District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Howrah has opened a major contractual recruitment drive under Notice No. DHFWS/HOW/2284 dated 13 October 2026 for 156 posts across nursing, community health, pharmacy, rehabilitation, data management and tuberculosis-control programmes. The official West Bengal Health recruitment portal shows applications opening on 16 October 2026 and closing on 31 October 2026, with registration closing on 30 October 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Howrah |
| Notice No. | DHFWS/HOW/2284 |
| Notice Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 156 |
| Employment Nature | Contractual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 16 October 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Final Application Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Age Cut-off | 1 January 2026 |
| Location | Howrah, West Bengal |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | 53 |
| Community Health Assistant (Urban) | 86 |
| Pharmacist | 9 |
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker | 3 |
| Block Data Manager | 3 |
| Senior Treatment Supervisor | 1 |
| Tuberculosis Health Visitor | 1 |
| Total | 156 |
Qualification
Staff Nurse
GNM or B.Sc Nursing with West Bengal Nursing Council registration.
Community Health Assistant (Urban)
ANM or GNM with WBNC registration; female candidates; Bengali proficiency; residence conditions as prescribed.
Pharmacist
2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (Allopathic), A-category registration under West Bengal Pharmacy Council and computer proficiency.
Multi Rehabilitation Worker
BPT with minimum 2 years of hospital experience.
Senior Treatment Supervisor
Graduate in Science, computer knowledge and a permanent two-wheeler driving licence.
Block Data Manager
Graduate + minimum 1-year Diploma in Computer Applications + 3 years Government or 5 years Private-sector experience in data recording/data analysis.
Tuberculosis Health Visitor
Science graduate + 1 year MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker experience + minimum 2-month computer operations certificate.
Age Limit
Staff Nurse: maximum 40 years. Other posts: generally 21–40 years as on 1 January 2026, with applicable relaxation.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator.
Salary
Remuneration is post-specific under the relevant programme. The live official portal does not expose one consolidated salary table, so no common amount is invented here. Candidates should verify the exact post-wise remuneration in the detailed official notice.
Application Fee
No application fee is reported.
Selection Process
- Staff Nurse: merit on GNM/B.Sc Nursing marks + document verification.
- CHA: merit on ANM/GNM marks + document verification.
- Pharmacist: academic 85 marks + computer test 15 marks; 50% qualifying in computer test.
- Block Data Manager: Class 10 (5), Class 12 (10), Graduation (15), Practical Computer Test (70).
- Multi Rehabilitation Worker: Academic 30 + Experience 10 + Interview 5 + MPT 5.
- STS/TBHV: academic score, relevant experience and computer assessment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 16 October 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Final Application Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Portal Payment Deadline shown for applicable workflow | 4 November 2026 |
How to Apply for DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
- Visit the West Bengal Health Recruitment Portal.
- Locate the Howrah listings under Notice No. DHFWS/HOW/2284.
- Choose the eligible post.
- Use the Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check.
- Register by 30 October 2026.
- Upload photograph, signature, qualification, council-registration and experience documents.
- Use the Documents Required for Government Jobs guide.
- Submit the application by 31 October 2026.
- Preserve the printed application for document verification.
FAQ
How many vacancies are available?
156.
Which posts have the most vacancies?
Community Health Assistant has 86 posts and Staff Nurse has 53 posts.
What is the final application date?
31 October 2026.
Is there an application fee?
No.
Is WBNC registration required for Staff Nurse?
Yes.