Overview
District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS) Purba Bardhaman is recruiting 44 healthcare professionals across multiple positions including Medical Officers, Staff Nurses, Community Health Officers, and Rehabilitation Workers. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified healthcare professionals to work in government health programs (NHM, NUHM, NPHCE). The positions offer competitive salaries ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month.
🏢 Organization Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Purba Bardhaman |
| Funding | National Health Mission (NHM), National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE) |
| Location | Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal |
| Nature of Work | Government Healthcare Services |
| Official Website | www.wbhealth.gov.in |
💼 Total Vacancies: 44 Posts
Purba Bardhaman DHFWS is offering positions across 5 healthcare specialties:
| Position | Total Posts | Category Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Officer (CHO)-BAMS | 4 | EWS-1, SC-1, ST-1, UR-1 |
| Medical Officer (NUHM) | 5 | SC-2, ST-1, OBC-B-2 |
| Staff Nurse (NUHM) | 10 | UR-1, SC-3, SC(PwD)-1, ST-2, OBC-A-2, OBC-B-1 |
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE) | 21 | UR-6, UR(PwD-Blindness)-1, EWS-2, SC-6, ST-2, OBC-A-2, OBC-B-2 |
| Attendant (Female Only) for NRC | 4 | UR-1, EWS-1, SC-1, ST-1 |
| Total | 44 | Various Categories |
📝 Post Types
Medical Professional Positions:
- Community Health Officer (CHO)-BAMS – Ayurveda specialist
- Medical Officer – MBBS qualified doctor
- Staff Nurse – Registered nursing professional
Support Professional Positions:
- Multi Rehabilitation Worker – Physiotherapy specialist
- Attendant – Support staff for healthcare facility
💻 Job Type
Employment Nature: Contract-Based / Fixed-Term
- Government-sponsored positions under health missions
- Contract duration varies by position
- Selection through merit-based process
- Consolidated monthly salary structure
📮 Application Mode
Application Method: Offline Only
Applications must be submitted in hardcopy format with required documents. No online application portal is available.
Official Website: www.wbhealth.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 08 & 09 December 2025 |
| Start of Application Submission | 08 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 24 December 2025 |
| Document Verification Notice | Within 31 December 2025 |
⏰ Important Note: Only 16 days to apply! Candidates must submit hardcopy applications by 24 December 2025.
📍 Vacancy Details
Position-wise Detailed Information:
1. Community Health Officer (CHO)-BAMS (4 Posts)
- Specialty: Ayurveda/BAMS (Qualification-based)
- Vacancies: EWS-1, SC-1, ST-1, General-1
- Stipend During Training: Rs. 10,000/month
- Salary After Training: Rs. 20,000/month + Maximum Rs. 5,000 Performance-Linked Incentive
2. Medical Officer (NUHM) (5 Posts)
- Qualification: MBBS with 1 year internship
- Vacancies: SC-2, ST-1, OBC-B-2
- Salary: Rs. 60,000/month Consolidated (Highest paid position!)
- Responsibility: Clinical care and health program implementation
3. Staff Nurse (NUHM) (10 Posts) – Most Positions
- Qualification: GNM or B.Sc. Nursing
- Vacancies: UR-1, SC-3, SC(PwD)-1, ST-2, OBC-A-2, OBC-B-1
- Salary: Rs. 25,000/month Consolidated
- Requirement: Must be permanent resident of West Bengal
- Responsibility: Patient care, ward management, nursing duties
4. Multi Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE) (21 Posts) – Largest Recruitment
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy + 2 years working experience
- Vacancies: UR-6, UR(PwD-Blindness)-1, EWS-2, SC-6, ST-2, OBC-A-2, OBC-B-2
- Salary: Rs. 18,000/month Consolidated
- Desirable: Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
- Responsibility: Rehabilitation services, physiotherapy treatments
5. Attendant (Female Only) for NRC (4 Posts)
- Qualification: Higher Secondary Pass (Madhyamik)
- Vacancies: UR-1, EWS-1, SC-1, ST-1
- Salary: Rs. 5,000/month Consolidated
- Preference: Local candidates (within 5 km of facility)
- Responsibility: General attendant duties, facility support
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Qualification Requirements by Position:
Community Health Officer (CHO)-BAMS:
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) from recognized institute
- Registration certificate/provisional certificate from Paschim Banga Ayurved Parisad (WBAC)
- Fluency in Bengali/local language
- Desirable: MS Office & Internet skills
Medical Officer (NUHM):
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from MCI-recognized institute
- Completed 1-year compulsory internship mandatory
- Registered under West Bengal Medical Council
- Valid registration certificate required
Staff Nurse (NUHM):
- General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from institute recognized by Indian Nursing Council/W.B. Nursing Council, OR
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)
- Registered under West Bengal Nursing Council
- Fluency in local language required
- Must be permanent resident of West Bengal
Multi Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE):
- Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from recognized university
- Minimum 2 years working experience in hospital/healthcare setting (Mandatory)
- Desirable: Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
Attendant (Female Only) for NRC:
- Higher Secondary (Madhyamik) Pass or equivalent
- Good command of Bengali language
