final selection are equal, preference goes to the candidate senior in age as on 1 Jan of the year of publication of the advertisement.
Class X marks are calculated excluding additional / optional subjects. Class XII marks are calculated on the best of five subjects, excluding compulsory subjects.
No rounding off of marks. Proportionate marking up to 2 decimal points is considered.
Where CGPA / OGPA / DGPA or letter grade is awarded, the equivalent percentage as per the University / Institute norms must be indicated in the application form. A copy of the formula must be attached along with the marksheets when asked for.
Post-qualification experience certificates must be issued and stamped by the appropriate authority, from oldest to latest, mentioning the dates of working period.