📢 Good news for health-sector job seekers in West Bengal! District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Howrah has announced 156 contractual vacancies for Staff Nurses, Pharmacists, Community Health Assistants and several other posts. Online applications are already open and will be accepted until 31 October 2026.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
| Organization | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Howrah (DHFWS Howrah) |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Community Health Assistant (Urban) and Other Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 156 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | wbhealth.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker | 3 | ₹18,000 |
| Pharmacist | 9 | ₹22,000 |
| Staff Nurse | 53 | ₹25,000 |
| Community Health Assistant (Urban) | 86 | ₹13,000 |
| Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) | 1 | ₹25,000 |
| TBHV | 1 | ₹18,000 |
| Block Data Manager | 3 | ₹22,000 |
| Total | 156 | ₹13,000 – ₹25,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker | Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and at least 2 years of hospital work experience |
| Pharmacist | Two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) recognized by the Government of West Bengal; registration as Category A Pharmacist under the West Bengal Pharmacy Council; computer proficiency |
| Staff Nurse | GNM from an INC/WBNC-recognized institute or B.Sc Nursing; registration under WBNC |
| Community Health Assistant (Urban) | ANM or GNM from an INC-recognized institute, WBNC registration, Bengali proficiency and permanent residence of Howrah District; female candidates only |
| Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) | Science graduate, knowledge of MS Word/Excel, valid permanent two-wheeler driving licence and driving ability |
| TBHV | Science graduate, at least one completed year of relevant experience as MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker and a computer operations certificate of at least two months |
| Block Data Manager | Graduate degree, one-year Diploma in Computer Application from a government-registered institution, computer proficiency and required data recording/analysis experience |
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026):
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Out | 16 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | No Fee (₹0) |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website wbhealth.gov.in and open the recruitment section.
- Find the DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026 notification and read it carefully, checking the eligibility criteria for your preferred post.
- Complete the online registration using the prescribed application portal.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, work experience and contact information.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, certificates and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Review all the information carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the online application by 31 October 2026 and download or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Selection Process: Document verification, interview, computer test (for applicable posts) and certificate verification.
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