- Preference to local candidates residing within 5 km of facility
💰 Salary / Stipend Details (Per Month)
| Position | Monthly Salary/Stipend | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (NUHM) | Rs. 60,000 | Consolidated |
| Staff Nurse (NUHM) | Rs. 25,000 | Consolidated |
| CHO-BAMS (After Training) | Rs. 20,000 + Max Rs. 5,000 PLI | Consolidated + Incentive |
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker | Rs. 18,000 | Consolidated |
| CHO-BAMS (During Training) | Rs. 10,000 | Stipend |
| CHO-Nursing (During Training) | Rs. 10,000 | Stipend |
| Attendant (NRC) | Rs. 5,000 | Consolidated |
Salary Notes:
- All salaries are consolidated (no additional allowances)
- PLI (Performance-Linked Incentive) for CHO-BAMS based on approved parameters
- Training stipend applicable for initial training period for CHO positions
🎯 Selection Process
Selection Method: Merit-Based (Marks from Qualifying Examination)
Selection criteria varies by position:
CHO-BAMS:
- Academic marks from qualifying examination: 85%
- Interview: 15%
- Total: 100 marks
Medical Officer:
- MBBS final exam marks: 80%
- PG degree (if any): 10 marks
- Diploma (if any): 5 marks
- Professional experience: 10 marks
- Total: 100 marks
Staff Nurse:
- Marks from qualifying GNM/B.Sc. Nursing examination
- Proportionate marking system applied
- Selection based on merit ranking
Multi Rehabilitation Worker:
- Class X marks: 10 marks (proportionate)
- Class XII marks: 10 marks (proportionate)
- Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy: 10 marks (proportionate)
- Master’s in Physiotherapy: 5 marks (additional, if applicable)
- Working experience: 10 marks
- Interview: 5 marks
- Total: 50 marks
Attendant (NRC):
- Madhyamik examination marks: 10 marks (proportionate, excluding additional marks)
- Higher Secondary marks: 20 marks (proportionate, best 5 subjects including Bengali & English)
- Total: 30 marks
Final Selection:
- Merit list prepared by District Level Selection Committee, Purba Bardhaman
- Panel list validity: One year from approval date
- Document verification mandatory for shortlisted candidates
- Interview may be conducted for certain positions
⏳ Age Limit
Age limits vary by position (as on specified reference dates):
| Position | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Reference Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer | – | 67 years | 01.01.2025 |
| CHO-BAMS | – | 40 years | 01.04.2025 |
| Staff Nurse | – | 40 years | 01.01.2025 |
| Multi Rehab Worker | 21 years | 40 years | 01.01.2025 |
| Attendant (NRC) | 20 years | 40 years | 01.01.2025 |
Age Relaxation: Available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PWD categories as per government norms
📑 How to Apply
Offline Application Process (Step-by-Step):
Step 1: Collect Application Form
- Download from official website: www.wbhealth.gov.in
- OR collect physically from DHFWS office, Purba Bardhaman
- Use only official prescribed format
Step 2: Fill Application Carefully
- Use blue/black ink pen
- Fill all sections completely and accurately
- Ensure legible handwriting
- Double-check all information before submission
Step 3: Prepare Required Documents
- Gather all required certificates and documents (see Key Documents section)
- Make clear photocopies of all documents
- Arrange documents in organized order
Step 4: Arrange Application Package
- Attach all photocopies in sequence
- Include filled application form
- Keep documents properly organized
Step 5: Pay Application Fee
Fee Details:
- General/Unreserved candidates: Rs. 100
- Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): Rs. 50
Payment Methods:
- Bank Deposit via NEFT:
- Account Name: DISTRICT HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SAMITY (NON-NHM)
- Account Number: 0187132000008
- IFSC Code: CNRB0000187
- Submit bank deposit receipt with UTR number
- Online Payment:
- Save screenshot/receipt of online payment
- Submit with printed application
Step 6: Submit Application
- Where: DHFWS office, Purba Bardhaman or authorized submission point
- When: On or before 24 December 2025
- What: Hardcopy application + documents + fee receipt/proof
Step 7: Keep Receipt
- Get receipt/acknowledgment of submission
- Note down application number
- Save for future reference and verification
Pro Tips for Successful Application:
✅ Submit application well before deadline
✅ Keep all documents clearly photocopied
✅ Ensure correct category selection
✅ Pay correct fee amount with proper documentation
✅ Get submission receipt from office
✅ Maintain copies of all submitted documents
✅ Check official website for document verification schedule
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Documents to Submit with Application:
Educational Certificates (Essential):
- ✓ Qualifying degree certificate (MBBS, GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, BAMS, Bachelor’s Physiotherapy)
- ✓ Final year mark sheet / transcript
- ✓ All semester mark sheets (if required)
- ✓ Provisional certificate (if degree recently completed)
Professional Registration (If Required):
- ✓ Medical Council registration certificate (for Medical Officer)
- ✓ Nursing Council registration certificate (for Staff Nurse)
- ✓ BAMS Council registration certificate (for CHO-BAMS)
- ✓ Registration must be current and valid
Age & Personal Documents:
- ✓ Birth certificate or High School certificate as age proof
- ✓ Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, PAN)
- ✓ Residence proof (Utility bill, Lease agreement, etc.)
