District Health & Family Welfare Samity (DHFWS), Birbhum has opened a fresh 47-post contractual recruitment under the National Health Mission and allied health programmes through Advertisement No. DHFWS-II/HR-2026/774 dated 5 November 2026. Online applications started at 11:00 AM on 6 November 2026 through the West Bengal Health recruitment portal. The recruitment includes 12 Staff Nurse posts, 10 Community Health Assistant posts, 15 Medical Officer GDMO posts across three programme streams, along with Multi Rehabilitation Worker, TBHV, STLS and Block Programme Coordinator vacancies. The final online form must be submitted by 27 November 2026.
This is a district-level health recruitment for Birbhum, West Bengal and is especially useful for GNM, ANM, MBBS, physiotherapy, laboratory and public-health candidates. Staff Nurse applicants need GNM with West Bengal Nursing Council registration, while Community Health Assistant applicants need ANM or GNM and must meet the notified local-residency conditions. Monthly consolidated remuneration ranges from ₹13,000 to ₹60,000, depending on the post. Selection is post-specific: some posts are based on academic merit and experience, Medical Officers have an interview component, TBHV/STLS include a practical computer test, and Block Programme Coordinator includes written and computer-skill testing. The detailed scoring structure is given below so candidates can prepare for the correct stage instead of relying on a generic exam pattern.
Recruitment Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health & Family Welfare Samity, Birbhum |
| Programme | NHM / NUHM / 15th FC / NTEP / NPHCE / RKSK / ASHA |
| Advertisement | DHFWS-II/HR-2026/774 |
| Notification date | 5 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 47 |
| Employment | Contractual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Applications start | 6 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Registration / fee deadline | 25 November 2026, midnight |
| Final form submission | 27 November 2026, midnight |
| Salary range | ₹13,000–₹60,000 per month |
| Job location | Birbhum district, West Bengal |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker under NPHCE | 6 | ₹18,000 |
| Staff Nurse under NUHM / 15th FC | 12 | ₹25,000 |
| Community Health Assistant for U-HWC / NUHM | 10 | ₹13,000 |
| Senior Treatment Laboratory Supervisor (STLS), NTEP | 1 | ₹25,000 |
| TB Health Visitor (TBHV), NTEP | 1 | ₹18,000 |
| Medical Officer GDMO, NHM for FRU | 4 | ₹60,000 |
| Medical Officer GDMO, RKSK | 3 | ₹60,000 |
| Medical Officer GDMO, NUHM / 15th FC | 8 | ₹60,000 |
| Block Programme Coordinator (ASHA) | 2 | ₹15,000 + mobility support up to ₹1,800 |
| Total | 47 |
Basic Eligibility
Eligibility is post-specific. The main basic routes are:
- Staff Nurse: GNM qualification with valid West Bengal Nursing Council registration.
- Community Health Assistant: ANM or GNM with West Bengal Nursing Council registration; female candidates and Birbhum-district residence conditions apply as notified.
- Medical Officer GDMO: MBBS with the required registration.
- Multi Rehabilitation Worker: Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy with the prescribed hospital experience.
- STLS: Graduate with DMLT/BMLT and the required conditions, including two-wheeler licence where prescribed.
- TBHV: Science graduation with the prescribed health-programme / field experience.
- Block Programme Coordinator: Eligible graduate or listed postgraduate qualification plus computer-application qualification and local-residency conditions.
Use Regal Naukri’s Government Job Eligibility Checker only for a preliminary check. The current West Bengal Health notice remains final.
Age Limit
For most posts, the notified age range is 21 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
The Block Programme Coordinator post carries a maximum age of 40 years. Category relaxation is available as per applicable West Bengal Government rules.
Candidates can use the Age Calculator with 1 January 2026 as the cut-off date.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹100 |
| Reserved Category | ₹50 |
The fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is different for each post.
Staff Nurse
There is no separate written examination for Staff Nurse in the notified scoring system.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Class 10 | Up to 30 |
| Class 12 | Up to 30 |
| GNM | Up to 20 |
| Clinical experience | Up to 20 |
| Total | 100 |
So Staff Nurse candidates should focus on correct academic records, WBNC registration and valid clinical-experience documentation.
Community Health Assistant
Selection is by merit based on the percentage obtained in ANM or GNM, subject to the notified eligibility and residence conditions. No separate written exam is stated.
Multi Rehabilitation Worker
The notified scoring framework totals 50 marks:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Class 10 | 10 |
| Class 12 | 10 |
| Bachelor in Physiotherapy | 10 |
| Master in Physiotherapy | 5 |
| Experience | 10 |
| Interview | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
TBHV
Candidates are shortlisted and assessed through academic/experience scoring plus a Practical Computer Test.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Class 10 | 5 |
| Class 12 | 10 |
| Graduation | 15 |
| MPW training | 5 |
| Experience | 10 |
| Practical Computer Test | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
STLS
Candidates are shortlisted, generally in the notified ratio, and then face a Practical Computer Test.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Class 10 | 5 |
| Class 12 | 10 |
| Graduation + DMLT/BMLT | Up to 15 |
| Experience | 10 |
| Practical Computer Test | 10 |
| Total | 50 |
Medical Officer GDMO
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| MBBS academic score | 85 |
| Interview | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Block Programme Coordinator (ASHA)
The selection includes academic scoring, experience, a written test and a computer skill test.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Higher Secondary | 20 |
| Graduation | 30 |
| Graduation completion / Post Graduation weightage | Up to 15 |
| Experience | 15 |
| Computer Test | 10 |
| Written Test | 10 |
The current accessible recruitment information does not provide a detailed subject-wise syllabus for the Block Programme Coordinator written test. Therefore, no syllabus has been invented. Candidates should follow any later official test notice issued by DHFWS Birbhum.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 5 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 6 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Registration deadline | 25 November 2026, midnight |
| Fee payment deadline | 25 November 2026, midnight |
| Final form submission deadline | 27 November 2026, midnight |
| Test / interview schedule | To be announced post-wise |
How to Apply for DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026
- Open the West Bengal Health online recruitment portal.
- Locate Advertisement DHFWS-II/HR-2026/774 for Birbhum district.
- Read the official recruitment notification before selecting your post.
- Check age and qualification using the Age Calculator and Government Job Eligibility Checker.
- Register online and note the generated application ID / registration number.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and post-specific details.
- Pay the applicable ₹100 or ₹50 fee online by the notified registration/fee deadline.
- Complete the final online submission by 27 November 2026.
- Download and keep the final application printout; it is required for later document verification and should not be sent by post unless specifically instructed.
- Review Regal Naukri’s Documents Required for Government Jobs guide before document verification.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates/marksheets
- GNM / ANM certificate and WBNC registration for nursing posts
- MBBS degree and registration for Medical Officer posts
- Physiotherapy degree and experience certificate for Multi Rehabilitation Worker
- DMLT/BMLT and driving licence for STLS where applicable
- Graduation / postgraduate / computer qualification for Block Programme Coordinator
- Experience certificates
- West Bengal residence proof
- Birbhum district residence proof where specifically required
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificate issued by competent authority
- Photograph and signature
- Online fee payment proof
- Final application printout
Candidate Notes
- These are contractual health-programme posts, not regular permanent State Government appointments.
- Permanent West Bengal residence and local-language conditions apply as prescribed.
- Community Health Assistant has additional local-residence and gender conditions.
- Experience is counted after completion of the required essential qualification where the notice so provides.
- Category/disability claims should be supported by valid West Bengal authority certificates.
- Keep all originals ready for verification.
- Candidates should follow any later official corrigendum, test schedule or interview notice.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| West Bengal Health Department | Official department website |
| Online Recruitment Portal | Apply online |
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement DHFWS-II/HR-2026/774 |
FAQ
How many vacancies are in DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026?
There are 47 contractual vacancies across nine post categories.
How many Staff Nurse posts are available?
There are 12 Staff Nurse posts under NUHM / 15th Finance Commission.
What is the Staff Nurse salary?
The consolidated remuneration is ₹25,000 per month.
What is the basic Staff Nurse qualification?
GNM with valid West Bengal Nursing Council registration.
Is there a written exam for Staff Nurse?
No. Staff Nurse selection is based on academic marks and clinical-experience scoring.
Which posts have a test or interview?
Multi Rehabilitation Worker and Medical Officer include interview components; TBHV/STLS include practical computer tests; Block Programme Coordinator includes written and computer tests.
What is the application fee?
₹100 for General candidates and ₹50 for Reserved Category candidates.
What is the final date to submit the online form?
The final online application must be submitted by 27 November 2026, midnight.