- ✓ 3-4 Passport-size color photographs (recent, within 6 months)
Category & Reservation Certificates (If Applicable):
- ✓ Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates
- ✓ OBC certificate with Non-Creamy Layer certificate (if applicable)
- ✓ EWS certificate (if EWS category)
- ✓ PWD certificate (if Person with Disability)
Experience Certificates (If Applicable):
- ✓ Work experience certificates (for Multi Rehab Worker – 2 years required)
- ✓ Issued by authorized head of institution/organization
- ✓ Clearly stating designation, duration, and responsibilities
Internship Certificate (For Medical Officer):
- ✓ Certificate of completion of 1-year compulsory internship
- ✓ From recognized medical institution
Local Residence Proof (For Staff Nurse):
- ✓ Proof of being permanent resident of West Bengal
- ✓ Utility bill, lease agreement, or residence certificate
Application Fee Proof:
- ✓ Bank deposit receipt with UTR number (if NEFT transfer)
- ✓ OR Online payment screenshot/receipt
Document Submission Notes:
📌 Submit photocopies with application (keep originals for verification)
📌 All copies must be clear and legible
📌 Arrange documents in chronological order
📌 Do NOT bind or staple unless instructed
📌 Keep originals safe for verification stage
📘 Important Links & Resources
Official Documents:
🌐 Official Website: www.wbhealth.gov.in
📄 Official Notification: Available on West Bengal Health Department website
Registration Councils (for Professional Registration Verification):
🏥 West Bengal Medical Council: For MBBS doctors
🏥 West Bengal Nursing Council: For nursing professionals
🏥 Paschim Banga Ayurved Parisad: For BAMS professionals
⚠️ Important Information & Instructions
General Rules:
- Offline submission only – Applications received by post or courier must be traceable
- Strict deadline – Applications received after 24 December 2025 will not be entertained
- Complete application required – Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Prescribed format mandatory – Applications in other formats will not be accepted
- Original documents at verification – Bring all original certificates at document verification
Selection Committee & Panel:
- District Level Selection Committee, Purba Bardhaman conducts selection
- Merit list approved by competent authority
- Panel list validity: One year from approval date
Post-Selection Obligations:
- Selected candidates must report on scheduled date
- Contract to be signed as per recruitment rules
- Joining letter will be issued after final selection
- No service is guaranteed beyond contract period
Document Verification Stage:
- Shortlisted candidates called for document verification
- Bring original certificates and credentials
- Professional registration must be valid at time of verification
- Missing/invalid documents may lead to rejection
Special Requirements:
- Staff Nurse applicants must be permanent residents of West Bengal
- Attendant position is female candidates only
- Multi Rehab Worker must have 2 years working experience (mandatory)
🏆 Why Apply to DHFWS Purba Bardhaman?
✨ Government Healthcare Service – Serve community through health missions
✨ Competitive Salaries – Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 60,000 monthly depending on position
✨ Diverse Positions – Multiple roles for different qualifications
✨ Respectable Career – Healthcare profession with prestige
✨ Category-Based Reservations – Equal opportunity for all categories
✨ Fixed Deadline Process – Clear and transparent recruitment
✨ Merit-Based Selection – Fair selection based on qualifications
📌 Quick Reference Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 44 posts |
| Position Count | 5 different positions |
| Application Period | 08-24 December 2025 (16 days) |
| Application Mode | Offline (hardcopy only) |
| Salary Range | Rs. 5,000 – Rs. 60,000/month |
| Selection Method | Merit-based (no exam) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (General), Rs. 50 (Reserved) |
| Age Limit | 20-67 years (varies by post) |
| Qualifications | Diploma to MBBS (varies by post) |
Last Updated: 10 December 2025
Application Deadline: 24 December 2025
Best of luck with your application! 🏥✨



